Volume 1, Chapter 33: Increasing the Bid by One Hundred Million

Lanyan curtsied slightly and said, "Yes." With that, she stepped forward to support Noble Lady Jia, and the two departed leisurely from the corner of the rockery.

If a company offered promising projects, competent leadership, generous salaries, attractive benefits, and clear opportunities for advancement, would it ever need to worry about retaining talent?

In 1924, the Shanghai YMCA lobbied the government, secured the land, and began construction on this complex of buildings.

As for matters involving the order and rules of the universe, let alone him, how much could even a grand figure like Venerable Qingyang truly understand or master?

But it did not end there. Seeing the shock on everyone’s faces, Zhao Zixian wore a smile of confidence and pride.

After Lin Zhengyang returned to his room, Lan Yu could no longer suppress the excitement in her heart. She rested her chin on her hands, leaning over the table before him, her face beaming with joy.

Just as she had said over the phone, since Xia Haoran had chosen to entrust all company matters to Yu Shan, he naturally trusted her abilities unconditionally. Moreover, what kind of person was Xia Haoran? With his intelligence, would he ever do something so unreliable?

She was being too greedy. Her current life was already happy enough; if she could also have a child bearing his bloodline, it would be even more perfect.

However, Jiang Wanqing remembered that the accounting office should still be able to produce those one hundred taels of silver.

"It will happen; aren't you the one who failed?" After saying this, Hong Yu reached out and grabbed Yun Zhonghe’s arm. Sheltered by the night, the two slipped quietly into the backyard of the Palace of Peace and Serenity.

Tie Xiangxue understood what Yin Junfeng meant: the Yin family would never permit her to be with him. The smile that had been blooming on her face like a flower vanished in an instant, replaced by a look of sorrow.

He understood the principle that too much of a good thing could be counterproductive, so he stopped pestering the Stone Monkey. Since they were both on the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit, there would be plenty of time to cultivate their relationship later.

Zheng Guoyou feared no one in his life as much as his own father. Daring not to show the slightest defiance, he hurriedly grabbed his wife and headed for the door. But his wife seemed to feel quite wronged; she let out a wail and began to cry and throw a tantrum right there on the spot. Seeing his father’s still-glaring eyes, Zheng Guoyou dared not indulge her any further.

"Hmph! It’s only for a few days, not exactly a grand occasion—you’re always fussing over such trivialities!" Master Huang’s tone held a hint of dissatisfaction, though he was not entirely repelled. He ignored the people in front of him and kept his eyes wide open, searching for Zuo Feng.

At this moment, the expressions of the experts from the Valley of Heavenly Secrets shifted dramatically. Tian Jiuling was only at the peak of the Half-Step God Emperor realm; how could he possibly possess such terrifying power?

Han Qianye utilized these two abilities to seal off the space and time of that area entirely.

This building was the high-end nursing ward of the hospital; without the consent of the patient or their family, ordinary people could not simply barge in.

Ying Yu’s face still retained a flush of unusual crimson. Her soft body leaned weakly against Master Yuan’s chest as her hands, somewhat lacking in strength, fumbled to adjust the silken garments that Master Yuan had disheveled.

A protective light shimmered around Yin Junfeng. He began to brandish the Xuanyu Sword, continuously striking down the God Emperors before him. These God Emperors were easy to eliminate, but for every one he cut down, another would manifest—like flowing water, endless and inexhaustible.

As for her, she possessed no formidable magical treasures. The Dragon-Tiger Jade Ruyi and the Four Symbols Pagoda were merely high-grade spiritual treasures, incomparable to the Sea-Calming Divine Pearls.

At the Donglai Inn, Li Yuanhao heard a noise and flashed into the room. She first sealed Zhao Wanwan’s acupoints, then froze for a long moment upon seeing it was her.

"Who… who are you exactly? Could there be a misunderstanding?" The middle-aged man felt his heart grow colder. If an extraordinary expert was this powerful, what would happen if they reached the Breaking Mirror realm? Wouldn't even the Three Transformations of the Transformation Realm be no match for them? Their Red Lotus Sect had no experts in the Void Heaven realm.

The leading man bowed and said, "Yes." He then gestured to the two thugs in the room and led them outside to stand guard in an orderly fashion.

Yelü Zhongyuan felt a jolt of alarm, realizing that Empress Dowager Xiao was planning a rebellion. Outwardly, he remained calm, but inside, his mind was in turmoil. If even the powerful Xiao Yanshan could be wiped out by Yelü Zongzhen, what chance did the unremarkable Xiao Xiaoxian have?

After Mo Li spoke, Mo Yun finally relaxed. She told her to eat and said she would handle the matter, so the girl need not worry. Reassured, Mo Li began to eat.

"Brother Lu." Sehun’s lips parted slightly as he buried his head in Luhan’s chest. The pain Luhan had hidden deep in his heart began to seep out bit by bit, and he hugged Sehun even tighter. Zhang Yixing swept a glance over everyone, noting the faint sorrow in their eyes, while a flash of coldness crossed his own.

No one opposed Coral’s decision. The sisters and the five guards were deeply confused; they still wore expressions of skepticism, looking curiously at the two mad monks in hopes of seeing something special, yet they discovered nothing.

Down on the stage, those who had previously been under Lu Changfeng’s command shouted loudly, "We are willing! We are willing!" But the others remained silent. Hearing the scattered, thin response, Lu Changfeng knew for certain that there were truly very few of the Lu Army left in the camp.

Now, witnessing this scene with her own eyes and seeing his capabilities, it was as if she were meeting him for the first time.