Chapter 26

Father truly hopes you can find happiness, to make up for the pain you’ve suffered over the past ten years. And now, it seems you really are happy.

That ancient powerhouse of the Infinity Sect has already spoken with Yuan Ang’s alliance. The ancient expert from Infinity Sect has decided not to go to the Azure Immortal Realm.

Meanwhile, all the Shen family’s shops in Suzhou City were sealed and marked with official seals, and a large number of the Shen family’s stewards were arrested.

Du Ruo leaned against his broad chest like a boneless willow branch, wrapped in his coat that still carried his unique scent, her heart pressed close to his warm chest.

In an instant, the sword shadows in the air erupted to their limit—the shrill wailing of swords, surging energy, and violent killing intent flooded the entire corridor.

In the face of such a situation, there was nothing else Jiu Si could do; all she could manage was to fight back again and again, chasing those enemies deep into their ranks.

Looking at her father’s increasingly aged face, Yi Xuanya felt as if her heart had been struck by a heavy fist.

The exterior of the jade seemed fine, though someone had used a spell to inscribe some words on it. Inside, however, there was a mysterious energy—likely the same force that connected him to that precious jade.

The man looked at Mo Qianning with utter confidence, thinking to himself that the poison he’d prepared just yesterday would certainly have taken effect after An Ruoran went to class.

“Heh… Idiot, are you joking? You can forge weapons? Someone who’s never even held a hammer can just pick it up and start?” Fahai mocked coldly.

Bathed in the purple glow, the night sky of the entire Chess Soul World began to crack, rifts appearing one after another. At the same time, those still present felt the air around them thicken and the space itself begin to warp.

Just moments ago, they’d run into Ruyu in the Martial Guild—she’d rushed in, grabbed his head, and demanded he take her to the interrogation room.

“Brother Wang, judging by what those two just said, it won’t be long before we reach the Boundless Mountains.”

Gu Zechen didn’t say a word; instead, he gently cupped Su Ni’s face, about to leave a tender, passionate kiss—when the phone’s ringtone rang out at the most inopportune moment.

Qingqing had no idea what it was that Lu Li held in his hands, but she knew he would never give up on her. She leaned in and whispered quietly in his ear.

A month later, Ouyang Ruyu’s spring water business was thriving. She’d already secured three regular customers and brought them each three extra bottles every day.

She took a deep breath for the third time, her shoulders trembling, as if gathering strength for the words she was about to speak.

Mother Fu’s body stiffened, then slowly drooped, like a child repenting for some wrongdoing.

“I can’t teach you today,” he said, “but I can disguise you first—watch carefully and learn.” With that, he gathered some materials and began to apply them to Jiang Yu’s face.

A tremendous explosion rocked the first floor of Starry Sky Technologies Tower—a blast of searing heat roared out, followed by an earthshaking thunderclap, billowing black smoke rising like a sandstorm, burning crimson flames blossoming in its wake.

Getting closer, Shao Si noticed that Gu Yanzhou’s hair was parted a bit to one side today, though perhaps it was just the wind.

Watching him frown, his face showing both impatience and focus, Mo Ling lowered her head and smiled bitterly.

If they had to separate, so be it; if they had to break off the engagement, so be it—there was nothing more to be done. Dugu Shangxue and Monk Ziping both decided to wait until their fathers’ tempers cooled, then each would plead for the engagement to be restored.

But before I could grab Chongguang, Bai Li Si’s piercing gaze pinned me in place and silenced any protest.

Their master? Wasn’t that Zhou Feng? They all knew exactly where Zhou Feng had gone—better than anyone. Sent to join him, the four’s hearts chilled; none dared speak again.

Yang Fan, Bai Chonggao, Granny Huang, and even Bai Xiaoyue—all counted as close companions now.

Hearing Mo Guhan knock, his voice so near yet so unreachable, pain twisted her heart as if it had been sliced open. She could only treat this meeting as a final farewell, tears streaming down her face.

After a day of vexing troubles, I couldn’t bear to get up the next morning, and by the time I finally dragged myself out of bed, it was already 12:30 at noon.

In this circle, money is just a worldly possession—it can always be earned again. What matters most here is reputation, and Jinbi Splendor became famous for that reason. Decoration and class are only one part; most important of all is Wang Tianbao’s renown.

“Is this about the World Society?” An’an pressed her head against Guo Nianfei’s chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart, feeling the rise and fall of his breath.

The other three in the dormitory understood immediately, shouting in unison. Luo Cheng and Liu Chuanbin grabbed their clothes and threw them on, while Wu Xin handed his stool to Tu Yunsheng.

“Who I am doesn’t matter. All you need to know is that our goals are the same.” Her figure faded, growing more and more ethereal, until she disappeared into thin air.

Early the next morning, Guo Nianfei was up before dawn. When he awoke, Uesugi Keiko was still sleeping beside him.

With each crisp clang of metal, every weapon that came their way was struck down by sword energy and dazzling light.

On the afternoon of July 13th, as soon as Zhou Yi finished his exam, he hurried home, packed a few changes of clothes, and, together with Zhao Guangchun, got into their parents’ van waiting by the roadside.

When the Tiger Rat Fiend King learned that a formidable rival was hiding on this Rat King Mountain, how could he let him live? To eliminate future trouble, he sent the Leopard Rat Fiend King to recover in the lair and led the Hunter Rat Fiend King to settle accounts with him. As a result, the Golden Tortoise Sage could no longer continue cultivating and became entangled in an endless struggle against the rat beast kings.

Not long after Zhuang Jian shouted those words, a spatial rift quietly appeared above the dark pool before him. Violent and pitch-black energy seeped through, a flash of blue light, and a figure emerged, hovering three feet above the pool, looking down on Zhuang Jian with satisfaction.

The boss sneered, “Hmph, do you think just because you’re pointing a gun at him I can’t deal with you?” As he spoke, he aimed his gun at the lackey as well.