40 Ordinary Days 11
Driven by the sword radiance and Du Feiyu’s own spiritual energy, the Taiyi Formation began to rotate slowly.
Old Du was always unconventional, preoccupied lately with ordering his own pork; as for Boss Chen, he dealt in high-end goods, so nothing he bought was ever considered strange.
What made him nervous was something else entirely: the intensity of the killing intent radiating from the soldiers beneath the city walls was unlike anything he had ever seen. Even without considering the full force of twenty thousand men, if just one or two hundred were to break through, not a single citizen in the city would survive.
He longed to remain by his master’s side, to serve him with unwavering loyalty—this was his lifelong dream.
"Pfft!" Lin Bai burst into laughter, finding Xie Fenghua’s statement utterly ridiculous.
The two quarreling figures knew that this was not the time for bloodshed; they had to restrain their fury and suppress their madness. Even if they wished to kill each other, the others present would not permit them to engage in battle.
The chilling sensation emanating from the Dragon Halberd told Thirteen that the illusion had not been broken; everything that had just occurred was real.
The Jade Fairy attempted to move once more, but her strength failed her the moment she shifted. She was forced to sit back down, her complexion ghastly.
Chu Liuxiang intended to personally instruct him in the techniques for circulating energy, as well as the nuances of footwork and movement.
Just as Lin Ming prepared to fire another talisman, he noticed Amini, whom he had just knocked down, dealing with three hopping corpses. Unlike Lin Ming, Amini appeared far more at ease, relying on his razor-sharp claws to engage the creatures head-on.
"People from the Qinghong Society? Zhang Ye has quite a lot on his plate right now," a voice from the shadows said, low and mocking.
In the blink of an eye, two chess pieces materialized and detonated at Mulan’s feet, triggering a 90% slow effect. Zhou Yu had been retreating, so Mulan’s strike failed to land.
They couldn't help but worry: had some conflict arisen between the two of them?
It was useless. Even if she followed Chu Yechen to the very end, the result would be the same. Unless Su Nianqing died, she would never be able to ascend to her position.
***
Su Chen jumped in fright. Looking at the plump cleaning lady, he didn't just get goosebumps—he felt nauseated.
Nan Xiao paid no mind to Nan Mingzhu’s fate; he merely took her treasure pouch. He hadn't pushed her toward her downfall, but he hadn't lifted a finger to save her either. After Nan Mingzhu was taken away by human traffickers, he returned to Yang'an Alley with her pouch.
Old Master Li took a long look at Lin Ming before walking into the house to fetch a dry pipe. Team Leader Zheng hurried over to light it for him. After taking a deep drag, the old man began to tell them a story, as if lost in memory.
Li Chong was delighted. Although the prices were somewhat high, he had to admit that everything the system curated was of premium quality.
Whether it was self-hypnosis or not, Duo now felt full of confidence and immediately took the lead. Su Li did not hesitate to follow close behind.
Cultivating a domain of natural law to perfection required significantly more time—nearly ten times as long as it took to master a single law.
Emerging from the VIP passage, he scanned the waiting area for Assistant Lin, only to catch sight of Dongfang Han instead.
Perhaps realizing they had spoken in unison, the two women glared at each other, unwilling to yield, before turning their heads in opposite directions.
Closing the interface, Zhou Shan began to experiment with the power of the Soul-Seizing Technique, attempting to hypnotize ants, cockroaches, and rats.
Moreover, Su Yao was leading cavalry; with such a small detachment of infantry, he dared not make the decision to engage.
"Exactly! Why throw things into the lake for no reason? They must be trying to poison us!" the raven-man chimed in repeatedly.
Xi Nanlin pulled herself from his embrace and walked toward the rocks battered by the sea. After a few steps, she turned back and beckoned to Fu Yanzhou.
"Boss, be sure to send an invitation to the Mu family when the time comes! I’ll be there to help hold down the fort!" Mu Sili said with a smile.
The Second Senior Brother hailed from the Liu family, the wealthiest in Dachang Prefecture—the equivalent of being the richest in a prefecture-level city. The Third Senior Brother was the son of the Deputy Magistrate of Baisha County.
***
The development of the Root had hit a standstill, and he had only managed to reclaim the position of Honorary Elder.
"I can carry luggage for Master and the Great King, scout the path ahead, and assist in slaying demons and eliminating evil along the way!" the fox spirit declared.
When Wukong looked at the temple, it was nameless. A chill went through his heart; he knew instinctively that something was amiss, so he didn't bother asking for food and returned directly to Tang Seng’s side.
Ningxia felt she had finally discovered what Lu Xiangqin was willing to risk everything to possess—a key she could use to strike back at her.
Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Xi logged off, intending to have a talk with Shen Qing after eating.
This truly made Liu Shouguang feel immensely proud. With the power of these talismanic arts, it seemed he would no longer have to fear any opponent.
Just then, Tang Seng appeared, clad in a radiant golden cassock, holding a nine-ringed monk’s staff that shone with brilliant light. His face was like the light of spring, his features exquisite. The sheer nobility and gentleness of his presence stunned the entire assembly; the demons and the citizens of Hengshui Kingdom all sat in silence, awaiting his sermon on Buddhism.
Manqi Yang entered his manor castle and walked into the great hall. He was immediately greeted by a wave of warm air—the castle’s heating system was at work, fueled primarily by firewood burning in the fireplaces.
"My Lord?" Mei Lianyan stared at Li Muze in surprise. He was dressed in casual, unassuming clothes, standing tall at the bow of the ship, wearing no black veil or any attempt at disguise.
Taiyi Zhenren was also caught off guard. As his whisk loosened, Wukong leaped out and hurried to Tang Seng’s side.
Rong Ning couldn't help but wonder if the Princess had truly accepted her presence. Had the Princess really compromised?
"They found me while you were away. They insisted on doing their part to protect the nursing home and even vowed to become your disciples to learn your cultivation techniques."