Volume 1, Chapter 27: The Jade Gambling Fair

Whether a sovereign is enlightened or incompetent, they all favor officials who are eager to get things done, especially when those officials are young.

The golden merman gripped her waist tightly, his fury evident on his face; he even bared his fangs in a threatening manner, as if she had committed some unforgivable transgression and violated his taboo.

"Your Majesty, historically, whenever enemy forces have managed to break a nation and slay its king in one fell swoop, it is almost always because someone within the ranks provided intelligence," Feng Zhou said calmly.

On Weibo, it was even more intense. Even videos of Zhao Zihao burning tobacco and liquor in the past were leaked, and the phrase "revenge after sudden wealth" quickly climbed the trending list.

Which acupoints to needle, how to insert them, how deep, and for how long—these all vary depending on the specific nature of the illness.

Just think about it: it will take a year or two just to get to know someone, and then planning a wedding takes time as well. Having a child will take at least another year. Without any delays, you’ll be nearly thirty by the time you give birth.

The three leaders had strange glimmers in their eyes. The bandits began to call out to one another, their morale soaring. The caravan’s troops felt a moment of unease, their horses stamping the ground, but because Adjutant Nie stood firm, the crowd slowly grew quiet.

"What do you mean she became a puppet because of me? And why was she poisoned! Su Yunhuan, if you don't explain yourself clearly today, I won't mind cleaning house!" Su Meijiu said, gripping Su Yunhuan’s throat.

After speaking, he laughed and ran away quickly. He had expected the two to tease him again, but when he looked back, they were just sitting on the graveyard, showing no intention of moving.

Fatty Liu started off well enough, sharing his cultivation experience, but his last sentence went completely off track.

However, the entire song remained mediocre and lacked any highlights, leaving one feeling confused and unimpressed.

"Hahahaha, it was merely an absurd story; to think Your Highness the Sixth Prince actually took it seriously." Nan Jinchen took a step back, distancing himself from Li Ze-rui, and cast his eyes upward at the height of the surrounding wall, preparing to make a run for it.

"Hmph! The Charm Demons of the Demon Clan deserve to be eradicated by all; there is no escape for you today!" Beichen spoke these harsh words while quietly retreating, unknowingly hiding behind Yun Yan’s flank.

After realizing how formidable the beggar before them was, the two guards became respectful, not daring to show the slightest negligence. They feared that if they said the wrong thing, they would be decapitated by this "eccentric hero" wielding the Silver Radiance Blade.

This was ridiculous, wasn't it? Her relationship with Ruan Jingxiu wasn't nearly good enough to sit down and chat, so why on earth should she go?

After handing the mineral water bottle filled with holy water to Kate, Gu Yun took the opportunity to ambush the space behind the door—if any uninvited guests burst in later, he would give them a solid blow to the back of the head.

Hua Longqi blinked in surprise upon hearing that Fei Jimo had surrounded the Prince of Mount Tai’s mansion with Yin soldiers. What was he trying to do? Was he venting his anger on his behalf?

"It's decided just like that!?" Jiuying was incredulous, not expecting things to go so smoothly.

Because of this, at the age of four, he snuck off to the Astronomical Observatory under the cover of night, simply because he heard there was a Divine Priest there who understood all the mysteries of the world. He wanted to ask that Divine Priest why his mother, the Imperial Consort, would never look at him, unlike how she treated the Sixth Brother as her own son.

There was no disappointment left. Since his father fell ill, he had gone from taking it lightly to being filled with anxiety and fear, and finally, to being utterly fearless and completely disillusioned.

Zhou Wutian stepped forward, revealed a pale golden token, and spoke a few words to the sentries guarding the foremost bronze mountain outpost. Several sharp gazes swept over from the outpost, scanning Zhou Liang and Li Guangjin before a strange light flickered on the bronze peak, and it slowly shifted its position.

Thinking about the Shanghai guests, since his father and County Magistrate Zhao were stepping in to help his youngest uncle, there was no need for him to go.

Ye Bai erupted into action; in the blink of an eye, the servants lay on the ground with shattered bones and loss of consciousness, blood staining the white floor in a jarring display.

Yang Qi stood in the snow, sensing everything in this world, even though he felt bitterly cold.

Mu Xuefu leaned against his chest, her joyous laughter gradually softening into a faint, stifled chuckle. Slowly, as she laughed, only the lingering smile on her lips remained.

"Fine! You claim I’m ruining your reputation? Today I’ll show you some real talent to open everyone’s eyes!" Zhou Liang laughed loudly.

Huangfu plunged his blade into the thief Shen’s chest. The tip was still a distance from the heart; this strike was not fatal. As long as he received medical attention, the thief Shen could still survive.

The commotion outside was heard clearly inside the carriage. Jing Rong lifted the curtain and stepped out. Mu Xuefu, knowing how difficult Mu Junsheng could be, followed him out.

Han Bing felt pain coursing through her entire body, as if she were being torn apart. Just as she was about to crawl up, she saw a massive glob of acid descending from the sky. She scrambled to her feet, rolling and crawling to avoid the attack, looking utterly wretched. She couldn't even tell if her body had been charred by the earlier electric shock.

"I was merely afraid you wouldn't like the gift I chose for you, so I asked about your preferences beforehand as a reference." Jing Rong slowly lowered his head, resting it against her forehead, the light in his eyes dimming.

Looking at the Blood Soul Stone in his hand, Ye Tianhao’s mind began to race. When the secret realm opened, he would definitely have to venture inside.

I only knew he had returned because I heard noises in the courtyard. I immediately ran out of the room to greet him. Liu Shang'ang placed his bundle on the ground, let out a long, long sigh, then smiled at me and took two black deity statues out of the bundle.

At the same time, on the edge of the continent, in the Death Forest that was shrouded in death energy year-round, a thunderous boom suddenly erupted. Earth surged, and the death energy exploded like a volcano.

The interior of the manor was fully equipped, self-sufficient in food, clothing, and supplies. It included weaving rooms, mills, breweries, tea-processing rooms, and much more, along with many sheds for livestock, vegetable patches, and fish ponds.