Chapter 98: A Fleeting Dream, Part 15

Zhang Ye nodded. "I see." After all, when life is at stake, even he could not guarantee remaining calm.

Especially a rare few millennia-old plants, whose bodies glowed intensely, flickering with fiery energy. From afar, they appeared as clusters of blazing flames, each tightly sealed and protected by a separate barrier.

If that were the case, this time he must observe carefully. Last time, he was swallowed by a black hole and saw nothing clearly; by the time he regained consciousness, he was already sealed away in another world.

Master Ma opened the letter and realized that Master Feng wished to secretly ally with him—details of time, place, and a secret signal were included—to ambush Master Jiang. He handed the letter to Ma Yue, Hua Langhao, and others for their perusal.

"What’s good news?" someone spoke behind Lu Yun, patting him on the shoulder.

Early the next morning, over ten people including Master Tao were bound and hung in the square, where Daoist Lin pronounced judgment. Agulamu, King Qu, General Chen, Master Ma, and Master Gao had already entered Demon Guard City, observing this grim trial where their own kin were judging each other.

The second location was startlingly the one Zhang Ye had originally believed most valuable: the jade statue.

Ning Yue was speechless. It seemed the leader had accurately predicted that Ning Yue would come. But now, Ning Yue was extremely curious about this formation. Initially, he had been right beside this mound of earth, even leaning his back against it, yet felt nothing. It seemed the formation sensed Ning Yue’s thoughts.

To save time, they pressed forward into the snowy mountains. Shortly after passing Beiyang City, they encountered troops from five nations and the Demon Guards defending this hill.

Though his tone was filled with melancholy, Kakun still clutched the dragon salivary crystal tightly, never letting go.

"Senior Zhang, dawn has come, and the appointed time with the two from Huang Li Palace is approaching," Mu Ziran jumped out with a playful grin.

Then came Nidina Amafi. Though usually meek in character, at this moment she was remarkably direct, decisively entering her name—Nidina Amafi.

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"I did indeed tell him about this matter, but the reason he agreed to play a piece for you lies elsewhere," Su Zige said.

"Then, as captain, I hereby expel her immediately. Do any of you object?!" Zhuge Qingliang stared intently at them, testing their reactions.

Bai Yi trembled, casting a hateful glance at Bai Guier, as if seeing that formidable yet cold-hearted man.

Could it be that Ye Wei’an would only agree to marry if Zhang Yan was sent away from the Ye family? If so, the world would immediately brand her with the labels “jealous” and “unfilial,” forever burying her reputation.

"If a contract could be signed with her, that would be an excellent choice," QB said, uncertain whether joking or serious.

Lax Klein seemed undeterred by my lack of praise for her performance. Now, her tone suggested she wanted to use what happened before to introduce what she was about to say.

Yet why was Lilina still smiling at me? Puzzled, Xiong Qi opened his eyes and glanced at Eva, who was also silently smiling back.

"What are you thinking?" Su Zige saw Yan Qing smile but could not guess her thoughts. On one hand, he felt comforted by her bright expression; on the other, he feared she was happy to return to Xie Mei’s side. Torn between these feelings, he was somewhat troubled.

Later, Hu Han called, informing Jin Ruoyun that Wu Lixing was indeed arrogant, but they had to endure for now. To use Wu Lixing’s hand to eliminate Yang Ding, flattery was still necessary.

The police seemed formidable, but were unusually low-key today. Nobody dared drive public buses out; they simply couldn’t get through. Moreover, these people clearly harbored hostility toward the police. If a patrol car approached, destruction and death would surely follow.

Qu Yao had spent considerable time at the Health Bureau and knew everyone there. Due to her job, she knew even more than others.

Everyone else listened eagerly, except Su Wei, who was stunned. Was that what he truly thought? Would he really divorce his sister? Did that mean he was promising her a future?

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Yang Ding’s eyes widened further, his gaze fixed on Qu Yao’s chest. Perhaps due to the tension, one button of her blouse had popped loose.

After all these events, it was clear enough—he should have understood from the start, but had never truly cared to consider how things should be handled.

Only then did Feng Qing realize how agonizing it must have been for Young Master Qingyang when she refused to let go of Ranran’s hand.

Fortunately, these people had not been in the mountains long, and since they had searched all along the way, they had not ventured far.

Lu Qin glanced at Xue Jiayun, then at Shen Lulu. Her tender smile vanished as she understood the situation. A perfectly good bridesmaid was coming from the woods, not heading toward the restroom.

Sure enough, it was still her Ninth Brother... Although his years had increased, and he had gained eight banners, he still always spoke words of reassurance.

“But Ali, she called me an old witch, implying I seduced you. I cannot bear such insult. You must stand up for me!” Mou Ke looked aggrieved, sweat beads glistening on her pale skin after their quarrel.

Upon arriving here, Lü Tianyi sensed something was amiss. Summer nights in the forest should be filled with the sounds of insects and birds, yet here it was eerily silent—utter stillness.

“Is what you say true?” Feng Guanxi looked at Qian Yun Yue with disbelief. Everything was so incredible that not only she, but everyone else, hesitated to believe what they had just heard.