Chapter 15: Breaking into a Cold Sweat

Outside the Linhai Pavilion, Qin Xiao, with Consort Li holding his arm, always felt something was amiss, though he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

“I must attend the morning court now. You’ve worked hard, Consort Li; go and rest well,” Qin Xiao said, his tone neither warm nor cold.

“Hmph, Your Majesty is so heartless. When you want me, I’m your beloved consort; when you don’t, I’m just Consort Li,” Consort Li pouted, her alluring red lips tinged with playful reproach.

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Ji Qingxuan’s expression remained as indifferent as ever. He lifted his head to gaze at the sky, as if nothing concerned him. Xuan Yuanhong forced a slightly awkward smile, baring his teeth but saying nothing.

Compared to last time, when his breakthrough had only extended his life by a little over a month—which had already excited him—this time, his gains had multiplied over tenfold. This breakthrough was truly extraordinary.

Qianxing would sometimes meditate alone, and at other times visit the academy’s sacred training grounds, where he gained much. Especially a few days ago, having witnessed a battle between saints outside the city, his soul was deeply shaken.

“Can’t you just settle down for a moment? If you exhaust all your energy now, don’t blame me if you’re listless later at the Princess Royal’s country estate,” Ding Ruoxue finally lost patience with Ding Caiqing’s clueless enthusiasm.

As Ling Sijue entered the room, a fragrant breeze wafted past his nose, and someone suddenly leapt from behind, hugging his waist tightly. Ling Sijue neither pushed her away nor responded in turn.

Yelü Chongyuan, seeing Li Yuanhao’s reaction, could only wave his hand and say, “Thank you, Your Majesty, but there’s no need for so much commotion. If you encounter this person, just arrest her for me.” With that, he produced a portrait of Xiao Zhenyan. Li Yuanhao nodded and passed the picture to the assembled ministers.

She nodded, but couldn’t hold back her tears. Li Yuanhao left without a backward glance. Watching his departing figure, her sobs became uncontrollable. She slowly crouched to the ground, the heart-wrenching pain overwhelming her.

Lin Chuxia did listen to Ling Feng’s words, but after just a few bites, she stopped eating.

A conspiracy was unfolding, but at this moment, Ding Ruoxue’s mind was consumed only by the thought of capturing Ding Jiuqi and humiliating her. She failed to notice that Ding Jiuqi had, imperceptibly, drawn near.

Zeng Bingbing smiled and thanked her, but did not reach out her hand again. “You made me spend thirteen hundred—take it, let this be my revenge!”

Yes, just now, they had charged the positions the rebels had deployed beneath the city walls. Then… explosions beneath their feet threw them off balance, and dozens of soul engineers from the Fearclaw regiment died instantly. Yet he hadn’t seen any shells flying from the sky.

Father, or Honored Father—if one wanted to appear more mature, or particularly respectful, this was the form to use.

On the other hand, if thought itself were false, then using thought as a tool to discern reality from illusion would be pointless, would it not?

“The forensics team has been organizing evidence these two days. Tomorrow will be busy, so I won’t be going,” Cheng Jinsong explained.

“Because Senior Sister is a beauty. I wouldn’t want such a lovely person to wither away,” Dai Huadong said with a bright smile.

So the two of us ended up in a head-on clash, arguing. At first, Chen Shi would give in to me; as time went by, he still gave in. But after enough arguments, we always parted on bad terms.

Watching Kerry’s departing figure, Ed felt a bit puzzled. Had the Prairie Wolf not mentioned divine judgment?

“Sister, I’ve come to fetch you. Where’s that miracle doctor Zhang Hao? Let me see him, bring him out,” Xue’er said, her large eyes searching for the famed healer.

Johnny understood the gravity of the situation, nodded, and led the group toward the VIP passage not far away.

At that moment, several figures suddenly appeared before Ye Chen and half-knelt on the ground.

“Master Chu, do you really think Xuanyang Sect can remain untouched in this matter?” Ning Zhiyuan said coolly, glancing at Chu Tianba, who was watching the commotion from afar.