Volume 1, Chapter 28: Chewing Slowly, Lu Zhaoxi.

This mountain was not very famous, nor was it known to be haunted by any spirits or demons. Therefore, Chen Yuan and the others believed that the scheme to steal from the Jiang family and the Treasure Whip was orchestrated by humans rather than supernatural beings, which made it relatively easier to deal with, provided the opponents’ cultivation skills were not too advanced.

Enduring a scolding from his mother, the ever-filial Xia Chang’an dared not utter a single word in rebuttal. After the elder’s reprimand concluded, he entered the room to find the three women embracing each other in tears, and the others wiping their eyes, their faces reddened from crying. The matriarch, overcome with anger, even went to pull Lou Rujun to her feet.

Liang Chen once again took out the Seven-Star Compass, observing the golden needle within the Heavenly Pool swinging erratically from side to side, unable to fix a direction.

Yuan Shuang had been resting quietly at home for several days. Her health had not suffered any serious setbacks, and her appetite was gradually returning, her complexion growing rosier by the day. Taking advantage of a fine day, she set out to pay her respects to her grandmother at the Qingyin Pavilion.

After the matter was settled, a beauty ointment with effects comparable to the Smooth Fruit was to be presented as a gift.

When the issue of supply was raised, Lin Jie was about to speak when suddenly a voice from the system echoed in his mind.

Upon hearing this, the usually calm expression on his face instantly flickered with caution. Sure enough, two figures dressed in black robes and masked appeared abruptly before him.

Inside the ancient tower, several feng shui masters paced back and forth like madmen, their eyes fixed on every exit and passageway.

These days, the Fragrant Pavilion was bustling with voices, truly becoming the renowned culinary capital of the South Sea.

“Wait.” Jin Se was stopped by Xuan Ming’s sudden call. She slightly turned her head. Xuan Ming looked at her; her profile was partly obscured by the strands of hair across her forehead, yet Xuan Ming could still imagine her expression—undoubtedly a cold face, perhaps with a hint of hidden disappointment in her eyes.

Seeing that Dong Zhuo was locked by the opposition, Xiang Lang and the others shared a knowing smile. Next, his targets would be the current standard locks: Zhou Yu and Diao Chan, heroes who were must-locks in this competition.

The musty smell in the air grew stronger, even emitting a faint odor reminiscent of a decaying animal carcass. Zhong Li Shuo instinctively wrinkled his nose as his eyes adjusted to the dim light inside the room.

Although she knew the king favored Consort Xue, she never imagined the king’s indulgence toward her had reached such depths.

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The vastness of the place was somewhat beyond Wang Jie’s expectation. Although from outside it seemed the expanse did not stretch far, standing within the space itself, Wang Jie was startled by its boundless breadth.

“Whatever you need, Lord Badak, feel free to speak directly!” For Badak, he was like a second parent to him; even if he wished him dead, it would not be impossible.

Hidden in the shadows, Badak nearly stumbled. This Reaper Zhan was claiming that Sasuke was trained by Kakashi, when in fact, he was the one who had taught him.

Though worried, the contest had to continue. This time the Moon Goddess dared not be as reckless as before.

“Your Highness! What has Qiuyue done to deserve such treatment from you?” Qiuyue looked gratefully at Yun Xiao, tears streaming as they embraced.

At that moment, gritting his teeth, he rose again, leaping forward as dozens of scorching cold blades sprayed out.

The three Sun family members exchanged glances and shook their heads, none daring to reprimand Qian for letting her speak on.

“I say, if you’re here to duel, I admit defeat!” Miao Fei reversed the Purple Dawn, staring coldly at Ge Nie before him, speaking in a series of stern tones.

Lei Yu was once someone who had helped Reno, yet he also bore some responsibility for his death.

He would not care whether that person was his husband. For the Ping family often said, “If one has no integrity, how can one hold their head high in this world?”

Xue Yao was awakened by a sudden basin of water descending from above, then drenched and naked, pulled off the SPA bed, followed by the sound of shattering glass. Upon regaining consciousness, her first instinct was to grab a towel from the nearby table to cover herself.

“Thank you…” Reno seemed to sense Su Yi’s sincerity before finally succumbing, fainting completely.

Meanwhile, the ‘Qingcheng Sect Leader’ Mu Changqing leaned on his sword, exchanging blows with the ‘Holy Sect Peak Master.’

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Lv Shuangshuang’s hand was still held by Junjie, though by now his grip had loosened. She wrenched her hand free and raised her palm to find it reddened from his earlier strong squeeze, still burning with a fiery sensation.

The sword aura around him erupted like thunder. Da Bo bit his teeth and plunged fiercely. At the moment he blocked Reno’s long sword, even he was stunned.

Damn it, what kind of monster is this? The jade plate showed no trace of energy within him, yet he suddenly killed his master?

Driven by hunger in his belly, Pei Ying had no time to enjoy the exhilarating feeling, only focused on finding dry branches. It was midsummer, and the forest’s trees were thriving; dry branches were scarce.

Walking back to his room, Rod suddenly sensed a familiar figure appear again in a corner of the city.

As for the Hollywood love story with his first love, Chu Xun was genuinely curious to know.

“Though you are an animal, you have now taken form. In the future, I will find a reason to keep you by my side, so you must get used to human ways of life. Of course, if you prefer to live in the space, that is acceptable too.” Qin Xue said while seated, looking at Xueling.

Drinking tea and chatting with his master and others, he learned that Axuan was also an abandoned child, just like himself—abandoned by their birth parents and taken in and raised by their master in the mountains.

Zhang Jing was unwilling to discuss with Zhang Yan the matter of being framed by Zhao Rulong and Li Chao, especially as it involved events in a brothel, which was quite disgraceful. He prepared to take his leave.

To Yu Xiu, this ink jade was merely an old possession, a lingering thought. Even without it, he could prove his identity.