Chapter 49: Forty-Nine Whales

The sound was like a mighty bell, deafening and overwhelming, causing those nearby to clutch their heads in agony and wail in pain. Naturally, the source was the lone black-clad figure who was the only one to arouse a hint of caution in Wu Ai.

When this issue was applied to Yan Lan, she was indeed somewhere in between—not feeling exhausted, nor entirely at ease. In fact, she had an advantage: her comprehension in learning was superior to ordinary people, allowing her to exert less effort while achieving greater success.

From this alone, they understood just how terrifying Feng Jie’s self-created Nine-Style Sword Technique truly was; calling it a divine sword art was no exaggeration.

“Allow me to escort you to your seat,” he said, bowing slightly as he extended his left arm. She, following etiquette, gently took it with her right hand.

“Only the embroidered parts are soaked in ginger juice. There’s an incense burner over there, and it’s already scented my outer garment. How can I possibly smell anything clearly?” Mu Bi whispered.

“Bang!” That same voice rang out again, but this time the security guard showed no pain, only a blank expression, his astonishment indescribable.

The emperor paused briefly, immediately recognizing the voice outside urging the messenger, then smiled and stood firm.

Zheng Zha felt overwhelmed, his mind a complete mess. The appearance of his duplicate was utterly unexpected; this was entirely out of place.

Tao Hua had gone to class. Prince Hao, under the pretense of having Tao Hua tutor him in the evening, brazenly lay on the campus lawn, squinting up at the clear blue sky. The white clouds stretched and linked together, floating serenely and naturally in the air.

At that moment, Wu Ai suddenly felt a strange wind stir beneath her. Looking down, she saw a vast black hole, and then her world went dark.

The Prime Minister’s residence supported Prince Qi, naturally. As for the Jing’an Marquis’s residence, the empress had already sent Cui Hai to tell Xuanyuan Qing to treat the two sisters, Ling Yuyan and Ling Yushan, well in the coming days, so they would speak favorably in front of the Marquis to help support Prince Qi’s claim to the crown prince position.

Situ Luo Tian thought himself foolish for assuming she had gone to Yuan Jin. If she didn’t like Yuan Jin, why would she return to him?

The sedan chair bearers all covered their mouths, stifling laughter. Only when Zhao Hulu glared at them did they put on serious faces.

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Qiong Ying sat in the main seat, dressed in purple brocade without a veil. The gruesome scars on her left cheek were revealed in the candlelight, like intertwined wounds.

Because the emperor’s marriage carried heavy political significance, once the wedding was held, according to tradition, Zhengde would be qualified to rule personally.

So-called restraint was merely the refusal to face defeat after being overpowered. At this moment, what was Murong to do, merely a bystander?

“Every time something happens, you’re the one protecting me. Sister, this time, I want to protect you,” Gu Jianing said, looking at Ye Qianmo’s profile.

The man stared at her for a long moment, then sighed softly, placing the bowl he held aside.

“Don’t you think the eldest young master looks quite serious, even cuter?” the maid ahead widened her eyes, staring at the maid beside her, saddened that her idol wasn’t popular with others.

“Why?” Xu Wenwei glanced at the right capital official with graying whiskers and a stern demeanor, irritated. Whenever Xu wanted to do something, this official always jumped out to oppose him—it was unbearably vexing.

Liu Tianxiong and Wei Bixiao went to the Lin family estate and brought back Guo Haolong and Zheng Tongcai.

Han Dao sneered inwardly. The hidden message on the map contained only one sentence: “Zombies exterminated on the outskirts! Danxia pathway revealed!” It did not specify what kind of path, but Han Dao was sure those ancient families would know.

With his sword skill, combined with the power contained in his treasured sword, a strike to the body would severely injure even top experts, if not kill them. Yet this person was completely unharmed—truly terrifying.

The ten iron chains blocking the river finally snapped one by one under the giant ship’s impact. The pirates paid a heavy price—two massive warships were destroyed and forced out of the battle.

“I am no immortal, and you need not care who I am. Now I ask only one thing: do you have the Maoshan Sect’s treasure map on you?”

“Dark Thunder, can I understand that active meditation means drawing in and storing some energy?” Xiao Yi asked in surprise.

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“To the bottom of the glass—drink up!” Company executives and the ordinary employees at the next table alike gathered around, raising their wine glasses high, shouting joyfully.

Carefully examining the Tianxin Pill in his hand, the old madman grew increasingly puzzled. After much contemplation, his eyes finally revealed a look of shock.

“This can be considered complete.” At that moment, the Bai Yunli family arrived beside the cultivation area.

“It’s because the power of emotions differs—macroscopic emotions versus microscopic ones. But beyond this, I can no longer discern anything,” Lu Xuexin said, frowning.

“Come in!” Qiao Guoqiang walked over, pulled Gu Senxiang inside, and led her to a seat.

Su Mu listened to footsteps above, waiting until the person left before slowly climbing up. The most dangerous place was the safest—those who took the Dan Zuo pill would never expect him to emerge from here.

He had no wish to risk himself with the medicine. After all, he was already a marquis. Even if he didn’t get promoted, with Yan Song above him, he still had enough fallback to ensure his safety and fortune.

“Friendship? Didn’t you just say this was business? A contract signed in black and white. Why now are you talking about friendship?” Cheng Yi retorted.

Its attack ignited bright yellow flames in the thin underground air. Its defense left all outsiders hopeless without exception. It appeared only in the depths of the underground city, revered by all subterranean creatures.