Volume One, Chapter 38: Lü Bu's Surrender and the Gathering of Fierce Warriors
Inside the council chamber at Hulao Pass, flickering candlelight cast shifting shadows across Liu Xie's face. Seated high upon the main throne, he lightly tapped the armrest with his fingers, his gaze sweeping over the assembled generals.
To his left stood Yue Fei, Yang Zaixing, and Xun You, solemn and upright; to his right, Xu Huang, Li Cunxiao, and Li Siyie stood with arms crossed, exuding an imposing presence. Meanwhile, Lü Bu, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun knelt in the center of the hall, awaiting the emperor's judgment.
A faint smile curved Liu Xie's lips as he silently thought, "System, first, let me review the abilities of my fiercest generals!"
Li Cunxiao
Leadership: 85
Martial Prowess: 103
Intelligence: 70
At that thought, Erfu’s already troubled mood deepened, prompting her to rush to the east wing to seek solace with a pair of dragon-and-phoenix twins.
In truth, behind the British Royal Laboratory stood Lansoke Corporation, a biopharmaceutical giant valued in the hundreds of billions.
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Unfortunately... Greenland’s eyes dimmed with regret. It was a pity that here, her father forbade killing at will. Such a shame.
Amid the admiration, minds began to stir: their ancestors had reached the pinnacle of the Celestial Realm. Were there such elixirs and artifacts available... Heh, even facing a mighty overlord, they could remain undefeated, and their family’s status would surely rise.
However, at the request of the Yingdabai community users, the forum points system had been activated early yesterday, leaving today’s main task as only the “Random Prize Draw for Posting” event. The code was ready; it simply needed to be integrated into the forum’s backend.
“Yes, I do not understand, but please provide me with a reasonable explanation,” Liang Yin said calmly, composed and leisurely. She keenly sensed the scent of conspiracy.
Yet, when he peered once more into the container late at night at the corpse maggots inside, something seemed off. Drawing closer, Huizhong gasped in surprise: several maggots had turned entirely black and appeared rigid. Could they be dead?
He smoothly took command and immediately led his troops to rout the bewildered human alliance forces, forcing them to retreat all the way to the Third City of the Capital Guard before stabilizing the front.
Tears streamed down his face as he felt increasingly old—too old to adapt to this strange era, whether in thought or knowledge… he could no longer even manage the most basic command of battle.
“Just a name was enough to find the person. Hopefully, this time it can reunite a sister with her family,” Qin Ying said with delight.
Upon hearing this, Feng Yin took a deep breath once more; indeed, all of this was a scheme orchestrated by Hou Chengyun.
When Fire Dragon saw the venomous leopard release him, he stepped forward. With a loud “bang,” he landed a heavy punch on the leopard’s face, sending him tumbling.
Only upon leaving did she realize the labyrinthine complexity of the dungeon’s interior. The corridors were many, and her cell was located in the deepest part along a winding path lined with dozens of similarly arranged cells. At a glance, it was dizzying.
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“Come on, buddy, I’ve got something to tell you,” Yu Shaofei said with a sly grin, pulling the man aside.
Li Tao frowned. “What did he say to you?” Zhao Long then recounted every word of his recent conversation with Wang Deming to Li Tao.
“How dare you resist arrest!” The officer’s face darkened as he swiftly drew his service pistol and aimed at Chou Tian. Instantly, the surrounding police officers raised their weapons toward him.
With a sharp “clang,” the long sword was drawn, its slightly curved tip thrusting directly at Yuan Qingfeng’s vital points.
“…I am unsure if I should speak,” the shadowy guard said hesitantly from the darkness.
For him, who urgently needed to restore his past life's cultivation and strength, this was of paramount importance. Moreover, refining that celestial treasure into an elixir would greatly benefit those close to Fang Chen.
Beforehand, Yuan Qingfeng had discussed the possibility of an attack by the Liu family with the clan leader, but seeing Yuan Zhenyu so grievously wounded, his worry was unavoidable.
Staring at the steaming milky white liquid in the kettle before her, Claudia, cheeks still flushed, pinched her delicate nose. A ridiculous thought suddenly flashed through her equally hungry mind.