Chapter 52: Cooking

Luckily, the Dark Star Palace was located within the Demon Mist Forest, not too far from here. It shouldn’t take long to get there if we hurry.

I was dumbfounded by his utterly absurd words—refusing to help was equated with ingratitude. Such a bizarre way of thinking had poisoned me for many years, and I still hadn’t fully adapted to it. I opened my mouth but found myself speechless.

“Huh?” As I rummaged through Manager Wang’s body, the wound on his neck caught my attention.

Zhuang Qingqing naturally understood that the men of the Huo family were domineering. Whether she liked it or not, once she decided to enter, there was no turning back.

Unless she abandoned Ning Cuier, Beiming Yun, and the others to escape on their own, she would likely have to stay here.

“Yes, sir!” The soldier gave a military salute, then glanced at Zhuang Qingqing with sympathy, making a face that seemed to say, “Good luck.” He clearly knew Huo Ting’s temper well; Zhuang Qingqing was bound to face relentless bombardment from him.

It was obvious that Zhang had deliberately treated her son that way, perhaps even agreeing with him beforehand. If she disciplined her son, he would seek refuge with his father. Then, it would be just as she wished—hoping Le Ge would go to her room.

Ning Cuier didn’t ask for reasons but took Ye Zihan and Beiming Yun to a clean house next door.

What rotten luck! Zhuang Qingqing sighed, placing the camera carefully before closing the trunk door. While flipping through the documents, she walked to the side, then turned around and suddenly bumped into an unexpected wall.

It was just a dream. Yet, I hadn’t noticed the white ring on the middle finger of my left hand.

He looked up and saw Fu Beijue standing just a step away, his gaze dark and piercing like two sharp knives.

He had never cared for fame or fortune, indifferent to such external things. Even after nearly ten years of being looked down upon because of the succession, he had never taken it to heart.

Once Lin Xiyan was released, she felt as if electrified, immediately sitting back in her original seat. She shifted slightly to one side, creating some distance between herself and the other.

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With a roar, “If you want to kill, then kill! Qin Feng will fight to the end!” he swung his hand, swiftly cutting down the Turkic cavalry around him.

Lin Xiyan picked up a kitchen knife and deftly chopped the carrots into tiny pieces. Xie Xi also helped by washing the vegetables she had chosen, assisting her.

In a moment’s thought, Li Minbo abandoned the idea of Shen Rusong and instead arranged defenses and treatment for the wounded.

Since it wouldn’t be long before the next meal, Jiang Wanqing immediately made a fried egg pancake for Qin Yingyuan.

He wore a loose bathrobe, the tattoo on his chest faintly visible under the dim warm light.

Ye Jiajiao twisted his arm down to the ground and pressed her foot on the bald man’s head, immobilizing him.

All the magic power within the demon race’s bodies was rapidly devoured by their own “Celestial Sphere Star Sail” or “Divine Demon Star Flag,” and some weaker demons even lost their essence and vitality.

He looked around, his eyes filled with waving arms, countless red or white flags, scarves, and jerseys fluttering everywhere.

“Damn it, what did you say? We’re elite mercenaries; how could we possibly surrender?” The mercenary captain yelled at his men, surprised that their morale had suddenly collapsed.

Some young hermits from secluded sects had also followed along. In this respect, their youthful recklessness made them compatible.

Zhou Rou’s heart stirred. She had heard that Mu Tianbo of Mu Wang Mansion was just and upright, holding military power. If she sought his help, there might be a glimmer of hope.

“You’re good at saving face for your master, but you don’t know whether your swordsmanship might completely destroy the very dignity you want to preserve,” Jian Chen sneered.

The rotation was always in one direction, so the force was biased to one side. Leaning against the wall, one could barely move forward. Although Dr. ALL’s pace was slow, he never stopped.

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Of course, since Luo Chuan was the young sect leader, he was not a simple brute. If he dared provoke Liu Xie, he must have some backing.

“Are you Chu Feng?” Miao Jingli stepped forward, eyes blazing with fury, pressing down on Chu Feng with overwhelming might and momentum.

Seeing that thin layer of light, Jiang Wei sneered, his eyes burning even hotter, then intensified his attack, continuing to burn fiercely.

Mei Lingfeng glanced sideways at Dongshen Tianji, calm and composed. “Who says I’m joking? I’m serious. Look, now that I’ve united the demon race, haven’t we grown stronger? I’m thinking of becoming the leader. Then, capturing the Emperor’s son and the evil demon will be a done deal.”

Mo Yan’s spear moved with him, unleashing countless golden spear rays that formed a huge net above his head, dispersing the flames.

Qin Shou’s attitude caused Qiao Naihe some misunderstanding, thinking Qin Shou was unwilling to break with the Seven Layers Tower and that it was indeed a bit inappropriate to ask for help from Huiyi Alley on Six Doors matters... In short, Qiao Naihe was overthinking.

However, her sense of crisis was utterly unnecessary. Ye Linghan was not so shallow as to measure Mu Qingyu’s love for him by such things.

The blood-red waves crashed over one another like the roars of wild beasts. By the riverbank, countless ghostly officers gaped in disbelief. Terrifying ghosts fled in panic, while vicious spirits were instantly swallowed by the blood waves.

Star beasts differed from ordinary beasts; they could absorb the power of the stars and grow extraordinarily strong. Lin Tianyou’s parents had perished in an attack by star beasts.