Chapter 21: The Twenty-First Iron Pillar

“It must be to probe the truth, or to win your trust and then catch you off guard to avenge their master,” Xu Zhentao said.

Mr. Shi, who had been involved in maritime ventures for many years, was knowledgeable and acquainted with people from all walks of life, including some extraordinary and righteous individuals. During a chance encounter, he befriended a sorcerer. To rid himself of the persistent troubles caused by Xuan’er’s family, he thought of asking the sorcerer for help.

“I accept your challenge,” Lu Yu muttered to himself. Suddenly, he recalled that the game instructions mentioned two players, yet so far, the other player had not appeared.

“Oh, that’s because we have relatives coming over tonight. They said they wanted to hold a welcome party and asked me to invite you and Zeyou’er and others to our home to meet them!” Yu explained.

Hearing a noise behind her, Wan Ningzhu turned around and saw Shangguan Caibai emerging from the room, draped in a cloak. He sat beside her, gently stirring the campfire with his uninjured right hand.

Lan Lianhuo looked helpless. She had known Yu Miyin for years. With Yu Miyin’s talent, she should have at least been able to become an outer disciple of a cultivation sect, but at that time, Chen Jiamo was only three years old.

However, the second condition left Guo Nu stunned because Ji Ruyan’s terms were truly generous.

An Ran returned to Cold Sword Pool; this was already her twentieth day of body refinement there.

After getting into the car, Lü Tianhao gave instructions to the people there to take good care of Mo Xiaoxiao, then drove out of the villa’s gate.

“Captain, that’s not the case. Everyone is very happy to receive new weapons. Why don’t you listen to what everyone is saying?” Long Bing turned on the speakerphone, holding the phone toward the group.

But if you want her to calm down and become a League of Legends expert, with her temper, it’s probably impossible in this lifetime.

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Commander Sun’s expression was solemn as he beckoned him into the temporary command post. Upon entering, he saw that all the military chiefs had already gathered around the map. When they noticed him and Commander Sun entering, some greeted him while others remained focused on the map.

The chief guard was also very satisfied with Ye Qingcheng’s recent actions. Regardless of which one it was, she had successfully dealt with Elder Ning, who was two major cultivation levels above her. This was a display of strength that commanded respect.

Next to the 24th Battalion’s southern side was the 25th Battalion’s position, where Japanese soldiers fired grenades continuously into the first and second line trenches. Seeing their comrades frequently blown away by enemy shells, a squad from the third platoon rushed to the frontline trench to throw grenades, cursing the enemy.

At this moment, Ye Feng, severely injured, was continuously dispelling the sword energy previously embedded in his body by Gong Yuquan. He only nodded faintly in acknowledgment.

Nian Yun practiced thrift in the Eastern Palace but avoided ostentation, only modestly reducing some of the strict regulations from previous years. The silk fabric was slightly downgraded in quality, but the colors remained vibrant, embroidered with imaginative floral patterns.

Jin Yu, seeing the two mocking him, was instantly furious. He wasn’t just dealing with mere foot soldiers; even though he had ambushed the enemy, his handling of the details this time was indeed commendable.

Wang Xun’s capabilities were unclear to him, but a company of that size wouldn’t just approach Wang Xun without cause—and they even entrusted a child with the task. How could he possibly trust that?

The public trial was packed, with the people of Nantong demanding the police chief be skinned alive to appease their grievances. Some even tried to rush the stage to kill him. The chief’s position was precarious, especially since his own officers came forward to accuse him of forcibly deducting monthly wages.

Upon hearing that Chu Tian was overreaching again, Su Qing immediately protested in a coquettish voice.

With military arrangements finalized, Liang He took a moment to visit the medical ward.

Wang Zixuan remained noncommittal as a samurai named Zhu Lidian swiftly drew his sword, cut through the air, and with a left hand pressing the scabbard, slowly sheathed the blade.

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Taking the handkerchief, he wiped the corner of his mouth carelessly before returning it. The other party refused to accept it, shaking their head while staring at the saliva stains on the cloth.

“Making me unlucky? Hmph, he will pay the price too,” Li Jiacheng said disdainfully, though he recognized the seriousness of the problem in his heart.

Comparing diesel and gasoline engines, diesel engines have simpler fuel systems than gasoline engines and are easier to manufacture. However, due to higher working pressures, diesel engines require parts with greater structural strength and rigidity, making them heavier and bulkier.

Although Yun Jian took over the Longtou Gang, she retained Xu Zetian and allowed him to continue all his previous work. As a result, the senior members of the Longtou Gang wholeheartedly accepted her as their leader.

After Yan Hua finished speaking, all the armies began their advance according to the previously planned orders. The Angzhi Army marched second, preceded by a unit of fierce spirits, which growled ominously as they advanced.

At Lota’s command, the elves immediately took flight, bypassing walking and charging directly into the dense forest.

When going uphill, avoid stepping on those people you encounter, because you will meet them again on the downhill.