Volume One, Chapter 20: You’ve Become More Vicious Than Before!

“Why haven’t you gone inside yet? Standing at the door for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea—that’s quite leisurely. Aren’t you at all afraid of the demon’s arrival?” Well, Tian Mo truly couldn’t understand; these people were far too verbose.

However, Zhang Yi had never imagined that the chrysanthemum-faced technique he created would be so powerful as to make even criminals confess.

Before, no matter how much he negotiated with Zhang Yi, he couldn’t get a discount. Now, the offer came right to his doorstep.

Moreover, the discount offered to Tai Bai Jin Xing was based on double the original price before applying the discount, not the original price itself.

Relocating the reactor to the meteorite lake—whether or not it could power a secondary food factory—it would at least provide energy for the preliminary construction of the military production base.

Wei Jie was stunned; the Tuoba Xianbei most lacked were fine southern weapons. It was Tuoba Gui himself who had proposed using Xianbei warhorses to trade for weapons from the Southern Jin. Now, judging by his tone, it seemed there was more he desired beyond just weapons.

Black Cloud City was an ordinary martial city, yet at this moment, numerous cultivators gathered in taverns and streets, all engrossed in discussion.

Time passed unknowingly until the eighth heavenly tribulation descended. The sky gradually cleared as the dark clouds dispersed, and all became calm and peaceful.

This was a mountain range—countless peaks connected together—it could hardly be described merely as a forest anymore.

Austin didn’t even glance at him; pulling the reins, he strode straight inside. His subordinates promptly retrieved the badge and completed the necessary formalities.

“Did you see it? Did you see it?” The fat man suddenly leaned over, pointing a camera at the window, exclaiming excitedly.

On a rare day off, he had thought she would rest well upon returning, but she still remembered her work.

Though somewhat unreliable, at least he passed the university entrance exam in one go and attended a decent school.

The deafening roar of a beast erupted from the corpse-like giant. Indeed, because Mo Chen remained silent, the sound came from the dharma image—it opened its mouth, roared, and came to life.

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In the back seat, Zhao Juechen gripped the armrest tightly, his expression cold as he stared at Huang Xiang and Zhang Baihu.

Zhai Tao had clearly explained earlier that Chen Han’s ashes were scattered inside the tomb, mostly having merged with the earth, leaving no trace of the original form.

Taking advantage of his unpreparedness, Qin Zhou’s large fist struck Mu Heng’s temple. By reflex, Mu Heng reacted, releasing a palm strike that left Qin Zhou’s cheek swollen.

Li Bai quickly removed his outer suit jacket, snatched the hose from the fire alarm holder, and soaked his clothes. Just as he prepared to rush into the flames, Ye Qian pulled him back.

Watching her sleep peacefully, he gently brushed the strands of hair from her forehead. His eyes softened with tenderness as he gazed at her.

Finally, after my relentless persuasion, he had no choice but to concede. This was the second time he had carried me on his back; our clothes were drenched, sticking together and impossible to separate.

Though the Kongtong Great Hand Seal and the Shaolin Great Hand Seal share the same name, their techniques differ entirely. The Buddhist Great Hand Seal originates from sutras, while the first stage of Shaolin’s Great Hand Seal cultivation is based on hearing.

His face darkened as he suddenly shook off my hand, crossing his arms and looking down at me silently.

“Whimper!” The sword aura on the fifth peak seemed to sense something and began emitting a strange low moan. The sound was deep and penetrating, stirring an inexplicable restlessness within, causing Lu Qingyu to furrow his brows.

“The least graceful cleric? You clearly haven’t met Old Will. Trust me, he’s the least graceful cleric of all!” Yan Fei curled his lips but said no more. Compared to his mentor, who nearly drained the God of Light’s divine energy, Yan Fei considered his own performance exemplary for a priest.

Upon hearing Sara’s words, Dongfang Yuhuan frowned, pondering whether he had failed to internalize what he had just said to her.

Gongsun Rang snorted upon hearing this. “Old man, now that you’re asking something of me, you know to call me ‘old man’ instead of ‘old monk’ as before?” Yet he dared not be too arrogant, since he was still within the other’s body and didn’t want to embarrass him.

Planting successful. Planting progress: 4/4. Mission complete. The monitored target is damaged and in danger; accordingly, mission reward points will be deducted. Base interconnection function activated.

Summer was no longer in a hurry to cultivate. Even if he wished to, beyond the out-of-body stage, one cannot simply cultivate well without opportunity; breakthroughs are impossible without the right chance.

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Gongsun Rang circled the white object several times before letting out a long sigh. He looked meaningfully into Helian Nuo’s eyes, as if wanting to say something but unsure how to begin.

“What do you need? What do you require? I’ll prepare it immediately!” Wu Fenyun was anxious, unwilling to waste a moment.

“I was thinking—you treat me very well.” Qiao Man honestly spoke her heart. Her words brought a smile to Gu Ziming’s lips; it was clear he was pleased by her change.

“You were the one who said you wanted to date. Now you have no reason, just drop a line saying, ‘I’m a good person, worthy of your sister,’ and then leave like that? Do you think that’s right?” Xu Zuoyan’s words clearly displeased Ye Kaicheng. He shot a glance at Xu Zuoyan, then tugged hard, pulling all his buttons undone.

After sighing, Lin Chengfei looked at Xing Shu with pity, his voice gentle. “You should know that the entire Tianyun Sect stayed here to besiege us at great risk, right?”

Pointing at a huge jade statue, Sima Ji began to prattle on, feigning great knowledge in front of Jia Nanfeng despite having little to offer.

“Trying to leave? Not so easy!” Ye Feng shouted, already unleashing his fleeting, dazzling footwork.

The man naturally knew how important these bear pelts were to him. But since he was unwilling to give them and could not be beaten, what else could be done? He surely wouldn’t humble himself to beg.

Though Gu Xueqiao hadn’t seen what just happened, she understood the danger—it was only by a hair that he hadn’t become a meal for the giant shark.

Ye Xuan suddenly shouted, his clear eyes flashing with a cold gleam. A frigid killing intent surged forth, wild and uncontrollable.