33 After the Return

The armored warrior indeed turned and walked toward him. Halfway there, he suddenly leapt up, spear pointed downward, thrusting fiercely straight at Xia Tian.

With a graceful step, Hua Aoyue instinctively moved to the lakeside, her gaze fixed on the water’s surface, a trace of nervousness stirring in her heart.

The virtuous consort collapsed to the ground, trembling hands supporting her at her sides. Her tear-filled eyes were filled with despair as she whispered, “Thank you for your great mercy.” Her husband and son—one wrongfully accused her, the other cared nothing for her life or death. Her heart was already dead; what use was the body still alive?

“Any other requests?” After a brief shock, the Tsar composed himself and asked solemnly.

After their pleasantries, no time was wasted. In an instant, the Purgatory Ghost Sovereign gestured with his arm, and nine dark shadows appeared around him, instantly forming a circle that tightly enclosed the Recluse Miaozhen at its center.

Tang Guo opened his mouth but said nothing, inwardly filled with discontent. If playing the piano were that easy, the world would be filled with pianists. To truly master the piano takes years of dedication; otherwise, it simply won’t do.

Jing Rong thought Mu Xuefu was frightened by the corpse and a furious fire rose in his chest. His eyes were as cold and sharp as the edge of a sword as he demanded fiercely, “Where was this corpse brought from? Who moved it?” He rarely lost his temper, but when he did, a mere glance could send chills down one’s spine.

In the past few days, with Xu Mengqi missing, Xu Tengfei had been restless, as if aged by a decade, his hair streaked with gray.

Qin Luo’s voice was mournful and lazy. Ye Bai heard Huang Shan’s giggling nearby, the laughter laced with innuendo. He couldn’t help but let his imagination run wild. It was late, and she still hadn’t gotten up. Whatever they did last night certainly wasn’t innocent.

Inside was a semicircular chamber, with a temperature display on the wall showing -180°C, steadily dropping.

Within less than half a minute, a photo of Mei Yuzhen was sent over. Huo Shengzhi opened it and then handed it to Huo Shengxuan.

Zhou Weiliang appeared to be a key figure in the incident, but in truth, he was unaware of many details. His mind was far less sharp than Chen Meng’s, so when Chen Meng revealed the truth, Zhou Weiliang simply could not believe it.

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The day before returning home, Yu Tian carefully packed everything for Da Jian and the others.

Senior Brother Li himself was arrogant, and upon hearing Gao Xuan’s words, a sharp expression appeared on his face.

“And then?” Seeing the princess safe and sound, his heart finally settled.

After leaving the Serpent King’s Palace, Mo Lan gazed at the spirits of the demon realm and suddenly thought maybe he should find a companion for Xing Mo. But if a fox and a snake married, what would their offspring be like?

With a thunderous explosion, the entire head of the Yanglong Fireman shattered, scattering flames interspersed with sparkling stars.

In the eyes of the Feng family cultivators, Chen San stood quietly behind one of the three Yanglong Firemen, eyes unblinking, staring at the back of the Yanglong Fireman as if piercing through it to discern the truth ahead.

Mu Wanqing turned her head disdainfully. Zhong Ling had no strong opinions, and with Mu Wanqing silent, she too remained unusually quiet.

Mo Qi manipulated hand seals, gathering spiritual energy. Water on the ground rose into the air and instantly formed an ice wall, blocking the beast’s pounce. Then Mo Qi grabbed Cang He’s collar and, with a flick, threw him onto the teleportation array.

Another ten moves passed; both sides’ strategies remained unclear. Though pieces were captured, it seemed not to affect their moods. The game proceeded steadily; while their expressions showed no change, the intervals between moves noticeably lengthened.

Time passed slowly, and Angel finally finished relating the last details about the Night Club owner.

From his lightness skill, able to enter a dilapidated house and float lightly before one’s eyes, his martial arts must be formidable.

Embarrassed, Yamagata clasped his hands, bowed for ten seconds, and apologized to everyone. Causing such trouble for the company and colleagues was beyond his expectation.

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Ning Ze looked up and suddenly understood: the four dimensions were fixed, space frozen; each of the four stood in one direction, the formation stable, and the ice and snow storm collapsed on its own. Ning Ze sighed—indeed, all were old demons, none simple. This move, striking at the root, was truly brilliant.

Liu Yiyi shook her head instinctively. “Ah no, I—I admit it. I was the one who came to your door. I really...” Shamelessly, she forced an embrace.

She hadn’t even left yet when she suddenly turned back, as if struck by a brilliant idea. Smiling at Jiang Feng, she said, “Hey, hey, hey, if I come looking for you again, shout ‘Turtle bastard’ three times. Once you hear it, come out immediately, got it?”

The next day, the entire city’s populace took to the streets to witness the grand wedding. Unexpectedly, the heavens turned sour, and rain began to fall halfway through the procession.

Fili Xi’s true form was still at the gate of the Black Castle. She looked up at the sky. The oppressive aura above was growing stronger, nearing its peak. Yet under such circumstances, why was the source’s aura beginning to fade? Fili Xi’s thoughts stirred.

Seeing the immense power about to fall into his hands, even the usually composed He Bai was momentarily distracted. But what was his true ideal? To be a wise prime minister like Zhang Juzheng who revitalized the dynasty? Or a reforming emperor who rebuilt a peaceful and prosperous realm?

Yin Rong tried to use this list and tokens to contact the ministers. They had no objection to pledging loyalty to the new sovereign and responded readily, showing that the Empress Dowager had truly entrusted him with this vast network.

As for the toxins, they were not the strongest poison of the Purple Scale Venomous Python. When it spread onto Qingtian, it only caused temporary numbness of his skin.

After heating the stones red-hot, Pan Yuan stopped everyone from throwing the scalding stones into the cold water together.