Chapter 55: Discussing Strategies

At this point, my heart leapt into my throat.

“There’s nothing we can do but take it one step at a time. In a while, I’ll ask someone for some plantain leaves to cover the coffin. These are things steeped in shadow and fate, perfect for the task at hand. Otherwise, if we act rashly, we’re sure to be ensnared and unable to extricate ourselves.”

A flicker of evasion flashed through Meng Lianqiao’s eyes, but I saw right through it.

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By his estimation, this fellow had likely saved the self-harm card as his ultimate trump.

I thought to myself, this old man had just arrived at Z Hospital and already knew about his connection with Worlin. Clearly, he was no ordinary character.

The spacious flood channel offered no cover whatsoever, and the attack came so suddenly that Logan’s first reaction was to use his own body as a shield, letting Allen and John hide behind him.

According to Shen Xian’s observation, anyone who interacted with Worlin would be drawn in by his serenity, herself included.

Since the moment Shui Chuyan heard their names, she had guessed their identities. In contrast, Leng Xiao and Lei Kunlun had lived in seclusion for so many years—who knew how many old faces remained in the martial world? So much had changed; the world was no longer what it once was.

The sword’s tip traced the perfect silhouette of a hexagram, and the gaping wound on the armored man’s body widened once more. A torrent of blackish-red liquid gushed out, making it seem as if his very weight was draining away.

At that moment, a low-key yet luxurious black Maybach glided silently to a stop not far ahead.

Because Swordpoint City boasted the Academy and the greatest scholar under heaven, it could, in many ways, be considered a nation unto itself.

“All right, Allen Coulson, drop the act. I imagine you’ve heard the news of the president’s abduction by now. I won’t hide it—I’m the one who took him. If you want him alive, come to Miami Port right now. Find the Roxon Company freighter named Nock at the docks.”

The entire Zhang family wore looks of disbelief. For days, the child had done nothing but cry and fuss, quieting only when asleep. At all other times, he was restless and hadn’t smiled once. They’d taken him to both the clinic and the hospital, but the doctors could find nothing wrong.

Nearby, Fiora ‘noticed’ Ant-Man’s unease and fear. Her expression didn’t change as she turned her gaze toward the vast, cerulean planet that loomed beyond the bridge.

This drew the attention of many people nearby. They began pointing and whispering, clearly misunderstanding something.

At that moment, Surin Kun charged toward the Yin-Yang Imperial Seal and summoned another fireball. I glanced over and immediately used a shadow to knock the fireball into the white mist, where it instantly vaporized into steam.

An enemy is an enemy, yet at this moment, the two of them could not help but admire Jue. Under such circumstances, the Celestial King’s Tribulation was about to descend.

We visited the park and the square, but neither had the vitality of years past. It was as if all the spirit had faded, and these places had lost their former charm.

With a resounding bang, a curtain of light from a formation lit up above the crack, and the immense counterforce shattered the sword-light in an instant.

This was a stroke of fortune. Sometimes, breaking through to become a Celestial King requires such an opportunity—this moment of enlightenment gave Jue a chance to step into the ranks of the mighty.

Unable to resist Prince Guang’s repeated requests, and upon further thought finding it reasonable, she agreed to discreetly sound out Lu Ping.

You clearly like them, but insist you dislike them. You go to great lengths to list their faults, yet in your heart, you protect their virtues.

With unwavering resolve, Shi Lei didn’t hesitate for a moment. He condensed another Ice Sword, pouring all his remaining energy into it. At that instant, the Ice Sword radiated an even more dazzling pale blue glow.

But he could not understand what he’d done wrong. He had always guarded the Ao family’s front courtyard with utmost diligence, never slacking for a moment. For the young master, he had even ventured into the perilous Sword Mound, just to help vent the young master’s anger.