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Upon reflection, it became clear that no matter what Fang Manman set out to do, Tang Shen was always by her side, offering constant encouragement until the very end.

Behind him, screams echoed one after another. Li Moyu hurriedly pursued Mo Shang, desperate to understand what this so-called Buddha Pill truly was and how it could cause such a drastic transformation in a person.

Zhou Zeyu’s gaze wandered across the training grounds, sweeping from the east to the north, and then to the center. From Su Qi to Zhuge, representatives from seven of the eight major sects were present, with only the Tang family absent.

Lately, the Buddhist aura emanating from Tom had grown increasingly powerful, even infecting most of the other Watchers. They now held Tom in even higher esteem, treating him with the same reverence a devout follower might show a Buddha.

As the Demon Saint of the Three-Eyed Frog tribe rose to his feet, he placed three storage rings into the hands of Mu Feishi and his companions.

The two bearded men stood on the street staring at a young man, a sight that appeared quite bizarre to passersby.

Mo Xiao nodded, gathering his spiritual power to perform a divination ritual, setting out to calculate the current whereabouts of Donghuang Jue.

It had to be said that the idea Tom had racked his brain to conceive was indeed an effective way to appease Magneto and the other mutants seeking vengeance.

Watching her radiant smile, Donghuang Jue leaned in and pressed a kiss to the corners of her upturned lips, savoring her joy.

Once Fang Manman finalized the afternoon’s tasks, Father Huang contacted a trusted transport contractor. Finding local moving services is usually difficult, but Father Huang had long-term partnerships with these people, some of whom even handled long-distance hauls. The contractor arrived with a dedicated crew of movers, leaving Fang Manman with absolutely nothing to worry about.

After much preamble, Ning Qianxun still did not give a direct answer to Li Tianyou’s question.

However, after bringing her here, the other party had done nothing for a long time, acting as if they were waiting for something. Presumably, they were waiting for Chu Dian.

***

A lewd voice, making no effort to mask its vulgarity, conveyed its owner’s crude thoughts to all those nearby.

Jia Zhen and Lady You of the Eastern Mansion had arrived. Lady You and Li Wan attended to Grandmother Jia, while Jia Zhen, Jia Lian, Jia Huan, and the others kept Jia Zheng company.

Jin Fan had been completely unaware of this person’s presence beforehand. Had the man not spoken, Jin Fan would never have noticed him, and his words sent shockwaves through Jin Fan’s heart.

"This is my plan." Unable to withstand Xue Ling’s pestering, Jiang Dongyu revealed what was on his mind.

"Our strengths are evenly matched, but once my disciple finishes off yours, won't they be free to help me deal with you?" Lan Xiuyu did not seem provoked by Mo Yanxi’s attitude; instead, she clearly laid out her intentions.

"I’m sorry, I won’t sell it for any price," Li Yanyang insisted firmly. He didn’t know why, but holding it in his hand gave him a familiar feeling, as if he had encountered that aura before.

"Xi'er, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?" Mu Qiu suddenly recalled that when she had checked her master’s pulse earlier, she discovered his spiritual power was temporarily sealed, leaving him as vulnerable as an ordinary man. Worried he might be hungry, she asked hurriedly.

After listening to Ye Yi’s explanation, Yu Chuling’s eyes twinkled like stars. She looked at Ye Yi with sudden realization and offered him a charming smile.

Meanwhile, the First Prince, Zhao Ye, and Grand Tutor Yang Jin had somehow petitioned Emperor Zhao Yun to oversee the punishment of Jiu Huang, leaving Zhao Xuan no way to falsify the proceedings.

Standing on the edge of the cliff, a sense of heroic spirit welled up from deep within, along with an overwhelming, domineering pride that seemed to say, "Who else but I?" The green world below and the vast expanse of land felt as though they belonged to him; the feeling of looking down from such heights was truly exhilarating.

Li Nan turned at the sound, only to find nothing behind him. It was completely empty, devoid of any human presence.

In the camp, once the generals of the Heavenly Dynasty arrived, Mu Kun stopped consulting with them and immediately ordered all commanders to prepare for the defense of the city.

***

Jing Moxuan did not rush to push Bai Yunshan away; instead, he glanced sideways to observe the changes in Han Shui'er’s expression, but her face remained utterly impassive from beginning to end.

The twelve brothers brought by Zhang Li were all former members of the Wolf Fang Special Forces, so their military discipline was impeccable. Two young men in uniform immediately remained at their posts on either side of Gate 3.

The gluttonous zombies were not particularly bright; a dozen of them remained in a half-kneeling position, feasting on their fallen kin. This posture happened to be perfect for Li Nan to strike—with a sweeping kick, he knocked them all down.

The jade mining site was managed year-round by administrators sent by the Creation Sect, who conscripted large numbers of local commoners to mine jade from the Pei River.

On the shell of the conch, there seemed to be shadows flickering. But just as Luo Li leaned in to look closer, the gravity of the planet surged abnormally. Her body was suddenly yanked by the force, and she plummeted straight toward the ground.

"You can have your subordinate, Li Xiao, investigate it, though I doubt he’ll be able to find anything before noon." Jing Moxuan curled his lips, sipping his black tea unhurriedly.

Chen Keyan and the ministers felt a chill in their hearts. They hurriedly looked up to see the Fengtian Gate thrown wide open, with a multitude of armored soldiers rushing in, closing the distance steadily.

Living in an official’s household, there are too many things one cannot control. I only hope that my younger brother can live his life according to his own heart in the Southern Frontier—a place that, while remote, is far away from all this strife.

Lin Feng shrugged. The strapless long dress was indeed quite elegant, and it looked particularly charming on Li Wan.

I lowered my eyes, realizing that in the Emperor’s heart, even without the incident of the inscription, his suspicion and dissatisfaction toward the Crown Prince could no longer be erased.