Volume One, Chapter 23: The Foreigner Has an Agenda

The desolate clansman dispatched by the Holy Child vanished in a flash, moving with the speed of lightning.

"Then think carefully," Xuan Suxu continued. "Who among those you know has had a conflict with you and could easily gain access to your family?"

In her dream, her artistic skills improved rapidly. She painted a grand banquet for herself and was just reaching for her chopsticks to feast when a stone flew out of nowhere and struck her on the forehead, causing excruciating pain.

The two stood very close, yet Yu Lingjue just stared at her steadily for a while, making no further move.

The crescent scimitar in his hand began to tremble violently! It yanked him fiercely, pulling him free from the beast's jaws.

The researchers in the laboratory all seemed very busy, struggling with monitors filled with garbled code.

In this world, once one reaches the Pill Formation Stage, they possess the ability to hover in mid-air.

Daji was transformed by Number 3, and her pairing was exactly the same as Bai Ze's; no one would believe there wasn't something fishy going on here.

He regained his senses. In the darkness, the sound of the wind whistled through the valley, carrying messages from the cold drafts.

At this moment, General Fan Wei, who had collapsed a dozen meters away from Yu Zun, stared blankly at Feng Xian standing on the city wall. A moment later, a tear of blood welled up in his eye, and his bitter voice, dry as rice husks stripped of all moisture, sounded grating and frantic.

They sought out firefighters and volunteers for interviews, trying their best to gather valuable news material.

He took out his purse and retrieved four magical artifacts, leftovers from when he had fused his vessel and body. Including the navigation map, there were five in total.

"Once you reach this place, those selected to enter the Tao must proceed alone. Upon entering the Branch Spirit Taoist Temple, a junior brother will be there to make arrangements for you all."

She was so anxious that the end of her sentence trembled, her voice soft and tinged with a hint of reproach. In her haste, a faint Jiangnan accent even slipped through.

Besides, the CEO had already given the order: anyone caught speaking to Lin Chuan would have half a month's salary deducted. That was no joke.

The next day was Monday. Le Rao left the Su family's old mansion and returned to school; perhaps only within the school walls could she escape the intrigues of the aristocratic families.

As for the passage between the Netherworld and the Abyss, if it were destroyed, so be it; it had nothing to do with her.

At two in the morning, Wen Li was awakened by the ringing of Huo Yuanchen's phone. She had only just fallen asleep and, being a light sleeper, she woke up at the very first ring—even earlier than Huo Yuanchen.

However, no sooner had she finished speaking than her pretty face turned pale. She stared at the memorial archway, furrowing her brows and clicking her tongue.

King Chu had clearly underestimated the power of the fire dragon formed by the Crimson Lotus Karma Fire. Struck by the dragon, he was forced back several steps and felt a dull ache where the flames had made contact.

"Zilong, this is the military merit I grant you." Lin Zhuo gazed into the distance, where the rear gate of Jiusi City was faintly visible.

Although she didn't know Xu Wanying well, Meng Luo knew she was a very strong-willed person; this was evident from her daily work.

Hearing this, the waiter immediately pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, extracted one, and handed it to Lin Zhengfeng.

Thus, Xiao Ruiguang and the others naturally took on this aspect of the work, especially Xiao Ruiguang.

"This is not your fault. The fault lies with Hua Yuntian; if he had intervened at the time, this would never have happened." Although Zhang Zixuan did not understand these matters, she could still grasp the logic. Hua Yuntian was the one who had betrayed them first.

Zhang Wan'er was the busiest of all. Gao Kui kept calling for "Grandma, Grandma," wanting this and that, and Ke'er and Xuanxuan were no less trouble; one lapse in attention and they would be bickering and making a scene. She was dizzy with exhaustion and constantly complaining, yet strangely, the smile on her face never faded.

Ding Li burst into hearty laughter, reached out, and helped Yang Wudi up. "In that case, please come into the city to discuss our great affairs!" With that, he pulled Yang Wudi along, and they walked into the city together.

"Why are you still making phone calls? Just take them over directly. It just so happens that Sima has good news today too. With the two of you together, right around the New Year, you can go back and have a good time," Lin Yuwan said with a smile.

Chen Sien opened his eyes to see the same familiar street, only this time, a police cordon had been set up at the entrance of the orphanage.

Old Xuan of the Dragon Squad had blood on the corner of his mouth, and his clothes were torn in many places from the previous battle.

Xiong Ying waved her hand, signaling Bai Jie not to worry. With her level 33 Archmage abilities and the still-active Divine Grace potion, dealing with the level 15 King-tier Northeast Tiger before them was child's play. Of course, there would be no loot to be gained from such a victory.

"I am the villain," Wan Si Yang said. He knew Bao'er had realized it was him, as her voice held no fear, only a hint of triumph. Having said that, he picked Bao'er up.

"I have already met with Wu Jun, the leader of the mercenary group today. We must wait until they have located the other groups before we can leave, otherwise, who knows what will become of this city," Qin Yilong said.

There were no other tasks this time, so he only brought Xu Shisan and Cang'er. It so happened that Xiuniang had come that day to take her measurements, saying she wanted to hand-stitch two autumn shirts for her. Ba Niang had laughed, saying that Xu Shisan had only been back for a few days and was already being borrowed away, hoping Sister-in-law Xiuniang wouldn't mind, and promising that when he returned, she would certainly have Xu Shisan buy her some fine jewelry.

The three-headed dog did not continue its attack. Instead, the hellfire on its body, once it touched the man, burst into a raging blaze.

Back then, when they were together and overcome by passion, it was also because of that incense. Although there was no drug in the wine, the room was filled with a thick, intoxicating mist. That was a beautiful moment, but also an illusory one. When everything faded, the person before her felt incredibly distant and like a stranger.