Chapter 63 Getting Closer Still

Low clouds hung heavy, and the earth and sky were shrouded in a thin mist.

Dull rumblings of thunder echoed from afar, and before long, raindrops began to fall. The rain gradually grew heavier, a precious spring rain washing over the awakening earth.

Outside the window was the patter of the rain, while inside, the air was filled with a tranquil and soothing aroma.

Jiang Nian and Pei Jiuru lay relaxed on a soft couch, while two skilled masseuses expertly kneaded their pressure points. Jiang Nian let out a comfortable sigh, her eyes half-closed and her tone lazy:

An arrow pierced the air, flying straight toward them like a crimson beam that instantly punctured the phantom of a golden scorpion on the chest of the disheveled middle-aged man. However, the phantom resisted it for a split second, causing the arrow to deviate from its original trajectory. It missed the man's heart and embedded itself deeply into his left shoulder.

The original plan was to strip the Dark Lord of his divine throne and seal him forever in sunless darkness, so that the Realm of Despair would return to eternal peace, free from all strife.

The void trembled, and the stone monument that people had painstakingly hauled out of the cave suddenly vanished, disappearing into thin air to the shock and terror of everyone present.

Many of Bai Sen's attacks deteriorated from standard combat strikes into wild, chaotic hammer-blows resembling a child's fistfight, entirely devoid of method or discipline.

Han Wei led the group onward, wandering through hall after hall, though his mind was absentmindedly dwelling on the Carefree Palace, the Ocean-Gazing Tower, and the seductive Princess Carefree.

On this very evening, the Marquis and Yizhen walked out of Huoyan's house. Yizhen followed closely behind the Marquis toward the outskirts of the village. Right after dinner, Yizhen had mentioned feeling a bit cooped up at home and expressed a desire to take a stroll outside with the Marquis. The Marquis had readily agreed and walked out with her.

Many things in life cannot simply be done just as you wish; learning to let go is the most crucial step in the journey of growing up.

Therefore, Jiang De had already decided to withdraw his forces from Dengzhou first, intending to return only after Zong Ze was ousted by Li Hao. But time waited for no one, and the current Military Inspector Sun Li became the ideal covert piece in his heart.

In the distance, a dazzling beam of light shot forth, piercing clean through his chest and bringing forth a splash of blood, turning his face pale in an instant.

With just a few simple words, Liu Bowen made even Zhu Yuanzhang—who styled himself the Son of Heaven—begin to believe him implicitly.

"These people are more vicious than the last. Since you want to play dirty, I will play along with you," Xiao Chen thought coldly, a fierce killing intent radiating from his body. This time, a genuine intent to kill had been stirred within him, but his top priority right now was to leave this place immediately.

Han Yu paused. So that was how it was—it was all rather absurd. They had originally intended to assassinate him, but now, remarkably, they were going to marry him off to him.

Jing Houmin opened his mouth to speak when he saw Nie Chen revert to his previous demeanor the moment Xue Ling stepped back into the room, nearly choking back his words in frustration. Yet, intimidated by Nie Chen's tyrannical might, he still shared everything he knew.

Su Wang's words seemed to leave everyone a bit confused, so they all turned their gazes toward Ye Bingyin, eager to know how he would respond.

"Clang!" The moment the assassin clan's estate dissolved into a white light, the Territory Token dropped directly to the ground, clanging loudly as it struck a boulder.

When all is said and done, modern Chinese history was essentially a mournful and plaintive ballad, so the Chinese people naturally longed to see the powerful rise of their nation.

"Savage, how did you know the boat was loaded with explosives?" Yun Feiyan asked, staring at the Savage with lingering fear as he supported her while they floated on the water.

Upon returning home, Zhang Lili did not even bother to take off his clothes; he collapsed straight onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

"Since Brother Tie demands sincerity, very well—this much!" Li Yifu hardened his heart and extended five fingers.

Seeing Ye Bingyin speak thus, they asked no further questions. Ye Bingyin checked the time and, seeing that it was already very late, smiled and bade farewell to Jiang La and the other man.

To think of how Li Chengqian had committed so many transgressions back then, yet the ultimate punishment had merely been a few strokes with a paddle or a whip; he had never once suffered the penalty of having his noble title demoted.