45 They are so clingy

Just as Drunk Carefree and Xing Yungji exchanged palms, terrifying waves surged across the lake, and whirlpools formed naturally within the water. Faintly, the cries of nine phoenixes echoed from the depths of the lake. In this darkened, dim night, a piercing crimson red light erupted from the water's surface, as dazzling as the scorching sun.

"Good, good, good, Rogers! Since you are so heartless, do not blame me. All of you shall stay here—Crimson Refining Demonic Curse!" Milisia seemed to have turned love into hatred; this woman's temper was truly stubborn.

Disheveled day in and day out, she demanded that anyone she met help her "see the Emperor," driving General Wen to utter distraction, to the point where he simply chose to sleep in separate quarters from her. Wen Yulan, watching her mother sink into such a desolate and lost state, found that no amount of comfort worked, which only made her harbor an even deeper hatred for Wen Youkou.

Hearing this, Si Qing grew a fraction more guarded. Even in the Miaojiang region, very few people knew about the Yin Snake Gu, yet the man in cyan had guessed it correctly right away. A doubt lingered in Si Qing's mind: should she trust him? This man whose very name she did not even know.

"Evolving right at a time like this? How interesting. Then let me see just how strong this evolved Nidoking has really become," Erika said to Shinji as she looked at the newly evolved Nidoking.

After that incident, that senior employee voluntarily resigned. Song Mian merely showed a hint of regret, without any lingering attachment.

"Do not torture him to death just yet. The flesh of a dead man does not taste good," the Earthly Fiend Ghost King said to the Heavenly Gang Ghost Venerable.

Wen Youkou caught the heavy stench of blood and felt a wave of nausea, almost vomiting on the spot. She fiercely clamped a hand over her mouth, burying her face in her arms. In her mind, the image of Consort Dou's past homecoming visit still lingered: draped in a golden imperial gown, bewitchingly beautiful, lazily leaning inside her carriage, wearing an arrogant expression that made people too intimidated to meet her gaze, utterly overbearing and tyrannical.

Both of them held a trace of heartache and sorrow, yet this lingering sentiment was carefully concealed.

Just as Jing Ling had anticipated, that very night during dinner, He Yuelian took the opportunity to present that hairpin to Li Yunyi. Li Yunyi eagerly opened the box, but her joyful expression froze the moment her sight landed on the hairpin.

Upon hearing this, Du Haiyun slowly raised his head to look at Bai Zhan. He had heard every word clearly: the man before him was actually addressed by the Patriarch of the Black Demons as "Young Master." Just what sort of identity did this Young Master possess?

Michael's face was ashen. He had failed once again, and this time the failure was absolute. His life would likely be cut short on this island, and the elite United States Navy SEALs he had brought along would be buried here as well.

Queen Wang would surely understand the true meaning of NC eventually, but hiding it for a moment counted as a moment. Chen Xuan's final remark was a subtle hint to Qin Xueer, warning her not to hurl abuse ever again.

"Without even a natal weapon, you are entirely unworthy of being a demon guard. Die..." Galos raised his arm, holding his curved blade right beside his head. The surface of the weapon reflected his eyes, which were filled with extreme murderous intent and madness.

Xing Zeyuan's technique was passable; normally, he could peel an apple without breaking the skin, but this time, the apple, which should have been smooth, ended up looking rather unsightly.

These monsters continually let out roars, each one shouting the word "Kill," but the next moment, the cultivators noticed that the monsters stopped at the edge of the black mist and advanced no further.

Yamamoto Hidematsu made Ayatsuki Nokaze swallow a new type of strengthening drug, and Ayatsuki Nokaze, whose heart meridian had been shattered, miraculously regained a trace of vitality.

Their superiors believed that the special forces of their Great Japanese Empire would certainly be able to locate the mysterious anti-Japanese resistance forces and defeat this Chinese contingent.

Thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning. Hearing the contempt in the voice of this Ghost Nether Sect Young Master, murderous intent instantly surged in Old Xuan's heart.

Most martial arts masters had already achieved fame and success within a certain region. The only ones willing to participate in a strengthening drug experiment with unpredictable consequences were people like Hua Yingjie.

Dispelling the illusion barrier, they entered the cave. The interior was warmly decorated, but having been uninhabited for so long, it felt rather desolate.

Su Lin was pestered endlessly until he finally accepted her, and Mina thus became a rabbit-girl member of the Crimson Dragon Mercenary Group.

The auction continued, the atmosphere growing increasingly warm and even fanatical. Especially individuals like Hiyatani Toki and Zhong Yuqiang realized that compared to the wealthy elites of the Han Dynasty, they were truly nothing more than upstarts.

Outside the door on the ninth tier of the Linglong Pagoda, a tall and straight figure emanated an awe-inspiring aura. Swirling black mist enveloped him, overflowing with tyrannical dominance.

Huang Zique's temper flared as well, and he glared back defiantly: "Let me try. In the capital, there is no one whom I, Huang Zique, cannot touch."

Yet at this moment, seeing Wu Tong's expression, he suddenly felt as though he, too, was about to begin certain verifications.

With Xiao Yi's explanation, Zhao Ling'er finally understood to a certain extent, feeling a secret shock at the miraculous nature of the Heavenly Soul Fruit Tree. She had never imagined that such incredible things truly existed in this world.

Du Chunqing was unwilling to submit to Du Ruguang's arrangements on this matter. Du Ruguang simply told him coldly that without his support, he would never be able to get any project off the ground.

Ma Chao knew that Pang Dou belonged to that rare breed of great talents whose ambitions were stifled and unfulfilled. At this moment, speaking such words was entirely within expectations, and he trusted the credibility of Pang Dou's statements implicitly.

"This..." Jin Baogui did not know how to express his feelings appropriately. Suddenly, an incomparable fury welled up from the depths of his heart.

This outcome was something almost no one had anticipated; this clash had actually been won by Hua Wuqing.

Little did they know that Chen Xuewei had clutched her phone, searching her symptoms on the internet countless times. Previously, their uneasy state of mind stemmed from the fear that Zhou Shuangshuang had contracted some strange illness, which might be delayed by their own blind guessing.

Zheng Yuanxin's loyalty to Ye Sihong was something he knew very well, not to mention that before their falling out, he and Zheng Yuanxin had enjoyed a very good relationship.

Liu Yuecheng looked at his wife, who had been sitting there in low spirits ever since receiving a call from his aunt and uncle back in his hometown, and could not help but let out a sigh.

"How could that be? I am showing utmost sincerity here. Everyone is an elite within this industry, and exchanging pointers occasionally is quite acceptable!" Lu Shaoyou clinked glasses politely with every executive at the table, exchanging pleasantries completely unrelated to the day's main theme with tacit mutual understanding.