Volume 1, Chapter 40: A Thief Delivered to the Door

The physician arrived. Seeing the young Lord Su, beaten beyond recognition, he dared neither laugh nor ask questions. He simply lowered his head and performed his duty, examining the injuries.

"Young Lord Su, the injuries are not critical; most are superficial. With analgesics and blood-stasis-reducing medication, you will recover in time. However, the unbearable pain in your right flank suggests a fractured rib. This is not difficult to treat; take the bone-mending pills and apply the prescribed ointment, and the bone will knit back together. However, you must remain in bed for complete rest. It is said that one needs a hundred days to recover from bone and sinew injuries. For the next three months, watch your diet and abstain from sexual activity." The physician wrote the prescription and provided the necessary instructions.

Ling Xuan’s eye twitched repeatedly. Three months for him...

"Mother, get up. Let us leave this place and never return to Muye again." Muyun began to weep uncontrollably.

"Stop them!" Xinghun and the others had followed in pursuit. Yet, regrettably, they could no longer hold back this Vermilion Bird.

Then, his hand transformed into the likeness of a tiger’s claw, vivid and ferocious. As he swiped, the very air seemed to erupt with a thunderous sound.

Protecting Liu Jing was the task Liu Zhe had entrusted to them. Thus, they treated these scoundrels as true enemies, unleashing lethal strikes with every move.

"Arrows! Fire! Fire!" Someone, finally snapping to their senses, shouted suddenly.

Chenxing wanted to thank the boy, but for some reason, the lad refused to show his face.

For this reason, those in the martial world are always extremely cautious. When breaking through to a new level, many seek out deep mountains, ancient forests, or secret chambers, allowing no one, not even family, to approach.

"Waaah!!!" Mengmeng took long strides, "chasing" the fleeing Rito. However, her speed could not keep pace with him; every time she was about to catch him, Rito would accelerate and slip away.

"You want to sing right now?" The host was stunned, as was everyone else. Damn, singing immediately? Does he not need to think about it at all?

Following Qin Mo’s suggestion, the group decided to venture deeper into the Habitat of Fire and Candle. However, considering the strength of the martial artists and their various injuries, the team from the Shanhai Martial Arts Hall was reduced to three: Wang Sheng himself, the elemental manipulator and spell-caster Ye Lan, and the archer Zhou Ye.

"Hmph, so that’s how it is!" Upon hearing this, Xie Ao’s gaze grew icy. A relationship between him and Leng Youran was naturally impossible, yet hearing this left him feeling inexplicably unsettled. In his eyes, this was undoubtedly an act of retaliation from that fellow.

"Feng Qingyin! Have you lost your mind? Do you even know who she is? How dare you strike her!" After shaking Di Luoluo for a long time without her waking, Feng Yu’er screamed at Feng Qingyin in a breakdown.

"Does she mean Ziyi should find a way to make the Miao family treat Zhou Shuangshuang better?" Madam Wang added.

"Xu Shuang, she..." Sheng Yunmei was slightly surprised. She naturally knew Xu Shuang—the employee who always dressed the most plainly, the one who worked without complaint and did whatever was asked of her. How could she have such an identity?

Stray turned to look at Ishtar in the car. It was all because of the nonsense she had spouted earlier! Otherwise, they wouldn’t have invited this unnecessary trouble.

Listening to the Master, Hua Zifeng smiled and ceased his remarks. Yet, for him, the Master’s words were clearly effective. With the Master’s assurance, Xie Ao would have no problems at all.

"Then I shall make the arrangements!" Yun Yin said with a smile, then dialed a number to book a restaurant.

Since they were in the dungeon, the massive monster Enjira could not pursue them down. However, Anya had fainted from the immense impact and only regained consciousness after sleeping for an entire night.

This year was no different; many newcomers emerged in the Chinese film industry. However, unlike last year’s Hong Kong Film Awards, most of the contenders for the newcomer award were mainland actors, with almost no Hong Kong actors nominated.

"Do you know fear now? Fear of having nothing, fear that I... might truly get together with Shu Yan and then turn my sights on you?"

Yin Tianyou looked closely and felt that his calligraphy seemed to possess more charm than before. Could it be the result of his unique aura influence?

Mo Wen had intended to leave, but upon hearing this, he felt compelled to stay for a moment. The other party clearly wished to converse, and leaving now would be impolite. Besides, they would inevitably interact during their future studies as fellow disciples.

Qian Yifei glanced out the window. Su Wan’s gait was slightly unsteady, as if she were drunk. Could she have gone drinking by herself again? Qian Yifei wondered to himself, and then pulled up the car window.

When Qiuse opened her eyes, she saw Ai Laohu kneeling by the bed, clutching his cheek and looking at her with eyes full of resentment.

Seeing that the object truly possessed miraculous efficacy, Mo Wen was overjoyed. He retrieved his sword, grasped the body and lid of the tripod, and carried it out of the cave. Though small, the object was remarkably heavy, weighing at least four or five hundred jin.

"Then, what exactly is the background of the Princess of Ping and the others?" The "others" in Wei Er’s question naturally included Qiuse, who shared a similar destiny to the Princess.

Once both had left, Qiuse placed the seasoned green beans into a jar. She tidied the kitchen, put the beans into a basket, and strapped it to her back. Carrying Madam Wu’s fermented beans in her arms, she trudged laboriously toward the wine shop.

Yin Tianyou carried his swimming trunks and returned to the pool area with a leisurely air. Stripping off his gear and changing into the shorts in a few swift motions, he realized the design here was quite exquisite. The entire pool was surrounded by a rectangular basin made of white pebbles, with spring water bubbling out from stone vents in the walls. The air was filled with mist, and the water was clear to the bottom.

Those present were shaken by the biting chill emanating from him; no one dared to oppose him anymore.

"Thank you for agreeing to the divorce." Yin Yuemo could only say this; she did not know what else she could say when facing Mu Yihan.

The late spring of her hometown was not as foggy as Lin'an, but it was always drizzling, with a lingering, melancholic rain.

My sixth sense had manifested again. Although it happened often, this particular occurrence annoyed me. I could tell that 500-jin had feelings for me.

"Listen well. Transforming qi—the refinement of essence into qi—first requires a mind free of distractions. Only by keeping the body filled with primordial essence can it be refined into qi. Once you achieve a state of pure focus, I will refine the Emerald Condensation Herb into a pill for you to consume... Pfft." As the alchemist was explaining carefully, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of dark blood.