Volume 1, Chapter 31: Verbal Abuse

To think that he could not even compare to a man she had only known for a short while—it was truly laughable. Yet, what could be done now? The most critical priority was to wake Zhang Qiangwei up immediately, rather than letting her remain in a coma.

"Let's take a look..." The three of them replied, walking to the side. They switched on their flashlights and carefully observed the rooms themed around the remaining four subjects. Just as before, apart from the red liquid—whether human blood or paint—smeared over the surfaces and the thick webs of spiders, there was nothing else that stood out.

The leaders of the three clans and the Shepherd God were all in the great hall. Only Baishou Liuxian remained calm, while the other two were filled with intense agitation.

"Everything has fallen into the hands of the Russian Empire. Today, Kirin Port has become the Russian Empire's most vital military harbor. And the HX Empire turns a blind eye to all of this, seemingly intending to use these empires to keep the Xiaoyao Empire's development in check!" Yu Shengxiang sighed secretly as she spoke.

Zhang Yi recalled the icy chill emanating from that bag and could not help but shudder, a sense of guilt rising in his heart.

"Report... the Kirin Legion of the Xiaoyao Empire has broken through our blockade and is currently heading toward the main camp!" At the same time, another urgent message was delivered.

A military sand table sounded like something related to warfare, but even for Liu Muzhi, who boasted extensive knowledge, he could only shake his head to indicate his ignorance.

The Guanlong family had been in seclusion for less than a thousand years, and naturally, they possessed many records. For such a famous martial art, as a martial artist—and even more so as a member of the Spirit Dynasty’s imperial family—Ji Ziming was naturally well aware of its reputation.

This was precisely why the requirements for becoming a Spirit Pattern Master were so harsh, a fact that determined why this profession was far rarer than any other.

"Therefore, I hope everyone can remain calm as we shoot, striving to present the script in the most perfect form through this film. This is a responsibility to everyone present, to my script, and most importantly, to the audience," Director Zhang said in a deep, serious voice.

Even though she did not address Yu Jingfeng as the Crown Prince, instead calling him by his given name, no one present felt she was being bold or offensive. On the contrary, they immediately understood that she and Yu Jingfeng shared a profound bond; someone who could address him so directly was clearly very close to him.

Bu Hui’s scalp stung from being tugged, but she still followed the direction of Sister Yu’s finger, which pointed straight at Yun Ye.

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"Who... who has come in!" Not long after Tang Zheng stepped into the tower, a melodious voice rang in his ears.

"Charlie, you keep calling her 'Young Mistress'—is that what Di Mo instructed?" A title like "Young Mistress" was not something to be used lightly; once spoken, it was as good as set in stone.

The next morning, Qin Chen received a call from Qin Ye Xinyi, asking them all to come to Ming Garden for breakfast.

However, in the main monitoring room, the surveillance footage displayed the entire lobby of the first floor, yet there was no trace of Chu Nan’s image. The security personnel reviewed all the videos one by one, and after confirming there were no issues, they picked up their coffee to stay alert.

It was as if, during his time there, the friendship he once shared with Lin Zhuo had passed away with him. That sigh served as a final period, ensuring there would be no further connection with the Lin family henceforth.

During the days of her imprisonment, she had tried to escape, but she wanted to rescue her son and flee together. However, Bruce’s defenses were so tight that every attempt ended in failure.

But at this extreme edge of the heavens, it was impossible for two Yun Qingrangs to exist; thus, only one of them could remain.

The First, Second, and Fourth Elders also nodded. Like the Third Elder, the four of them looked at Shangguan Yueyan with increasing reverence.

Her exquisite makeup accentuated her maturity and charm, but if one observed closely, it was not difficult to spot the exhaustion hidden between her brows.

Room 316 was a south-facing room. After entering, Luo Yao chose a sunny bed. She did not rush to tidy it, as there was plenty of time; instead, she took the bedding out to sun-dry first.

Since they were all rushing to their deaths, Jun Xian did not mind acting as the executioner, specifically tasked with slaughtering these demons.

Luo Yao had already thought through everything when she asked for leave. While it was a pity to miss work, she was truly worried about Qin Junyan’s condition at that moment. She knew that if she did not go to check on him immediately, she would never be at peace.

***

Ten days later, Yuan Pengfei returned to Yuanbao Town. Holding the compiled statistical reports, he was so overjoyed he could hardly contain himself.

It was only then that Julie learned that the race-based abilities of Witch Cats were divided into innate and acquired types. Acquired activation of these abilities often resulted in physical or mental disabilities—some went blind, some deaf, some lost their five senses, and some suffered mental breakdowns.

In this game, Durant hit two crucial three-pointers in the fourth quarter to seal the victory, helping the Magic secure the series point with a total score of 3-2.

"Sun, did you miss that last shot on purpose?" Jessica Alba’s father asked Sun Zhuo. At that moment, they were dining with Jackie Chan.

The Han people in the Liao Dynasty had been enslaved by the Liao for nearly two hundred years. Many had long since abandoned the idea of returning to the Han, so defecting to the Jin was quite natural. In fact, in Huining Prefecture, there were still many Han officials.

As the Timberwolves players prepared for free throws, Sun Zhuo saw Garnett approaching him and knew he was about to spout trash talk. He immediately turned his head away in disgust.

Zhao Yun was full of courage, but his courage was displayed on the battlefield. As for Gan Ning, beyond the battlefield, every action of his daily life—from his clothing to his conduct—exuded a fearless spirit. He was not just bold, but also flamboyant, to the point of being arrogant.

After those specks of light appeared, they danced around the large bed for a while. They looked like the glow from a firefly’s tail—not bright, but quite beautiful. They must have sensed the scent left behind by the physical body.

Watching Yan Wu’s infatuated gaze, Yan Fei suddenly remembered that in the State of Zhao, other than the people in the estate, Yan Wu had truly never met many men. The Yan family had always protected her extremely well.