Chapter 121: The Illusory Realm of Self-Reflection

At the end of the Sword Intent Grove, there was no smooth path, but a stone bridge spanning an abyss with no visible bottom.

The bridge was archaic, constructed of rough bluestone. It was merely wide enough for two people to walk side by side and less than a hundred paces in length, allowing one to see the opposite bank at a glance.

Beneath the bridge, clouds and mist roiled in the bottomless depths, and the faint, howling sound of fierce winds rose up, churning the spiritual energy and unsettling the mind.

This was the second trial—the Sword Bridge of Heart Inquiry.

The disciples who had passed the first trial numbered only thirty-some, and at this moment, they were all—

An Jinyan led her horse over, vaulted onto its back, and looked down at Xiao Rou. Her tone was cold, her expression devoid of the slightest flicker of emotion.

Her words were fierce, her face twisted in a state of frenzied madness: "I will not let you leave," because I cannot bear to be apart from you, "so do not harbor any foolish delusions," for I only want you to stay by my side.

Stepping onto the lush green grass, Gu Qianlian felt a profound sense of joy in her heart; she knew that such opportunities were rare indeed.

Originally, Su Dan should have been the person closest to Jiang Huaian, but now it seemed that after Su Dan resigned, all the burdens had fallen upon He Xiao. Moreover, He Xiao had previously been the assistant closest to Jiang Huaian... so, surely he would have some insight into the matters concerning Jiang Longteng?

"..." With the urgency of a fire burning his eyebrows, Jiang Huaian wondered silently to himself: if he were to return now, what manner of apology should he offer to appease Liu Liyu?

His hair was a tangled mess, seemingly unwashed for days, his clothes reeking of sweat and alcohol, his eyes red and swollen—a picture of unkempt slovenliness.

"So that is how it is!" Gu Qingge watched with cold, detached eyes as the silver body twisted continuously, growing ever more massive.

At this moment, Gu Qianlian and the others had come downstairs, and Gu Qianlian had changed into the dress that Grandma Liu had meticulously prepared for her.

During this time, club staff attempted to intervene, but they were all rebuffed by the black card Hu Yi held in his hand, leaving them too intimidated to utter a single word.

Fifteen taels of silver per month, a minimum three-month lease, a fifty-tael deposit, to be paid in full upfront, with furniture rental costing an additional five taels and an agency fee of one and a half taels.

Living a frugal and calculated life, she bought tofu from the town and returned to the village to purchase offal and bone-in meat from the butcher.

Zhao Yu’s gaze was stunned at first, then shifted from shock to sorrow, tears streaming down her face like broken beads.

Soul magic was extremely difficult to guard against. With just a momentary lapse in concentration, everyone in the envoy group on the mountain road fell victim to Erich’s "Whispering Labyrinth," sinking into a dazed and vacant state.

What was he afraid of? He had known Zhao Yu for so long, and Zhao Yu’s actions just now showed no intent to harm him.

It stood to reason, Fang Linyuan thought. Anyone Zhao Yu was willing to bring out of the palace must be a loyal servant dedicated to protecting their master.

The Crown Princess finally understood the situation and sighed inwardly. The Chen family had always been overbearing, but this time, they had truly brought their own destruction upon themselves.

Yet, who would dare patrol the imperial road at such a time? Even if they were imperial officials, their lives were not worth that much.

When this terrifying figure appeared in Ye Ning’s mind, he could not help but grin.

Shen Wang exhaled softly, feeling quite surprised. It was not as if he hadn't encountered similar slanders in the cultivation world, but each time he had been forced to carve a bloody path through an encirclement and hide in the shadows for a time.

"Are you trying to fish in troubled waters?" Ye Feng, who had remained silent all along, suddenly spoke; he had clearly discerned the hidden meaning in Qu Ling’s words.

"My Lord, surely not? Are they not afraid of the Eastern Demon Manor? If they offend us, can they truly live in peace? When our hunt begins, they will be forced to flee across the entire universe!" Lin Wu was startled, yet he still said with disbelief.

"Let me tell you, don't even think about running. If you don't tell me ten fairy tales, don't even think about sleeping tonight!" Jessica grabbed Lin Xia by the collar and threatened her viciously.