30 The Bottom Line (1)

Qing Ji struggled to stand, fury surging through him as he saw Qing He standing between the two. Though his impulse to continue attacking was momentarily quelled, the second young master still glared fiercely at Gu Luo, as if sizing up prey. His hands emitted a tense energy, like a coiled venomous snake ready to strike at any moment.

After the people of Loulan had eaten their fill, Liu Fan sent military doctors to provide free medicine and treatment to the injured locals, which deeply moved the simple townsfolk. Afterwards, Liu Fan had Tian Feng register Loulan’s households for future governance needs.

The first assault on Dasanguan ended abruptly. After the battle, Yuan Shao gathered the official troops to carry back their fallen comrades and found that over four thousand soldiers had been lost in this engagement.

Su Yan, guided by Steward Xiao, arrived at the room and sighed silently upon seeing the state of his company’s CEO. After a long pause, he reluctantly began reporting the company’s situation.

Huan Qingyue captured Xuan Qing’s expression in her gaze, feeling a profound shock within. Both Ling Huang and Xuan Qing had progressed rapidly, no doubt having received true teachings from the Gluttonous Beast. Though still somewhat behind her, it was uncertain whether the beast might grant them additional inheritance.

Liu Fan ordered the guards to eliminate the eunuchs. Since relations with the court had already broken down, he no longer cared about killing a few imperial envoys representing the emperor—this was justice for the people.

Finally, Su Yan delicately relayed the information he had heard to Yan Zhengxi, expecting anger, but the latter only responded with a cold, stern expression and dismissed him.

Hei Tong Boren was already waiting at the gate. Seeing the two approach, he eagerly asked Du Gu Shuqin questions.

Qianqian was momentarily stunned, wanting to reply but he hung up first, leaving her frustrated and tossing the phone aside in anger before falling asleep.

The other methods of trade were too cumbersome. Long Leiyan decided to opt for an open auction, which was immediate and guaranteed the goods quickly, as he did not want to waste time in this city.

“My things are yours!” Li Duan answered without hesitation. For him, Qing Xue was more important than anyone else.

After fleeing into a room, Li Mu’er crouched by the door to eavesdrop, only to find Yin Er weakly leaning against the wall. This made her suddenly realize: if she had helped the pair outside, had she inadvertently harmed the one beside her?

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Last winter, the scenes of skating on ice here with him and the empress seemed still vivid. Yet today, crossing this bridge toward the soft imprisonment called "Anle," she wondered if there would ever be a chance to meet again.

“Uh…” Zhang Yang was stunned. A princess? It seemed the current Chinese imperial family had only one princess, Princess Danyang, who was only eight years old.

The space ring of the Skeleton Lord was an ancient-looking black, intricately engraved with skull patterns. This ring not only had storage capabilities but also possessed other special attributes.

The one who died this time was a high-level succubus demon. Succubi were mid-tier demons from the Abyssal Demon Domain, known as the greediest, most fickle, and most depraved among abyss demons.

At this moment, Wang Yi’s previously calm expression grew grave. After recent experiences, he understood that the cerulean-eyed centipede was not only powerful but cunning beyond measure.

Race ability: Seed of Flowers—attacks carry "spores" that parasitize the target’s body, difficult to cleanse. Under the "breath of spring," these spores rapidly take root and bloom into splendid flowers that emit a toxic mist with hallucinogenic, debilitating, and poisonous effects.

If one could occupy its flesh, they would not only control the mighty dragon veins but could also transform through the host, enabling the evil spirit to give birth to new life.

“General Duan, no need for formalities.” A familiar figure and voice dispelled all doubts—Yang Shuangfei recognized Liang Ye without question.

“Damn it, put it away first, we’ll talk later.” Li Yu had decided that until he found a better weapon than Anmin, he could not use this item. Losing Anmin would be devastating.

It was a tender autumn. On the way to the Qingyun chambers, Su Jinyu slightly lifted her chin, letting the sunlight warm her cheeks, causing her to pause in her steps.

Liu Yanqing, known as the “Immortal,” was a notorious charlatan in fortune-telling but remarkably meticulous with stocks. Every word and judgment of his left Yang Wei, the dim-witted second son, dizzy, chaotic, and ultimately filled with admiration.

Moments later, Xia Xueli slowly opened her eyes to find herself lying in Li Yu’s arms. Initially feeling some happiness, her cheeks flushed when she saw a circle of heads peering at her and she quickly broke free.

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“Get lost, you have no right to speak here,” Zhang Xun glared furiously at the ringleader who had nearly caused everyone’s death.

“Prisoner 003, the moment of justice has come!” When Zhao Xiao appeared before Qin Long and clamped cold handcuffs on his wrists, Qin Long’s heart jolted.

Fang Haoran was slightly taken aback but did not think Lin Chen was mocking him deliberately. He nodded, while the latter’s lips curved into a strange smile as he whispered into Fang Haoran’s ear.

“Really?” Ouyang looked puzzled at the square-jawed, heavily muscled man opposite him, pondering.

“The signal flare has just been fired; reinforcements are on the way. You first remove the bodies of these four scoundrels!” Yan Shuangfei ordered, glancing anxiously toward the arrival point. Seeing no sign of them yet, he breathed a secret sigh of relief.

Lin Yin said, “Brother Li, why are you here? What happened to your face?” The man was none other than Li Zhuer, who had been abducted by An Lushan in Chang’an two years ago.

“This, I do not know. I only know that the Jade Immortal Sect’s branch in the mortal realm is located in Dongbin City. What’s this? You also know the Flying Eagle Gang?” Lan Yun exclaimed in surprise.

The Cui family’s reputation had rapidly risen in a short time, making it seem as though the previous Daoists had been swindlers.

“You’d better be honest. Your mother is gravely ill and lacks sufficient money. You want to contact Chen Xifan in Dongbin City. The exchange is the core technological secrets of Earth Village. Am I right?” He Lang said fiercely to his opponent.