Volume 1, Chapter 65: Arrogance

The car sped forward, quickly arriving at the Taiyuan Clubhouse.

As the second most powerful faction among the five major families of the provincial capital, it was built against the mountain, covering a vast expanse with an imposing momentum.

Dozens of towering guards stood in formation before the main entrance. With robust physiques and sharp gazes, one could tell at a glance that they were well-trained martial artists.

"Announce to your master that Zhou Lei wishes to see him!"

Stepping out of the car, Zhou Lei immediately took charge, acting entirely as Lin Yu's spokesperson. Zhou Ruonan couldn't help thinking that the only person who could make her grandfather work this hard was probably the handsome Lin Yu himself.

"Zhou Lei?"

The guards at the entrance naturally knew of Zhou Lei's reputation, instantly recalling the history with the Zhou family over the years...

At 2:30, at the cost of six men killed in action, eleven heavily wounded, and twenty-six lightly wounded, the 1st Battalion of the Security Regiment wiped out a Japanese infantry company and an artillery company on the front line. The captured rifles and ammunition were of little consequence; what mattered was the seizure of six intact 75mm mountain guns, though two had been damaged in the battle.

"Eunuch, remove the cover from the name on this examination paper." Emperor Tianshun picked up the topmost scroll in his hand.

As it turned out, the plague was rampant in this region. Ever since the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898, it had carried out various government construction projects, including sanitation and epidemic prevention. After a series of rectification efforts, the plague could no longer be contained, so they simply made a clean sweep of it by putting the plague to the torch.

Was this not that dark dragon that had usurped the nest, forcefully seizing his Avici Throne, whom An Rui referred to as the Guardian Holy Beast of the Realm?

It was necessary to rebuild its prestige among the three thousand Daoist sects, and even more so to deal with the Central Land aristocratic families and the struggle against the Great Shang royal lineage.

Yang Jiuhuai had actually sensed that something was amiss long ago. He had received that letter while in Jinzhou, which stated that the Liao army would be attacked, yet upon arriving here, Yu Qing was completely safe and sound.

Yu Qing had nothing more to say. Everything she could think of, Liao Xiuzhang had considered as well. Just as he had said, Liao Xiuzhang was not acting recklessly, but rather out of deep and thorough deliberation.

The figure in black nodded slightly, recalling in his mind the events of that night. Exchanging glances, he could perceive a trace of fear lingering in the depths of Li Tuo's eyes. Though he could not fully decipher that fear, it likely did not diverge much from his own thoughts on a way out.

"You mean... that person from the Great Tian Dynasty? One of the Twelve White-Robed Guards made a move and killed Long Hongyi?" At this moment, a middle-aged man walked over, his bare chest revealing rippling, glistening muscles that seemed to contain a violent, raging flame.

Zhang Xu and Li Yang were by now too exhausted to continue bickering, but something new had crept into the way they looked at each other's subordinates.

Li You's third uncle, Li Zongchang, did not hesitate for a moment, voluntarily going off alone. But if you thought this would lead to the immediate apprehension of the criminal syndicate, followed by wearing red flowers and receiving meritorious awards just like in the storylines, then you were sorely mistaken.

Lost in thought, the two arrived at the Han family's grand hall. There, a table laden with food was already set, and the head of the Han family, Han Ningtian, sat with his wife at the banquet, waiting only for a single person to return.

Furthermore, his injuries were constantly stimulating his flesh and soul; how could he possibly have lost consciousness so easily amidst such intertwined agony?

As a princess, Xiang Yun naturally understood the strength of her subordinates. In a place like the Great Bear territory where resources were scarce, even the Bear King could not defeat her.

Hanyun Shui's medicines had a remarkable effect on him, partly because she always endeavored to preserve the natural properties of the herbs when concocting them, but those remedies had long since been used up.

Therefore, in the Great Tang, Li You truly spoiled Li Mingda far beyond measure. Any request she made would be granted without a moment's hesitation, simply because Li You was far too terrified of losing her.

Having been through so much and having cheated death multiple times, that phone had been thrown away God knows where.

The glass bead seemed slightly disturbed by Zhou Yi's actions. Some of the black aura entwining the outer layer of the cocoon of light peeled off.

She clearly remembered that Lin Wan'er was inside the medical pod, and unless someone opened it from the outside, it was impossible for her to emerge.

Everything remained unchanged; the tables and chairs were still in their old positions, and even the crystal chandelier overhead hung securely from the ceiling. The only difference was that everything was draped in thick layers of spiderwebs. Zhou Yi's heart sank with disappointment—there wasn't even a single living soul here. Clinging to his last shred of hope, he pushed open the door to the bedroom.

After a brief pause, Nangong Yi suddenly realized that Nangong Ya had just stepped outside. Therefore, Nangong Ya's departure a moment ago was to call Old Madam Nangong.

Yu Feiyin's condition was not particularly good. While his external injuries were minor, the poisoning was somewhat tricky. They only knew he was poisoned, but what kind of poison remained unknown, making targeted treatment impossible.

"In that case, President Sheng can take Qiqi home." With those words, Tang Yan turned and walked back into the interrogation room.

The Alchemist Guild was filled with alchemists, and every formidable alchemist had a considerable number of powerful figures standing behind them.

Liang Xiu quietly watched the old and the young play their parts in front of herself and the Emperor, a cold sneer forming in her heart.

Jing Tong's memory of the subsequent events grew very hazy. She only remembered the warmth of Jiang Yu's body and his hurried breathing, whether caused by alcohol or something else she could not tell. She also remembered feeling desperately thirsty, which was why she clung onto Jiang Yu stubbornly and refused to let go.

Surveillance cameras from every conceivable angle were indispensable, and a positioning system was equally essential. At the same time, the car was stocked with a wide array of medications just in case.

A Yao paused, his deep, blazing gaze fixing upon her face, leaving her embarrassment and awkwardness nowhere to hide.

This aunt of hers usually kept to herself like a proper young lady of a noble family. Though she generally turned a blind eye to things, in a situation like this, she would undoubtedly be deeply provoked.

She had previously thought that the idol she adored was a beast, which had already brought her to the brink of a breakdown. In the end, however, the police informed her that the person who had assaulted her the night before was not her idol at all, but a man over forty years old.

Yuan Hong wore an expression of utter disdain. He was currently a mid-stage Pulse-Viewing martial artist, making him quite an expert even in Jiangyuan.

At this moment, Great Elder Wei Shitong appeared by the Ninth Elder's side, crouching down to probe his internal condition.

"Honestly, running around blindly and causing us so much trouble." Lin Qingxiu felt rather annoyed. Having never held any goodwill toward Lin Yuanxian in the first place, he naturally felt quite displeased now.

Finally, the Great Elder appeared. However, his rather grim complexion immediately drew the attention of all the other elders.

With that, Xiao waved his hand, and a golden beam of light struck the figure in black, rendering him instantly paralyzed and unable to move.

Hearing this, those men immediately took Ziyuan away. The latter's eyes shifted once more like a kaleidoscope, yet she saw nothing at all.