40 Butterfly (4)

It was a long time before he finally let go of me. My damp hair left traces of water on his shirt, yet he didn’t look the least bit disheveled—instead, there was something more raw and passionate about him.

“Bamboo, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Sima Changyuan gazed at her reddened eyes with concern.

Of course, the Nine-Colored Deer had eaten its fill too, though these things no longer had much effect on it; it was merely indulging its palate.

Chen Tianyi hurriedly shifted on the ground. Though he managed to shield his heart, the dagger still pierced below his ribs, and he could almost feel the cold blade scraping the bone.

Qiu Ming glanced over and crushed the lotus pod of the Seven-Colored Lotus, tossing it in. It contained potent medicinal properties, originally intended to be fed raw to the Nine-Colored Deer.

After a high-pitched scream, I fell into a pile of balloons, dazed and seeing stars.

Lin Feng turned and swept toward the village chief. With the advantage of Wind Step, he could practically ignore all players trying to block him.

Heaven—how could a place like this be somewhere Sima Changyuan, so spotless and pure, would come?

Jiechi noticed Qiu Ming raise a finger to his lips, with a pleading look, then beckoned him mysteriously. He, too, was filled with curiosity, eager to know what Qiu Ming was up to.

“I haven’t provoked you; I’m just telling the truth. Am I wrong?” The more pain I felt, the deeper my resentment grew—and the more I wanted to prove myself.

“Ziyang, would you be willing to stay and serve your Imperial Uncle?” On the other side, sitting with Liu Ye, Lu Su spoke.

I saw that the police officers, once dejected and even fearful, gradually became resolute—perhaps even determined.

And Ximen could see that Lin Tian truly cared about the safety of the cruise guests. As long as he held the detonator, Lin Tian would obey his commands.

The white horse settled down. Changtian mounted it, saluted Dong Zhuo, and departed straightaway. Yet the white horse kept looking back every few steps, reluctant to part from the red horse.

“Kanute, you take it! Perhaps you are the true master of this weapon!” Eikas patted Kanute’s shoulder.

As for following Dong Zhuo any longer, that was impossible. The sooner he returned, the better for his own ambitions—he had little time to waste.

Seeing the insect man so wary, Song Tianji snorted, playing mysterious. He ignored whatever schemes the insect man might have, his eyes brightening as he decided to try the unfamiliar Divine Realm to see what effects it might bring.

For a time, the entire Divine Dragon Continent knew the seventh princess of the Northern Wilderness Empire was holding a martial contest for marriage. Whether invited or not, young talents flocked to the empire.

“Hello,” Song Tianji greeted the hostile Haviza. A man’s intuition told him Haviza was interested in Angel.

Zhang Xiu saw Changtian turn and amble away, seemingly oblivious to any threat, and immediately wanted to rush forward and capture him alive.

Ziyao shook her head. “I didn’t think too much. I just wanted to confirm whether Sangbai was involved, and hope someone could bear witness.”

Meanwhile, Wei Ai gripped a shard of porcelain in one hand and wrapped the other around Shen Shaobai’s neck, pressing it hard against him.

What had her Xiao Mo done wrong? Pushed into the spotlight to shoulder undeserved responsibilities and face unforeseen dangers.

As if by premonition, Gu Haoyu stood at the doorway and looked left. Their gazes met and locked.

Just then, the waiter entered with the birthday cake. Duo Duo cleared her throat: “Everyone, let’s eat cake first.” Only then was the awkward atmosphere eased.

Everyone has a moment of impulse—those seven seconds before anger erupts are the most dangerous, when rash actions are most likely. Pei Shiyu had just failed to restrain herself, and so she lashed out at Feng Qingcang.

She ought to stand at the pinnacle, enjoying flowers and applause, not like now, besieged by reporters and questioned about sordid matters.

Lu Xingzhi kissed with his eyes closed, relying on touch to sense the reaction beneath him. He could feel Jiang Yao’s body tense slightly with his kiss.

Gu Qianyu watched Yuan Sheng happily stuff a bun into his mouth, satisfaction on his face. Gu Qianyu thought, if Yuan Sheng had a tail, it would surely be wagging right now.

Ziyao glanced at him. “Before leaving the governor’s mansion, I scattered some medicinal powder in every courtyard.”

Almost as he retreated, the snow mountain in his palm split open from the center, the cut smooth and clean—proof that the opponent’s icy sword had sliced through his snow mountain with ease.

Xie You saw Xie Ke and her sister chatting happily and quietly slipped out, leaving the courtyard for their conversation.

Everyone in Su Mi Palace was stunned. Su Mi was always served by Mi Qing alone, seldom near other palace attendants, so no one could answer.

Thus, this sealing array was formidable enough to protect He Bufan and others, making communication safe and easy.

The Wudang Flying Army had stirred all night, mentally exhilarated, though their bodies were exhausted.

The only ranged unit, the Skeleton Archers, were suspended far in front of the enemy’s wall, idly firing arrows at it.

In the past, Xiao Chao had slain the Thunder Calamity Marquis, but he never destroyed the marquis’ home, where several Reincarnation Realm experts still resided.

The ragged merchant saw Xiao Chao approaching and his eyes lit up, sensing a business opportunity.

Watching the night sky outside the window, Leng He gradually closed his eyes, but held Ying Yue tighter.

“Alright, let’s go. I need to know where their lair is—I trust you know.” I said calmly. Ruo Ba nodded eagerly, and I smiled, ending the video call.

All the belongings had been moved out by Zhang Chen. The room returned to its original state before Zhang Chen lived there. Umlich looked around at the spotless, empty room, even more frustrated.

“What, more heroes arrived?” Sword Spirit Red Tiger looked toward the source of the energy blast, waved his right hand, and a massive phantom bone spear appeared behind him.

“Master Pang flatters me. If my wayward son can help the Crimson Giant Hall, it is his honor!” Everyone exchanged polite words.

Hongyu would never let her succeed. The flying sickle immediately encircled Li Qi’s vanished spot, and with a sweep, bound Li Qi tight.

Their expansion of the encirclement had been a major scheme, yet two people managed to break through.

The palace fell silent.