Volume 1, Chapter 29: Drawing

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Shang Yinqiong could feel the hand resting on her back pause slightly, and her heart slowly rose with anticipation, waiting for her grandmother’s reply. The old lady’s voice was gentle. “Qiong’er, this marriage was meant to be called off from the start.” As for why it hadn’t been, both of them clearly understood the reasons. Recalling the foolish things she had done in the past, Shang Yinqiong blushed deeply. “But grandmother, father won’t agree. He is eager to forge ties with the Duke of Jing’s household.” “Qiong’er, you know well that this match is favored by the Yu family. The Duke only gave his reluctant consent at the very end.” After all, the elderly matron had lived in this grand estate for decades and understood what was in certain people’s hearts… “But what excuse can we use to obtain it… Oh, you mean we could pretend they’re building a labyrinth like the ‘Lin Manor,’ so they open their caves to us?” Yu Sheng began to devise a plan mid-sentence. The elite members of the White Lotus sect, unaware of the circumstances, triggered the arrow poison traps as soon as they set foot inside. Screams echoed through the cavern; a storm of poisoned arrows rained down, and within moments over a hundred sect members were lost. The water churned with the bloated, bloody flesh of their skins, a horrifying sight. Qi Ming released his spiritual energy, seeking a weakness in the enchantment. If only he could find a small breach to slip inside unnoticed, he wouldn’t bother breaking the entire curse. Yet Ye Shaoxuan remained completely oblivious to these events, his mind fixated on the images swirling in his head. This was his first auction, after all, and naturally he was excited, hoping to encounter some peerless treasures. After hearing the bearded man’s words, Chen Yu was embarrassed. Nie Qing’s mindset was truly… she didn’t know whether to call it old-fashioned or clever, knowing to first seize the stomach’s favor. “What? Are you worried Mother fears that this rebellion is the work of Chan Yun and Mo Yu?” Mo Long asked in surprise. The Spirit Bureau’s methods for amassing wealth were ruthless, often capturing fatal evidence without much investigation.

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These are far more numerous than those Murong Di bought for her, weren’t they? Proud as he was… yet quite endearing. Such items were invaluable to players without appraisers or those with exceptionally high appraisal skills. Besides, after practicing summoning arts recently, my spiritual power has steadily increased—this is all gain, isn’t it? “Though I am handsome, you’ve all lost your chance,” Qiu Shaoze said with great vanity. “Our king will arrive soon; guests of the sanctuary, please wait,” came the cold voice of the Fierce King. In this fallen city, even if a Dragon War Emperor appeared, they would not fear. Especially with the supreme bird-type demon beast present—their protection was absolute. The safe was now open. Yet Boss Chen still didn’t have the key! Without the key, how could he use the safe later? So they needed to make a duplicate key. “Earlier, Elder Lin said that mastering the realm, Lin Feng understands it; but what does mastering the law mean?” Lin Feng had never heard such a notion before. But this time Li Ningyu was making a bold move; in his dictionary, there was no room for hesitation. Lei Li watched with delight as he withstood the lightning strike. Though three layers were shattered, Lei Li instantly unleashed another three layers without hesitation. Then, a startling scene unfolded—the conference table in the council chamber began to move on its own. I was suddenly alarmed; the mutant bees had flown right before me, stinging my armored body with their sharp tails, producing a clinking sound. I frantically slapped at the bees trying to attack my eyes. Then a flash of red light passed as the celestial sword appeared in my hand. Xiao Rang shouted loudly and slashed at the lightning sword. At the shout, the accompanying two thousand soldiers halted and revealed their glowing red eyes. After learning of Chu Yunduan’s identity and connections, he held a bright outlook for the Flying Dragon Sect’s future. Even now, becoming an elder there was a fine prospect.

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Du Chenfei thought that even if Wu Zuile went door-to-door selling snacks, his business would surely flourish. Seeing Zhang Guangxuan’s attitude—he had stayed for half a month without any sign of departure—Sun Chengzong could no longer tolerate it. He ordered He Renlong to promptly drive Zhang Guangxuan away; the man was simply too conspicuous. Although the body was human in form, it clearly differed from mortals, bearing the aura of beings from the underworld. Having realized this, Liu Jianing took a deep drag of his cigarette and resumed his efforts earnestly. “But you severed Yan Meng’s arm, which has stirred up serious trouble,” someone added. Dagu Ri Song had already risen from the grass, shouting curses at the city tower in furious exasperation. Thus, Liu Jianing, having considered this, continued his relentless pushing and finishing off without hesitation. “The drones have begun deployment, prioritizing marking the holy domain and legendary units,” Qing Xue announced. Speaking of which, I could still intervene. The Dutch East India Company, established by the Netherlands, continually exploited Eastern resources. Wang Chen could now conquer them under a different pretext, which would aid future campaigns against the Dutch. Of course, the island also housed the Portuguese and Spanish, all potential allies going forward. Mu Yan began to overthink. She had long harbored feelings for Zilong, but recalling her recent heartbeat, she suddenly felt a strange affection for Deng Hua, then chastised herself for being fickle. Yang Zhen blamed himself for carelessly not removing their jaws properly. Ling Hao felt regret but said nothing. If a heretic cultivator wished to die, there were countless ways—it wasn't merely a matter of removing a jaw to prevent it.