Volume 1, Chapter 42: Most Merciless Are the Wealthy Clans

The biggest perk of following Xiao Ziyu was that this high-profile figure was remarkably generous and extremely considerate of the staff working under him.

The buildings here were simply styled—low-rise structures of two floors, at most three, with doors mostly painted black.

8. The underground parking area has a total gross floor area of 2 million square meters, separated from the underground shopping mall, and is laid out according to two-story standard urban vehicle parking layouts. It is available for lease or purchase.

Seeing Cao Qiu walk in, the king hurriedly stepped down and saluted. Tian Dan and the two chieftains also bowed deeply and smiled at Cao Qiu. Only Tian Lin was an exception. Such an appearance naturally stood out distinctively. Furthermore, martial arts experts were exceptionally sensitive to others' circulation of true qi, so Cao immediately noticed the intense fighting intent emanating from him.

As soon as his voice fell, the martial artist's demeanor instantly shifted. The serenity just gained from discussing Zen and Buddhism was suddenly completely swept away. Tian Lin was like a drawn sword, like a pearl reduced to ashes yet impossible to alter, growing cold and sharp.

In truth, he had not told the complete truth; he had already awakened fragments of memories from his past life as the Attendant Shenying, a matter that was simply too shocking to the world.

Listening to the joking banter of the surrounding shopkeepers, Jiang Wu felt herself slowly blending into this world, and a gentle smile bloomed at the corners of her mouth.

After dinner, the four of us and Yanfang held a meeting in the conference room at the headquarters on Saifu Island. Tang Shanhai handed over the three sets of contracts and their accompanying appendices to Yanfang.

It was just as the literal meaning implied; there was no half-price warning. The remaining two GAZ vehicles hurriedly slammed on the accelerator, jerked the steering wheel, and spun 180 degrees backward. It was not out of fear of death, but out of fear that the important figures inside the vehicles would also be affected and suffer any harm.

The quiet moments spent alone a few hours earlier, coupled with that ambiguous pair of jade pendants, had vastly changed Sheng Mingzhu's attitude toward Xuan Yuanyi. She was no longer completely resistant to him, nor did she view him as an enemy.

Shi Tian once again summoned his primordial energy, unleashing a mighty palm strike with moves of unpredictable variation. Afterimages and illusions flickered as a single rapid palm thrust yielded a thousand instantaneous changes.

Shen Ruxue's physical condition worsened day by day. Because of the miscarriage, no one in the estate came to care for her. Apart from Xiang'er, who guarded her side every single day, not a single other soul ever came to inquire about her.

True to its name, because the ancient imperial tutor Jiang Ting lived in seclusion here, the mountain was renamed Yuanting. The name implied that from then on, one's footprints would not enter the secular world and one's shadow would not leave the mountains, also symbolizing that rulers and ministers are merely a dream, leaving behind only empty names through antiquity.

With a muffled "thud," the sturdy zelkova wood eight-immortals table in the room first wobbled slightly, and then, right under Hu Ye's eyes, it fell apart, turning into a pile of fragments that could immediately be used as firewood.

The old woman merely sipped her tea, playing deaf and dumb and refusing to speak. Seeing this, Tianwu produced another ingot of gold and tossed it to her.

Yan Burui's gaze turned cold, his blade technique shifting with heavy, formidable power and a nimble, spinning edge. The curved saber in his hand carved streak after streak of ultimate blade light through the air.

Xiao Chu walked toward Princess Changle, a faint smile on her face. Ever since she had arrived at the Shen residence, she had not looked this way for a very long time; this was probably the first time.

Hu Ye was startled, turning his body stiffly to immediately find a man holding a firearm, glaring at him with a fierce and menacing expression.

It turned out that Shi Tian's continuous, fierce attacks right from the start were meant to gradually drive Ling Xiaohan away from that sword, buying himself advantageous time. Seeing his chance, Shi Tian fully mustered his primordial energy and unleashed a powerful new attack.

"Feiyang, are you alright?" Wu Qianyu and Ouyang Xiaoqing ran over, asking with deep concern, almost wanting to tear open my tattered clothes to conduct a thorough inspection.

Reaching out to embrace her, at that moment he did not doubt for a second that he was the happiest person in the world.

Ever since that major illness, Gao Kedong's health had never been particularly good. Everyone was always mindful in their daily routines, carefully avoiding the discussion of any matters that might cause drastic emotional fluctuations for him.

Gu Zishan's clear eyes rolled slightly as she lifted her chin, glancing nonchalantly at the mobile phone Elder Gu had just slipped into his pocket, her gaze narrowing slightly.

"Don't refuse. I've been busy all day and haven't even had lunch. Won't you keep me company, please?" A subtle undertone of entreaty laced his voice.

Jerry drove with utmost concentration. Having consumed alcohol that evening, he dared not let his guard down for even a second. His eyes were glued firmly to the road ahead, though the corner of his gaze swept toward Tong En with a seemingly casual glance.

The atmosphere hung somewhat heavy, with neither of them speaking, while the melodious strains of high mountains and flowing water echoed in their ears.

Taking advantage of the moment, I glanced down stealthily to see that chaos had erupted below. Numerous corpses lay strewn across the ground, and several figures were swarming around another figure—none other than Tieland—while only scattered gunshots drifted upward in my direction.

"Since you're done eating, let me take you back. You just arrived today, so go back and rest early." Jerry looked at the visibly exhausted Tong En with considerate care.

The man sitting within wore a complex expression, his deep-set brows and eyes harboring emotions difficult to decipher.

"Then, can someone be ordered to investigate the cause of Liu Hong's death?" Mao Leyan still felt that bringing Liu Fang and Cao Wanzhen to face the judgment of the law was the most perfect ending.

"It's nothing, just running an errand for someone." Gan Pei put down the glazed cup, smiled leisurely, and gestured for Su Ruhui to accept it.