Chapter 16: The Interview

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In truth, he was right. If he took things seriously, with his status and position, a mere word would summon countless people to stand up for him and ease his burdens. Frank was about to say something but suddenly fell silent, his pupils reflecting the flickering red and blue lights. His gaze seemed unfocused, and his eyelids, slack from years of heavy drinking, twitched involuntarily.

This dish required the water and oil technique, a true test of the chef’s skill. Only with precise control of the heat would it not stick to the teeth upon tasting. Yang Huyun was an old hand who had meticulously inspected the inn, but the copper-headed guest was too cunning: all the food, water, candles, and lamp oil were free of poison. The toxic smoke was concealed within the lamp frame, which, as the candle burned, shifted weight and broke automatically, releasing the deadly fumes.

Wang Yi smiled faintly, while the young lord’s expression brightened, thinking he could finally leave his duties and go play. Yet, watching Jiang Lili’s family savoring the soup, and smelling the aroma wafting from the pot, it seemed even more fragrant than the dish prepared by Chef Hai.

Ethan placed a hat before Qi Xiao, apologized, and hurried backstage to operate.

As for working at the Ailaibai Bar... that was out of the question. The place was crowded, and every one of them was an old rogue capable of stirring trouble. It would only take moments for him to inadvertently leak secrets.

“Clan Chief Li, I did not expect your visit today. How may I assist you?” Wu Rong greeted respectfully.

Li Mu spoke candidly, neither lying because Tang was his homeland nor concealing anything in front of the current crown prince, the future emperor.

“Sigh... I wonder when the reinforcements will arrive!” The officer gazed at the battlefield, unable to hide his anguish.

“Who allowed you to look directly at me?” Gilgamesh’s face twisted into a grimace. Behind him, golden rings appeared, enveloping Feng Xue from all sides. Elaborate weapons protruded from the rings.

Nie Wen linked arms with Tang Luojun, but her delicate brows knitted deeply, revealing her grim outlook on the situation.

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However, tonight was destined to be restless. Li Longze did not deliberately hide; those with designs on the “Noah’s Ark” could easily discover his whereabouts and naturally would not miss the chance to seize it.

Before him stood the master of defense, the Soft Power King. At the critical moment, the Soft Power King swept his arms, conjuring the Taiji Diagram. With a swift motion, he harnessed and redirected the force, causing a violent explosion in the adjacent pool, water jets shooting skyward.

Though he spoke thus, Feng Xue affirmed the value of the platinum Hami melon, contentedly consuming the portion originally meant for the protagonists. Then, as recompense, she prepared a lavish dinner for Otaki Eirou and left with seven Hami melon vines.

As for the Fire Tribe’s treasure-bearing convoy setting off half a month early, there were reasons beyond the long journey: the large number of people slowed progress, and upon arrival at the ancient city, there were many arrangements to be made.

Yet he was unaware that, at this moment, chaos reigned not only among the enemy but also within the political factions of Yucheng.

This was the terrifying aspect of the cultivation technique. Once practiced, there was no bottleneck until ascension to immortality. Indeed, if one could let go of their inner attachments and ruthlessly draw down tribulations upon all living beings, passing through them twice over, one would essentially master the divine art.

Heizi Ming pressed a saber against Ye Chenmeng’s neck, retreating to the wall behind her. This positioned them in a visual blind spot for the outside snipers, preventing long-range shots; any attack would inevitably harm the hostage.

At this moment, gunfire was mostly intimidation. The robbers had not yet secured the money and would not kill recklessly.

“Watching you be tortured to death by blade is far more satisfying than shooting you outright!” Ye Qing, seizing a moment when Hei Xius was distracted, removed a ring from her right hand with her left and pressed the switch.

Wei Junliu booked a private room, but perhaps because Lan Lichuan was present, everyone was mindful of his status, so the gathering was somewhat restrained.

His hoarse voice cut through the air. Before Yun Qixi could haughtily retort, his new offensive surged once more.

After traveling so far, the sanitary pad was on the verge of collapse, though I was quite reluctant for my menstruation to end.

Hot water overflowed from the bathtub with their movements, soaking the entire bathroom. Steam fogged the mirror and blurred Aim’s eyes.

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“Then explain yourself now.” Leng Yifeng leaned against the car. Dressed in a black wool coat, he stood in stark, abrupt contrast against the pristine white snow.

Five years had passed. Dan Liancheng had grown haggard, Wu Ye had matured, and the children once cradled in arms now ran freely about. Five years changed many things.

Without waiting for Lu Youzhen’s reply, Su Xi gently withdrew her hand and found Lu Youzhen asleep. Silently, she smiled and closed her eyes, holding Lu Youzhen close.

“Where did they go?” Ye Chenxiao’s anxiety finally eased upon seeing the newcomers.

Then, Huzi chanted a spell, conjuring a super-automatic and automatic shuttle train factory.

Li Dequan was indeed correct; Lu Jin was starting to take things seriously. This three-tailed fox demon was quite formidable.

Gu Laoguai and Liu Tianyu had long been in her sights. The reason she had not dealt with them yet was to see if she could lure out an even bigger catch.

Of course, Su Rong would never tell Su Xi about this. After all, even the closest sisters tend to showcase their superiority, or perhaps precisely because they were sisters, they needed to prove they were doing better than the other.

Thus, after the talks ended, the elder deities were escorted by attendants and divine staff, boarding airships to return to their residences for rest.

Huang Fengluan, Qi Yu, and Xue Zeyi looked at Ma Zuo in astonishment. They felt the commander was too casual, speaking so informally even to the notoriously fierce princess.