Volume One, Chapter Ninety-Seven: Standoff

"I wanted to give you a proper gift for your birthday, but you wouldn't let me. Consider this a belated birthday present." Zhuzi insisted, pushing it back.

In truth, even now, Zhao Zijian still didn't know how many people had been accidentally injured in the aftermath, especially when a group of them fired recklessly in the teaching building.

Spiritual energy healing cancer is certainly not the same as traditional Chinese medicine treating cancer, but a proven successful path can undoubtedly lead to many other discoveries.

Yet despite his anger, Cen Minbo, who had been in business for decades, understood well that harmony brings wealth and honesty is fundamental. Losing his temper now was clearly unwise; he would deal with Xue San after the current troubles were resolved.

"If you find it inconvenient to act as usual, I don't mind doing it myself," he suddenly glanced at her, his words carrying a subtle implication.

As the days neared the New Year, Bai Yulan began gathering supplies from the shop again, planning to add some new items to the household, constantly appearing at various marketplaces and merchant associations. As for Ye Mingting, he suddenly became extremely busy due to matters at the border, barely touching the ground. Qin Yu, that rascal, hadn't come to see her at all lately.

Chen Mo and Ning Xuan watched everything from a distance from beginning to end. When Lin Feng made his move, Chen Mo was startled and hastily began scanning the data.

Returning to the secret chamber, he opened the portal. He had already been away from the underground demon realm for some time, uncertain of how the situation had unfolded there, whether Trish had managed to hold Archer City.

"Are you all right? I forgot to warn you—don't stare at the jade pendant, it makes people dizzy!" Lin Ruhai helped Jia Min to sit on a nearby rock.

With his spirit steed slain, Xu Huo could only rely on his own strength. At noon, he finally climbed back up to Nest Peak, wearing nothing but a few broad leaves covering his essentials, his attire so striking that every passerby turned to stare.

The next moment, Liu Dan was hurled onto the large bed by a sudden force. As her head spun, he was already pressing down upon her.

Ye Chen wondered why he had married her, a question that lingered like a shadow in her heart, racking her brain for an answer she could not find.

This earthquake was the strongest and most severe in the past decade in the capital, with the widest area of destruction.

"All right, sister, let's go. We're almost home now. Who knows what we'll find when we arrive?" Diel gently comforted his sister.

In a moment of crisis, his deputy captain and fighters who had followed him since the West Sea risked everything to save him, bringing Moria to the graveyard at the northern end of Linghou.

Anxious, he waited until the old lady's condition eased, then wanted to find Shi Le, only to be told by Pei Qing that Shi Le was already at the hospital.

Even Bai Li Yushan, Si Yufan, and the others were thrown hundreds of meters away by the shockwave, barely managing to steady themselves in their battered state.

Si Yufan dragged a chair from a stall and helped Luo Zhen, whose face was pale, to sit, ignoring the strange looks from those around.

Si Yufan looked up and saw an army charging toward Black Sand City, raising clouds of dust wherever they passed.

Then, he launched into a string of idioms and stories, speaking non-stop until his mouth grew dry.

At eight-thirty in the morning, the thrilling moment arrived! With a long chime from the electronic clock, the entire venue fell silent, everyone craning their necks to look toward the entrance of Tianwu Square.

In a blink, it was almost the hour of Shen. As agreed, Mr. Jing sent someone to escort Hua Shangxue home, while An Bo, who was sent to handle the matter of Hua Shangxue being sold, had not yet returned from Pushan Town.

"No! I didn't! When have I ever sent troops to suppress the people? I never did such a thing!" I shook my head fiercely in response to Yu She. I had always been lost in drink, never issuing such an order. How could I bear to do such a thing? It wasn't me! Who then?"

Grandmother Tianshe roared, her aura icy and bone-chilling, freezing the void and splitting it open. A terrifying force suddenly spread, space condensed, enveloping everyone within a thousand miles.

Diao Chan's enchanting voice sounded again: "It's not Fengxian's fault; I have something very important to do!" "Uh? Something very important?" I didn't understand.

"Hmph! Just in time! I was looking to consecrate my blade with blood!" Changshan showed not a shred of mercy, ruthlessly striking at the old men with his knife. Blood sprayed around him as elders fell one after another, their eyes staring lifelessly at Changshan.

Although Arcstar cared little for mortal matters, after cultivating the righteous path for over a thousand years and being bathed in the Essence of Consciousness, he had gained a semi-immortal body and begun to develop an immortal heart. Compassion now came naturally to him. Seeing that Shenfeng's decision would affect the lives of thousands, he instinctively spoke up.

"Again, the Hand of Divine Annihilation!" The man in the golden mask fell silent. The pitch-black mortal realm was suddenly shrouded in deathly quiet.

After speaking, Kill Wujing gently closed his eyes and continued channeling energy to heal. The wounds inflicted by the Heavenly Demon were severe and would take time to recover.

The second letter's contents were rather strange, the questions she raised left Yi Han utterly confused as he read.

...During Su Yu's unconsciousness, all matters concerning Earthcore Ming had been properly resolved. All enemies had been eliminated, leaving only a pile of items to deal with. These tasks, naturally, had people assigned to handle them.