19 "Mars"

After a long pause, Xu Qianru panted heavily, glaring at him and punching him twice, her reproach tinged with shyness and embarrassment: “You rogue, always taking advantage of me. Du Han is still here.” Although it sounded like a reprimand, there was a playful undertone of teasing in her words.

“Alright, stop fooling around. What the old man said is true; even he is helpless now,” said Viper, spreading his hands in resignation.

Li Tianqi dismantled some wooden planks from the broken tables and chairs, piling them up to start a bonfire. Suddenly, he noticed numerous thumb-thick caterpillars emerging one after another from cracks in the wall, piles of grass, and holes.

Yun Ting’s triangular eyes narrowed, a faint, elusive gleam flickering within. He stared seriously at Tang Feng, lost in thought.

“Since we’re married, we can’t go without wine. We must drink the nuptial cup. Let’s go buy some—red or white wine?” Lin Mei suggested.

Though Yun Tianqing’s physical form had long since perished, with only a wisp of his soul remaining, life was still life. His spiritual treasure would recognize no master without his consent.

The official representatives had arrived as well. Even though some recognized acquaintances nearby, they remained seated, engaging only with those close by.

“Have you offended someone? Or mishandled a matter? They’ve spent a fortune hiring people to kill you!” Xiao Yunfei said calmly to Huang Pengcheng.

Though his body flew swiftly through the air, his mind was remarkably calm, pushing his auditory and visual senses to their limits to monitor every movement and sound around him.

Unbeknownst to many, Madam Wang was also in the east courtyard. Rui Xi took Ye Luan to the back yard and overheard muffled conversations in the main hall, though the words were indistinct.

After escorting Katou Megumi to a spot not far from home and seeing her safely inside, Xia You turned and left.

“You’re the first player I’ve seen who can throw bombs in this game. Even with your half-set level 25 blue equipment and half-set level 25 green gear, you still managed to deal me considerable damage,” Richard remarked.

The Jiangdong army’s navy was formidable, relying on efficient waterway transport. Crossbows were often mounted on the decks.

Gan Ning, emboldened by Ma Zhong’s boldness, refused to be outdone and, a bit tipsy, loudly called for troop assembly.

Though it seemed slow, everything that just happened occurred in an instant. To outsiders, Xue Ning’s body appeared to flicker briefly into an illusion before solidifying again.

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“You’re not qualified yet,” the Lion Camel King replied calmly, stating the fact without any hint of mockery.

Judging from the overall situation, Liu Jianing knew well that perseverance on his side would ensure success. Given the current circumstances, it was clear he needed to exert every effort.

People often use the phrase “a white horse passing through a crack” to describe fleeting time, but few have truly witnessed such a sight. The recent scene bore a similar meaning.

Thus, the flower seller meeting a buyer was like a patient meeting a healer—curing the illness and taking care of the doctor. Truly a mutually beneficial transaction.

Yang Saobei’s tone betrayed his delight. Although Mr. An’s commercial plaza project had basically been secured with him, Huang Yaozhong was now mobilizing connections to make a final push.

“Miss, I’ve released the hostage as promised. You ought to keep your word and release me now,” Hou Chengyun said impatiently, even before Chaolu could organize her thoughts.

She soon fell asleep, grateful that Chen hadn’t let her wander outside in the middle of the night, where she might have had to sleep on the streets.

Xue Qianyu understood silently and left quietly. Soon, a snowy white cloud eagle landed before Yuan Qingfeng.

Looking at Jin Ge, her gentle eyes gazed at the child in her arms with a blissful smile. Her lips curved slightly, rosy and inviting— the two together evoked a scene ripe for imagination.

“Brother Feng, where’s senior sister?” Yuan Qingdan, having not seen Yuan Qingyue, grew bolder and approached to ask.

“There’s no way I’ll accept it like this, but I do need such a pill. Consider it me taking advantage of you, buying this super body-strengthening pill at starting price,” Old Rong said firmly.

At sixteen, still a teenager in puberty, it was no wonder that rejection in love only drove him to drink away his sorrows.

When upstairs, it was surprising to find Yiman not angry but sitting on the bed painting. That girl was truly possessed.

Xiao Qingchen retorted, “Are you showing murderous intent?” with a bitter smile. He turned his body, looking ahead at the slightly muddy road. The rising sun shone through the dense forest, casting mottled sunlight on the ground.

“You… hmph! Fine, we’ll wait and see. I want to see how long your Yu Mansion can remain uninvolved!” Failing to reason with them, several people turned away angrily.

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At the first glance, Chu Yun saw clusters of spirit flames sealed in the void ahead. All were spirit flames at the level of Gangqi realm, with some particularly advanced reaching the soul realm or even higher stages.

“All right, go watch over them. I can’t be disturbed while refining pills,” Li Yifei said, knowing what he was thinking.

Wang Congyun and Yunque immediately stepped in front of Qin Yang, cautiously observing his every move.

These four forces were like a sudden ambush by wild men, utterly unreasonable and savage.

I set down the cup, bent over, and picked up Bai Ruoxi, placing her by the bedside and covering her with a blanket.

A bottomless fissure cracked open in the ground, swallowing many police and military personnel. Over three thousand troops in the punitive army lost a third in an instant.

After swallowing the Nascent Soul, the Snake King looked at its master with satisfaction. Such a Nascent Soul was far more nourishing than a Golden Core. After today’s battle, it would likely enter seclusion to advance through the late Nascent Soul stage.

Great families had powerful backing and rarely faced investigations. By doing some favors for these families, they could enjoy peace.

With almost no defense, relying on offense instead of defense, this was a domineering combat style. Without absolute confidence, no one dared to use it—only desperation would force its use.

“What do you mean by cancellation? You loudly announced your engagement but now quietly say it’s off? Neither family elders have agreed, so it doesn’t count,” Qin Hailing said bluntly.

“By the way, Ayan, I heard from Meilin that filming has wrapped up and they’re returning today. Do you think that wretch will come looking for you?” Xu Meihui probed cautiously.