Chapter 33: Atavistic Behavior

What a clumsy attempt at picking someone up, isn't it? Su Wanling turned her head to see who it was, her heart filled with surprise.

The tortoise shell seemed to have been stripped of a layer, leaving it mottled and scarred, with all four claws dripping with blood.

After all, he was the one who scored 24 points for the entire game, 18 of which were secured in the fourth quarter, leading his team to a comeback victory.

How shortsighted! Besides, after all these years of traveling and studying, Mu Zhongxun's perspective surely could no longer be spoken of in the same breath as before. What could they possibly hope to gain by clinging to the Mo clan, a family in such visible decline?

Dugu Feng stood no chance of resisting. Just as she was gripped by fear, a hand suddenly reached out from the side, pushing the Prince of Pingnan away.

Wujiang was also taken aback by her endurance and perseverance. Although his own breathing remained steady and calm, as if nothing had happened at all—not even a single bead of sweat appearing on his brow.

"Brother Zheng, Brother Luochen." Princess Chaole greeted as she saw Cang Luochen and Yue Junzheng rise and walk over.

Twenty years later, when fate finally arranged for them to meet again, she only arrived in time to see the broken and shattered state of Tianqing.

"Enough nonsense!" Huaxi pinched two talismans between her fingers in each hand. Seeing her movements, Wujiang shook his head helplessly.

Especially those whose cultivation had reached the late stage of their realm, such as Hangang, Hongling, Yanchun, and Yi Zichu—they had one foot across the threshold of their next breakthrough, waiting only for the right opportunity to advance in one stroke.

Feng Huixue looked at Wan Lang deeply and said, "Don't harbor the delusion that you can topple this circle with just Lu Cheng alone." Her smile appeared both seasoned and dismissive.

Ji Wei sat in the helicopter and said, "Everyone, get ready! Countdown starts now." She counted down silently in her heart.

Bai Jie and Big Bear were both there that night. Bai Jie had a bit to drink, but Big Bear stayed sober. Big Bear drove Lu Cheng home, personally escorted him to his dormitory, and only then went downstairs to head home with Bai Jie.

"I'm joking, why would I lie to you? Didn't you say your younger brother was sick? Here is an immortal pill that can make him healthy again, but you must promise me one thing, Uncle," Lin Fan said.

Shang Jin wanted to know what Zhu Zhenzhen had experienced during her trip back, but she didn't dare to ask.

"It's alright, Gugu is such a good boy." Zou Rujin had come prepared today, bringing a gift for Gugu.

***

Lin Fan lay there playing on his phone. Weibo had been quiet lately, with plenty of variety shows and movies emerging.

Master Tianji and the others followed them in immediately, believing it best for someone else to go first while they stayed close behind.

"Miss, you don't need to be afraid. You don't have to hide anything for such a beast; I will teach him a lesson," Xiao Tangtang immediately declared righteously.

She squatted in the ball pit, playing with the balls. Ji Wei was exhausted, resting against a soft cushion with her cheeks slightly flushed.

Xiao Ye was not in a good mood, or perhaps the destination was not what he desired. After boarding the high-speed train, he faced the window, his elbow propped on the sill, his gaze wandering aimlessly as the scenery drifted by.

Chu Yang raised his voice several decibels as he spoke his final words, his body vanishing from the spot instantly. A moment later, he appeared beside an old man, his fingers locking onto the elder's throat and squeezing hard.

The demonic energy of the Master of the Demon Refining Hall was due to having refined too many essences of demon beasts previously.

Zhou Huchen's heart skipped a beat, a sense of dread washing over him as he couldn't help but speculate on Xiao Tian's identity.

Seeing this, Xiao Tian retracted the Qingtian Sword into his storage ring, condensing the energy of the Primordial Cold Pulse into his hands, waiting for Xiang Yunsha to make her move.

"Wait a moment!" Since he cares about his son's life, I don't believe he doesn't care about the life of his own younger brother?

He was filled with regret; had he known his sister had invited these two deities, he would have come running at full speed.

Countless voices echoed in Xiao Tian's mind. He clenched his fists, his eyes turning bloodshot. His own heart mocked him for his cowardice.

He was now half-crippled; going to the Demon Refining Hall empty-handed, he probably wouldn't even make it through the front gate.

When the employees in the supermarket saw this guy pull out a knife, they were all startled, and the nearby customers were shocked, all backing away.

"Although such a service exists, the host does not meet the prerequisites, therefore it cannot be performed," the system finally refused.

Old thing, your "array" has its subtleties, but this Prince is not one to retreat or be struck silent by fear.

***

For those who spent their days struggling for a livelihood, most truly did not care who sat atop the throne; in their eyes, the imperial army was merely a source of hope for a stable life.

Aside from Speaker Daniel, the most famous member of the Alchemy Stars was Takayama Gamu, known for his high-energy physics research—after all, high-energy physics was the principle behind the most powerful weapons on Earth.

He laughed heartily, revealing a row of white teeth, his brows relaxed as if her actions had brought him immense joy. In that moment, as he leaned forward slightly, the sunlight seemed to be gathered by his smile and released all at once, dazzling and beautiful.

Because of this matter, Guan Hongda had always felt guilty, feeling he had failed the child, but the matter was settled, and the old couple dared not say much more about it.

In the film industry, even Qian Lai was no match for Yan Xuan, and Yan Xuan had built her success by winning against Qian Lai's various tactics.

In truth, this was a very dangerous activity. Some firecrackers might not explode immediately upon hitting the ground. Often, they would suddenly detonate just as a child reached out to pick them up. Some would even explode only after being held in the hand, which could be tragic, sometimes causing severe injury to the hand.

He had the heart to write a biography for his ancestors, but after thinking about it, he decided against it. After all, there were countless people across China like his Guan family ancestors; if others didn't qualify for a biography, his family's ancestors probably didn't either. If he really wrote it, it would only become a joke.

Lin Weizhong's back suddenly slumped, and the aura of a superior vanished from him without a trace.

"Taking advantage of their lax guard, I escaped from the basement with Chuchu," Lin Xuan explained.

"I am leaving now, look after yourselves!" Ni Huanzhi didn't even have time to bid farewell to her sect members before flashing away to give chase.

This time, he did not strike personally; instead, a dozen Level 11 peak-tier robots appeared beside him, along with a dozen Level 11 late-stage robots.

"If you dare touch a single hair on my head, I guarantee that not only you, but your entire family, and the Lin family of Fenglin City, will all be wiped out and slaughtered to the last man," the arrogant youth roared with fierce intensity.