Volume 1, Chapter 28: Ruthless! Absolutely Ruthless!

At this moment, screams began to reach our ears. We looked over and realized the pirates had entered the range of our crossbows. To ensure no ammunition was wasted, the soldiers had waited until the enemy was well within range before opening fire.

In the minds of most adventurers, one should speak their mind and do as they please. A man like Diop, who adjusted his attitude based on who he was dealing with, had always been looked down upon by straightforward adventurers.

"I think I understand," Zheng Qi nodded. His own perspective was somewhat similar; when he chose not to resist the military government but to submit instead, he had been guided by that very logic.

Qian Yan understood his disciple well. The young man rarely spoke, yet he held his master in the highest regard. To see him speak such words for the person before him showed that Mo Feng’s past kindness to him was no small matter.

"That's good, Brother Yu. We just need to wait a moment." Young Master Sang nodded with a smile and handed over a cigar, which the man nearby hurriedly lit with a fawning expression.

Long after the event, Wang Zijun could still recall the moment he first saw Lin Ying'er, feeling an indescribable mix of sour and sweet in his heart.

Mo Qianyun had been radiant back then, but she had never possessed this level of allure; perhaps it was all due to the charm arts she had been practicing.

After walking for a while, shouting and screams drifted from ahead. We were startled. Jian Rufeng immediately extinguished the torch in his hand and, guided by his instincts, groped his way forward in the dark.

Only one of China or Japan could represent and lead Asia. The Japanese had never once considered that it might not be their own country.

Returning to the inn, I found Jing'er in the courtyard, chatting with Liu Ruyan under the shade of a tree. It turned out that Liu Ruyan, fearing Jing'er might be bored, had come to keep her company and pass the time.

"By the way, Director, how much money do I owe you in total?" Zhang Ning asked. He hadn't concerned himself with the figure before, as he had no way to pay it back.

Every man has a temper. Although Li Rongluo felt a twinge of regret, his anger had been thoroughly stoked by Ma Dong.

Qiao Tianjiao was getting anxious. She had thought that by invoking Brother He, the standing committee members would all show him some respect, but she was wrong—terribly wrong.

It could be said that ever since the Guquan Village incident, Le Fan had been intentionally or unintentionally avoiding Bai Wanru.

After waking up, I learned that Wudang disciples had morning practice. On the vast training ground, hundreds of disciples moved in perfect unison, a truly impressive sight to behold.

The wound still ached, but as time passed, the pain was not as sharp as it had been the first two days. She gritted her teeth and managed to endure it.

"Very well, let this be my gift for visiting Le Fan. I believe he will like it," Wu Quan said.

I had assumed Shen Yao was a serious person who didn't joke around, but I hadn't expected him to be quite adept at teasing Feng Yiheng.

Still, what was wrong with this person? With so much space, why kick her chair? Was he trying to intimidate her?

Summoning the Earth Deity required chanting the Black Killing God Incantation, a cumbersome process. If any error occurred, the method would fail, and the consequences would be dire. The Shoe Escaping Technique, however, was simpler: one only needed two-inch-wide yellow paper, cinnabar to draw a talisman, and then burn it to ash while facing north.

Although it was not part of the "Icha Icha" series, the content was equally provocative, filled with explicit dialogue and descriptions of those unspeakable acts.

"Other methods, other methods! Is that all you can say? Where is your former bravado? 'Those who offend Konoha shall be executed!'" Danzo roared loudly.

The tone was as arrogant as if he had insight into all the ways of the world, but Da Niu simply wasn't buying it.

"How was I to know he was so capable? Besides, you were pretty excited when you got the money," Yan Buhei retorted.

"Interesting. These formations are truly miraculous." Wu Ti felt a sense of novelty. The formations were like the internet on Earth in his past life, only the internet had been replaced by arrays. It was truly formidable.

"He Jiang, you have lost all face in front of the disciples today. Let's see how you can hold your head high in the Qitian Sect from now on. This is the price for opposing me!" Wu Ti muttered with a sneer of contempt, then turned and left, having no interest in the aftermath.

Yingluo’s strength stood at the pinnacle among players. This was no empty claim; it was not achieved through the help of others or the accumulation of resources. Aside from Ye Huan, Lucifer, and Fantasy Dream, Yingluo could be considered the strongest player.

"Brother is wise. I have never liked this Fox Emperor either. To claim a territory within our ancestral lands is truly stifling!" Shebishi chimed in from the side.

The Golden Divine Dragon tilted its head toward the heavens, its massive body lunging forward. Its head pierced the firmament, and a dragon claw that blotted out the sky descended upon the towering divine figure.

Han Wantao didn't express much, but he told Xu Lang that Zeng Guangxian would have no objections. Everyone had understood for years that what happened back then was indeed wrong, but no one had the courage to admit it. Han Wantao’s attitude put Xu Lang slightly more at ease.

Qi circulates endlessly within the human body and is indispensable. The movement of Qi contains the most profound secrets of humanity.

"If I see you here again today, don't even think about collecting your withheld wages." Nangong Shu gave a cold snort and stepped forward to catch up with Jiang Nan.

Inside the cave, Wang Yuanyan was carving on the stone wall with a chopstick. Seeing Lin Tao enter, she immediately dropped the chopstick, her eyes filled with pleasant surprise.

Xu Zhi had no weapons left in his hands. Seeing Jiang Chao approaching again with the Baihong Sword, he knew that his situation today was grim.