Chapter 78: Arranging the Human Race

“So that’s how it is!” Houtu suddenly understood. Once she realized the truth, she waved her hand and summoned the Emperor Cang from Buzhou Mountain to her side.

As expected, when Emperor Cang arrived, the auspicious cloud of merit spiraling above the two of them merged and fused, becoming a vast and magnificent seven-colored cloud of merit. Houtu acted at once, collecting this splendid cloud of merit for herself and Emperor Cang, as if it had been gifted to them without effort.

Those present were visibly moved. Of course, his value had not yet been exhausted. His unique relationship with Bai Luqiang, the underground forces and economic power he commanded—all of these played a decisive role.

His figure stood before her like a towering mountain, silent and tranquil. The surroundings were hushed and serene, with only the occasional distant murmur of voices, each note dissolving softly into the wind.

Piecing together the memories of those present, the truth gradually surfaced: the six high gods who participated in altering the stars and constellations were all subordinates of the King of the Eastern Gods. Three later perished in the war against the King of Demon Gods, while the remaining three were Hanhao, Xinchang, and Kuzi.

Qingwei complained, “I know it’s beneath the city, but the problem is there are so many skilled experts in this area—how are we supposed to get in?”

Gao Shun was momentarily taken aback, but soon nodded in agreement. He was a model soldier. Though he didn’t know why Lü Bu had given such an order, he nonetheless held obedience to clear commands as his highest duty.

As Chenxi spoke, she took a gift box from her bag. The box was exquisitely crafted, its dark hue overlaid with a gold-stamped brand logo, elegant and sophisticated at first glance.

Ye Ziluo swept his divine sense over the jade slip and let out a quiet laugh. It would be best if these matters did not involve those two immortals; otherwise, a confrontation might be inevitable.

At that moment, the police car pulled over and, to everyone’s surprise, Longguo climbed out. Through the window, he exchanged pleasantries with Gongsun Yu. It turned out he had recently been transferred to the Major Crimes Division, succeeding Ye Hongling and promoted to deputy chief, becoming one of Wang Hong’s trusted subordinates.

On the whole, it is a comedic tale, lighthearted and free-spirited, and I welcome all my brothers to support it.

Su Nan grinned mischievously, his smile sly and roguish. Still, as this was the formal occasion before the talent show auditions, he cleared his throat twice into the microphone and resumed a cheerful expression.

Once they exited the National Academy and boarded the prince’s carriage, Ye Miaocheng finally breathed a sigh of relief, patting her chest. “I feel even more exhausted than if I’d run a lap around the entire palace,” she said to Ye Miaocheng.

“What’s that sound?” Xiao Yunmo asked, puzzled, not understanding what the noise meant. He turned to those nearby for an answer.

I struggled to break free from the manager’s grasp, glaring at him with wide eyes, but he only gave a teasing, infuriating grin.

“I don’t understand,” Hu Shuntang replied, shaking his head. At that moment, Zhan Tianya opened the passenger door from inside the car, rapped on the window, and signaled for Hu Shuntang to hurry up.

“So, are you going to keep watching, or take a shower first and then watch?” Hearing Ye Hansheng’s words, my face froze. To be honest, I had completely forgotten I hadn’t showered, so I immediately jumped up from the bed and padded across the soft carpet to the bathroom.

“Let’s eat first—no need to draw swords the moment we meet. We’re just getting a divorce, not settling a vendetta!” Jiang Hao, for once, showed rare good humor, feigning nonchalance as he took off his coat and hung it over the back of his chair.

Qin Shao had carried out missions here several times before and was fairly familiar with the area. Bandits particularly liked to target merchant caravans like theirs.

She normally couldn’t be bothered to think too much, but now that she had, she felt as if she’d stumbled headlong and foolishly into some tremendous conspiracy.

Finally, I’ll pose a question to everyone: Do you think I should quit my job? I can’t even remember how I managed to get home today.

Once again, seeing Ashui take such a liking to the martial arts he had created, Kongmen was happy to teach him everything he knew. When the biting cold woke Ashui in the night, Kongmen would urge him to practice. At sunset, Ashui would pester Kongmen to “throw him” again and again.