15. Chapter 15 (Second Update)

The two major exhibitions were open free of charge to the citizens of Donghai City and the parents of Saint Ann’s students, while all the works had been contributed by the school’s teachers, students, and graduates. The personal attendance of three senior party and government officials naturally caused a sensation throughout society and drew eager attention from the media.

Tang Jin had not deceived her entirely, however. He really was planning to go to Zhejiang to conduct an inspection and secure a foothold for Yuanhe City on that fertile land.

Gentle music drifted through the room. Silvery moonlight slipped in through the open window, mingling with the warm lamplight in an intimate, tender glow. The two held each other lightly as they glided across the floor in a slow, lingering dance.

Even if he was unwilling a hundred times over, circumstances were stronger than people. If even Jin Liehan, the master of the Golden Ox Palace, was wary of the old man, why should he foolishly throw himself into the fire?

As for everyone else—or rather, was there truly anyone in all this world who could live with complete abandon and joy, without ever betraying the aspirations of a lifetime?

The moment An Duo stepped out of the Tengyue Building, she heard someone speaking nearby. Turning her head, she saw Pan Yue leaning against his car not far away, smiling at her.

“You called me here just for this?” Li Er did not believe that Simon had sought him out merely because of this matter. He stared at Simon suspiciously.

Gongsun Yu silently opened the window halfway for ventilation, then adjusted the outlet of the central air conditioner.

The neckline of the bathrobe was rather loose. As she bowed, a pair of snow-white, perfectly formed breasts was generously revealed before Gongsun Yu’s eyes. That deep, alluring cleavage was more than enough to send any man’s hormones surging in an instant.

People said that he possessed a will as hard as metal and stone, a coldness like ice, and the power to shatter mountains and seas.

Seeing that Ancestor Ta was unwilling to say more, Ye Tianming did not press him. His gaze returned to the three statues before him. After staring at them for a long while, he finally cast a deep look at the words:

Examine your life.

Zheng Jinfeng was on high alert, however, and remained extremely cautious in conversation. Every word he spoke had been carefully considered.

At that moment, on the streets east of the city, only the heavy breathing of President Li, President Wang, and Lin Lei remained.

His idea was that he could control the earth-vein power outside his body without having to channel it through himself. If he succeeded, the earth itself would become his dantian, and the earth itself would become his physical body.

Fang Xiu made another circuit and went to inspect the southern part of the city, only to discover that it too had been surrounded. No fewer than ten thousand people were attacking the city walls.

At the same time, the instant Qian Kun saw Yang Xueying approaching, his eyes lit up. He scrambled toward her on hands and knees.

Breaking through to the Seven-Star Realm and opening the gate to the subspace was an exceptionally difficult process. It required total concentration, and not the slightest mistake could be tolerated.

Fang Xiu discovered that both children were somewhat underdeveloped, clearly the result of years of going hungry and suffering from malnutrition.

For an ordinary person, working hard all their life and managing to obtain a position as a prison guard under Fang Xiu would already be considered a blessing from their ancestors.

The spectators could no longer sit still. Their hands itched for action. This young man was either extraordinarily bizarre or an unparalleled genius among geniuses.

Ye Xuan was somewhat overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. The person before her was none other than the leader of the God-Slaying Alliance, yet he was treating her with such courtesy. It was entirely beyond her expectations.

At once, two crimson-gold flames drifted from his pupils and shot toward Shen Tianyang, the old master of the Long family, and the others.

Of the two famous warriors associated with Fengyun, only Gao Lan was a military commander. The other was naturally the martial spirit of Yan Liang.

As his magical power spread, it crashed down like an enormous tide. The several thousand Earth Immortals present all turned pale and hurriedly closed their mouths.

When Protector Zhao heard of the matter, his expression immediately darkened. He was utterly unwilling to stand up for Hua Ruge, but once the order came down, he could only obey. Having accepted the command, he set off for the Blackwater Divine Hall.

At that moment, even the usually unflappable Azure King suddenly changed color. A chill rose in everyone’s hearts. They exchanged glances, not daring to imagine the most dreadful consequence.

For a technician who wrote programs, losing the use of both hands was no different from losing half his life.

Yet this was merely a personal grudge between himself and the Violet Hibiscus Fairy. There was no need to place the Azure Phoenix clan in a dilemma. Besides, he still had something to ask of her, so he could not agree outright.

“Forget about me for the moment. What about all of you couples? Have you actually become a thing?” Bai Xiaoli’s gaze swept back and forth across them.

The Burial Annihilation energy within Qin Ge had already become exceedingly faint, so faint that it had nearly vanished. Even so, he gritted his teeth and stubbornly forced his body upright, inch by inch. Behind him, tears flooded the eyes of the golden-crowned blood eagle.

Since Lin Bin had already come, and nothing had happened to Luo Yinhong, he decided to stay. When Nie Sanping smiled at him, he entered with Su Qian.

Murong Lianhua suddenly stopped flying. The instant she came to a halt, she reverted to her original form. Everyone was astonished—everyone except Lin Bin.

“Has something happened at home? It isn’t winter break yet. The poetry society is planning to hold a poetry gathering, and I want to return after it’s over.” Mu Wanting did not take the matter seriously. Her parents doted on her most of all. If nothing urgent had happened, there was no real harm in staying away a little longer.

When Xiong Yuxian heard that Wu Yi was a descendant of the Wu family, her beautiful eyes traveled up and down his body. At first they held admiration, but soon her brows drew tightly together. She seized Wu Yi’s hand and began taking his pulse.

What nonsense. Who would not want to be the boss? With such a wealthy patron, of course he had to listen to him.

When Xiang Hanxuan saw the group, he cupped his hands and said with a smile, “Welcome, Young Hero Lin and everyone else, to the Bewitching Mountain Villa. Please, come in.”

With that, he led the way. After dismounting, the group followed Xiang Hanxuan toward the reception hall.