Volume 1, Chapter 36: Clouds Part, Reconciliation

The cream piping on the surface of the cake was also exquisite, a testament to the immense care the maker had poured into it.

Lust is a double-edged sword. Though Beitang Mo was accustomed to his reckless ways, a shred of reason remained, and it was this cold spark of clarity that moved him to reach out and strike Hua Yuyan’s pressure point, sending her into a deep slumber.

If he let Ye Bei and Wang An walk away just like that, his chance at destiny would be severed forever.

Yet, Yin Muqing showed no hint of gratitude; she shoved Yin Chengyan with such force that he, caught off guard, staggered back two steps.

If she revealed the secret she had kept for over twenty years, perhaps Wen Huandong would do his best to help? But if she did, she feared her life in the years to come would fall into total ruin.

The pungent smell of alcohol wafting through the air made Rong Shaochen frown. He glanced at the deployed airbag and nodded, though he remained uneasy.

In contrast, Oreki looked indifferent, showing no sign that he felt praised at all. Looking at the reactions of Rei and Benibeni, it was clear they were long accustomed to his nature.

The three nodded in unison. The Origin team was currently stuck at this very stage, and it was because Wangchuan had been obstructed at this same point previously that he had disbanded the team in a fit of rage.

Yet, they were not moved by these words in the slightest; everyone continued to glare at him fiercely.

The two of them fiddled with their fingers for a long time, spilling out every scrap of information they could recall. Their conclusion was that while their findings had more depth than the fragmented intelligence gathered by Yi Poxie, the compiled data could hardly be called detailed or exhaustive.

Inside the box was nothing else but a finely tailored black priest’s robe, with a flower bud embroidered on the collar and the name "Su Ci" stitched neatly beneath it.

Now that Bai Yuan clearly belonged to her, Su Kui, seeing him show special favor to Fang Chuchu right in front of her eyes filled her with a profound sense of crisis. She feared that Fang Chuchu would snatch away this tempting morsel.

Ye Chu got out of the car, entered the teahouse, and was led by a waiter to take a seat at one of the tables. Perhaps it was still early; the Hengxing Teahouse had only a few scattered patrons, and many seats remained empty.

"My name is Chen Hao, and this is what I intend to sell." Chen Hao did not recognize Ji Tiangong at all, but seeing him addressing Dongfang Qi as a brother, they appeared to be on very good terms. Out of trust for Dongfang Qi, Chen Hao produced the 'Demonic Silver Stone Hilt' without a second thought.

I signaled for Bai Zhan to let go. He acknowledged with a nod and stepped back a few paces.

The wooden door’s bolt was smashed open by brute force. Li Yang and Lin Lang slipped inside, and he braced his back against the door to shut it.

If Fu Xi knew he had personally brought a ravenous wolf into his own fold, he would surely regret it until his guts turned green.

"Since you are a friend of a regular customer, you are certainly welcome. Just remember to get a membership card this time so you can come by yourself next time," the burly man said with a smile.

I hid behind the main gate. As soon as Mengmeng stepped out, she ran straight into the patrolling men in black. They greeted Mengmeng—who was possessing Song Zhe—very politely, respectfully calling out, "Deputy Chief Song."

"Of course, not just you. I imagine you are curious as well, Bedivere?" Alice reached out to stroke Jeanne’s long hair, casting a glance at Bedivere, who sat to the side, ears perked and listening intently, and could not help but laugh.

Countless sword shadows and blades filled the sky, leaving no gap as they swarmed in to surround Lu Chen.

Xiao Qiang arched an eyebrow, smiling as he handed the man a cigarette before tossing another to Old Hai nearby.

The thug listened to her instructions and immediately began to line up according to height, waiting for her further orders.

His sudden voice startled Chen Hong. She collected herself and said, "Cousin, you’re awake? I was just about to mop the floor here."

See? No wonder Rin had never given Levi the respect a guardian deserved. For the sake of her own safety and to change the subject, she had sold him out so casually—could she really expect any reward for that?

Dodging Ni Yi’s attacks in a somewhat disheveled state, the pain from her wounds constantly stung Alice’s nerves. Facing Ni Yi’s increasingly fierce onslaught, Alice had to put all her effort into every dodge, and before she knew it, blood had stained her armor.

Because Lu Chen had taken out the most competitors during the chaotic battle, he naturally had the most points. Although he hadn't participated in that particular trial, his current score still ranked in the top ten, which finally put Burnt, who had added an extra match specifically because of him, at ease.

Glancing between the map and the road signs overhead, Levi was certain the direction he pointed was correct. The "building" he referred to was the one Yuki had asked about earlier—the "windowless building," the domain of the Academy City’s most mysterious figure, Aleister.

So, although he had learned the Seven Steps of the Azure Dragon later than Jia Fugui, he had mastered the essence of it. Compared to Jia Fugui’s superficial imitation, his execution was far more spirited.

But the training was not yet over; for Fu Can, even bathing was a form of training. He first massaged his entire body, then submerged his whole head into the water.

The burly man approached the group, scrutinized each of them, and finally fixed his gaze on Wukong.