Volume 1, Chapter 32: Running Away

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Yes, that was right—Du Jiu was still lying on the bed, completely oblivious to the need to spare the dozen or so soldiers who were carrying it.

Nevertheless, Pei Feng still vividly remembered the several failed northern campaigns against Cao Wei led by Zhuge Liang in the television drama: that weathered, helpless gaze, the devotion of giving everything until death, and the bitter realization that nothing could turn the tide as age and strength faded.

Just then, Chen Zhan suddenly heard footsteps behind him. His heart jolted. Had he been discovered? He spun around at once, fists clenched and ready to strike.

“We’re almost there. Get up and stretch your legs,” Li Jin said after glancing at the mountain range below. It was one of the few sentences he had spoken during the journey.

The old man in the blue robe suddenly understood. He exchanged a glance with his companion, and a trace of excitement and awe appeared in their eyes.

The two cried out, but the light in the other person’s hand had already descended toward Shen Ying’s head. Just as it was about to strike her, the hand abruptly halted, stopping a mere several inches above her.

When it came to Yang Wei, they dared not say much. But among their own kind—or rather, in front of the mixed-blood elves—they naturally held themselves superior. The two mixed-bloods were all right; they could pick fruit themselves and lend a hand. The others simply waited for their meals, living in idle comfort.

“Which country could be bold enough to do something capable of provoking a war in this peaceful age? Are they all mad?” Chen Zhan asked anxiously.

Only Pei Feng could handle both force and persuasion. He could be ruthless or gentle, was not stubborn, and knew how to adapt to circumstances. He was the kind of influential figure every general admired.

Only then did it emerge with a wronged air, and then… it abruptly lifted the clothing covering its lower half.

Facing the tiger-faced ancient python, Bai Muhen held the Eight Trigrams Formation Disk and poured all the spiritual energy in his body into it. In an instant, it burst into dazzling radiance.

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Inner Sect disciples: They are taught the sect’s true arts and incantations, travel throughout the world, and subdue demons and exorcise evil spirits. They collect rare materials and treasures, spirit beasts, and extraordinary techniques, exchanging them for contributions to the sect and admission into the ranks of the true disciples. They may also become stewards of the sect and manage its various affairs.

Yi Hanxi looked at Xia Qianqian standing before him and nodded with great satisfaction. He then took her hand and led her out the door, making Xia Qianqian’s heart race. They got into the car and headed for the school.

After only a single day, the Water Gate was already overwhelmed, yet Shikaku said that a situation like this would last for at least several more years.

He Yifeng did not know how to answer Wu Ling. He could only look at her in silence as pain spread relentlessly through his body, leaving him with a profound sense of helplessness.

She walked unconsciously along the roadside when a piercing horn suddenly sounded. Someone yanked her arm violently, pulling her into a warm embrace. A car grazed past them, and after slamming on the brakes, the driver stuck his head out and began cursing furiously.

Startled soldiers came back to their senses as they retreated in fear. One after another, they nocked arrows and drew their bows, aiming at Zhou Gu. Yet every arrow was knocked aside by his own.

Xu Yulong was frantic as he watched helplessly while General Bai was about to be destroyed beneath the Celestial Palace, scurrying about like an ant on a hot griddle.

Yulu smiled and indicated that she was fine. Such things were unavoidable. Meeting her had been arranged by Heaven itself, and no one could change it.

Zhao Fei did not announce the moves beforehand, but after completing each one, he would call out its name.

Everyone present stood frozen, still unable to recover from the shock of what had just happened.

The pig tendons had been stewed to perfection—tender enough to bite through, yet wonderfully springy, with an excellent texture. The pig skin, meanwhile, was soft and meltingly tender. Su Qiao had also lifted the trotters from the pot just before serving and lightly roasted them, leaving their outer skin faintly crisp.

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Zongzan Changhe thought for a moment, then reached into the hide pouch. With his broad, rough hand, he seized a hefty handful of salt and, without even blinking, rubbed it over the skinned brown sheep. Once he had finished, he grabbed another handful and continued rubbing.

Even if he could manage the workload of preparing three meals a day, he still would not want to spend every day cooking three meals for others. What if he ended up spoiling their appetites?

There was no need for anyone else to accompany him when he went to look at houses; he could simply go with Nuannuan. His grandmother was visiting Beijing for the first time, after all. It would be better to let her explore the city with his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

“Hmph. You think you can leave? Not a chance!” Meng Gang’s expression turned cold when he saw his prey trying to escape, and he prepared to stop Bai Yu and the others.

Chen Kui knew very well that anyone whose talent had been recognized by the Genius Club possessed abilities far beyond those of ordinary people. Otherwise, they would never have been worth taking such a great risk to abduct and transform into an evil-spirit puppet.

After returning, Li Qiuhua quieted down for a while. Although she was no longer as blatant as before, under Huang Yinhua’s instigation, she often whispered poison into Huang Yunhai’s ear.

They were all extremely powerful. If they fought with their lives on the line, even Ximen Zhuixue, the Earth Fiend Blood Demon, might not be able to defeat them.

“Chenfeng, you’d better give me an explanation. Otherwise, you certainly won’t escape spending half your life in prison,” Fang Jing said, staring at Chenfeng.

“Thank you, benefactor. Thank you, benefactor. This old man shall take his leave now.” Jin Bai could not conceal his delight and walked out of Ning Fuchen’s room with a smile.

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