Chapter 39: You have a silver tongue; say whatever you like.

"You really are ridiculous. You don't even understand how these talismans work, yet you claim Nansheng is swindling everyone?"

Qi Xuan frowned as he looked at Liu Xuewei, his tone dripping with disdain. He had seen all sorts of people in his time, and he knew exactly what Liu Xuewei was up to. She wanted everyone to resent Si Nansheng and turn against her—her scheme was so transparent it was practically hitting him in the face.

"What do you mean by that, Young Master?" Liu Xuewei began.

"Miss Awu, you truly have a sharp eye. We’ve only just met, and you already know my trade. But I’ve grown lazy lately; it’s been a long time since I’ve been out on the lake." Tong Fu chuckled as she served the dishes. Though she knew this mysterious girl who had appeared out of nowhere was suspicious, for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to dislike her.

Jian Zhiyu didn't wait for his reply. She turned and headed upstairs. Upon reaching her room, she tossed her bag aside and collapsed onto the bed, burying her face in the pillow. Tears rolled down silently, soaking a large patch of the fabric.

Although the two men were full-grown and sturdy, they were all brawn and no real skill. The boy, however, was a master of taekwondo. With a few leg sweeps and side kicks, he sent both men crashing to the ground, where they began to howl in agony.

Even the world's top barbecue masters would have been thoroughly impressed. The only critique one might offer was the lack of seasoning, but the meat had been roasted to such perfection that He Ming felt any extra spices would only ruin the authentic flavor—it would have been pointless.

Jian Muxi stared at the security manager with a gloomy expression. "Before you leave work this afternoon, give me an explanation. Otherwise, you can pack your bags and leave with him." With that, she pulled Jian Zhiyu out of the surveillance room.

"Domestic? The military unit I’m joining is abroad? Do I have to go to the battlefield?" Given Xiao Yuchen’s family background and status, he knew that many places in the world were not as peaceful as his home country; war was, in truth, everywhere.

Mythology records that if a person appears who pursues truth and ideals, Reshiram and Zekrom will reveal themselves to test that person's heart and strength. If they deem the individual a hero, they will bestow upon them the knowledge accumulated over thousands of years and turn their blades against the hero's enemies.

Huang Jing'ao was filled with confusion upon hearing this. He never expected demons to appear within his territory, and he wondered where they could have come from.

"Your Majesty, my father has already arranged for assassins within the palace. You need not panic!" Lady Dong said hurriedly.

After a hearty laugh, Xiao Yuchen slowed to a stop before Murata Yuna. As his movements ceased and the falling flower petals drifted through the air, a faint crackling of electricity began to emanate from his body.

If he were to continue forward, he would strip the hides off these hidden wolves and crack open their skulls. He peeled off one of the pelts to use as a wrap.

Time passed in this manner, and she no longer knew how long she had spent there. Then, suddenly, on this day, she saw Hao.

No matter how powerful the enemy, Yu Nanming would never wait for death. His instinctual reaction was to open fire immediately.

He found an embankment by the river, cleared a clean patch of ground with a wave of his hand, and sat down.

As the delicate balance of power within the Imperial City shifted, the winds of fortune across the land began to stir. Many high-ranking officials and nobles scrambled to curry favor with the Gu Yue clan, and even the Lord of Guangling City extended an olive branch.

However, according to Fang Dong, they wouldn't be returning to the village until after lunch, so the villagers would likely be waiting in vain all morning.

Even he himself could not help but show a trace of astonishment; he had not expected the power to be so terrifying.

Zhang Gui remarked that the timing was perfect. He took a brush, spread out the eggplants, applied oil and minced garlic, and set to work.

By now, the three of them had become very close with Fu Liping. They called her "sister" every day, and the four of them often took Fu Jie out to play.