Volume 1, Chapter 30: The Dutiful Old Ox of an Eldest Brother in an Ancient Civil Service Examination Story 10

Fifteen miles outside the Yuxi County seat.

A dilapidated Earth Temple stood silently at the edge of the village, and just ahead lay Pear Blossom Village, home to the tenant farmers under the Lu estate.

The area around the ruined temple was overgrown with weeds. The red lacquer on the doors had nearly all flaked away, leaving only a few dark, crimson fragments clinging to the wood.

After finalizing the tactical plan with Shangguan Liuming, He Xi felt a sense of relief wash over him. Having finally found a breakthrough, the gloom that had weighed on him for days lifted like a sudden rainstorm clearing into sunshine, even dispelling his drowsiness. Upon returning to the city, He Xi braced himself, ready to continue his PvP journey, but he did not expect to be contacted by a friend he had not spoken to in a long time.

It seems that, having experienced the previous events, the truly great families and powerful factions have begun to hold their ground.

The Imperial Court’s land grant was a headache. 1.52 million was React's offer, and now the tripartite balance of power had devolved into a struggle between Chu and Han. He could not go back on his word and raise the price, yet could he really just hand over the gorgeous metal to his opponents? Don't even think about it; that was impossible.

"At what point did you get the illusion that my hand was weak?" Kai Si asked back with a smile.

His thoughts drifted back to those years. After Hua Xinyue’s dalliance with Luo Shang, the Young Master’s madness still made him tremble when he thought of it today.

Nanke Rui was now desperate to hear what they wanted with the Gale Electric Arrow, but the other party had not even touched upon the main topic. How could Nanke Rui not be anxious? It was torture—a torment of both body and mind.

"Whether you find it strange or not is irrelevant, it’s just..." A faint smile curled the corners of Nanke Rui’s mouth as he lifted his tea and downed it in one gulp. Just as he was about to use her as a bargaining chip, he heard his master’s voice echo in his mind.

As he chewed lightly, Doctor Wang’s expression turned solemn, and his eyes brightened. This time, he did not let Zhao Zilong feed him but instead lifted a spoonful of rice to his own mouth.

The clash between the gravel and the smoke dragon was certainly spectacular, but the subtle details that followed were enough to make every expert present fall into deep contemplation and reflection.

"Humph, let’s see just how strong you really are!" Xia Tianlong let out a cold snort. With his hands behind his back, he stood as still as a mountain, intending to withstand the pressure head-on just as Xia Zheng had.

Little did they know, at their current rate, they would end up having to sell their houses by the end of the session. Twenty minutes for a pack of cigarettes—they could do the math themselves.

"You’re courting death!" Yi Ai brandished his folding fan, shattering Yun Qidi’s sword in an instant. Yun Qidi tried to retreat, but Yi Ai struck him on the head with the fan. Yun Qidi collapsed on the spot, sinking into unconsciousness.

Ma Dayong ignored their explanations, chuckled to himself, and dove into the car; he couldn't wait to go and marry his bride.

To reach the door of Dormitory No. 6, one had to pass through the washroom on that floor. As Liu Wenfei passed by, a sudden sound of rushing water drifted out.

Meanwhile, Zeng Qian and other students who had previously been at the second level of martial arts cultivation had all broken through by one level, reaching the third level. Overall, their cultivation levels were all rising, a fact that truly satisfied Xiao Yao.

At that moment, Tian Jian and Zhou Yaling focused their full attention, not daring to be the least bit careless in the face of these giant whirlpools.

"I invite the Emperor to strike first." Guo Jing, dressed in a grey robe, cupped his hands and bowed slightly.

The two exchanged glances, randomly chose another door, and walked down once more. A quarter of an hour later, they returned to the hall.

Among the younger generation, many Great Grandmasters of the Divine Ability Realm and Ancestral Return Venerables had received the news, as they were young themselves and kept a close watch on the movements of the War Dragon Hall.

And such a strike could not harm Wang Hao? Could not break through the defenses of his body? Was this something a human could actually do? Even Jin Shisan, a member of the Dragon Clan known for his astonishing defensive capabilities, would not dare to be so heaven-defying. Could Wang Hao be even more outrageous?