54 Embracing Warmth

Xie Wanjun initially felt that Tang Fu's words made sense, but soon realized something was amiss and immediately changed her expression as she spoke to Tang Fu.

Meeting Madam Jiang's sharp gaze, Chen Dandan's eyes shifted, and she immediately returned a fearless and undaunted look, which even seemed to carry a hint of disdain.

Seeing that Chang Hanyi did not pursue the matter further, Fei Fanfan patted her chest in relief. Since Chang Hanyi stopped asking, he must have believed her. Yet why did she feel that what she had just said lacked any real credibility?

She certainly couldn't be expected to clean up the aftermath and clear the battlefield for Xia Luoxue as well... That would simply be going too far.

Suddenly noticing peach blossoms fluttering through the air outside and filling the surroundings with their fragrance, she followed the drifting petals along the path.

Seeing her brothers about to resort to violence, Fei Fanfan jumped in alarm on the spot, grabbing the hand of the one charging toward her second brother, only to see her third brother rush toward Chang Junyi. She immediately hurried to stop the third brother, but he had already charged forward.

The Emperor summoned Chen Xinyin, telling her that an uprising had broken out in Qiteng Prefecture, Baixing Province in the central region, and ordered her to represent the dynasty and the imperial decree to go and suppress it.

Su Yingqiao chatted idly with Xie Chun'e for a little longer, then returned the rented tables, pots, and stoves, got her deposit back, shouldered her back basket, and headed home.

It looked rather similar to posting a samsara mission, but this kind of commissioned task offered a much higher degree of freedom than standard samsara missions.

Wei Yan killed Liu Pan in a moment of reckless bravado, but as he gradually calmed down, he began to weigh the numerous consequences.

Having accepted the task, Shao Han immediately opened the rogue mentor's interface, only to find no option available for learning skills. This left Shao Han feeling quite depressed.

Just as the Lord of Flames turned around, the Venomous Blade struck accurately once again, aiming straight for the Lord of Flames's throat.

"Hand her over to me, and I'll let you leave." Every time, Cang He drew out twice as much blood as before to attack Chu Yunlian. Burdened with carrying Yi Xiaoyue, she was already covered in wounds, her snow-white robes stained with shocking patches of blood. Yet she was no match for Cang He and could only dodge—though the time would inevitably come when there was nowhere left to hide. What should she do?

It was only then that they noticed Xiao Yumin glaring at them with a vicious expression, causing the two of them to quickly seal their lips and fall silent.

Sure enough, the gigantic ghost that had been beaten into a human-shaped log suddenly transformed into a billow of white smoke. After churning for a moment, the white smoke reaggregated to form another giant, pale ghost once more... The vengeful spirit had fully recovered! However, the giant ghost remained motionless for a moment, suggesting there were limitations to this recovery ability.

Her chair was actually constructed from individual skulls and hand bones, yet she reclined upon it quite comfortably, lazily propping up her head. Her crimson eyes gleamed with bloodthirsty malice as she stared unblinkingly at Yi Qianning, sending an unprovoked chill down Yi Qianning's spine.

The Nine Dragons Jade Bowl had previously been scorched by the flames spewed by the Red-Horned Python and already had a crack running through it. Now, struck by a lash of the python's tail, it shattered instantly, sending the various Qi-refining cultivators scattering in all directions.

Chu Yunlian's face flushed with shyness. Fortunately, she wore a veil, preventing others from noticing. She failed to notice the flash of jealousy and murderous intent in Su Mei's eyes. Yi Xiaoyue had originally been unhappy as well, but seeing Su Mei thwarted made her inexplicably take a liking to Chu Yunlian.

In the end, O'Connell and Zheng Zha reached an agreement: O'Connell would help Zheng Zha steal the mummy, while Zheng Zha would help eliminate the mummy Imhotep.

"Everyone, please speak your minds. What kind of action should we take now?" The speaker was once again the Vice-Minister of the island nation's Defense Agency. Actually, he would have preferred to act profound, but as the meeting's chairman, he had to guide the proceedings.

"Although it took me four arrows to pierce those three medicine bottles, the senior never stipulated that a fourth arrow could not be used. Therefore, this wager is won by me," Qin Sheng declared.

"Very well. You are my master, you may call me whatever you wish." Tian Xiao once again revealed a polite, formalized smile.

"Oh my dear grandmother, please stop being afraid of me! I am now His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's servant, and in the future, I might even be your servant. Please don't be afraid of me—isn't it enough that I apologize for how I treated you in the past!" In his anxiety, Divine Needle Zhang even blurted out "grandmother."

"Xiangbei, I am truly worried. What should I do?" Lu Jingya asked with a slightly choked voice.

"Here are your coffees, you two. Please let us know if you need anything at all," the waiter said with a gentle, polite smile.

The flagship vessels of the Tiger Shark and Luo Yi served as the vanguard of the formation, acting like the sharp tip of a blade tearing through the enemy's defenses.

"Dad, when did you investigate Li Yaojie? How come I had no idea?" Lin Jiachun asked in surprise.

That's right, this was eye-catching in the truest sense of the word. Wherever Brad passed, he generated natural currents of wind, creating a uniquely swirling atmospheric spectacle.

About a thousand miles away from Dazzling Waterfall Mountain stood Qingchuan Mountain, from which a dazzling and breathtaking array of troops seemed to be flowing forth.

The crowd finally came to their senses regarding what had happened, flooding out toward the safety zone together to search the streets for their loved ones.

But this was not what the original European Emperor wished to see. Consequently, the European Emperor subsequently manufactured a mysterious and massive instrument in secret, with the sole purpose of resurrecting those Fleet Girls of the Fog whom she had created, but who—in a certain sense—had become entirely divorced from mental models. Unfortunately, she ultimately failed.

Bai Xue'er was no fool; she hadn't reacted when Duan Juan made her move earlier, but by now she had noticed Duan Juan's extraordinary nature. On second thought, however, someone with the genuine skills of Duan Juan actually addressed Lu Tianhua as her boss. Moreover, looking at the vehicle she rode in—a heavily modified custom job—it was clear she was no ordinary person.

When interacting with Iona, Shinano always felt an invisible barrier standing between them, making her feel utterly awkward. Now, however, that thoroughly detestable feeling had vanished. From this moment onward, Shinano truly accepted Iona from the bottom of her heart, viewing her as a Fleet Girl just like Bai Xue and the others.

Zhang Zhenzhen let out a shriek, while Zhang Huiqin's expression remained completely normal, without the slightest change. Xiao Congwu was even more astonished; when he threw his punch and his fist connected with Zhang Huiqin, he suddenly felt as though he were striking a soft, yielding object with no leverage whatsoever to push against.

Gong Ji currently lacked the ability to directly confront anyone inside the Guangzhou Television Station to argue this matter, but he believed that as long as he found a way to get near the station, the Ancient Coin would inevitably exert its influence, just as it had previously done at the police station. The television station might very well experience all sorts of tragedies.