Volume 1, Chapter 25: A Bitter Feud Forged, Searching for the Sacred Dragon Cub!

The remaining survivors were paralyzed with terror; a single spell had instantly obliterated Du Linghe! Following that, another strike felled most of his companions in succession. This guy was nothing short of a reincarnated demon!

"Trying to run?" Lin Yi’s lips curled into a cold smirk. "Lightning Bolt!"

Another area-of-effect skill! A scorching ball of lightning, the size of a millstone, crackled with densely interwoven electric currents.

"Boom!"

The lightning orb streaked through the air, slamming into the center of the crowd as a terrifying explosion of electricity erupted. The mercenaries were enveloped by the light, their wails echoing endlessly. In the blink of an eye, the few who remained were reduced to ashes! A lone assassin, eyes filled with panic, attempted to sneak away, but Lin Yi immediately activated his Abyss Eyes...

Though the "Access Denied" error took everyone by surprise, the vice-captain wondered what kind of character this person was. Even if he were someone high-ranking within the military system, he shouldn't be resisting such a routine inspection. How could a man like this watch Ren He sabotage him and simply let it slide without seeking revenge? He desperately wanted to stab the fellow villagers who had set him up, but they were too numerous, and he dared not act.

Because they had worked in this field for years, the staff had long grown accustomed to such bloody scenes. For Chu Yu, the sight before him was likewise not worth mentioning, though for Lu Jianyu, it was an entirely different story.

He strained and pushed, exerting himself until he was nearly exhausted, yet he failed to lift it even an inch. Zou Rong looked at his own short arms and thin legs, wanting to cry. He truly was a useless waste—no talent for cultivation, a half-crippled body, unable to move the treasure even when he found it, and today, he had nearly lost his life.

Since their phones had no signal, they hadn't been able to report their safety to their families. Two days had passed; their families were likely worried, so they had to go to the county town to check in. Of course, the prevailing sentiment was that since you came to eat, drink, and have fun at my dear friend's home, it was the same as coming to your own.

Once the humanoid Dao Embryo finished speaking, it shifted from solid to ethereal, turning into a wisp of cold mist that instantly drilled into the Celestial Monument. The Azure Dragon Dao Embryo transformed into clouds and vapor, the Fire Phoenix into flames, and the Qilin and Butterfly Dao Embryos dispersed into streams of auspicious light.

Chen Lin didn't even look back, merely watching Wang Hanlin beside him, though it was unclear what he was saying. But after he finished, he couldn't help but chuckle: "However, given the Earl of Jingning's temperament, this marriage probably won't be too bad." He chattered on about the trivialities of the Earl's estate, as if he truly had nothing else to say.

To this, Chu Yu only offered a faint smile and said nothing, as he still had no intention of moving away from Pingxi City.

"Ha! The Third Prince and Princess Rou will be there tomorrow; are you sure you want to go?" After speaking, a flash of white light crossed Su Jin's mind, leaving a faint sense of unease, though she couldn't grasp the root of it.

Patting her bulging purse, which held fifty taels of silver, Chu Chu felt no heartache at all, even though all of it was meant to be given away today. However, no matter how much Heng Yin regretted his actions, nothing could be undone. Fortunately, he still had a son named Le Yu, which brought Heng Ye a sliver of comfort and relief.

Candidates for the annual Morgan Prize were almost exclusively juniors or seniors; sophomores were rare, and freshmen even rarer. The first semester of freshman year was spent adapting, and by the time the process began in March of the second semester, it was difficult to produce significant results.

Amidst the discussions, Qin Nian watched Designer Ren with a relaxed, effortless smile. There was no pretense or malice; looking at her was like watching a joke, which instantly ignited Designer Ren’s fury.

She glanced at Luo Ye a few more times. Sure enough, the clothes she wore were all designer labels—her family background was clearly quite good.

"Holding back? What holding back? Yun Zixuan is incredibly strong, alright? I don't even know if I could keep up with him if I gave it my all, let alone hold back!" Chu Hong rolled his eyes at him.

Even when facing royalty, his speech remained light and airy. He maintained the proper etiquette, yet never appeared servile. Baili Luochuan simply leaned back, his gaze falling gently upon Lin Qingyue’s face, his eyes filled with a deep, lingering attachment. Whether it was the Empress, a prince, or a princess, their status ultimately depended on the Emperor's attitude.

Four figures seized the opportunity to break away and flee, their frantic sprinting moving at a speed that hardly seemed human. Yet, in the ensuing chaos, no one noticed.

"In what year did Director Liushun begin his service?" Wang Zijun flicked his cigarette ash, asking thoughtfully.

The eyes of every spectator in the arena were fixed on Xu Bing, who had just made a breakthrough. Of course, they weren't looking at Xu Bing himself—his cultivation wasn't particularly high—they were staring at the bottle in his hand! At this moment, everyone’s eyes burned with greed.

Zheng Qi came to He Ximei’s side and produced two blue pills. These had been created by Ianti based on her performance over this period; it could be said that aside from Zheng Qi, she was the first human to receive such an honor.

Liu Weihong humbly offered a few words. He had been nervous upon hearing he was to meet a high-ranking official, but by now, he had long since regained his composure. While exchanging greetings, he stole a glance at the room's arrangement.

This child's romantic life had never been smooth. In his youth, he had a crush on the owner of the Hongyan Internet Café, but later realized she was too ethereal and shifted his focus. After much picking and choosing, he set his sights on Yu Sha from the First High School, but before he could confess, they had all graduated.

"Xiaoman, have you heard? Zhuo Changwei and Lin Jianglun got into a fight." As soon as Du Xiaoman arrived at work, the office's senior sister, Sun Hongmei, leaned in to whisper conspiratorially in her ear.

The Purple Gold Gourd was his greatest reliance, yet he knew he could not depend on it for everything. It was a divine artifact that had helped him turn the tide in his most desperate hour, not a stepping stone for him to add to his slaughter just to avoid divine retribution.

Baili Guizhi wanted to say something more, but Watanuki Kimihiro beside him stopped him.