Volume 1, Chapter 24: The Young Marshal’s Methods Are Rather Ruthless

"Young Mistress..." Huo Runduo pushed open the door and said to Qu Pan, "The Young Marshal says you are free now."

Qu Pan and Mother Liu exchanged a glance, then looked toward Huo Runduo, but he had already turned and left.

"Miss, this..." Mother Liu was completely bewildered.

Qu Pan pursed her lips. Both she and her father had taken action, but she wondered whose efforts had succeeded, or if it was a combination of both. Qu Pan walked to the doorway and peered left and right; the guards in the corridor had all been withdrawn, leaving the space empty and desolate.

She retreated back into the room and walked to the window to look down. The guards at the hospital entrance were forming lines and departing in an orderly fashion. Had the Chu family conceded so easily? Qu Pan found it hard to believe. Just as she was deep in thought, she saw Chu Hanliang and Qu Lan, one after another...

"No objections, let's fight!" At this life-or-death moment, Zhang Yang had no desire for conversation. Besides, when he couldn't win an argument with Wu Yu, using the excuse of "continuing the fight" was quite convenient. In his desperation to survive, he disregarded the prestige of the Yin Clan, just as he had recently killed members of his own clan under the guise of them damaging that very prestige—an act that made those in the viewing stands sneer in secret.

"I heard that during the Selection Assembly, several masters were fighting over you to be their apprentice! And rumor has it you’re arrogant, failing to report on your very first day, looking down on us disciples of the Wen Zhan Hall! Is that true?" Xiao Yunhua demanded.

"Madman!" Following Lan Feng, Qing Meng and the others realized what was happening. Their expressions changed drastically, and they rushed toward that direction, causing the students in their path to scramble away, fearing they might ignite the fury already boiling within these men.

After hearing the situation described by Feng Bailiu, Wei Zizhen analyzed it on the spot: "This matter of the Evil Buddha has a history spanning nearly a hundred years. I never expected us to encounter it today. This is truly a heaven-sent opportunity for us to subdue demons and eliminate evil. I believe we must deliberate on this at length."

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Liu Ming frowned and looked at Chun Niang, who immediately lowered her head, though she stubbornly awaited the doctor's answer.

She had worn the outfit today and suddenly realized it looked better than she had imagined; that was why she was wearing it when she knocked on her neighbor Jian Hao's door.

There was also the golden medallion inscribed with the character "Li" that allowed him access to the Li household, the five hundred spirit stones he had been given as an advance, and ten thousand gold coins. Of course, there were several thousand more gold coins for Li Sisi's personal expenses.

A moment later, escorted by several soldiers, the physician and the middle-aged man from the Wang family returned to the square.

After the two discussed it, they feigned a fight for another fifty rounds. Tang Bin pretended to run out of strength, faked a strike, and turned his horse to flee. Guan Sheng did not pursue, merely sneered coldly from behind.

"You begged for this, otherwise I wouldn't bother with you!" Ye Guang pouted, putting on an angry face.

"It's useless. It contains a different kind of power; Wood Release will only fuel its arrogance," Zabuza said, grabbing her hand coldly.

Chen Yuan's shadow was stretched long and thin by the setting sun, spreading out into a gray, dark silhouette. For the first time, Chen Yuan felt the weight on his shoulders, so heavy it made him struggle to breathe.

All these years, she had made her a goal, training hard with the sole thought that one day she would surpass her. It was this obsession that kept her voice and image alive in her mind, allowing her to recognize her instantly.

"Alright, that’s just a difference in national circumstances, nothing more to say." Xie Limin could only shrug.

Because of the suppression from the Seal of the Gods, neither could fight at full strength. He needed to slay Cangtian in an instant, and for that, the heaven-shaking sword appeared once more.

It pushed the Frost Grass toward Ye Fan, who took only a few symbolic stalks and put them into his pocket.

Zhu Ri immediately charged toward those people, lifting its hooves to trample them with extreme ferocity.

At the same time, a massive shadow suddenly appeared behind Xie Limin. Compared to the blurry projection that had appeared earlier, this one was beginning to take on a clear form.

"I want to establish my career before I consider starting a family," Dan Wushuang said with a twitch of his lips, speaking with complete seriousness.

This couldn't help but remind Ares of the ruins of Lordaeron—that massive white royal city, lying just as quietly on the land that had once been its glory.

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"It's fine, I wouldn't know what to do if I went back anyway." Bai Lu giggled, leaving Zhao Chuanzhi completely unable to maintain his temper.

Standing outside the door was Eunice, the Scarlet Crusade warrior whom Tirion had introduced to him that morning and a new member of the Brotherhood of the Light. He was holding a tray with several oily smoked sausages and cream bread. It looked like an excellent midnight snack.

He was dealing with Ultron. With the help of the Creator, Luke, he had already severely wounded Ultron once with this special weapon. Now, Ultron had fled, hiding in some unknown corner of the world.

But generally speaking, they still supported the top-tier, the technical standards coming from the premier quantum research centers in the Americas and Europe.

Standing on the high tower within the walls and looking out, the circular wall seemed endless; one could only see its slight curve extending into the distant haze. Combined with the desolate terrain and environment surrounding Auchindoun, a sense of tragic vicissitude welled up from within.

He was currently suspicious that Li Xiao was bragging. "It costs nearly a hundred strings of cash to copy a set, and you can print a set for only twenty?"

Ares showed an awkward expression. He didn't want to crush the boy's enthusiasm, but he had to tell him the reality of the situation. Ares wanted to tell him that even as the commander of the Knights, he could not break these rules; the Order had iron-clad discipline, and it was sacred and glorious.

"This isn't a private kitchen, so just making do is fine. I understand that principle, so I want to thank you. Don't be so formal, Boss Zhang. Please accept it; my husband makes excellent sausages," Wang Qian said, insisting on handing the sausages to Zhang Tong.

At that moment, a dazzling starlight erupted from within Su Chang'an's body. Su Chang'an recognized this light; it was the same starlight that had surged into his body on the day his nine stars had aligned. He had thought the light had dissipated, never expecting it to remain hidden within him all this time.

"Xiang Shaofan, actually, there is one more thing within the Scroll of the Hundred Ghosts Night Parade, but I can't explain exactly what it is. However, its power is quite formidable," Shuten-doji said. As he spoke, a hint of fear appeared in his eyes.

Su Chang'an and Gu Xianjun exchanged a look at that moment, both seeing deep helplessness in the other's eyes.

The alarm bells rang inside the Xuantian Temple, and dozens of Xu Xuan Dao disciples swarmed outside, wielding various weapons and surrounding Yang Yunfeng.

Everyone present smelled the scent and nearly all closed their eyes, breathing in the air deeply. This was likely the most wonderful fragrance they had ever smelled since they were born.

The Fifth Elder of the Demon Clan snorted coldly, pouring immense demonic energy into the battle-axe in his hand. Instantly, a sense of immense weight emanated from the axe, causing Xiang Shaofan to frown slightly. This time, he truly felt the terror of the Demon Elder; he was no ordinary Tribulation-stage martial artist—the man had mastered the power of gravity.