Volume 1, Chapter 35: The Shield Stands Against the Foe
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As he said this, Gu He’s expression remained calm. There was no sign that he felt unwell, nor any hint of happiness.
In truth, concealing information depended on the circumstances and the person involved. At that moment, he was implicitly telling Yuan Ye that so long as Yuan Ye revealed what he knew, Gu He could turn a blind eye to certain things that had happened in the past, as well as to some of his past actions.
The voice coming from the other end sounded slightly aged, yet it remained full of vigor. Its naturally imposing authority faintly reached Ye Yun through the receiver.
He had already made his plans. If Xiao Chen dared to attend the banquet that evening, he would have people cause trouble for him.
The students from the Martial Saint Academy who had previously followed Xie Ning all looked at Jiang Che with gratitude. They could not help exclaiming in amazement.
He Bohan knew perfectly well what sort of person he was, and naturally understood the consequences his words would bring.
Jiang Xiangyang hurried home by car. On the way, she saw that Jin Xiangyu was calling. Already flustered and irritated, she did not want to answer, but the other party refused to hang up.
She would not hire a private detective to investigate, nor would she pry into anyone’s privacy by searching through their phone.
She was still useful to Sun Wei. If he killed her now, all of Northern Qi’s efforts would be wasted.
Meng Xingluan’s beautiful, almond-shaped eyes were filled with icy light. She lowered her gaze toward Luo Zhengxin, the curve of her lips seeming to smile and yet not smile.
Seeing Xier’s ingratiating expression, Moyu could not help laughing. She walked to the table and poured Li Wanru a cup of tea.
After escorting Li Tian to the rear gate of the Duke of Yongguo’s residence, Yingluo took out two glazed bottles of honeyed plum tea. Ye Shiniang changed into her own carriage and, under Jiang Hong’s protection, headed toward the lantern pavilion of the Prince of Dongyang’s residence beneath Xuande Tower.
She had seen through it. Ye Xiong and Jian Nanshan were evenly matched in strength. Even if he could not win, he would not lose.
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“No. Her mother truly dotes on her and has said many times that she would find her a sensible man with a good temper and arrange a suitable marriage for her. Let’s find somewhere nearby to sit and talk. In matters like this, fate has a part to play as well.” Li Tian spoke in a low voice, and Yu Yaofang nodded in agreement.
“Don’t worry. When soldiers come, we will meet them with soldiers; when water comes, we will block it with earth. We’ll simply take things one step at a time.” After hearing Zheng Qinghao’s words, Qin Han wore a solemn expression before speaking in a deep voice.
Huang Yan and Cohen hurriedly left Twilight Town once more and returned to the imperial capital. After parting from Cohen, Huang Yan went straight to Dequan Trading House.
However, Qian Xunyue did not seem to be in very good condition at that moment. Her breathing was weak and unsteady, and traces of blood remained at the corners of her mouth. It was obvious that she had suffered a serious injury.
After speaking, Shao Sisi yawned. Weariness showed plainly on her face as she slowly rose from her seat, intending to return to her room to rest.
“Oh, Master, you’ve actually come out of seclusion?” Seeing Su Mo, Chi’er was astonished and immediately flew toward him like a bolt of lightning.
“I’m only asking one question. You don’t have to get so angry,” Yue Niang said sheepishly.
Li Tian let out a long sigh and lowered her head to sip her tea, feeling only boundless desolation in her heart.
Yet as more and more archangels flew out of those sacred palace buildings in the sky, the buildings themselves grew increasingly indistinct, until at last they became almost transparent.
“It wasn’t him? Then who else could it have been? With those two demon lords still unable to recover their cultivation, it would have been impossible for them to break through the formation.” Huoyan spoke suspiciously.
When she sat down, she deliberately moved a little closer to Song Ruilong. Frightened, Song Ruilong immediately shifted three inches away from her.
While the other women continued excitedly discussing the dazzling dance battles they had witnessed on the floor, Li Yue’e walked alone along the main street. Beneath the dim yellow streetlamps, her shadow stretched long behind her, making her appear especially solitary.
Although no one had ever been known to possess such an ability among modern yin-yang masters, the creature before them that wantonly manipulated the shapeless black mist was not human.
The sun had already risen high, and many commoners had finished breakfast. As a result, business at Wang Qing’s steamed-bun shop gradually dwindled. In the end, no one came to buy buns anymore.
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Ma Zhi froze. His face reddened, and only after a moment of silence did he say in a low voice, “This subordinate is Ma Zhi, a man of Yan. Lord Tong bestowed upon me the name Li Liangsi, and now His Majesty has graciously granted me the imperial surname.”
No further words were needed.
Liang Hairong cupped his hands and said, “Young Master Le, you are too serious. It was merely a small favor, nothing worth mentioning.” With that, he glanced toward Feng Ruoxiang.
“You’ve grown taller. Have your studies improved? Your sister has missed you terribly. I heard you’ve been practicing martial arts? How could you endure such hardship? Let me have a look. You’re certainly sturdier now, though your face has become a little darker!”
Jia Yuanchun wiped away her tears. Her final remark made everyone laugh through their tears. Her tear-filled eyes were full of affection and eager anticipation.
By then, Le Yiyang could finally breathe a sigh of relief. On the journey to the Liao camp, he had been constantly on edge, afraid that something might happen to his fiancée. When he finally found Xiao Cuixin, the two embraced and wept. Before the evil soul of Tongtian could return, they hurriedly fled the Liao camp.
Murong Qingran glanced at Murong Tianming and said calmly, “Father failed to fulfill his responsibilities, but he must have had his reasons. How could I, your daughter, dare blame you?”
Huangfu Huan really wanted to ask, What exactly do you mean? I don’t understand. Could you please make yourself clearer?
Though he was clearly close by her side, he seemed separated from her by a river and a mountain. Chen Rong watched him for a while before lazily turning sideways to face him, gazing intently at the handsome figure bathed in moonlight.
The reason Jiang Chengce appeared so hesitant was that, deep in his heart, he simply did not want to hurt Su Youqing. Yet some things were destined to go against one’s wishes.
Wang Hong gazed at her freshly washed face, cold beneath its beauty and bewitching beneath its allure. As he looked at her bloodstained white robes, his chest tightened.
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