Volume 1, Chapter 25: That Damned Li Taohua

"What did you say?" Yang Liu looked up at him, her face full of agitation; she could hardly believe her ears.

"Fine, I'll handle this matter!" Xia Xue nodded in agreement. She was well aware of Xu Dongdong's qualifications, so helping with this request was not an unreasonable ask.

At the very least, among the initially assembled Avengers, the only ones with five-star strength were the Hulk, Thor, and the "Hulkbuster" armor that Iron Man would later construct.

Only then did she finally understand why he had said there was no need to announce himself, as everyone would know him regardless. Looking at the reactions of the palace guards just now, wasn't it clear that everyone recognized Lu Fengxian? There was no need for any formal introduction.

At this moment, she was fast asleep, curled up around my bare chest as if I were her teddy bear.

The technicians operated quickly, transmitting the combat footage back through equipment stationed on the front lines.

However, just as the wet nurse was about to speak, Qiaoyu's heart, which had only just settled, rose back into her throat. "It must be a boy! It has to be a boy!" she prayed silently.

As the four ancestral zombies created by Hou, one of the four ancient deities, wouldn't their combined combat power be comparable to that of a Hunyuan-level entity?

"You red-faced coward! If you have the guts, come and fight me for three hundred rounds! Is fleeing all you know how to do? What kind of hero are you?!" Zhang Fei roared, his eyes bulging with rage as he stared at Guan Yu in the distance.

At the same time, Su Meng slammed her knee to the ground and slapped her palms against the earth. The ground beneath Ouyang Jing's feet instantly turned into yellow sand, trapping his feet.

After finishing this, Yang Tao slowly moved forward again, showing not the slightest bit of hesitation.

"Which expert has come here? I am Dong Wu of the Ten Thousand Star Sect. Our sect leader is an expert at the mid-stage of the Tongxuan realm," Dong Wu said.

At this moment, he didn't want to waste another word on his opponent. He performed a series of hand seals, and the power of thunder surged across his fists.

The Chaos Body has always been a creation of heaven and earth, favored by the Heavenly Dao. No one had ever heard of anyone being able to cultivate it later in life.

This young woman thought she was giving Liu Qian a way out, but to his ears, her words were incredibly stinging.

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Just as Wilson was reminiscing about the sultry times he had spent with Kardashian, a strange sound suddenly emanated from him.

The man shivered; it was true that if the Nine-Headed Bird had wanted to kill him back then, he would have had no way to resist and might have truly had his head plucked off.

However, with the hidden dangers in China still unresolved, how could Lu Fan travel across the ocean to help others?

He had gained insight into the Blood-Slaying Blade Seed only after slaughtering countless living beings. To make it sprout and advance to the Innate Realm, he would likely need to engage in a massive slaughter.

Ignoring the arrow embedded in the mural, King Chu hurried forward, opened the door, and looked out into the courtyard. Beneath the black sky, the wind blew and the trees swayed, but there was nothing unusual.

Hearing the Empress Dowager call her, she snapped back to reality, only then realizing that all the concubines had left the hall and that the Empress Dowager had approached her unnoticed.

The more casual Xu Yang's attitude was, the happier Huo Qingtong felt inside. It showed that he didn't treat her or her sister as outsiders. Her heart was filled with joy, and the tone of her voice softened considerably.

She stood there at a loss, not daring to look up at him. This tall man in front of her must be the legendary young master of the Prime Minister's residence, Murong Yixuan! Judging by his tone, he seemed to despise her.

The cultivator did not wish to reveal his name, only telling Zhu Yan'er that the Demon City was perilous and that he alone could not rescue Zhu Zheng. After saying this, the cultivator stepped onto his flying sword and rode the wind away. In her desperation, Zhu Yan'er packed enough food and water to venture into the demon realm alone.

"Acquainted for a long time?" Li Kai and the others widened their eyes. In this day and age, could there still be such a thing as "spiritual connection," just like the ancients?

Ningning's mouth twitched. His worry had indeed been unnecessary; his mommy was much stronger than he had imagined. There was no way she would be hurt so easily. Ningning grinned and reached out to push Tang Ning'an's hand away.

Before this middle-aged man, the void distorted, and the Demon Immortal King who had just appeared revealed his form. Those non-human pupils stared coldly at the middle-aged man.

So far, they hadn't made a single mistake. They had profited handsomely from shorting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and their short positions on other companies had also yielded significant gains.

Was this meant to be an explanation? It answered Yingchun's doubt—she didn't believe that a seasoned veteran like her would simply risk her life for Lady Zhou. It also hinted that because she had spoken up for Lady Zhou, her own life was likely in danger.

There were many well-informed people present. The moment Yuan Tianzong pulled out the long staff, someone recognized its origin, but it was precisely because they recognized it that they were even more terrified.

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Before long, Long Qian and his group arrived in the inner hall. Upon seeing the newcomers, before Long Qian could speak, Long Teng behind him spoke first.

Zhu Jue stepped back. The middle-aged man understood his intent and followed him to the corner of the newspaper office entrance.

He had spent such a short time with her, and she knew nothing about him—they had nothing in common. This wasn't love; it was a contract.

Suddenly, a firework exploded above the Prince's mansion, and the front gate was instantly smashed open by a tree trunk as thick as a man's embrace. The first person to charge in was Yu Fei.

The Blood Moon Demon Lord, suspended in mid-air, became increasingly solid. His facial features were already quite clear, though his torso remained somewhat blurry. However, just as the Blood Moon Demon Lord was secretly rejoicing, two screams from below caused his expression to change drastically.

Jiaoyue did not answer; with a single leap, she appeared in front of the four, turning her back to them without the slightest fear of a sneak attack.

No sooner had the words left her lips than the sky above the Hundred Flowers Palace became overcast with dark clouds, thunder rumbled, and bolts of lightning flickered in and out of sight.

"Hahaha, just by looking at you, I can tell you'll live a long, long life," Old Xu said to me with a laugh. I curled my lip, not wanting to pay him any mind.

With a loud mechanical roar, a disc-like machine slowly detached from the bottom of the drone and hovered in mid-air.

"Do you want medicine? Ten yuan a pill. Once you take it, I guarantee your period will arrive within five minutes. As for the cucumber peel, clean it yourself, disinfect it with salt water, and it will slowly get better," Ling Xiao said slowly.

"I told you, that's not what I meant." Luo Ling froze for a long time before finally forcing out these words.

"Yuding pays respects to the Peng King Supreme of Buzhou Mountain." Daoist Yuding was shocked, his forehead covered in cold sweat. He finally realized where that feeling—both familiar and dangerous—had come from.

At the critical moment, a long blade appeared in the air, intercepting the lethal strike. Uchiha Madara had arrived just in time.