Volume 1, Chapter 22: Testing the Waters

As their spiritual energy dissipated completely, both collapsed. In an instant, one yellow and one white figure rushed onto the combat stage.

"It has been a while, several years, in fact. What brings you to see me this time?" Tang Qian asked, getting straight to the point.

Thinking that he was about to transform into the owner of the county’s first video game arcade, Li Yang could not help but feel a surge of bravado.

Seeing the two of them staring at him with annoyance, Li Yang cursed under his breath; indeed, one must not let success go to their head.

The moment he passed down the cultivation techniques of the Heaven-Asking Sect, Ye Mo knew it would attract the prying eyes of the powerful. Yet, he did not care; he already possessed the strength to contend with those veteran Divine Realm experts and no longer held them in high regard.

This was the ecological pod. It is said that this protein fluid also has anti-aging properties for the skin, which is why the gaming company received a massive number of orders from middle-aged customers.

"Where are you looking? You’re still looking at him!" Turning his head to glare at Bai Shuang, You Yin was nearly infuriated. He hated the way Fu Long looked whenever she spoke of, or saw, Zhao.

"Dammit! Where has Longteng Lingyun reached?" Piaoling Guohai watched his blue icon on the map dwindle, feeling like an ant on a hot pan.

It was only then that she realized she was lying on a large bed, her clothes completely removed.

"Miss Xin'er, stop searching. Look, are those their belongings?" Xu Liang pointed toward their feet.

Nangong Li found the remark increasingly awkward. She wanted to shake off Xiaoyao Yu, but felt so weak and dizzy that she had no choice but to let him support her.

This is the consequence of arrogance—because they were blind and unaware that in a distant corner of the world, another race was developing rapidly.

"Mr. Gerasno, if you don't mind, we would like to invite you to dinner," Andrea said gently.

Yet now, looking at this dagger, she inexplicably felt that it weighed more than it had in the past—it felt increasingly heavy.

Cai Jiao could only weave such a lie, but at the very least, this was indeed a supreme treasure of the Qingcheng Sect. The claim that it had been passed down through generations was pure nonsense, as her master had no idea that the jade pendant contained a storage space. However, to convince Zhichun of the Qingcheng Sect's strength and to explain the origin of the pendant, Cai Jiao had no other choice.

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However, Qiong'er felt as if something had happened while she was eating. Someone had spoken to her; what was it they said?

"Sister, I believe you. Since they want to use my father's death to harm you, then you will definitely help me, right? Not just to find the killer, but also to find the person who framed you. We are on the same side." In truth, this was the best reason for Shangguan Ling'er to trust Nangong Li.

"He is my younger brother, how could I not be anxious?" Seeing Sister Nan’s frantic appearance, Nangong Li initially felt a twinge of resentment, but upon hearing her words, she suddenly heaved a sigh of relief.

"This..." The elder of the Long family seemed troubled, not knowing how to broach the subject, which immediately displeased the high-ranking official beside him.

This time, the voice echoed simultaneously from her heart and her ears. It was not the kind of sensation that made one's heart flutter with numbness, but rather one that sent a chill down the spine, making the hair stand on end.

Even as a mysterious underground organization spread throughout the Flying Immortal realm, there remained an insurmountable chasm between them and a high-ranking imperial prince like the Prince of Qi.

This caused the semi-saint expert of the Shakya Pure Land to suffer heavy injuries; the hands of the Bitter Ascetic and the Blood-Clad Demon pierced his body, tearing his physical form apart on the spot.

"Is he not planning to leave?" Xu Zongyi sat as still as an old monk, evidently with no intention of departing.

He took the Mountain-Crushing Rod from his back and swung it heavily at the black-clad men in the lead.

Ming Qin felt a heaviness in her head. It was too late to wake Aunt Lan, so she simply took a hot bath in the bathroom and collapsed into bed, falling fast asleep.

The attack began with Liu Neng, the official in charge of internal affairs within the City Lord's Mansion. He served as the Chief Clerk and managed the financial taxes of De'an City.

The most infuriating part was that, in the end, the Great Southern God departed with ease—that was what made their teeth ache with hatred.

Yet the Six Elders grew even more furious. In his eyes, this immortal was like a fly, yet despite his mastery of supreme treasures and divine arts, he could do nothing against the opponent.

By the way, the food stall was packed at noon; would any footage of it appear? Zhang Jie was very expectant.

She couldn't help but twist her body, rubbing against him bit by bit, but the man before her paid her no mind, preoccupied with manipulating her limbs.

***

Autumn in Beijing is always short. A single cold front swept through, and the temperature dropped inhumanely. However, the central heating in Beijing had not yet been turned on, and the nights were chilly, so Gu Lanshan made a special trip to the supermarket to buy a new quilt.

Susan watched helplessly as Number Thirteen and the others were knocked away without any effort. If not for Number Fifteen’s illusionary vision, they likely would have been killed in a single blow. Even so, the two machines they were riding were left armless and legless, lying on the ground unable to move.

Rong Qian nodded slightly without speaking, but Xuanyuan Tianyue beside her nodded and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the seat." As he spoke, he directly supported Rong Qian and walked toward the seat of honor.

This situation actually exists in the growth process of many children. There is nothing strange about it.

How she wished this road would never end. Only by running wildly like this could she suppress the sorrow and despair in her heart.

Susan collapsed back into the driver's seat, completely drained, staring blankly at the screen and the exaggerated seven-colored lotus petal halo in the sky—the remnants of a powerful burst of spirit particle flow.

Having had half of his head severed, Nigar, who should have been dead beyond a doubt, moved despite his hanging skull. His left hand threw an uppercut from below, sending Camille flying—though Camille retreated, the excessive exhaustion prevented her from picking up speed.

Thus, they were trapped in a vicious cycle. Unless someone could manually clear out the Tara bugs in Zone 148, there would be no solution.

"It's very simple. Let me enter the palace to see her. I miss her very much," Qin Shang said, his fingers beginning to play again.

A round trip would require walking thousands of miles—this was a major problem. For now, Wu Rui could only think of ways to handle it herself. Once Li Ning’s war plan was finalized and the iron cavalry began its eastern expedition, the long swords would point toward Danhai, opening a Silk Road for the alchemists.

As for Qin Hao, his face was clearly ashen, filled with both shock and rage. Having finally encountered Jiang Yi, he had hoped to settle the score, only to be rebuked on the spot by the people of the Mirage Palace.