38 Long Time No See (4)

Yu Cheng, from his humble beginnings as a beggar to becoming a prominent expert at the Xiangping branch of the Heavenly Star Gang, owed his success not only to his extraordinary talent and diligent cultivation, but also to his keen ability to read the situation and analyze the political landscape. Above all, however, it was his restless ambition to climb higher that drove him.

Si Zhen swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue. If she were to tell her mother-in-law right now that she had already agreed with Sun Yanling to have the child registered under her elder brother Kong Tingxun’s name, could the old woman even bear it?

"Do I look like I'm perfectly fine to you?" Yuan Tian said. There was no need to hide anything from his insect companion; he spoke his mind freely.

Concubine Zhen’s expression shifted slightly. Was being compared to an embroiderer meant as a compliment? Yet, looking at Wuyunzhu’s sincere face, she felt she was merely overthinking it.

And yet, such an existence had been slain, killed by a warrior of the Earth Realm. It was truly incomprehensible.

My friends all felt I had been too generous to Xu Minghui. Even though he was the one who cheated first, I gave him all my savings.

"Thank you very much for your help, Sergeant Jason." After leaving the logistics department, Sean expressed his gratitude to Sergeant Jason.

Watching Long Teng’s intoxicated expression, Bailin, who stood by, only shook his head slightly. After all, he knew exactly who Long Teng was infatuated with—the princess of the Celestial Fox Empire, a figure of immense power.

Bi Yao’s heart skipped a beat at these words. She nodded obediently, though she allowed nothing to show on her face.

Indeed, Jian Quan, whose entire body was imbued with celestial arts and aura, held a Soul Sword in his hand. With such power added to power, the force unleashed was naturally something a demonic beast that had not yet reached its complete form could not withstand.

"Father... what are you babbling about again..." Ye Bingxi walked in quietly at some point. "I was in the kitchen for a while, so I had to go back and change my clothes. Please forgive my late arrival." As she spoke, she bowed gracefully—a true lady of high standing, impeccable in both presence and etiquette.

The next day, before dawn, Xu Gu waited early in front of the Banxi Gate. After all the delays, he intended to propose to Mi Shu today. Though he was no longer a royal noble, he was more than capable of providing her a comfortable life.

The most exaggerated reaction came from Liu Fangfang’s younger brother. It was unclear whether it was because Yue Yi’s cooking was exceptionally delicious or because Yue Yi had spent some time playing with him that afternoon.

For a long time, Jian Quan could not clear his thoughts. Perhaps his obsession with martial strength and his fixation on completing missions and plans had left him woefully inexperienced in matters of the heart. Faced with such an unexpected situation, he lacked the decisiveness and resolve he usually applied to everything else.

***

"This... let's just pretend we didn't see it!" Yun Mouxue lowered her head and continued eating. Xiao Kuang showed no reaction; he finished his meal and drank some water.

Just like Mi Shu—she had been quite capable of stirring up trouble before, but ever since she was captured, hadn't she been much better behaved? After all, this imperial palace was filled with his people, both inside and out.

Suddenly, at that very moment, two loud shouts erupted from above, and cyan-white light clashed once more, sending waves of energy rippling down from the sky.

Kaisa was comfortably soaking in the hot spring, feeling the rejuvenation spread through her body while browsing online to wait for her health to fully recover.

It was precisely this maneuver that allowed Jax to stun Twisted Fate at maximum range, even though he couldn't reach him for a follow-up attack.

When I arrived, I found my aunt, cousin, and Song Sisi all there. They were carrying quite a few bags—evidently the spoils of their afternoon shopping. After parking the car, I was afraid to meet my aunt’s eyes, but I summoned my courage and called out to her.

The light was like a sharp blade, instantly slicing through and dissipating the gloom, bringing a sense of profound, heartfelt warmth.

A beam of blue light descended from the heavens. Stone immediately applied Blue Smite, dealing a small amount of true damage while stealing 20% of the Prince's movement speed.

I have six Challenger accounts with a combined total of over three thousand points, and I’ve even reached the top fifteen on the Korean server.

I looked back. The one who ambushed me was an ape covered in crimson fur, massive in size—nearly two meters tall.

As long as he protected Han Lang for a hundred years, the Nether Sovereign would help him. Now, before the century was up, Han Lang was going to let him go to reunite with his wife. His heart was overflowing with gratitude.

The plaza of Black Rock City remained as bustling as ever, a sea of people filled with rare treasures, discarded trinkets, and everything in between.

The entire chat stream erupted in laughter. That night, Xia Zhi and his group partied to their hearts' content, broadcasting until five in the morning without any dip in their viewer count.

Once the discussions were mostly concluded, Xue Jinlong knocked and entered to invite the experts and professors to the third-floor foot bath center for a massage.

***

"Player Gu Tie, if you let your magical pet harass the vending machine, you’ll be fined," Terra said.

The newcomer stopped about three paces from the entrance, standing with the imposing presence of an abyss or a mountain. He let out a burst of wild laughter, his powerful aura bearing down on the two men at the far end.

The people of Luoyang heard the news and flocked to the Garrison Office to watch the spectacle. From afar, they could see the Volunteer Army surrounding the office, forbidding anyone from entering or leaving.

The soldiers of the Volunteer Army had no time to celebrate their temporary victory, as more Han troops, driven by the overseers, swarmed in from all directions. Li Gui felt a tremendous sense of humiliation; he gambled everything, vowing to wash Xiangyuan City in blood.

"Jiang Feng, you’re here too? Come, let’s have a fight. I feel I’m in top form right now; I’ll definitely be able to beat you." Seeing Jiang Feng, Kuang Zhan Tianxia’s eyes lit up. Without waiting for Jiang Feng’s consent, he bypassed Blood Shadow and charged toward him. Jiang Feng’s furrowed brow tightened even further.

That night, Nanali watched nervously as her elder and younger sisters engaged in a fierce aerial battle for completely absurd reasons, all while standing guard over Ulysses to ensure he didn't get caught up in their reckless fighting.

When it came to the Finance Bureau, Chen Daxiang had hoped to appoint Fang Jing as the director, but Ye Zetao would not budge.

Before those claws could fully materialize, the two foul-mouthed crows had already fled.

By the time they checked into the star-rated suite, it was past two in the morning. Aside from Lu Tianyu, Sister Dong and Haoran were utterly exhausted by the massive air disaster; their bodies were limp from the prolonged tension, and they wanted nothing more than to bury their heads and sleep.

Time passed in a blur. Ever since the divine power erupted in the Heavenly Abyss a year ago, the atmosphere within the besieged city had become increasingly oppressive, as if some ancient beast were slowly awakening from its slumber, or as if a colossal mountain were gradually pressing down from the sky.