Volume 1, Chapter 119: Dared Not Tease Him Anymore

Mo Xingyuan did not possess Lu Jing’s tendency to join Su Li in venting frustrations about their incompetent company leadership; instead, with just a few calm words, he managed to soothe her troubled mind.

Once her mood improved, the spread of dishes suddenly seemed a bit excessive.

"Should you ask Attorney He and Chi Mu to come over for dinner?" Su Li messaged Lu Jing as well, checking if she had the time to join them.

The alms bowl began to emit a golden radiance, expanding steadily amidst the rhythmic chanting of the Arhat Taming the Dragon. It inverted itself, closing in on him in relentless pursuit.

Outside, the wind and rain raged as if it were the end of the world, but inside, under the soft, bright glow of the lamps, there was only quiet peace. No one spoke, and the lingering warmth of the tableware slowly faded away.

Hearing this voice, Yan Chixia’s smile deepened. He leaned half his body out of the window, only to see an old Taoist priest with greying hair and a tattered, grimy robe standing on the street below.

"What is going on here?" Upon returning to the base, Xiao Long and his companion discovered total chaos. Even the base’s various automated weapon systems had activated and begun attacking the personnel inside.

Do not talk nonsense about risking your life. A head is far too precious a thing; you hear of people getting heart, lung, or limb transplants, but have you ever heard of a head transplant? Once that’s gone, you’re dead, aren't you? With a splitting headache, one can barely muster any strength. Antonio was less kneeling there than he was being held up by Li Lang.

Li Qing shook his head at these words, secretly thinking that it was fortunate he was a zombie—no matter how much alcohol he drank, he would never be drunk.

However, one could tell from the helpless look in the Dark Flame Master's eyes that he certainly didn't believe it. But as if accustomed to this, he simply skipped the topic, saying only, "Your relationship is just as it always was."

Heifeihei and the others logged out of the game one after another, while Thief's Imprint ran directly toward the castle. In an instant, only Hanyun remained standing amidst the weeds.

To describe the gymnasium as packed with a sea of people would not be an exaggeration. The Youth Singing Competition held a tremendous allure for the common folk; anyone who felt they had a decent voice wouldn't pass up such an opportunity to secure a formal position within the Empire.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present froze, their gazes turning in unison toward the sea of blood, which had already receded by more than half.

Cao Ren was struck with fear. He feigned a strike, turned, and fled, leading his troops back into the city. Zhang Liao led his army in pursuit, but arrows rained down from the city walls like a storm. Intimidated, Zhang Liao halted his advance, pitched camp, and waited for the main force to arrive.

The nail that sticks out gets hammered down; Beigong Lingyu had no desire to become the so-called "richest person in China." One group leaves the stage and another takes its place; in this era of resentment toward the wealthy, that position brought no honor, nor did it offer any benefit.

After pondering for a long time, he ordered his generals to prepare more rolling logs and boulders, reinforce the city’s defenses, and have the cavalry dismount to assist in holding the walls. They would defend as long as they could; if they could not, they would retreat to Yingchuan.

A bowl of soup sat there, the broth a pale, glistening green, its surface shimmering like rippling water, dotted with pink and violet flower petals, releasing an intoxicating, refreshing fragrance.

Tian Feng lowered his head to calculate for a long while before accepting the order and departing. The gears of war, it seemed, had begun to turn once more because of Lu Bu's decision.

Xia Ling wondered countless times: if these three girls had only been boys, she would not be looked down upon or forced to hang her head in shame.

What surprised them even more was yet to come: apart from his thirty personal guards, everyone else Lu Bu brought was kept outside the valley. Such rigorous defense only piqued their curiosity.

"How the hell would I know he was coming back? After Zi Nan died, he and I were always at odds. Do you really think he’d tell me if he were coming back?!" Zuo Quan glared, retorting crudely.

Gongsun Yu recognized at a glance that the man had served in special operations, and a faint smile played on the corners of his lips.

The imperial palace of the Yunluo Kingdom was built in the heart of Yada City. Because Yunluo was rich in gemstones, the entire palace could truly be called magnificent and dazzling. Everywhere one looked, one was met with a breathtaking array of jewels and gold.