Volume 1, Chapter 40: Hiccups

Before Dong Qianqian could react with surprise, Dong Jianbei, limited by his short stature, was accustomed to looking up at people from below. Upon catching sight of the familiar worn-out leather shoes and the pale yellow stain he had personally caused on the hem of the military green trousers, he gasped in terror, grabbed Dong Qianqian, and bolted.

"Are you feeling alright now?" Lu Tianli approached and asked with concern.

It was no wonder that the Erlang Shen of the Investiture of the Gods had transformed into the cold and ruthless True Lord of Manifested Holiness, becoming the villain in the legend of the rescue of his mother from Mount Hua.

Operating over the ocean could indeed minimize damage and impact, and this task would not be completed with a single spatial quake; instead, it required twenty-two consecutive spatial detonations.

After much tossing and turning until midnight, Zhao Tiehu decided the timing was right and led his troops to relocate. After winding through a mountain path, the group arrived at the other side of Xinguan Town to lie in wait.

He then gave the "vegetative" creature a kick, but apart from dislodging a few withered vines and a pool of viscous fluid, there was no reaction at all.

Lu Tianming looked up at the sky. This magic was truly difficult to master. Apart from recovering his spiritual energy, he had spent these past few days pondering how to learn a few offensive spells, fearing that he might encounter a dangerous situation like the zombie attack on the village again. If he could master some magic, he would at least have the strength to put up a fight.

Cheng Li shut down the weapons system. There was no helping it; the list was simply too long, containing over a hundred types of weapons—melee, ranged, drones, nuclear warheads, everything imaginable. It essentially encompassed the entire arsenal of the Imperial Guard.

That is the true significance of this dish. Donkey penis is inherently difficult to rid of its pungent odor; even with the best and most abundant seasonings, it is hard to fully tame without excessive spice. Curing and air-drying represent a near-perfect solution, preserving the original flavor while minimizing the need for heavy seasoning.

Lu Tianming snapped out of his trance, his gaze shifting away from Ming Pei. The crisis he had sensed was finally upon him, prompting him to heighten his defenses.

Heiyao’s voice sounded in Lu Tianming's mind at the perfect moment. This was a form of mental communication, distinct from ordinary speech; it reached directly into the soul, and ordinary people would never be able to hear it.

Yet, other than the pain of her foot being bruised, the jade bracelet had returned to her wrist without a single scratch.

This was also funded by a descendant of the Jian family; only when the Jian family members from all corners of the country returned home for the holidays would they drain the pond to catch fish and shrimp to entertain their guests.

Pei Jun nodded in satisfaction. He didn't know when it had started, but his love had become so humble. There was no help for it; love was love! He was unable to extricate himself, destined only to sink deeper and deeper into this quagmire.

Su Luo glanced at Qin Yin from the corner of her eye and noticed the young man had his eyes closed, feigning sleep. She sighed and closed her eyes as well.

In the past, they had wanted nothing more than to eat her flesh and drink her blood; now, they were actually talking about preparing a dowry for her, even offering up their own.

She tossed the long sword aside and, without waiting for Boyuan to ask what was wrong, climbed over the wall and left.

Although Jane Foster found it hard to accept, Li Si and Tony were not there to persuade her; they were there to find Thor and learn about the situation in Asgard, so they couldn't be bothered to argue.

Looking at the bed, Bella was indeed still asleep. Even after spending these past few days in the hospital, she shouldn't be so exhausted as to sleep through the sound of the telephone ringing.

Muyin stopped in her tracks. The two were standing in a courtyard filled with flowers, layered and blooming in competition under the veil of night.

Many people who were once deeply in love find that after marriage, they become increasingly intolerant of each other, and their affection gradually wears away to nothing.