Chapter 29
The newcomer stood there motionless, staring straight at Kang Quan with a calm, indifferent gaze, neither warm nor cold. Then, fumbling with his clothes, he pulled out a cloth pouch and emptied some copper coins along with a few fragments of silver—altogether worth perhaps only two or three taels.
There didn’t seem to be many cultivators in the city. At least, when Chu Feng was brought in by Su Meier, he did not spot any others along the way.
Xu Guanzhong took the waist token. Initially, he had intended to make such a token for identification, but after hearing Jiang De’s opinion, he found it reasonable. These tokens could only prevent commoners from impersonating; for state forces, once they obtained one, they could easily forge thousands more.
The carriage circled countless times before finally returning to their camp. If they had returned so openly and someone had seen them, it would have been troublesome.
Beauty streamers, outdoor streamers, gaming streamers, and anime streamers—all sorts of broadcasters—sprouted up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
You Jingyan said this with a sense of urgency. He had to offer this comfort: if anyone were wounded and captured, and under severe interrogation their identities were exposed, their fate would be utterly doomed.
“Thank you, sir, thank you, sir,” the words came from Qing Feng, showing he was more tactful in dealing with others than Qing Yue.
Meanwhile, the other supreme figures continued their fierce assault on Ye Chen, their methods astonishing the world. Various divine manifestations appeared one after another, swelling mightily and soaring into the cosmic heights.
“What’s going on?” Sun Wukong asked, having detected a fleeting ripple that immediately subsided. What could it mean?
Zhang Jun sighed: “What now? Are we not going home for the New Year?” He had tried to buy tickets yesterday but failed. Today, he sent Bu Fan to a different ticket office, but still no luck.
During this day and night of attacks, only one giant beast appeared outside the northern city, but unexpectedly three or four appeared at the eastern gate.
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That was the most ordinary thunder strike, with no unusual signs before it hit. These two were extremely wary of Zhang Xin’s tactics, even such an ordinary lightning attack was met as if facing a formidable enemy, each responding with their strongest methods.
Bu Fan did not pursue them. If anyone at school saw two martial artists chasing or fighting, it would immediately become headline news, and he wouldn’t be able to continue at Southern University given his already “notorious” reputation.
Wei Zhuang’s shark teeth were nowhere to be found now. At this moment, nothing that could expose one’s identity would be allowed before this elder.
After a volley of crossbow bolts, the black-clad feather guards sheathed their siege crossbows, leapt down from the courtyard walls, and drew their embroidered spring knives. Eighteen feather guards surrounded the black-clad man in a tight circle.
It is difficult for a millionaire to enter the circle of multi-millionaires, and equally hard for multi-millionaires to join the ranks of billionaires.
At that moment, the imperial physician Xia Wu carried his medicine pouch and supported Ke. The King of Qin was still leaning on a pillar, panicked and unsure of what to do. Those nearby shouted, “The king is holding a sword! The king is holding a sword!” The king then struck Jing Ke, severing his left thigh. Jing Ke was disabled but drew his dagger toward the king, missing, hitting the pillar instead. The king struck again, wounding Jing Ke eight times.
“The clouds part, the rain ceases, thunder and lightning stop,” Liu Ming said softly. Immediately, the sky calmed, the sea of consciousness stilled, and there was no more wind, rain, thunder, or lightning.
Unfortunately, the conditions for Qianshui Pharmaceuticals were too harsh. Pressure was now being applied from the provincial authorities. Wu Minghui wanted to seek help from the Xiao family, but they said they had no connection or business dealings with Qianshui Group and could not assist.
Upon hearing this, Yan Zhanbing smiled bitterly. He did not intend to strike the Scarlet Fierce Soldiers hard, but in such a situation, a light touch would not suffice. Moreover, when the Scarlet Fierce Soldiers wildly felled one Dragon’s Nest soldier after another, their momentum had already become uncontrollable.
The black divine might in his hand was like a deadly talisman, ignoring all his attacks as it thundered forward.
The video statement from the infiltrators, the God’s Armament Alliance, and the Blue Light Alliance completely disrupted the U.S. military’s plans. It was chaos; they never expected these long-vanished mercenary groups to reappear now.
At that moment, a melodious flute tune rose from beside her. Bai Susu was startled awake, and upon opening her eyes again, she saw the cocoon of spiritual power slowly unfurling. Inside, A Youduo held a bamboo flute, gently playing.
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Bai Susu had once taken the marrow-cleansing pill. In fact, nearly all the children of prominent families would find ways to take such a pill after reaching the Initial Awakening stage to consolidate their Lifeline and enhance their aptitude.
“Hu…” Tang Xiao exhaled the turbid breath and was pleased to feel the surging energy within his body.
At this moment, Li Yexu, Mulan, and others tied down the rudder of the sailboat, lying flat on the deck, fiercely protecting Mulan. Li Yexu heard the constant crackling like raindrops shattering wood around them. Wood chips flew, and the entire Sea ‘Flower’ trembled continuously, as if at any moment it might be shattered by the crossbows.
“Yes! But my mom took it away, now I have none!” Liu Yu’s voice was tinged with frustration and gloom.
Mu Li knew she could not hesitate now. Even the slightest hesitation would completely shatter her trust in him.
Yan Xiangnuan listened to her roughly recount the events, understood her innocence, and did not find her resentment surprising. Honestly, if she were in her shoes, facing such unfair and baffling circumstances, she might not only harbor resentment but feel even deeper bitterness.
Behind them came the sounds of a golden desert rat falling and screaming. Turning back to see Xu Qingyun’s figure, fear flashed in his eyes. A terrifying wound split open his abdomen, spilling his entrails.
The long-departed, uttering a curse, showed no fear. Instead, he laughed bitterly in fury. Then he hummed softly, causing the luminous treasure floating in midair to tremble violently. The shaking grew stronger and stronger until, in the next moment, the treasure completely disintegrated into dust, vanishing into the air.