Chapter 54: She Truly Doesn’t Love You

After she lost consciousness, Shen Qiqi used her phone to call Zhou Ci. However, it was a woman who answered.

Shen Qiqi paused, momentarily at a loss for words.

“Hello?” The voice on the other end repeated, hearing no response.

“Shen Shen has been in an accident. Is Mr. Zhou available...”

The envoy from Dragon Island was a shrewd character. Noticing Lu You’s frown, he quickly lowered his voice to add another remark.

Moreover, Shang Biao knew that Zhao Guizhen’s words contained much embellishment. The Fire Virtue True Lord was revered as the southern sovereign, on par with the Great Emperor Zhenwu. Even if their lineage truly descended from the disciples of the Virtuous Heavenly Honored One, it was still an exaggeration to make such bold claims.

Hugo finished his private exchange, the smile in his eyes deepening. In this faction war, the Free Guild—or rather, he himself—would become the greatest victor, unless the neutral faction managed to perform a miracle.

With his plan complete, the Black Dragon Sargeras no longer concealed his strength. Unleashing his full power, he forced Adrian and Deryx, the two titans, into a bitter struggle.

A streak of red light dropped amidst a dozen pieces of equipment and a flurry of materials. Immediately following, three system announcements flashed across the screen in rapid succession.

Every city has its dark corners, and the rats of the city hide precisely in these shadows. The sewers are only one such refuge. As a repository for urban filth, the stench within is unbearable to most. Few ever venture there, except during the rare occasions when city workers clear the drains.

“Why? Why!” Dr. Eric could not understand. To him, Thor was nothing short of a madman—there was no need to risk everything for the sake of a lunatic.

“She’s using her pregnancy as an excuse not to serve, and as the eldest sister-in-law, she’s sure to bully Yin Bao’er too!” Wei Huayu exclaimed angrily.

“Me?” Yadan replied, raising his arm. On his left arm, a blood-red dragon slithered freely, slipping into his chest before coiling around his right arm, almost as if it were alive.

After all, no one believed her words; everyone was convinced that Du Qingqing was truly dead.

“I just felt his spiritual pressure... This is the third time he’s used that power, isn’t it?” Ju Liuli gazed at the sky as she spoke.

“Qingshuang, are your wounds troubling you again?” Ling’er pushed open the door, entering just in time to see Qingshuang lying on the bed, weeping quietly. She hurried over, worry etched on her face.

Therefore, he would never allow unreliable people to know this secret. For this very reason, his murderous intent in this moment was overwhelming.

As the group fled in panic, the intervals between the thunderstrikes grew longer, but the situation remained dire. One of the inheritors stepped into a pit of quicksand and was swallowed in the blink of an eye, vanishing without a trace.

Passing Xianfu Palace, I could not help but pause and sigh: I wonder how Noble Consort Gong and Xueci have been. By now, Xueci must surely be calling her “Mother.”

The strength Tang Zhong had just displayed was truly astounding—far beyond what any ordinary person could unleash.

“Granny Gao, what brings you here so early?” The next morning, around seven, Qingshuang was roused from sleep by Lan’er’s voice outside her room.

The arrival of her father, Oono Hiranobu, was the last straw for Princess Hanako, already overwhelmed by grief. She finally broke down, burying her face in shame and weeping bitterly.

“No!” Qingshuang cried out instinctively. Her hand, holding the cup of warm water, trembled violently. The water spilled out, unfortunately splashing on Bi’er, who was squatting by the bed, helping her soak her feet and remove her cloth socks.

“The Black List?” Tang Zhong was baffled. He had heard Xue Shou mention the Black List before, and now Suzaku brought it up as well, but he still had no idea what it was.

Luo Chen’s eyes shone with excitement. Such an astonishing number—it was indeed the most enemies they had ever slain in any of their many battles.