Episode 80: Hiring a Cat – Minor Matters, Part 5

Someone was so angry they gritted their teeth. If you're afraid of worms, why do you eat them every day? Clearly, you're just making things difficult on purpose. Before she could finish speaking, Guo Yi wrapped her in his arms with a single forceful motion and pressed a domineering kiss to her cherry lips. Zhang Hongyan's body trembled; her hands feebly pushed against Guo Yi's firm chest. Calling it a push was generous—it was more like caressing.

Zhang Xuewu paused, as if lost in recollection, and declared with pride, "This refusal to sign is a milestone of immense significance in the history of diplomatic relations between our country and others."

"Level 3 gemstones." Such stones are rare in the market. The five-in-one synthesis formula and its odds have made level 3 gems uncommon, and after all their grinding, the best Lu Lin and his companions had found was only a level 2 gem.

Madam Wang was the stewardess beside the princess consort and a famous matron of happiness in the household.

Suddenly, Lu Lin moved, and a dagger slashed across his shoulder. The next moment, another dagger aimed for his eye. Clearly, Scorpion knew that to attack Lu Lin, whose body was as solid as a fortress, he had to target his weaknesses.

Lu Lin hurriedly turned his horse toward the spot where the giant stone appeared. The stone man had been lured there—no wonder Lu Lin couldn't find him. Some force must be engaged in battle with the stone man.

This time, Chen Yidao didn't avoid Xiao Ao and the others, so they all heard what he said on the phone, including Long Weiwei and Xu Bingbing.

In a moment, aside from the guards who had fallen wounded, only a few lonely carriages remained. The rain of arrows in the forest finally ceased, and soon, two teams of horsemen charged out from both sides of the mountains, surrounding the carriages.

By now, the head of the Xuan Yuan family and several other sect leaders had investigated, and indeed, there was no trace of Ye Lingxi's presence.

The fat one, no need to elaborate, was our Third Master. As for the tall, thin one, he was actually Master Luo.

"Stepmother!" Su Luo felt a sudden chill sweep over him. That anguished cry shattered his heart into pieces.

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But he woke up, and the moment he opened his eyes, a rush of foul-smelling water spewed from his mouth. He gasped for breath, his chest heaving violently, and saw the person before him—Sinna.

"Hmph! Investigate! Let's see who dares to toy with the imperial envoys!" The emperor stormed off in a fury.

For over twenty years, I have never given up. I firmly believe that fate placed me here, and would not be so cruel as to leave me alone. I am certain that somewhere in this world, you are waiting for me, quietly, until I find you.

"Simply put, your authority now far exceeds mine as chief of public security," said the bureau chief, raising an eyebrow.

After Jiang Ting left the administrative office, she didn't return all morning. I called her, but she didn't answer. Worried that Zhang Chu had upset her too much and she couldn't figure things out, I was just about to wonder what had happened when the phone upstairs rang again. I answered it.

Outside the courtyard, in the bountiful tree, cold eyes watched the farce unfolding within the yard below. With a cold smile at her lips, she thought: This second aunt wants to plot against me? Then I’ll play along and return her a grand gift.

After searching everywhere, she found a bag of hard steamed buns at the head of the bed—harder than stones. Who knew how long they'd been there; they reeked of stinky feet.

"A merchant who refuses to mind his own business and insists on meddling in official disputes—how foolish!" Lord Le snorted coldly.

In the carriage, Li Jing frowned slightly. This ceremonial reception in the outskirts was far too grand.

He supported his knees, panting heavily, and found a shady bench to sit on. He did nothing but stare fixedly at the passersby.

She turned her head to look at Mo Jiuqing, and saw her gazing upward, snowflakes settling on her eyelashes, making her already fair cheeks glow even brighter.

The terrifying beast of fire crashed into the avatar of thunder. Everyone watched the roaring flames intently.

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"We are all close ministers and imperial hounds. We must serve the emperor with utmost devotion, giving our lives if necessary!" The four replied in unison.

A thin sheen of sweat appeared on Ye Chu's forehead. Terrible—Lu Huai had recognized her voice. He must now know her identity.

Seeing the two children suddenly fall silent, Mo Linglang snapped back to herself, realizing she had been saying such things to the little ones.

Today, the court was beset by sudden upheaval. Deng Xunwu, who had previously opposed Letian, now spoke in support of him. Moreover, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Liang Shicheng, openly sided with Letian, making the atmosphere in court ever more treacherous.

Young Master Lu has wealth and power, but now he lacks only a beauty. This act will surely please him.

What if one first attacks the opponent with their fingers, then gradually builds the momentum of soul flame in battle, bit by bit?

Silver responded, picked up her master, and leapt toward another tall building. In a few bounds, they vanished into the concrete jungle.

Li Chen followed the crowd toward his next destination—the banquet hall, where soon the third segment of the ceremony, the inauguration luncheon, would take place.

After finishing, he turned and swept a cold gaze over the restless Bingcai-winged serpents, surprised: they were clearly also wild giant beasts, yet their Weihe rank had not even reached the Yao level?

These enterprises, after acquisition, would still require additional investment to quickly generate profits. And since they had to compete with North American capital for equity, no matter how wealthy they were, such attrition would be unsustainable. Later, when the West Africa project swap was proposed, they would have no choice but to agree.