30. Containing Warmth

"Not only did Wang Jian declare himself emperor, but he even tried to persuade me to do the same. Is he trying to cast me into a state of disloyalty and unrighteousness?" Yang Wo flicked his sleeves and stormed off.

Wang Chen left the Five Elements Sect for a journey, returning not only with a bountiful harvest but also with blood on his hands. It was not his first time killing, especially not when it came to those who deserved to die.

Although the order to march on Shezhou had long been issued and the sixty-thousand-strong army was ready, the most critical issue—who would lead them—remained unresolved.

The Left Wise King was delighted by Princess Jielan's request, as it signaled her desire to live within his palace.

Ye Haochen activated the divine sense of his avatar. Instantly, everything within a hundred-mile radius was projected into his mind, centered on his illusory divine avatar.

The White Tiger Demon Child of the past was not like the one today; he had been diligent, powerful, and possessed an aura of overwhelming murderous intent.

Qiu Xuan’s ploy was to kill two birds with one stone. Lang Qige now held a different view not only of Murong Lan but also of Tuoba Jie, and he resolved to prevent Tuoba Jie from taking Murong Lan as his consort.

After a while, Yan Zhen finally realized there was no one left behind him; it was his turn to face the Shadow Bird.

"Well, it’s not really arrogance, just stating a fact. You will believe it to be a fact soon enough," Yan Zhen said with great earnestness.

Leaving the principal's office, Wang Chen went to find Gaia. Having shared a bond of life and death, Gaia was naturally willing to serve as his bodyguard for a few days once the request was made.

However, considering that Su Mo had invented soul-tool integration and weapon-soul refinement, creating a soul skill like teleportation did not seem impossible.

She and the Emperor did not share true love; as he would not speak up for her, she had no choice but to swallow her grievances.

In the world of immortal cultivation, however, it was different. The four major arts—alchemy, talismans, artifact smithing, and formations—were all under the Ministry of Works, holding an importance equal to the other five ministries.

As Xia Taozhi ate, she pricked up her ears to listen to their discussion, discovering that the dinner was actually intended to reconcile Bai Xue and Zhou Xi'er.

Sun Shangcheng held the Sun family’s property deed and a five-million-dollar check in his hands, looking at Han Feng with excitement as he nodded.

Whether it was Ning Rongrong or Ye Lingling, they both widened their eyes in surprise upon hearing Su Mo’s words.

"I know. Don't worry." An Xin cast a cold glance at An Guosheng. She had long since guessed this outcome. As long as it did not affect her debt repayment and money was deposited into An Guosheng’s bank account on time every month, he would not object to whatever she did.

Thinking of this, he walked along the Bagua diagram from inside to outside, circling repeatedly, measuring the distance between the hexagram positions with his steps.

The landlord received twenty thousand yuan in compensation, which was an unexpected windfall, so his joy was only natural.

Zou Tingting was naturally of such a character; she could not bring herself to hate others just because of someone else's words. However, she would obey her master, so in the upcoming matches, she would absolutely not show mercy.

Zhong Hanlin’s expression stiffened, and he was suddenly unable to speak. After a long while, he stood up rigidly and turned to walk away.

The guards looked at each other, remembered their orders, and stepped aside, allowing Chi Min to ride her horse, accompanied by her attendants and swords, into the palace gates.

Afterward, he no longer avoided the Princess’s affections. Seeing the joy she revealed, he felt both happy and guilty, thinking himself a scoundrel for the way his previous avoidance must have caused her pain.

The man was in his twenties—not very old, but he appeared very steady and efficient in his work.

"However, if you are willing to bear one for me, I shall cherish it like a treasure." He lowered his head and whispered slowly into her ear.

Qi Yao walked over with a smile and pulled the mother and children into his arms. Feeling a sense of relief, he used his large hand to wipe the corner of Lu Ning’s eyes.

Emperor Jinglong remained silent for a moment before laughing heartily. He took the tiger tally, weighed it carefully in his hand, and then set it down.

Upon hearing this, Tan Zili’s handsome face broke into a pleasant smile. He nodded at him and strode away with his hands behind his back.

Returning to the Wen family mansion, everything was just as it had been when they left. Though they had experienced a harrowing attack, and none of those involved felt at peace, the house remained entirely unaffected.

"It is getting late. You should go back." Yun Luo took a long look at Qu You before rising and walking out of the bamboo cottage.

Cao Cao’s total force was only about eighty thousand, while Yuan Shao had amassed nearly one hundred and fifty thousand! Moreover, Cao Cao had to guard his borders on all sides, and the forces he could concentrate at Guandu numbered only about thirty thousand—and that was only after mobilizing soldiers from all the farming colonies.

Zhang Ren nodded slightly, and the group didn't dare make a sound. It was not until the sound of the Yuan army's footsteps faded away that everyone finally let out a sigh of relief.

Gunshots rang out without warning; the Deathclaw had no time to react before its head was blown to pieces.

At this moment, they were like tigers descending a mountain or dragons breaking their chains. If a mountain stood before them, they would level it; if an ocean lay ahead, they would fill it.

"It's fine, I can see people in advance," Xu Dashan said with a chuckle. His six senses were sharp; if anyone appeared within a hundred meters, he would definitely detect them beforehand.

Hearing Ye Feng say this, the three hesitated for a moment before putting them away and thanking him once more.

The clansman agreed and turned back, but instead of calling for Hailanzhu, he went to the back of the group and dragged out a dozen bound prisoners.

There was no comparison without suffering; he had to admit that Ye Feng was a good leader. As a powerful individual, he still considered the weak at every turn.

I gritted my teeth and slammed the lid back onto the pot. Without caring that it was scalding hot, I hunched over and lifted the heavy pot. The burning pain on my body actually made me feel a bit better. I slowly set the pot aside and finally let go.

It was only the first lunar month, and the harsh cold of winter had not yet faded, yet the flirtatious Spring Maiden had impatiently shed her cotton trousers. A few paulownia branches outside the window had already sprouted fresh green buds.

"Brother Lin, are you in the underworld?" Li Xinying looked at Lin Xuyang curiously, asking in shock.

A sound of clashing metal rang out. When the treasures in the hands of the two followers struck the Four-Footed Earth Dragon beast, they couldn't even break through its scales, let alone pose any threat to the creature.