Chapter 80 Do Not Lose

The provincial examination of the thirty-second year of the Daqian Wentai era commenced on schedule in the capital. Three days and two nights tested the students' endurance and marked the culmination of their diligent studies.

Outside the imperial city, by the winding Golden Water Bridge, a sea of people gathered, anxiously awaiting the opening of the examination hall gates and the emergence of the examinees.

Su Tang was among them. She had finally left the palace. Furthermore, due to her meritorious service guarding the Empress Dowager, she was granted the title of county lady. She had originally thought...

Just then, as Principal Lang arrived at the entrance of the circular passageway, intense gunfire and the explosions of rocket shells erupted outside.

“I can agree to these terms, but there must be additional conditions,” Huangfu Mengtian responded after some thought.

“General Shi, no need for formalities. I believe anyone aware of this matter would never allow Shi Jiahui to endanger the nation and its people.”

“Me? Because of my background? I’d rather you not know about it, so I hope you understand,” Xu Qing said.

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“Voices? And male ones at that! It’s neither Xiao Yue’er nor the Thunder Beast King. Who could it be?” Tang Hao asked as he sprinted, puzzled.

“Yun Dong, perhaps Xue Qingma wants to entrust his offspring to your care, maybe even hopes it will become your magical beast companion! After all, they are spiritual-type beasts, and only your mysterious energy constitution suits them,” Luo Sihan speculated, though it was merely a guess.

Zhao Xianguo exclaimed, then turned to see Ruth’s face contorted with anger as she shouted hoarsely.

“This time, the village truly takes this seriously, even summoning thirty East Demon Guards, personally led by Lord Long,” said several of the peak-level ‘Void’ cultivators, sensing the gravity with which the village regarded this matter.

Alan dared not meet the gaze of that eye at all, instead clinging closely to Principal Lang, unwilling to leave his side.

“Chairman Leng, if you need anything, I will do my utmost to assist,” came the earnest offer.

Qingfeng Saranxue understood the disparity in strength—offering a chance to resist made little sense when victory was unlikely.

Still, he was careful not to move too forcefully until the matter was settled.

Judging by the sound, it was some kind of bear’s roar—broad, heavy, and suffused with an intangible pressure.

The towering mountain ranges rose like coiled dragons, emanating an ancient, vast aura that permeated the land.

At this moment, in the main hall, Lady Wang sat at the head, accompanied by several wives of county officials. The young ladies had already moved to the side hall, where they either sipped tea and chatted or quietly discussed the two young gentlemen from the Guo estate whose marriages remained undecided.

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Jia Yi reminded Xie Zhi, “You still need to figure out how to explain things to Lord Wu. You can’t let him misunderstand that the young lady is still hung up on Emperor Wei.”

A Buddha-like light suddenly shot from Lin Ru Lai’s eyes, illuminating Tian Zang and Di Mie directly.

“Don’t worry, everyone’s alive!” the maid and old woman cheerfully exclaimed, picking mulberry leaves as if on a picnic, chatting and laughing heartily.

Though no fine wine was served, the venison was fresh and fragrant, and the guests were all joyful. After seeing Pan Kui and the others off, in the blink of an eye, Guo Honglei had already rested at home for nine days.

Now, facing the triple-headed Red Demon Mastiff—the Red King—ranked eighth among the Ten Fierce Beasts, she could not help but feel a shiver of apprehension.

Cheng Xuedong tentatively reached to touch his forehead; it was not cold. Though the biting wind blew outside, he had been indoors for some time, and the warmth had returned to his hand.

There was no silenced machine gun; the deafening noise echoed throughout the entire villa district.

Brother Xun stepped out and, seeing the bloodied old martial artist and Wei Fang on the ground, his eyes narrowed sharply.

“Notify all the sect leaders in the alliance to come here for a meeting tomorrow. Go now,” Chu Tianji ordered.