Chapter Sixty-Two: Soaring Tiger

The man leaned against the wall and kicked the subordinate beside him, saying, "Explain the rules here to them!" Upon hearing this, the subordinate sprang up and strode over to Ye Feng and his companions, especially drawing much closer to Zheng Qi. As he tried to approach Zheng Qi again, Jiang Chao’s bulky frame blocked his way, with Zheng Qi carefully hiding behind Jiang Chao. Yet, in this prison, there was nowhere to truly hide; regardless...

At this moment, Lu Qingyi’s voice was utterly calm, as if the events about to unfold had nothing to do with her.

The army of Liangzhou drew nearer and nearer, finally halting as they entered the range of the city wall’s archers.

Heaven’s Eye was not dependent on light, nor on sight. Only now could Xu Guangling truly confirm this.

Wei Bian also hated that he had lost to the Yan Prefecture army, but he knew clearly in his heart that they were merely fighting on behalf of the Xuantian Sect against Yan Prefecture, not out of personal enmity. In the future, should Zhu Nao or Xie Wujie rise to power, there was no need to expect favors from them, but neither was there reason to make enemies.

This was also why Du Ling always put on a rebellious air. It wasn’t that she liked it; she simply had no other choice.

“Then, brother, from now on, will you buy delicious treats and toys for Qiu’er every day?” Qiu’er seized the opportunity to ask.

Lin Qianning looked at her eldest cousin with suspicion and couldn’t help asking, “What did you see?” Though their relationship was still not close, it had at least improved somewhat compared to before.

Honestly, you know that exorcist can cast spells and still made me spy on him... Are you trying to get me killed?

Her marriage in her previous life was nothing more than an arrangement by her parents and a matchmaker’s words. She and the heir to the Duke of Dingguo had no feelings for each other; it was merely a task to be fulfilled. She devoted herself to being a good wife and mother, but good fortune was always fleeting, and in the end, she met a miserable fate.

As expected, things unfolded just as she had imagined. A look of understanding flashed in her eyes; Mo Wen had already confirmed something was wrong with Zhao Yingkong’s condition.

Da Sha obediently walked to the battle axe, gripped it with both hands, and with a powerful tug, pulled the axe from deep within the tree. The guards who had been following them widened their eyes in shock, looking at Da Sha as if he were some kind of monster.

During the turmoil at the border pass, no one knew where Luo Ming had gotten the news that the emperor’s original choice was him. So he hurried over to find her, bringing up the matter from years ago once more.

Gong Ming stopped in his tracks. He looked around—front, back, left, right—surveying everything. Yet, apart from himself and the cherry blossom tree behind him, there was no other living thing.

“Brother, what if that old man doesn’t come out? Should we storm in and finish him off?” The Crow Taoist sat cross-legged on his shoulder, claws gripping an old medicinal root, gnawing at it as he spoke slowly.

Zhang Liang sighed, but he wouldn’t let such an opportunity pass. He sketched comic renditions of the Ghost King, Azure Dragon, and Vermilion Bird, acquiring their martial arts, talents, and luck.

Two hours later, they finally glimpsed the city in the distance. After walking for more than another half hour, they arrived at the grand black-and-red city walls, having traveled at least two hundred miles.

Long Kun saw it was already half past twelve. Seeing his two nephews’ enthusiastic greeting, he no longer declined.

Jiang Fusheng swept his gaze uncertainly across everyone. Seeing that no one spoke up, he could only clamp his mouth shut.

Zhang Nianzu busied himself with hosting and formalities. Though there were only about twenty people, the hall was already filled with merriment.

One second, two seconds, three seconds... Five minutes passed, and Fujiwara remained motionless, as if frozen in place. The man in black opposite her furrowed his brows but also didn’t move, as if trying to guess her intentions.

“His Majesty intends to lead the army in person?” Upon hearing the news, Xu Yu and several officials exchanged bewildered glances.