Chapter 38

Fang Zhuo tried to negotiate several times, but the hospital remained inexplicably firm, leaving him with no choice but to wave his hand in reluctant agreement.

"It's over. With this talent of mine, I suppose this is as far as I'll get in this lifetime!" Han Long sighed to himself, and his certainty only deepened when he saw Duanmu Ci tucking away the "Underworld Mist" tea he had just gifted him.

Those with hopes of vying for the throne were naturally in the capital, wooing various ministers and generals.

Furthermore, as his opponent, Nance’s special ability was to read short-term intentions; in other words, every move Helence made just now had already been foreseen. Nance had simply pretended to be unaware. When it came to acting, Helence was perhaps the one who held the upper hand.

At this moment, Zheng Ming maintained his "Focus" state, though he had already stowed the Extinction Bead into his storage ring. He moved forward, using only his left hand to steady the tracking compass.

"D-damn it..." Dai Quan turned around, his face a mask of shock and trepidation as the wind roared against him. He was currently gripping Zheng Ming by the back of his belt with his right hand, but Zheng Ming had already gone completely limp.

However, there was another party involved in this matter: Alibaba, which was said to have driven up the price during the acquisition of 91 Wireless. What role did they play?

This was one of the things he liked about her—that they could understand each other’s thoughts with just a single look, even if he didn't quite understand himself.

"Charge!" Seizing the moment, Ran Min let out a thunderous roar and led his troops toward the demonic beasts. Zheng Zhong and Fa Zheng followed without hesitation, unleashing their most powerful techniques.

Just as Li Ran was about to press for more answers, his vision went dark, and he knew no more. A series of thuds followed as all six of them collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

He didn't mind bringing Chen Xue along at all; in fact, it was better that way. It would ease her suspicions and allow her to trust him implicitly, rather than harboring unnecessary doubts.

Xia Xin had left in a hurry, but upon remembering he should have said goodbye to his friend Shu Yuewu, he turned back. Seeing her enjoying herself with friends, he hesitated to interrupt, and that was when he witnessed the scene.

Guan Jian smiled and pulled me into an embrace. "You're not fat at all. Plump, at most—my favorite." He then playfully nuzzled my chest. Unable to stop the tickle, I burst into laughter, and the history of that lipstick mark was finally left behind.

"By the way, have you considered that since this is a 'ghost wall,' perhaps we can simply pass through it? Might that allow us to escape this illusion? Look at the blood and handprints smeared on the wall—could they be there just to instill fear and prevent us from moving forward?" Zhu Kui suggested.

While Old Nine had a way to kill one or two level-six magical beasts, it was pointless. Not only would it waste time, but it risked being surrounded by other beasts. Thus, Old Nine had no choice but to sneak through.

He glanced to the side and noticed the two had ordered a bowl of takeout noodles for him. He grabbed the one on the coffee table and added various meats to it.

Seeing the solemn expression on She Guang's face, everyone leaned in, only to see a red pentagram symbol carved into his wrist.

Walking hand in hand, chatting aimlessly about our perspectives, felt wonderful. I loved it. Guan Jian took me to a pre-booked farmhouse, where we ordered two pounds of steak, two pounds of chicken soup, and a side of vegetables.

As a super-family of the Russian Empire, the Nikonov family controlled nearly a third of the empire's resources and military power. Their overall strength rivaled that of the Alexander family; it could be said that the lives of countless people in the Russian Empire were in their hands.

Su Leyou helped me onto the white horse. Regulations required a guardian to accompany me at my age to ensure safety.

A cold voice rang out from behind. In that instant, Lan Wentian felt a numbness in his hand, having no idea what the newcomer had done.

I sent back a heart emoji, then switched to Quan Zhimei's contact page and called her. The phone rang and rang, but no one answered.

Nangong Li wanted to cry out in surprise, but her body had already gone limp, and her voice turned infinitely seductive.

A moment later, he looked at Dr. Chen with a nervous expression, signaling him with his eyes, but the doctor remained focused on his examination, ignoring him entirely.

Hearing her say that, I let out a sigh of relief. I had been worried that some of Xue Renqian's private affairs might be exposed, which would have made it impossible for us to help him.

"May I ask which way the restroom is? I need to freshen up," Chu Xuan said tentatively, fearing Wei Long wouldn't let her wander off.

After Xu Shaojie finished taking the photo and put his phone away, he saw Liang Zhuosheng walking out from the other side while on the phone, fleeing the shop in a panic.

Xitian felt a headache coming on as he saw the cold-faced Mu Yun emerge. For the first time, he regretted being such a good driver—why did he have to be the one to deliver this news?

Zhu Ganglie roared, his voice echoing endlessly. He reached out a massive hand toward the clouds; distance was no obstacle. His hand, suspended in mid-air, seemed to pierce through countless layers of clouds, leaving a void in its wake. The giant hand was already closing in on Elder Xuanjing.

Ye Xin watched with amusement. "Silly, what are you still standing there for?" With that, she slowly closed her eyes, looking as if she were ready to be taken.

Last time, we spoke of the descent of the Red Luan Star Lord, whose aura had nearly cost the life of the Golden Mother of the Jade Pool. In her fury, the Mother intended to sacrifice the newborn Star Lord to her blade, but the Jade Emperor arrived just in time, though it was already too late to intervene.

"I don't know what to do now." His physical body had been impacted by the Mother Insect's self-detonation.

Xi Sa’s heart surged with agitation, and only then did he understand the closure Yi Zhi had sought at any cost. Muttering in a choked voice, he embraced Yi Zhi’s body and leaped onto the back of the Asura. With a wave of his hand, Yi Zhi’s mount, the Rakshasa, followed them as they fled. "Shadow Gate, Shadow Gate... it’s the Shadow Gate!" The Phoenix Tear cavalry blocking their path were ordered by Dongfang Biyu to stand aside.