Pei Siye also returned very late.

Li Yunchu suddenly recalled seeing posts online previously about animal haters who would inject poison into packages of cat and dog food using syringes.

Ever since that rumor surfaced, Li Yunchu had carefully inspected every subsequent batch of pet food she purchased.

However, this particular batch had been bought at the beginning of the year. Aunt Hong had intended to feed them the older stock first, never imagining that someone could have committed such a malicious act so long ago.

The derivative mental cultivation method of the Nine Revolutions God-Refining Art was unique and possessed boundless might, but this was the first time he was attempting to use it in actual combat, and he had no idea what the effect would be.

Of course, such extraordinary efficacy was exclusive to the town-sect talismans of the Maoshan Sect—the kind used for cultivating genuine magic, quite distinct from the Maoshan Sect of the main world.

Moreover, Mo Qing had delayed in fighting back, not even attempting to dodge, as though she were truly restrained and subdued by this elderly Daoist priest.

Shen Lian was sent flying over ten meters by the direct strike of the spiked club, crashing heavily into a bamboo stalk that shuddered as it absorbed the impact for him.

The next moment, the areas previously affected by the massive explosion suffered a secondary detonation originating from within the base. Given such a ferocious battle, it was already a miracle that this offshore marine base had managed to hold together this long; with it now riddled with countless breaches, Ting Shu could faintly discern its gradual trend toward sinking.

At this moment, Colin could sense that her words were still laden with fear, as if she were worried about being driven away on those grounds.

Take the Golden Sword Sect, for instance. It governed a mere sixteen counties, yet had countless outer disciples and, to Zhang Jingyun's knowledge, a considerable number of inner disciples as well. With True Immortal realm disciples of the Purple Mansion stage and Golden Dan stage elders, it would easily qualify as a major sect in any other cultivation world.

She recalled her experience of being sold to a pleasure house; had she not been rescued by Gu Changsheng, she would likely already have been forced to learn the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

"It's not a suspicion; she is an indubitable, genuine True Immortal realm expert—an peerless talent who stepped into the True Immortal realm before reaching a hundred years of age!" Hun Dan's voice grew hoarse with excitement.

"Is it worth it?" Several of them froze, failing to understand Ting Shu's remark. Such a gorgeous and stunning performance had left everyone utterly astounded; how could there possibly be any room for hesitation?

However, his affairs could not be resolved overnight, so Xia Ziyan, feeling bored, greeted him and said she wanted to go outside for a stroll.

As the dao patterns multiplied, the aura of the entire bracelet began to transform, growing increasingly sublime, gradually advancing from the mortal artifact tier toward a spiritual artifact.

Was he not afraid that releasing the assassin would be like letting a tiger return to the mountains, ultimately bringing even greater trouble upon himself?

Yet Ling Xian felt nothing much, while apart from surface-level awkwardness and tension, Li Lizhi's heart held a trace of bewilderment and astonishment.

"Godmother, I'm really putting you to trouble. It looks like I'll have to give you a raise," He Shijia said with a sense of lingering guilt.

After approving the application, he entered the living room, only to find that everyone had already gotten up early and was waiting there for him.

The massive recoil caused the thick tree branch on which Long Tao stood to sway violently.

"Then what are my previous experiences supposed to count as?" Before he could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Jiang Yuanliu's stern interrogation.

Yet this time things turned out differently from what they had anticipated: Ke Xinyun actually struck the steel wire rope, causing Vera to lose her grip and fall. Flexing her knees slightly to cushion the impact, Vera rolled across the deck.

From that day onward, the "Immortal King," whose very name would strike terror into the hearts of enemies on the battlefield, officially became sworn brothers.

Zheng Jinhua hurriedly tried to stand up, but no sooner was he on his feet than he lost his balance and crashed to the floor, his blood circulation cut off from kneeling for too long.

The snake demon remained on high alert, scanning its surroundings with lingering fear, when a flash of light suddenly appeared beside the Dragon Vein Tree. It paused for a fraction of a second, and in the next moment, it exploded into violent action, its long tail sweeping toward the Dragon Vein Tree with the force of a gale.

Within this room of barely fifty square meters were various experimental apparatuses, interspersed with medicinal herbs and the like. The entire space was permeated by a heavy scent of traditional medicines, mingled with the foul odor generated by domestic waste.