Chapter 73: All Are People Who Have Grudges Against Her

This was an exclusive charity auction, and as the head of the Qi Group, Qi Yan was obliged to attend. Ruan Mianmian, serving as his “spokesperson,” naturally accompanied him.

The auction was held at a five-star hotel in the capital. Ruan Mianmian wore a sleeveless gown of aquamarine, tiny sparkling beads scattered across the fabric. Under the lights, her skin appeared as flawless as fresh snow. Ji Han pushed Qi Yan’s wheelchair, and she stood beside him. Their arrival immediately drew the attention of the guests in the hall.

Just like Luo Jiayu and the others, this man had been inexplicably drugged and rendered unconscious, only to find himself mysteriously within the stone coffer’s secret realm. Hiding in the shadows, Luo Jiayu and her companions overheard everything that transpired between the general of Lake City on the sixth day and the others. Hence, they set their sights on the Universe Pouch and made a move to seize it.

Sparks flew in an instant as iron arrows struck the great bronze cauldron swung by Da Zhuang, producing a resounding clang—the clash of metals, generating a shockwave of immense force.

“Let’s go. I’ve already arranged a hotel, let’s get some rest.” Party Jun helped me up and signaled for Chai Jiayin to come along.

By that time, the main force of the Eighth Route Army should have already shifted to another county to divert the enemy’s advance.

“All right, you. With your current cultivation, you still dream of looting? Go back and train. Today you’ve witnessed the strength of the Hidden Dragon members. Bear this in mind—there will be no shortage of such opponents in the future,” said Liu Xing.

But Shi Chen knew well the temperament of those from the Eastern Depot; there would hardly be any trouble along the way.

Miao Xuan, skilled and unhurried, deftly dissolved the opponent’s moves with her Azure Cicada Sword. The Ghost King, unable to gain the slightest advantage, grew all the more enraged. His twin blades whirled with hurricane speed, enveloping the Daoist nun in a storm of flashing steel.

At a command from the driver, the car’s trunk opened automatically. He remained seated, letting the traffic police do as they pleased.

He immediately created a ranking list for the novice village’s power levels, then adjusted their level to ten to challenge the village boss.

But for someone who always believed in his own strength, for such a person to admit fault—how utterly laughable.

After several tries, Mingli’s boyfriend managed to pick up a plush toy and handed it to her with a smile.

Then Pulitzer stretched out a ‘trembling’ hand. Before everyone’s eyes, he snatched the other’s empty bottle and turned to scoop it into the spring water.

Monica’s soul floated over, tilting her head as she gazed at Wu Enqi. Wu Enqi had no idea what to say in such a moment and awkwardly turned his head away. Monica’s soul drifted to the other side, still peering at Wu Enqi with tearful eyes.

Since their first meeting on the street last year, that boyish face—youthful yet resolute—had changed so much, now grown to a point where he had to look up to him.

The Scaled Emperor had already noticed Nan Wuxiang using the Flood Dragon steps. Though surprised, he couldn’t afford distraction, thinking that Nan Wuxiang surely wasn’t as familiar with the technique as he was.

Luo Long promptly used his dwindling fusion power to erect a protective barrier, standing guard outside it. Meanwhile, Lin Chengxi added a layer of protection as well.

The architecture of the Demon Clan rose tall, abrupt, and steep—within the Door of Desire stood at least ten thousand towers and belfries, hundreds of thousands of stone bridges and gates. Beyond these strange structures stretched the endless white sea and gray sky, and between sea and sky countless black ships drifted.

Du Yin remained especially calm. He pressed his palms together and chanted softly. Suddenly, a square golden mirror, about three meters in length, appeared, forming a barrier between Tong Dong and himself.

Jiang Xuanyu and Jiang You exchanged glances. Jiang You wore a pained expression, thinking, Didn’t you say you were sure of yourself? And now you’ve created such a mess. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have trusted you.

Everyone raised their glasses and drained them in one gulp. Despite a lingering sense that something was amiss, the dishes had all been served.