Volume 1, Chapter 30: A Night Stroll Amidst the Lanterns

Consort Liu gave a dry chuckle and said with concern, “The entire residence watches the heir’s every move with great care.”

“How do you plan to make Lord Long remember?” Abis asked curiously upon hearing that Luffy actually had a method.

Although in the end she was not subjected to the severe torture some nearly mad clan members had spoken of, she was later half-supported and half-dragged back to her room by a pair of servants. Since then, she remained under a form of soft house arrest.

Meanwhile, Captain Payton, after a series of convulsions, recalled everything that had happened before and realized his true identity—he had almost ruined everyone’s plans.

“If it were me, I would never wish such peril upon my descendants,” Lanros shook his head, refusing to agree with the other’s perspective.

Moreover, this was not difficult. With his understanding of the Qingmu faction’s style of operation, once this battle was won, he would surely claim his share of the spoils.

“What!?” The sudden shock caused the other three towering figures to involuntarily waver for a moment.

The items laid out on this table were all chosen by Laura to keep in her collection. The exquisite Fabergé egg now sat atop the table, surrounded by many other precious jewels of equal value.

According to Hong Tianbao, among the ten great sects, anyone who lived beyond a hundred years was no ordinary person.

In the blink of an eye, Steve Rogers engaged his opponent in close combat. The fight among the three super soldiers was thrilling; their physical prowess had reached the peak of human potential. Every strike carried devastating power, yet there was a brutal elegance in their every move.

The torrential rain pattered relentlessly against the ground and the busy people gathering their things. The air was thick with the scent of dust.

However, for her, now adrift and uprooted, the concept of home seemed increasingly distant and unfamiliar.

“This is my token. Junior brother, take it and verify its authenticity!” Ning Lü said, tossing a crimson jade plaque to the shadowy figure.

The drought tiger leech craned its head inquisitively. Seeing Shi Quan and the others pleased with the brocade they received, it relaxed and bowed repeatedly to Shi Quan once more.

A massive red fire dragon appeared, in stark contrast to the previous black dragon. This fiery beast was wreathed in red flames, its eyes spewing black fire. It was even larger than before. Li Xiaoshang had previously dabbled in fire poison, but her true specialty lay in poisons related to fire.

The clerk who had just seen Tang Feng return to the shop was very pleased, boasting as he retreated toward the back door.

This was the inner residence of the Duke of England’s estate; few outsiders were allowed inside. Every word spoken by He Changdi dripped with sarcasm.

“So... what did Brother Yu mean?” Though knowing that Yu Wushang's help was not offered without reason, and that he must have a request, Shi Quan could only think of medicine as the one way he might assist him.

Upon seeing Mr. Jiang, Tian Tian finally broke down. She could no longer hold back her emotions and dropped to the ground, covering her face as she wailed uncontrollably.

“Don’t think that just because we haven’t slept together for a few days you have secrets of your own. I’ve told you before: I’m young, my ears hear well, my eyes see well, my nose smells well, and my mind works well. Everything about you is completely in my hands...” Mu Hui said as she reached out, grabbing at empty air.

Though one might casually buy dozens of properties and wait to collect rent, secure in food and clothing, if one wished to build a true career, it was undoubtedly impossible.