Volume 1 Chapter 24: Concern from Gu Shen

The meal was exceptionally delightful. Since arriving here, Yu Nian'an had been dining alone every day; in this strange place and isolated environment, she had not felt such happiness in a long time.

Just moments ago, her vision had been blurred by tears, which disrupted the mental control the Human-Faced Spider’s two pitch-black, cavernous eyes held over Jiu Xin.

Never mind; seeing the way he glared, it was best not to laugh too excessively. If he were truly provoked to anger, he might very well resort to violence.

Descending from the air through the dense canopy, I landed on the roof of the treehouse and flipped inside.

The fellow had finally drawn his blade. His sword was unlike any other—an extremely rare soft sword, usually worn as a belt around the waist, but transformed into a lethal weapon in battle. A flash of cold light swept out, aimed directly at Tang Yuan’s throat.

Dang Tai’an looked on in terror, his mind racing with deep anxiety. If things truly turned hostile while on the home turf of the Natural Science Research Institute, where they had operated for years, it was hard to say if they would escape unscathed. If a confrontation were to break out, their very lives might be in jeopardy.

"Because aside from the Master himself, perhaps no one possesses such power. I cannot think of anyone who would want to harm him," Hai He said, his brow tightly furrowed.

Ge Changgeng had already ordered Li Tingzhi to mobilize the soldiers to surround the area completely. No one was allowed to come within a single step; anyone who violated the order was to be executed without mercy. Not even a mouse or a fly was permitted to enter.

Kicking his legs frantically in mid-air, he looked at Qin Yang with pleading eyes, occasionally casting nervous, furtive glances at Qingtian.

Cheng Feihu and Xu Jie looked ashen. The most terrifying thing in this world is to be given a glimmer of hope amidst despair, only to have it vanish right before your eyes.

Deciding to ignore the idiot, Lian Wan attempted to communicate with the animals. She could understand their speech and realized they were discussing who she was and what she had come for.

Chen Wanyuan knew it was the Song woman who had sent for him. Assuming she was preparing to hand over the silver, he rushed over immediately, only to find the door locked from the outside the moment he stepped in.

"After you, Eunuch," Situ Bingqing said with a gentle smile. The golden sunlight poured down upon her, making her elegant and ethereal face appear even more breathtakingly beautiful.

Still, Brother Nine was right; the key was what Dao liked. Tomorrow, I should try to subtly sound out Dao’s thoughts.

Seeing Murong Xi’s carriage departing under the protection of soldiers, the ground was littered with cold corpses—a scene of misery and desolation—while the remaining refugees continued to moan in the corners of the walls.

"Everything I have said is true; you had best believe it. Even if you do not, you may consider it as me, the person closest to Mi Suxin, forgiving you on her behalf." After saying this, Yun Jingchu rose to leave.

Dongting Moon was a dungeon for players around level forty. Now, apart from the scenery within, the drops—from equipment to materials—were nothing special; one could buy a stack in the trading house for a few hundred gold.

The crowd was filled with confusion. Xiao Qian was too casual, and his attire too ordinary, making him look completely out of place among those attending the grand banquet tonight.

Luo Jianghe struggled to stand, blood at the corner of his mouth, a flash of joy finally appearing in his eyes as he walked behind the man.

The halo beneath his feet dimmed. Fang Xiao withdrew his will and consumed a hemostatic pill and a draught of Hell Lingzhi water to restore his stamina.

"My lord, if you have any questions, just ask them directly. There is no need for so much preamble," the general interrupted Liu Qi with blunt directness.

Meng Qing explained via telepathic transmission to Yue Xi, feeling slightly embarrassed and coloring a little after her previous outburst had drawn everyone's attention.