Chapter 77

When the manager of the Imperial Grandeur Yutang Hotel, Chen Zhixuan, saw the boy who appeared to be around eleven or twelve step out of the car, he was momentarily stunned. Then, a broad smile spread across his face as he hurried forward to greet him.

The wandering physician snorted, “Think what you will! This is my fee, take it or leave it! Whether you’ve caught a cold or are suffering from a deadly affliction, it’s one thousand taels—no cheating, no exceptions. If you can’t afford it, that’s that. I’ve no desire to waste my time!” With that, he picked up his medicine case and made to leave.

The boy’s eyes were bright, his mouth a touch large, his mischievous smile even more radiant than the sun itself.

A single Bloodburn Pill instantly elevated Sun Ya—who had only just begun her cultivation in the Qi Refinement stage—to the very brink of mastery within that realm.

With a soft chuckle, Chen Yun’s fist suddenly surged with tremendous force, directly sending Chang Gong’s longbow flying from his grasp. Chang Gong slid across the floor for some distance before finally coming to a halt.

“Rumor has it that Mr. A demanded a timetable for Lei Shengdun to issue a global peace initiative, aiming to eliminate nuclear weapons worldwide within ten years. The Monroe family is furious—if there’s world peace, who will buy their products? Nuclear arms are their largest and most lucrative business.”

“I don’t know, damn it. When I get out, I’ll cut that He Tao to pieces!” Wang Jian replied irritably.

Yes, last night they’d spent the whole night together at the hotel, and she was still exhausted. Zhong Sixin, goaded by the constant taunts of “vixen” from both left and right, finally snapped and shouted back.

“You’d best stick to the local cuisine from now on. I’m honestly terrified of what you’ll come up with next,” Wu Yong said with a frown.

Out on the sea, countless heads bobbed in the water—some clinging to lifebuoys, some clad in life jackets, others sitting in inflatable rafts.

Thus, Ye Feng chose a few inconspicuous disciples from the Palace of the Underworld within the Hall of the Void, then stowed the Sky Tower in his robes. He then strode openly into the City of Shadows.

The latter endeavor had cost Ichabod several years of effort; counting Felicity’s earlier research, it had taken even longer. They had indeed gained a far deeper understanding of many matters, but to complete such an ambitious project in a matter of months was an immense and unspoken pressure.

On the way back, Feng recalled what Zheng Ya had said. Perhaps she was right. Maybe he only wanted to prove himself before returning. By rights, with his current success, Tang Feng had already done just that, but he felt his career was not yet stable enough. He would have to wait a while longer before he could return to the Huang family with a clear conscience.

Hong Yu wore a simple martial artist’s outfit, while Iron Sky was clad in heavy armor as if preparing for war.

As soon as the words fell, an overwhelming divine might erupted from Chu Xuan’s body. Violet-gold light surged forth like a torrential river, sweeping through the void towards Ao Wuji.

Is suddenly seemed to notice something, and leaned in, reaching out to spin the silver sphere in his hand.

Besides, wasn’t the founder also very fond of him? That would be reason enough for him to stay. He thought it best for the founder to remain in the Seven Star Tower—there, he would have no worries, and the boy could see him every day. It was the perfect solution.

At that moment, the Dark Cosmos Divine Lotus coiled at the center of the pool suddenly trembled, then swiftly dissolved, leaving behind only a black orb.

At last, exhausted, she climbed into bed. In her dreams, the dazzling piles of gold and jewels hurt her eyes, yet she still flung herself at them in delight, clutching them tightly, unable to let go.

Taro had never seen Professor Docruse display such emotion. Even when Luke asked probing questions about his background, the professor’s expression never changed.

Lu Beiran returned to his seat, and the editor happily gave him a thumbs-up as the award ceremony onstage continued.

Xiao Xue had no choice but to shift her focus. Sure enough, as soon as she spoke, the attention on Yin Qing’er lessened noticeably.

Still, he held no real power at present, and with so many eyes on him at court, he would never risk such a dangerous venture.

When Xiao Xue heard these words, she keenly sensed a change in the eyes of the man wearing the black cowl.

And after all the commotion in the restaurant, he hadn’t said a word about leaving—on the contrary, he had done his utmost to help. Li Shishi no longer wanted to hide the truth, so she laid everything out for him.

Elder Su Qian glanced down at Xiao Xue with a complicated look, then turned to Han Feng. Had Xiao Yan truly been defeated?

“Brother, while there’s a lull, take a drink—won’t be more than a quarter of an hour before we march again,” one of the soldiers tossed over a water skin.

Roman agreed readily. At the current skill level of Yin Fange Luo De, building ten caravel ships in three years would be more than achievable.

Li Shishi knew that for Gongsun Qing to assign twelve guards to her side, there must be a possibility of danger ahead.

“All right, then let me wish you and your husband a safe journey and much happiness,” Huang Tian said, bowing to Yang Qingdi and his wife.

In Lu Ya’s response, a certain Bodhisattva was also charged with guarding the mountainside, and this Bodhisattva had already clashed with the White Elephant. The two sides had been locked in fierce battle for some time.

“It seems he’s guessed the old lord’s identity,” Lu Qingyang remarked as he reappeared in the main hall.

“Please, Master of the Peak, take back your decree,” the remaining disciples—including Liu Hu and Sun Yu—chorused together.

“What makes him so confident?” At this moment, Zhang Kuang found himself unable to fathom Lin Feng’s thoughts.

Defensive warfare—a conservative strategy that prioritizes preserving one’s own strength, delaying the enemy as long as possible, and seizing any chance to counterattack.