Chapter 40: A Look Not Entirely Innocent

Zhan Xinyue emphasized deliberately, "I am interested in you as a person."

Jian Tang found her whimsical notion absurd. "A man of Shen Suinian’s status and standing calculates every single step he takes, every point of leverage he uses. How could he ever allow himself to be branded with the stigma of incest?"

Who on earth was the one suffering from oxygen deprivation after being buried alive?

Zhan Xinyue scratched her head. "But..."

Seeing that the iron sand had become completely ineffective, Granny Chiyo, hiding behind the Susanoo, immediately used chakra threads to retrieve her severed mechanical arm. She shook off the clinging iron sand and reattached it to her body.

I wept as I ate, crying incessantly. Shame, discomfort, agony, and resentment all surged into my heart. I hated the heavens for destroying my family, for letting me be bullied in the palace, and for reducing me to a beggar. I swore that as long as I had a breath left in me, I would never let myself be trampled upon by others.

A sword technique beyond the reach of language. This assessment was certainly high-end, atmospheric, and classy—it carried an overwhelming aura of prestige. Yet, if one thought about it carefully, one would realize that this statement was essentially saying nothing at all.

However, upon seeing him activate his Bankai, Domino revealed an eerie smile. In the next second, the medallion in his hand flared with intense radiance. A dazzling light flashed by, and it seemed as if nothing had happened; yet, Toshiro Hitsugaya stared at the Zanpakuto in his hand in shock.

Wielding the Daiguren Hyorinmaru, he unleashed endless icy chill, while countless blade fragments, resembling cherry blossom petals, swept across the giant spider, carving out dense, web-like wounds.

Seizing this opportunity, Qidie hurriedly leaped to escape. However, that last move had exhausted the internal energy she had struggled to gather. She only made it to the doorway before her body collapsed to the ground. Just as she prepared to crawl out, she did not expect that two people were guarding the entrance. With a single move, they subdued her, and she watched as her final chance slipped through her fingers.

Pangu roared in fury, his attacks becoming even more ferocious, his powerful hands grasping the Heaven-Opening Axe several times.

The other three were the same, except for Liu Tian of the Earth Guard, who looked at Tang Zhong with a touch of admiration.

Jun Moxuan was startled. He feared that she must have overheard the doctor talking about Miss Lan earlier, which was why she had abandoned all reserve to storm over here and demand an explanation.

"What are your thoughts on the situation in Suwa, gentlemen?" Lord Takeda Harunobu, forcing himself to stay alert, asked for his retainers' opinions.

Zhang Nan could not help but sigh slightly. They had not yet reached the Skyfire Cave; they could only see the silhouette of the Skyfire Mountain, yet Zhang Nan could already feel the scorching heat emanating from it.

However, the various combat techniques became intertwined, causing all the energy to merge. Instead of individual attacks striking the death zombie, they unexpectedly coalesced, forming a milky-white ball of energy that descended straight onto the creature.

Le Zhiyang stood face-to-face with her and, seeing such breathtaking beauty, could not help but be momentarily dazed. Suddenly seeing Ye Lingsu open her eyes, he hurriedly averted his gaze.

Lu Yufei had been ordered to find a way to win over Lin Fei; how could she not cultivate a good relationship with Lin Yao?

Seeing this, Dongfang Xiaotian’s anger dissipated. He felt that Tang Yi was merely a brainless rogue cultivator from the wilderness. He shook his head and was about to speak to Bingxin when she coldly threw a remark back at him, moving aside to put a significant distance between herself and Dongfang Xiaotian.

After discussing with Luo Feng and the village chiefs and receiving their unanimous consent, Meng Qi and Luo Feng led a group of militia youths toward the city the following day to purchase the necessary military supplies.

This was a Dharma sword at the level of a Saint King’s artifact. Its entire body was blood-red, emitting a soul-chilling murderous intent.

As Baldy Qiang spoke, the distance between him and Zhang Nan gradually closed, his face wearing an expression of sincerity, like that of an old friend.