25 The Snake Master

Zi Pingxiu sighed inwardly. This person truly cared nothing for the conventions of sovereign and subject. Having previously ordered him to incite a rebellion against Mu Zhuozhen, he was now demanding preparations for yet another defection. Beyond ensuring the safety of the Zi clan, he seemed indifferent to all else, leaving Zi Pingxiu with a profoundly complicated state of mind.

The hall fell into absolute silence; not a single murmur remained, not even the sound of tense, ragged breathing.

Memories of a past life and the companionship of this one surged forth, infusing strength into Shenji’s body and into the "Divine Bow and Blade" in his hands, pulling the bowstring taut to its limit.

"I thought you were just one of those glib, dissolute young masters, but it turns out you have moments where you're tongue-tied and speechless," An Zu'er remarked.

Though still unsettled, Mo Ling chose to nod and trust him. She clutched Mo Ren’s arm even tighter, burying half her body against him, greedily inhaling the scent from him that brought her peace of mind.

Wait? Yun Ji and Lü Wushuang exchanged glances, clearly unable to fathom what Niu Youdao was planning.

At this point, he was the one who understood Wu Chang’s intentions best. By identifying these Nascent Soul stage cultivators, Wu Chang could use his strength to attack the unprepared, employing various methods to eliminate them one by one. Even the so-called Holy Rakshasa was no cause for concern; a surprise attack would allow them to be slain before they could manifest their true form.

"Would you like me to stake my life on it? I won’t let Jun Fan die in vain," A-Long said with ironclad resolve.

"If that is the case, then this Jade Wheel must have some connection to the Doumu Palace," Ruona noted.

After Ye Yu finished speaking, Wang Bing’s compressed soul was cast into the torrent of souls, becoming part of the current as it flowed deep into the Time and Space Reception Center.

After wandering around Saudi Arabia, Gu Yu headed straight for the Dead Sea. His destination this time was the Hashemite Kingdom. Gu Chao Technology had a long-standing collaborative project with the kingdom: replenishing the Dead Sea with fresh water.

"This is wonderful! I’ve always longed to visit the Potala Palace. Finally, I’ll be able to go on a pilgrimage!" Wang Lichun was brimming with excitement that morning. Despite having spent the entire night on a bus, her joy was impossible to hide.

If the Xinyu Cake Shop had no business but had hired many people, it would not only be a waste of money, but he also feared it would pressure Su Xiao. With business slow, more staff would only increase the burden. He did not want that to happen, which was why he had only hired one baker and one clerk.

"That depends on the situation. If I can, I will admit it frankly," Shen Bing replied.

Even if he missed the chance, Liu Zong had no intention of making an enemy of the Undersea Kingdom. He was still hoping for an opportunity to visit again in the future to see if he could acquire some technical data.

Yet, the effects landed upon his body without a glimmer of light, as if they had achieved nothing at all.

Finally, Ye Yu seized a fleeting opportunity; after cleaving through a tentacle with his sword, he soared directly into the sky.

Li Ye shoved the Japanese lieutenant aside and pointed toward the door; it was clear he wanted to claim the credit for himself.

It was true that the Chinese Academy of Sciences had its problems, but they were not so severe as to require such drastic medicine. They preferred improvements based on the existing foundation rather than sweeping, radical changes.

However, he knew he would eventually have to leave. Before departing, there was one more thing he had to do—something concerning Jie Yun, something concerning Jimo, and perhaps even the destiny of the entire Qi State.

Although there were only four of them, once the entangled battle began, their close coordination slowly took effect. Before they knew it, they had exchanged over fifty blows. Wounds began to appear on the Level 4 boss, and though the battle remained difficult, the scales of victory seemed to be tipping in favor of the humans.

What excited Yun Tu so much was not just Xike’s love for him, but more importantly, he had realized another use for these two essences. He believed Xike had already thought of it; otherwise, there would have been no need for her to present both essences at once.

Two months later, they reached the border of the Chu State. The further south they traveled, the warmer the weather became. The peach trees along the road were already budding. Unlike in Xianyang, the early spring weather here remained gloomy all day long, with rain falling every few days, leaving the roads muddy and the air heavy with moisture.

"No, despite my repeated hints, he still didn't understand. It seems he truly has no feelings for Lan Xi," I said.

Just as Xin Man’s robe was half-open and Mr. Lü suddenly lunged at her, the door to the private room behind them was suddenly pushed open.

The old man likely truly knew nothing. The leader went to ask the neighbors upstairs and downstairs, but everything seemed to be true—there was not a single person in the entire building who did not fear the couple.

Below the ring, everyone was agitated. Such a scene was rarely seen; they all stared with wide eyes and clenched fists.

Han Li also managed to squeeze in: "Friends, Zhu Tianyun has another match this afternoon. Since you are his supporters, could you please let him through to warm up so he can achieve even better results?" As soon as Han Li finished, the crowd around Zhu Tianyun began to clear a path in an orderly fashion, cheering him on as he went.

This vast, sweeping magical power was like one of Xiao Fei’s divine abilities, a Pure Land. The earthy-yellow aura filled the entire world, and the sky was permeated with boundless, endless yellow sand.