Volume One, Chapter 22: Repay the Debt?

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She had been terribly unlucky over those two weeks. Her wounds had become infected and inflamed, and her high fever kept returning without abating. In her hazy state, she vaguely knew that Han Ziye had come to see her, and that brought her some comfort. Putting aside his temper and disposition, he was actually a good boy. When he had fought with Lian Shuo that time, he had also been punished by his father.

The day after that, Murong Lian decisively dismissed the slick-tongued Cheng Siyuan. As for Cheng Siyuan’s cousin, Cheng Lan, she naturally could not remain either. Ironically, Mo Ming, whom Cheng Siyuan had tried to win over a few days earlier, turned out to be the one directing the entire affair. Shen Qiulan, meanwhile, was naturally allowed to stay and officially became a member of Star Rhyme Company.

A sharp pain seized her heart. Tang Qian clenched her fists, drew up her legs, and buried her head in her arms. Dazed and heavy-headed, she fainted once more.

Nangong Yan glared fiercely at her utterly indifferent face, without moving even slightly. She had ordered those hidden compartments to be built in secret; no one knew better than she did how perfectly sealed they were. Otherwise, if the scent of musk could be detected so easily, would that not have aroused suspicion long ago?

Zhao Jiajia, who had already drunk far too much, was now completely intoxicated. She thought that this time she really was drunk. She shook her increasingly heavy head, and when she focused her eyes and looked again, Mu Licheng opposite her seemed to have changed somehow.

“Do you have a case of premarital anxiety? Why have you seemed so gloomy lately?” Su Mo pulled Tang Qian aside and looked at her in puzzlement.

“Is something wrong?” she asked. Otherwise, Mo Feng would not have knocked on her door for no reason.

The old servant was so frightened that he fell to his knees in terror. He pointed wildly toward the heavens and the earth, making a series of incoherent sounds—he was actually mute.

Thanks to Huaxia’s selfless contributions, countries around the world also began embarking on the path of space exploration. Though they were ten years behind, they still smiled.

Huangfu Rou’s eyes instantly became razor-sharp. Ye Yudie was startled, thinking that she was about to make a move, but Han Qingjue suddenly unleashed her inner force and thrust herself directly into their battle. She kicked Ye Yudie away, sending her rolling to the feet of the black-clad burly man. Ye Yudie vomited blood and lost consciousness.

Mei Yanchao had already begun to daydream, imagining the glory and splendor that awaited him once he obtained the Earth White Rock and the Earthcore Fire Lotus. With the greatest treasures of the elements in hand, what need would he have for silver-grade or gold-grade equipment? Any one of those supreme elemental treasures would be enough to annihilate every piece of silver- or gold-grade equipment, would it not?

Fearing that Zhao Jiaxi might be attacked, Fan Yanyan hurriedly turned back. When the wolves behind him saw him return, they immediately retreated as well, but they did not leave. Instead, they surrounded the two of them completely.

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Watching one speak with righteous conviction while the other pleaded helplessness, I was truly speechless for a moment. Whom had I offended, anyway? It clearly had nothing to do with me, yet somehow, in the end, it was my fault.

“This is an economic war—a complete effort to contain Japan’s economic development and make its people’s lives increasingly difficult! For every commercial product exported by Japan, we have superior products ready to compete with it. Without foreign-exchange earnings, what will they use to purchase oil, cotton, ore, rubber, metal, and other materials needed for war?”

“Dad, I’ve always wanted to become someone like you.” But he knew that he could not. All he could do was put on this military uniform. That was all he could do.

Pei Yeling glared angrily at him. In his eyes, however, her gesture seemed so coquettish, as though she were silently tempting him.

Several of them entered the Tower of No Return. Baili Wan and Ling Si Jue went into the only private room in the entire establishment that had remained vacant for a long time—a luxurious, spacious chamber. Wonderful Hands and Mo Cong guarded the outside. The room had been arranged according to Baili Wan’s requests, with a touch of modern style that nevertheless made it look comfortable. Baili Wan’s calligraphy hung on the wall as well.

The commander of the Alliance Cavalry Regiment was a burly young man who looked to be around thirty. Mounted on an earth dragon beast and holding a battle spear, he pointed it toward Lin Xuan.

At dawn, after breakfast, Liu Rui immediately took Ye Xing to the military stronghold in Sea-Viewing City. On the Southern Enlightenment Continent, strength commanded respect, and the Radiant Spirit Empire was steeped in martial culture. The selection trials had therefore always been organized by the military.

An Chan, standing nearby, was also startled. Long ago, An Shi had wanted to cooperate with the Huo family, but the Huo family had always maintained a lukewarm attitude. Recently, they had suddenly extended an invitation, and Huo Xiao had even been willing to lower himself to visit An Shi personally to discuss the partnership. So this was the reason behind it.

Also deployed to the front line were the armored vehicle squadron and the artillery battalion. The Type 38 field-artillery brigade had far too much to prepare, so for the time being it could only stand obediently to one side and watch.

Tian You had merely collected the technology for neural reconstruction and fusion; he had never studied it. He always felt somewhat uncomfortable using technology from the H World.

With Fang Xiachu’s provident-fund system available, it was naturally not difficult to locate Che Haoming’s company. After work, Chen Zhu went directly to her counter and carefully examined every detail of the other party’s company.

Of course, the immortal jellyfish was not here, so Mo Yan naturally could not find it. In truth, he had merely come here to cause a commotion.

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As soon as he entered, Yu Wanchuan saw two old men drinking together. The Martial Saint, Yu He, sat at the head, while another old man in a black robe occupied the lower seat. Yu Wanchuan had never seen him before, so he stepped forward and paid his respects to his father.

Yu Fei extended one index finger and pleaded bitterly. Lin Yihuan still seemed somewhat hesitant. She glanced at the tent behind her, then at the carriage, and afterward went to find Feng’er and Jiuweier.

“General Huang, you are too kind. It was merely a coincidence that I happened to encounter this matter. It was only a small service, hardly worth mentioning. Please, do not call me your benefactor.” Fu Lin returned the salute and spoke courteously.

The two rode past each other on horseback, but the scene lasted no more than an instant. Both men reined in their horses almost at once.

“His Majesty is already waiting for the Imperial Preceptor in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Please follow me.” Wang Quan made an inviting gesture.

Looking at Emilia’s expression, Yile knew that he had achieved his goal. But why was he not happy in the slightest? Why did he feel as though he wanted to cry?

A sudden surge of power burst forth from the young man’s body, actually supporting him as he made his way to Fan Yunxiao.

“I wonder, Strategist, what is your opinion?” Zhao Yun and Luo Yi both turned to Xu Maogong. After all, they had personally witnessed Xu Maogong’s previous achievements. Now that they could not make up their minds, they had no choice but to seek the strategist’s advice.

All along, the three major academies had frequently exchanged information, and they understood one another’s strength quite well. Though they could not claim to know everything, they were certainly familiar with seventy or eighty percent of it.

As the day of the selection drew nearer, more and more disciples went to cultivate in the Heavenly River. At the same time, they began spending money to cultivate in the paid areas, and the results were remarkably evident.

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