Chapter 76: Taking Action

As soon as Gu Yuanhuai returned, he threw himself into the study. Two hours later, he emerged holding a thick stack of account books, his eyes red. Bai Huan asked with concern, "What happened? Did the numbers make you cry?" Gu Yuanhuai looked up at her, a little embarrassed, rubbing his fleshy nose and muttering, "No, I'm just tired from reading." Bai Huan glanced at the account books in his hands and understood. So it was the records of his mother's dowry earnings.

Named after the first Baptism Sanctuary descended by the Saint, formed by the earliest believers of the Radiant Church, and joined by generations of devout knights who converted to Baptism, the Sanctuary Knights had the largest numbers among all orders across the nations.

When the blood-colored lake water thinned, twenty-three corpses of giant pike floated to the surface. The highest rank among them was level six, which accounted for nineteen of the total.

Jiang Xiao intended to leave the Great Chaos as soon as he obtained the treasure. He hadn't expected to return to the Five Elements Continent billions of years after leaving. Now, he was crossing the chaotic currents filled with endless danger, drawing closer to the World of Fire within the Five Elements World.

Cui Guishi nodded. He hadn’t expected that, despite appearing slick and crafty most days, this fellow would hold firm to principles when it mattered most.

Nie Ting was still meditating in the quiet chamber, but he too heard the chime. Nie Ting calmly opened his eyes, then closed them again.

Old Master Zheng, the new member of the Cong family, and Fu Rongxi sat together, all watching the pair in the center, their eyes smiling as Zheng Chenheng took out a ring, held Cong Huifang’s right hand, and slipped the ring onto her finger.

"Hmph, very good!" Zheng Chenheng’s cold snort rang out, his eyes carrying a faint, wicked indifference, and an ambiguous, sinister smile flickered across his stern face.

They ate a simple breakfast, then had the servants prepare a large food box with wine and dishes. Carrying the box, they mounted their horses, left the city, and headed together to the Dao Courtyard.

This was a courtyard over a hundred square meters in size, filled with all kinds of spiritual plants, some of which were of high grade, reaching the fifth tier.

When discussing the wonders beneath the sea, Lady Loris casually mentioned the merfolk who lived deep in the ocean, along with various other bizarre and fantastical sea creatures.

Xiao Ye possessed such formidable strength because, despite his ordinary constitution, he had cultivated advanced battle techniques and skills, allowing him to dominate the plains battlefield.

Ever since agreeing to cooperate with the Jade Profound Sect that day, after the banquet, the five elders returned to prepare. They also exchanged contact methods with Chen Ming, telling him that once they were ready, they would invite him to the main sect of Jade Profound, marking the official start of their collaboration.

Jin Yunhao hardened his heart, determined not to act until the murderer’s identity was revealed, showing no concern for Song Wanfu’s safety.

He pinched a cigarette, placed it to his lips, and took a deep drag—half the cigarette vanished in one go. The thick smoke entered through his nose, its intensity making his body tremble involuntarily.

With a quiet snort, I said, "The contact? He lacked discernment, abetted evil, and was ultimately killed by those he helped. Truly ridiculous."

After hanging up the phone, Li Huina, her face full of misery, said, "Prosecutor Jin, Senior Prosecutor Park Guoquan wants you in his office immediately." Looks like the gathering was ruined.

At that moment, Shin Donghai came running back, panting. As soon as he saw Park Yize, he charged at him in rage.

Diego’s car and Bei Hai’s car were together; after walking side by side for a few meters, Diego casually asked a question.

Xie Qing and his two companions attended classes and conducted experiments, and, after tireless effort, had accumulated a vast amount of experimental data. Yet they still struggled to untangle the rules of electric field synthesis.

The virtuous ministers, possessing both conscience and learning, couldn’t help but look up at Wang Mingde, uncertain of what scheme he had up his sleeve.

As she closed the door, the numbers on the instrument’s screen began to flicker again. The elderly man lying on the bed moved his finger slightly, as if responding to her.