Volume 1, Chapter 32: The Car Purchase Commotion

"I refuse!" Before Xu Sheng could finish his sentence, Shangguan Wan'er turned her head and shot him a cold, piercing glare.

Jiang Ran was equally surprised; how had the merfolk become involved in this? What was the true background of the person pulling the strings behind the scenes?

Shout after shout rang out, followed by the sight of Simu rushing into the Patriarch's Hall, carrying a bucket of water in his haste.

Living in the same large compound, the neighbors found it difficult to speak up, yet their gazes grew strange, even sympathetic toward Zhou Laiying’s family. Dealing with such a thick-skinned, impossible-to-reason-with rogue was truly a miserable affair.

Lin Qingyan realized the truth as well, turning her resentful gaze toward Lin Ping. "Brother Ping, do you still intend to keep lying to us?" However, Lin Ping failed to notice the subtle glimmer of cunning hidden within that resentment.

He had intended to use the pretense of catching them in an affair to force her into agreeing to the arranged marriage between the Shen and Su families.

Perhaps only someone as gifted as Mu Zi, bolstered by the realm of life, could achieve such an inconceivable feat.

Something seemed to be crawling out from the grass, but halfway through, it suddenly stopped, then rapidly retreated back into the shadows.

"Could it be the aid of some mysterious artifact or rare secret technique? Otherwise, given his lowly cultivation in the Qi Refining stage, how could he possibly withstand such immense pressure?" Some began to speculate boldly; after all, the situation was truly unexpected and difficult to fathom.

Unfortunately, her appetite was limited. Even after eating a considerable amount, the food on the table seemed untouched. In the end, Jiang Ran helplessly set down her chopsticks and looked up at Han Shi.

"Long Kong, don't look at the fact that we are almost at Xuanchen Academy; there is no way you are leaving today!" One of the men in black stepped forward and shouted at the man in yellow.

In the restroom backstage, Wang Yue unzipped his pants to relieve himself, his brow furrowed as if he had sensed something troublesome.

We must hold on during this time. In other words, as soon as reinforcements arrive, it means victory. Then we continue to attack the Level 1 main city and welcome our triumph.

"Sss—" We all gasped, feeling fortunate to have dodged just in time. Had that fist connected, one would have been either killed instantly or crippled.

Looking at the five heroes of the IM team, whether it was Riven or the others, they were essentially all-around heroes who were strong at every stage of the game.

The two set off early in the morning. This time, they didn't join a tour group; instead, they rented a car that could be returned in a different city. Since their base in Yulin was inconvenient, they decided to move northward toward Baotou or Wuchuan.

As Hualian spoke, she grew somber and had to pause for a long while to calm her tumultuous emotions before continuing slowly: "I have known Elder Shehuang for many years, yet I never knew he had a son."

At the dinner table, Tie Muyun indulged himself. He hadn't eaten such home-cooked meals in ages. Although it wasn't a lavish feast, it was far better than the dried meat he usually subsisted on.

"Don't worry, I'm not a bad person," Wang Yue said with a faint smile, though, in truth, he didn't even believe his own words.

"The rules are simple: we sisters will take turns playing a game with you," Qin Lulu replied, a sly smirk playing on her lips.

"It has been twenty-seven years. The Imperial Concubine passed away twenty-seven years ago, and Wu Zhan is twenty-seven years old this year." Although Wu Linchuan desperately wanted to keep this quiet, it was useless. It wasn't just about saving their lives; even if he didn't say it, others would move heaven and earth to ensure the Emperor found out.

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Qing Zhu finally gleaned the important information. It turned out these Taoist priests were from the Shangqing Palace and had been dispatched on orders. An elder in their sect had sensed the rampant demonic energy here and sent them to eradicate the evil.

"Your Majesty, every word I have spoken is true. If you do not believe me and persist in harming your subject, then within half a month, a divine punishment will descend upon the Great Ming and upon you, Your Majesty!" Li Mu said in a grim tone.

What Hu Man found strange was that there was no talk of mercury poisoning here, because no one would consume such things year-round. How could the Eldest Madam possibly know of it?

Hong Luan let out a soft laugh that echoed throughout the auction house. Indeed, in almost every large-scale auction, the Moon Auction House would produce items of uncertain origin. Some gained great fortune and soared to the heavens, while others spent a king's ransom only to find their prize was nothing more than a mirage.

Qi Xiang didn't come to the reunion; he was likely still in L City. Si Chen didn't come either. Honestly, I had feared it would be awkward to meet, so this turned out to be a relief.

"Why do you say that?" Mo Ruyang looked at her suspiciously. Her words were the exact opposite of what the Old Celestial Master had said. Who was he to believe?

Yuan Ling’s body stiffened, and he turned to look at him mechanically. He was accustomed to being a lone wolf and had never imagined that such a grown son would suddenly appear. He was at a loss for how to speak or interact with him.

His gesture held no special meaning; he was simply playing with my fingers, folding them together one moment and spreading them out the next.

Yang Wanqing smiled and shook her head: "No! I like it!" She wanted to tell him not to waste his money, but when she met Bai Wangsheng’s nervous, uneasy eyes, the words died on her lips.

"We can keep this completely confidential for you," the lead inner-disciple said without hesitation.

"There you have it. As long as Lanlan agrees, it’s much easier. Hurry up and visit your father-in-law and mother-in-law." Over breakfast, the auntie presented Gao Qing with the greatest puzzle of his life. Visit the in-laws? What kind of thinking was this? He and Lanlan were at most just dating; they hadn't even reached the point of discussing marriage.

Hearing this, Gu Xiran instantly fell silent. She had forgotten that Chu Qianning understood her better than anyone; he could probably tell if she wanted to pass gas just by watching her shift slightly.

The bones were not particularly numerous, but they were widely scattered, spreading from his feet all the way to the nearby stone mountains. They lay in sparse, lonely clusters, making the place appear desolate, isolated, and profoundly eerie.

Watching this seemingly honest man, Meng Qi didn't show a hint of a smile. He tilted his head to inspect Hu Dan, making Hu Dan feel a growing sense of unease.

The tears that he hadn't yet managed to wipe away were now laid bare in the cool air.

"Why are you apologizing for no reason? I haven't even lost my mind from the fever yet, why are you the one talking nonsense?" Erya looked up with a helpless smile, trying hard to mask the bitterness beneath it.