Chapter 31
A series of explosive sounds erupted. Before the three of them could react, their seatbelts snapped simultaneously, and they were all launched upward, crashing heavily against the ceiling of the spacecraft.
If the entire Ministry of Revenue were to be thoroughly investigated, wouldn’t all the actions taken by Crown Prince Qin Jun within the Ministry over these many years be laid completely bare?
This implies that he never needed to hide in this ancient tomb. Or rather, his entry into this tomb was not a deliberate attempt to evade the Wang family.
During the last autumn hunt, although Qin Tian and Ning Guo’an were somewhat at odds, they had, in fact, never actually met each other.
Now, embarking on this "New-Style Spaceship" project, despite the surge in productivity fueled by artificial intelligence, requires projecting our power to the outer edges of the solar system and investing trillions in capital. Once it fails, it will undoubtedly cause immeasurable losses to our entire nation, and a devastating blow to our vitality is certain.
Yet, just over a decade ago, it is said that a horrifying attack occurred in that village.
This step is crucial; it is equivalent to building a highway with service stations at every key node, while simultaneously establishing a comprehensive communication network covering the entire solar system, capable of achieving low-latency communication.
Everyone passing by stayed clear of Gu Xiujing, for his expression was truly so grim that they feared being used as a venting bag if they crossed his path.
Lin Hui looked at the butler, who was over fifty, but in the end, he said nothing and pushed the dining cart inside.
Yu Jingmo spent the entire morning painting, and after lunch, she uploaded both drawings to Weibo.
She felt no regret at all; in fact, she wished she could thank Su Yue with tears running down her face, over and over again.
Meanwhile, on the sandy ground covered by the web of fire, a patch of quicksand suddenly swirled and rose, forming a human shape in the blink of an eye, which then transformed into a hunched old man in yellow robes.
Such an ability is in no way inferior to that of the Ancient One or the legendary mage Merlin; it has already surpassed the legendary realm.
The ranking of the Four Young Masters of Kyoto is a mystery, but regardless, Fu Sisheng is the third brother, Jiang Hao is the fourth, Sheng the dog is the eldest, and Luo Shaodong is the second.
The moment the fat man’s blade fell, a "ding" echoed through the silent night sky; the knife landed perilously close to Qin Jian’s feet.
At first, when Ah Huang tasted "Kachu," the signature drink of the Wise One, he was amazed by its flavor. From that day on, wandering to the ends of the earth, he found it a great comfort to know he could have such a special drink whenever he pleased.
The dangers of the outer sea are well-known; the weather and the sea monsters are obstacles on the route, and only the most experienced crews can survive the overwhelming crises. Of course, the outer sea offers rich rewards; the price of a single large fish from these waters can be ten times that of one from the inner sea.
Jingtai Emperor Zhu Qiyu said nothing; after all, he knew more or less where these nobles stood and what their attitudes were. However, the retired Emperor Zhu Qizhen’s expression shifted slightly, a look of profound sadness washing over his eyes.
Elder Ming began by casually tossing the formation disks and flags in front of Ah Huang. It looked random, but Ah Huang kept his eyes fixed on them, his mind racing as he calculated the movements incessantly.
Huo Yiheng frowned. This girl was despondent one moment and beaming the next—what was going on?
"Of course, although it’s not as long as your name, I am simply called Medicine Boy," the boy replied straightforwardly.
With a "crack," the tree held by the Raging Rock Beast was severed at the waist. The air blade did not stop after cutting through the tree, and though its speed had slowed, it eventually slammed into the thick, stony body of the beast.
"You call this measly mesmerizing incense the work of a poison expert?" Hua Lengxian said with contempt, then pressed her finger into Zhong Xinghan’s philtrum, finally bringing him back to his senses.
Li Luo and Zhou Yunfei watched He Yushan and Yan Qingqiu from afar. Suddenly, Yan Qingqiu turned to look at them, and Zhou Yunfei, startled once more, hurriedly hid behind Prince Wei Xiang.
After the iron hook was secured, Li Yi tugged on the rope to ensure it was firm. He didn’t act immediately, waiting patiently for a long time. Knowing the deed was done, he whispered, "Let’s go," and took the lead, climbing up the rope toward the city walls.
"Grandpa Village Chief, is there anything I can do for you?" Zheng Dian asked kindly, though there was a significant amount of feigned youthfulness in his tone.
After Ye Jingfeng finished meeting with Li Guanxiong and Feng Xianbei separately, he stayed at an inn in Mingzhou City, waiting for the second-in-command of the Sea Chart Gang to come to him. Ye Jingfeng knew Li Guanxiong would come, for he had no other path to choose.
Finally, to highlight the placement of the key figures after the twelve actresses were dismissed: Ou Guan went to Lin Daiyu, Rui Guan to Xue Baochai, Fang Guan to Jia Baoyu, Kui Guan to Shi Xiangyun, Dou Guan to Xue Baoqin, and Ai Guan to Jia Tanchun.
Quan Lingzi’s eyes widened, his legs kicking continuously as blood bubbled from the corners of his mouth, flowing onto Ye Qi’s palms.
Although they didn’t immediately understand how Liehuo Gengzhong could be so certain that this was Li Ran’s legion, they reacted instantly when they saw the scout cavalry appearing not far away.
I was deeply suspicious, unable to fathom why the man surnamed Yao had returned the black box so easily.
"Where is this place? How can it possess such magnificent scenery?" The Zither Player of Heart-Dreams had fully regained consciousness, standing beside Zhusha and gazing at the surroundings, sighing in admiration from time to time.
Just a moment ago, she was full of annoyance and couldn't focus on the surveillance footage, but I had been staring at it the entire time.
"Who did we misjudge? That blockhead—his strategic planning and personal vigilance are truly formidable. Our plans last night were unsuccessful," the Iron-Faced man nodded and asked.
"But precisely because of this, our two sides are now confirmed as enemies. With the enemy in the shadows and us in the light, if..." Li Zhishi’s words made the fat man even more anxious.
The Goddess of Love sprawled across the entire table, devouring everything in sight—smoked pork knuckle, braised beef, chocolate cake, lamb skewers... she was determined to make up for five hundred years of regret.
"Let Qingzhou rest in the camp for these two days. Once she has recovered, you will escort her to Yanzhou," Wan Chongshan said, withdrawing his gaze and instructing his nephew.