Chapter 113: A Series of Unexpected Events

Fu Xiao turned and walked away. Xingzhi wanted to follow but promptly tripped over the chubby little foot that had been stretched out, falling flat on his face.

"That's good. I was afraid I might disturb you," Wen Qingyao said, picking up a nearby pillow and placing it on her lap.

They were now on the road, and the most crucial things were water and food. As long as these two were sufficient, they could survive. Everything else could be discarded if unnecessary.

Su Chang'an watched their departing figures, eyes narrowing slightly with a hint of ruthlessness.

After a moment, the chaotic noise receded like a tide. Shane quickly regained his senses, an expression of uncertain suspicion crossing his face.

Forget it; he would search later. The locals here cared deeply about such matters, especially someone of Xie Linzhou’s status. If they were unwilling, she couldn’t force it.

She withdrew her gaze, unwilling to meet his eyes again, for his gaze seemed capable of piercing one’s soul.

Moreover, if he revealed his innate strength now, arousing Qin Shaoqi’s suspicion and causing him to be expelled from the imperial city, the future sign-in rewards and main quests would be ruined.

The young man from western Guangdong remained silent, but his pupils grew wider and wider. He held his breath and completely forgot about the cigarette he was flicking.

Yet he felt certain that this substance, which could induce mutations and was lodged in the vital spots of zombies, was never as simple as it seemed.

Meanwhile, in northern Guangzhou, Li Chengsi lived up to expectations by repelling the Liang army led by Kang Huaiying, lifting the siege of Guangzhou.

"Wherever you go, I have no objections. Just one thing: once your cultivation matures, try to avoid coming to the Diyuan Star Domain," Jin Zhuo said.

The Sea Treasure Gourd suddenly activated, absorbing a considerable amount of thunder power. However, the might of this Azure Thunder was beyond what an ordinary late-stage treasure could fully withstand.

Once the Breakthrough Pill was consumed, the chance to break through to the ninth tier meant that barring extreme misfortune, ascending from the peak of the postnatal realm to the innate realm was a certainty.

Everyone’s eyes struggled to keep up with Xiao Zhan’s speed. Not far off, Hong Yan wore a worried expression. Though Gu Feng’s strength was unknown, Xiao Zhan was undeniably terrifying.

Yet he felt the pain in his wrist intensify. Was that seemingly calm young man still increasing the pressure?

Sun Deshun glanced at their figures and smiled faintly. He lifted the bamboo basket on his back and followed. A strange purple light flashed briefly on his right hand.

These men were Kang Yanxiao’s trusted followers, many of whom were Shatu Hu people who had come south from the Jin Kingdom together with him, loyal only to Kang Yanxiao’s orders and harboring no allegiance to the Liang Kingdom.

As for the Immortal Chisong, there was no need to elaborate. This sect’s guardian immortal possessed unique supernatural skills, able to shuttle swiftly between Kunlun and Iron City Mountain, so there was no need to follow the main force.

Previously, by a fortunate accident, he helped Xiao Yanan resolve her worries. Now it was time to slowly assist others with their matters as well.

The imperial city of Yiluo Heavenly Capital lay at the heart of Tiandu. Its main roads radiated outward, dividing into four major districts and eight main streets according to the compass points. The commerce thrived, crowds bustled. At night, the song houses and teahouses brimmed with lively songs and dances.

Returning with her was Zhu Rongcheng, the candidate for the next president, already interning at the government building, learning and researching alongside Zhu Rongchen.

Moreover, this was a secret realm. If the previous owner wanted to cultivate certain wood-element spiritual herbs, planting them amidst the miasma was quite normal.

"Madam?" Jin Ping was somewhat surprised. This was the first time in so long that I had taken the initiative to request to see him in his chambers.

Duan Fenhai and Sima Changyan had no objections. The group found a dry broken tree nearby to sit and rest, taking pills to restore their true energy.

In the past, Chen Yue was shortsighted, thinking Li Lang was a crude hooligan. Now that he truly understood Li Lang’s methods, he couldn’t help but feel worried.

However, divine power infused the wound, causing it not only to resist healing but to worsen gradually.

But in truth, ordinary people lacking equipment and skills would find it extremely difficult to seek out these materials.

The earth trembled, howls echoed. The strong man riding the warhorse at the forefront was suddenly struck by a glow in his eyes. He saw that the seemingly powerful youth had frozen in place.

A cup of tea had been drained, yet the man had not returned. This left Shi Shuiyue unable to stop her mind from wandering.

Another top-tier technique of agility appeared. In just a few breaths, the crown prince had displayed numerous unheard-of wondrous skills. This amazed not only the youth by Qianqiu Lake but also the elder generation in the Ninefold Moon Pavilion, stirring unusual thoughts within them.

Like colliding stars, the clash emitted booming roars. The land within tens of miles was shaken, deep, bottomless fissures appearing everywhere.

The white-browed elder slowly spoke: "More than nineteen hundred years ago, the earthly emperor Ying Zheng discovered the elixir of immortality atop the Eastern Island and sought to send someone to retrieve it."

"Unbelievable! This child deserves death! No wonder Young Master Bai Fu reached the innate realm at such a young age—turns out he practiced the demonic cultivation method of yin-yang absorption!" The lord of Su City’s eyes brimmed with murderous intent.

For seven thousand years, continuously infused with the power of wood-origin and life-spirit, the Golden Cicada’s constitution transformed profoundly. Not only had it become a true wood-element body of the Five Elements, but it could also accommodate ever-increasing power, its spiritual intelligence steadily rising.