Chapter 19: The Mystery Unraveled

The two of them had already lost their wits, their souls halfway gone, and after being kicked to the ground, they immediately knelt back down. Xu Xiaotou knocked his head heavily against the floor and shouted, “Your Majesty, tonight I was leading the patrol with my brothers. Even with the torrential rain, not a soul slacked off.”

“We kept to our routine—an outpost every five steps, a guard every ten, making a full round of patrol every half hour. No one was neglectful of their duties…”

Though she could not remember many things, now and then certain memories would surface, which proved to be of great help to Chen Feng.

“All right, it’s bandaged. But you probably won’t be able to use your strength for a whole month,” Li Qingzhao said, tying the final knot in the gauze before preparing to take away the used bandages to wash them.

A loud tearing of fabric resounded as the burly, bearded man’s spiritual power surged violently, shredding his clothing in an instant and revealing his bronze-colored muscles.

Since there were people right here, she might as well make use of them—she’d consider it interest on saving his son.

Both women clearly harbored feelings for Xu Changqing. Even though Cang Yue found the man disagreeable, she had no choice but to step in now.

Return from the brink: The possessor of the Kongtong Seal can use their own lifespan at any time to save others—the amount they give is subtracted from their own.

“Report, General! Something terrible has happened! The east gate—the east gate has been breached!” The messenger suddenly rushed in, nearly in tears.

Fortunately, Liang Fei’s phone was always on silent, so sending or receiving messages would not be noticed by President Ming.

Those from the Formless Divine Sect, seeing Kou Lanzhi about to take her own life, dared not act rashly, instead using her family to threaten her.

His skills were formidable, but two fists are no match for four hands—he was already doing well not to be overwhelmed. The fight became a fierce contest, each side attacking with abandon.

Even a roadside weed could develop sentience, an orange tree in April could bear spiritual fruit, and then there was that terrifying mantis demon.

Though those eight words had nothing to do with Pei Zhuo, one had to admit, these tales were certainly vivid.

When Mu Xue saw Elder Yin’s attitude, she too grew solemn—this concerned the survival of the entire clan and allowed for no games.

She thought of her child and beloved living above her. Though she could not meet them, that very impossibility became its own kind of longing.

Yue Qingli frowned. She had already noticed Xuan Rui’s stubborn temper and, it seemed, she was beyond reason.

With a gentle shake of her head, Zhong Yi cast away all those chaotic thoughts. She ignored Gu Qingzhi’s words, strode up to him with long steps, and without a word, slapped him hard across the face.

“What’s wrong? Was it fun outside? Screaming so miserably? Just a few wolves and you were nearly eaten, ha ha ha!” An old man’s mocking voice echoed down from the great hall.

She pleaded with Song Yucai again and again, begging him to take the agreement into town and have the local authorities ensure that the Song family honored its terms regarding her and Song Xifeng.

If Tang Chi clinched the grand championship, it would not only make history in Hua Nation but perhaps set a world record.

Shu Yicai was startled—he hadn’t expected that their words would lead to a direct contest.

The murderous intent that suddenly surged in Sun Miao lasted only a split second. Then, as if something occurred to him, his entire demeanor shifted, and a harmless, gentle smile returned to his face, as if winter snow had melted swiftly in spring.

Yet Mo Xingzhi could never have imagined that his assumptions were so wrong—could it really be that Gu Wang…?

Xia Li Huanxuan had no desire to hear that name again. Hearing it annoyed him, reminded him of all that had been done to him, made him want to beat the person to death. But, for now, it remained only a thought.

Many of the capital’s entertainment production companies were based in this bustling district, along with some foreign firms, and the headquarters of various industries were all located here.