Volume 1, Chapter 23: The Empress's Probe!

"Jiang Yanfeng, I have finally found you," Qi Wuwei said coldly, his eyes gleaming with a sharp, predatory light, much like a leopard stalking its prey.

Song Chen felt rather helpless. Most of the medicinal pills sold on Spirit Treasure Street were of low-grade Yellow rank. Whenever a mid-grade one appeared, the merchants treated it as a precious treasure.

At that time, my grandfather had specifically taken leave from the county archaeological team to tell my parents that the bamboo in the courtyard blooming right after my birth was an omen of death and highly inauspicious. He urged my parents to move back to the old ancestral home, but my father refused to believe in such superstitions, dismissing it by saying my mother was in her postpartum month and could not travel.

"Hanyu and Hanxue will remain at the Prince's Mansion; Qingyi will accompany me," Ji Zili stated. The mansion could not be left unattended, and since they were Mo Yu Jingchen’s trusted confidants, she felt more at ease leaving them behind to guard it.

It could be said that if the Third Mizukage had not possessed the Skeleton Emperor, he likely would not have been a match for Bamboo-Taking Cat.

Others might not have recognized it, but Qin Hao was well-versed in ancient medical arts and was all too familiar with this packet of white powder.

In her previous life, before Pei Jinqiu proposed to her, many of the things Pei You did were subtle and never appeared to be of any great consequence.

The Blood Wolf Gang was a tenth-tier faction. For their guardian divine beast to be defeated was a first in the Everlasting Realm.

It was far more shocking than the scene where Orochimaru had used the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique against Yagura, a display that had blotted out the sky.

The company would cover his losses and provide three months' salary as compensation. Furthermore, they would ensure he was absolved of any responsibility, guaranteeing they would handle the fallout for him.

The motorcade passed through the bustling streets and arrived at the stadium, where they immediately took over all security operations. Chu Yi led Su Hansi straight into the arena.

The group listened to Yu Wen's words; they seemed slightly better than what he had said before, yet they still felt like they carried a sting.

Su Changtian, armed with a divine weapon, was, in a sense, no longer an ordinary man; he was perhaps a talent chosen from among millions.

Watching Wu Qiang’s retreating figure, Chen Fan felt not a shred of pity. For a scoundrel like him, one had to inflict real pain, or he would only continue to cause trouble in the future.

With a few sharp sounds, the three silver needles previously fired by You Lian were deflected by the Piercing Thunder Spear, scattering around Su Changtian. Just as he was about to catch his breath, a delicate hand wrapped around his neck, causing his body to shudder violently.

"Oh no, oh no! Something's happened! We've been surrounded! We've been surrounded!" At that moment, a clamorous noise erupted outside, and a man came running in, frantic.

His time was limited; he had to rescue Liu Wenwen from the pillar in the sea the moment the tide rose. Otherwise, her life would be in danger.

Upon hearing Principal Liu’s words, Ji Cen immediately lunged forward, grabbing the principal’s arm and shaking it incessantly.

Looking up with a laugh, Cui Qing felt his heart lighten at the sudden arrival of reinforcements; the situation had finally turned around completely.

At this moment, Wu Jinlong was numb with pain. Having suffered repeated heavy blows tonight, he was worried about whether he would still be able to father children in the future.

Hearing Dan Xiongxin mention Yang Hao, Cheng Yaojin’s eyes turned bloodshot, and his knuckles cracked as he clenched his fists.

The onlookers outside seemed to hold their breath, staring fixedly at the two on the field, fists clenched, waiting to see exactly how Lu Qi would be defeated by Chi Ling in a single blow.

Although he had harbored this suspicion for a long time, it was not nearly as shocking as having this high-level Death Beast tell him so directly.

"Run? We never even considered running," Li Yuyun said with a smile, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth.

Li Yuyun knew that with Dou Li’s tyrannical nature, he would kill her at the first opportunity. Therefore, she would not sit and wait for death; she intended to eliminate the threat in advance.

"Oh, right, Luo Cheng. Do you know General Luo Ziyan of our army?" In truth, Xue Rengai was well aware that Luo Cheng’s implanted identity was that of Luo Yi’s cousin. He asked only to build rapport and make it easier to recruit Luo Cheng for his own cause.

Furthermore, upon entering the castle this time, Han Honggang felt a lingering chill. He could not explain the reason, but it made him feel profoundly uneasy.

It was not that they enjoyed watching the battle or felt certain of victory; the terrain simply left them with no other choice.

Ye Kong pointed to the right, toward the downstream direction. He had originally intended to explore the entire corridor slowly, as their remaining online time was sufficient to support such an exploration.

Do not be fooled by his imposing demeanor and arrogance during battle; in reality, he was a "three-minute Ultraman." His combat power could only last for three minutes, after which he would revert to his original form.

"I will not argue with you about this. Come, let’s go back to the room and see if you’ve been injured!" Zheng Chenheng decided not to quibble, knowing he would gain nothing by continuing the dispute.

The student responsible for receiving the villagers was Hu Wei again. Last time he had entertained Fu Guibao, it resulted in the embarrassing spectacle of Fu Guibao defecating under the shadow wall. This time, he was extremely cautious, not daring to be negligent.

"You are too kind, Master. I have long admired your temple and will certainly pay a visit if the opportunity arises," Ye Chunning replied tentatively after a moment of thought.