Volume 1, Chapter 39: Winds of Change: A New Chapter at the Academy

"They are father and son, yet they look like brothers?" Shui Xie rubbed his nose and gave a wry smile. Shui Yifeng's comparison was truly inappropriate.

Helpless, Hermes used his power as a lord to forcibly open a planar gate, sending Annie to her mother's original homeland—the Charlotte Plane—while hanging a rose-emblazoned token bearing her name around her neck.

Lin Xi understood the dissatisfaction in Mrs. Xu's heart perfectly well, but she could not argue her case at the moment. She could only stand there with her head bowed, looking utterly apprehensive. Seeing her like this, Mrs. Xu ultimately said nothing more and merely waved for her to go back and rest.

Would a man like Mo Shaoting ever love her? He kept appearing before her from time to time; was he fond of her?

Mother Tian introduced the current Madam He, and Lin Xi followed her cues to observe and become acquainted.

Within the Fruit of Faith lay divine power; clashing against this divine power was the demonic energy of the minotaur.

"Oh no, it's a trap!" The accountant from Shaoxing still had a sharp mind, but it was too late. The Sword Slave descended like a grim reaper from the heavens, calmly harvesting all the "superfluous" lives on the deck.

"Do you dare to go?" Dr. Yin whispered. He could not help but glance around, terrified that someone might suddenly appear.

"If I said I could help you, what would you think? I would make everything belonging to Leng Muchen yours—no, mine—and I would have you follow me, giving you whatever you want for a lifetime. Are you willing?" Huo Cheng presented his terms. He was willing to give Anna everything, provided that Leng Muchen lost it all.

Shen Shu was shocked, finding it unbelievable. "What? That high? You're bragging!" As she spoke, she looked down at her chubby son.

Ye Jingyan felt his heart ache even more as he watched her calm expression. He had suffered a similar injury on his hand once, and even though his wound had been shallower than hers, the pain had been excruciating. Yet, in her eyes, this deep gash seemed like a mundane trifle; she didn't even blink, as if she felt no pain at all.

Since this was a wager, Ran Li had never intended to gain anything else beyond his original objective.

"Young Master Ning, I am truly sorry. I really had no idea your Wind-Thunder Profound Zither was of such poor quality that it snapped the moment I plucked it. Had I known, I wouldn't have dared to use it for my performance—that would just be inviting trouble for myself!" Jun Haocang spoke with complete solemnity and an innocent face, which only made Ning Mozhuang’s complexion turn livid and his entire body tremble with rage.

She had carried this map with her at all times, but it lacked any labels indicating which region it depicted, making their search extremely difficult.

He gripped the armrests tightly, relying on the strength of his hands to barely maintain a seated posture.

"Heh, I have no objections, but I fear Young Master Ran might. That Wind-Cleaving Shadow Sword is a low-grade immortal artifact; it cannot be compared to ordinary treasures. Does the Princess intend to trade it for the vases and porcelain in her residence?" Liu Liyin’s lips curled into a cold sneer, her tone filled with unmasked disdain.

After all, the official start of school had not yet arrived. There were two days for returning to campus, and most students living nearby would not report until the following day.

Upon hearing that Princess Qingyin had gone missing, the Prince of Pingnan had flown into a great rage, dispatching troops to search the entire hunting grounds without a second word.

Everyone marveled at how bold Mrs. Gu was, kissing Mr. Gu in front of so many people without a blush or a change in breath, and even boldly confessing her love.

The Crown Prince's wedding was originally scheduled for November of this year, but in August, the Empress returned from the Nine-Part Palace and fell into an illness from which she never recovered.

"Very well, Qiyan." Zhang Hao nodded as he called her name, but he caught a flicker of complex emotion on Jiang Qiyan’s face. He didn't know the cause, and he didn't dwell on it, as he was still considering how to explain the situation.

Chu Kuangren cursed inwardly. If this were the real Li Bumian, then the man had lost his memories and was now his enemy. With his current combat strength, he could not handle Li Bumian at all. He could not use the system's power; any activation would summon the Agents of the Fate Loom, leading to certain death.

"Oh, hello, hello." Gu Yu’s father rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining as he nodded at her repeatedly.

A resounding slap landed mercilessly on Zhao Mandong’s face, leaving a five-fingered print and causing a trace of blood to spill from the corner of her mouth.

The Ten Directions Holy Seal instantly enveloped Li Bumian. The invisible pressure field caused the entire terrain of the Tianhen Mountain Range to sink by ten inches.

Li Bumian’s initial conclusion was that the original owner of this crow must have been bored to death.

As for the blonde man with the pompadour, he was naturally shocked, but he seemed to be a newcomer as well—part of a different wave of arrivals after Lian Yun had left the newbie village—so his eyes held a mix of greed and wariness.

Hearing that Zhang Hao was treating them, Jiang Yuhan was happy to select a modest restaurant. It wasn't high-end, and the costs were low, but the dishes had a unique flavor. Jiang Yuhan had often dined there with Jiang Chengji, so as soon as she entered, she began greeting the receptionist.

The bus driver immediately slammed on the brakes, bringing the bus to a steady halt on the side of the road.

The moment Pei Jinjin saw Lu Jingxuan, her face lit up. Tossing her long, wavy hair, she leaned into him with the clear intention of pressing her entire body against his.

"You were the one who wanted to draw your sword," Bucky chuckled, though he did not lower his guard. Kizaru loved these tactics of using his appearance to deceive opponents—looking lazy, but capable of launching an attack at any moment.

Looking at the situation from a safety perspective, Chu Ming was actually the most dangerous among them. Although her physical fitness might not be high, she had undergone professional training and possessed at least some self-preservation skills. However, Chu Ming was different.