Chapter 33: Provoking the Wrong Person

Gu Wushuang was utterly stunned, her values and beliefs shattered beyond repair. She watched helplessly as her elder sister was tormented while lying across her lap, her mind unable to form a single coherent thought.

Cao Mang even took the time to glance at her. “Is there anyone else from the Cao family still alive?”

Only then did Gu Wushuang snap back to reality, her expression extremely unpleasant. “You... you...”

Reynold had no time to think further; the position was simply too dangerous, drawing attention inevitably to the carotid artery. Even the punishment that followed seemed a test, probing whether the other party had the authority to kill him outright.

For a fleeting moment, the scene seemed to transport them back to the era of the First Emperor, to the true time of imperial rituals thousands of years ago.

Perched on Karen’s shoulder, Spark began rubbing his head against Karen’s cheek, leaving Mirabel speechless. Spark was like a wolf cub that could never be tamed; whenever he saw Karen, he would “abandon” her without a second thought—both exasperating and pitiful.

Like father, like son. Chen Haoyu had not enjoyed favorable conditions growing up, and yet he turned out so outstanding—what else could it be but an inherited talent for business?

Chu Ling suspected that Li Zhong had not reached the empress’s quarters, and his guess was correct, though he could not confirm it. Though he now held the exalted title of Crown Emperor, he could not command a single soul.

The other imperial guards in front fell to their knees in unison, trembling in fear.

Zhou Qianting spoke calmly: “Eight years ago, Shen Luoxue was kidnapped. He tried to save her, but by the time he arrived, the kidnappers were already dead and Shen Luoxue had fainted nearby.”

Karen summoned Fatre and sent him forward to negotiate. Fatre had visited Gourd Island many times, and all the captains there recognized him. Upon hearing his message, the captain eagerly signaled the flag-bearer to report to Mole, and before long, permission came for Karen to approach.

The Central Domain was truly worthy of being called the most powerful and prosperous among the Four Domains. This was true flourishing, filled with vibrant life, unlike the new city in the East which was merely built with money. Here, vitality thrived everywhere.

At this moment, Only stood atop Officer Takagi’s shoulder as he crouched on the ground, waving his hand dismissively when he heard the words.

Back when Feng Ling brought her the Elixir of Youth, Ning Yan’er thought he had been deceived. Though she accepted the pill, she did not believe Feng Ling’s claims about its effects.

Though both returned alive to the villa, Feng Yang’s injuries were serious; shielding Han Xue from that final whip had been too much to bear.

“So what must I do for you to forgive me?” I saw that she had stopped crying, so I smiled and asked.

Though Conan and Ai were adults in mind, their bodies remained those of children. Both were exhausted, listless and drained.

“Sorry, I was wrong last time.” The tone was apologetic, just like when she followed Shang Yuecheng—yet no trace of sincerity could be heard.

“All right, I’m a bit hungry too.” Park Lianyao grinned and walked with her toward the brand-name store ahead.

“All right, I got it!” The policeman hung up the phone and leaned in to whisper something to Officer Yokogawa.

“What are you doing?!” Li Mengqi threw down her broom and stormed toward me, glaring furiously.

Her fair, flawless face was tinged with red, her soft body pinned beneath him; even her voice sounded weak and gentle.

Seeing this, Xia Qingxiao couldn’t help but laugh. “Why so serious? Has something major happened?”

Qiu Yingying kept shaking her head. “I’m not sick, I just...” But Andy interrupted her train of thought, and she instead recounted the trouble of queuing up for tickets with a stomachache last night.

Afterwards, Andy loaded up all her luggage into a car and rushed to Old Tan’s home, seeking refuge. Whether Old Tan was there or not, she was determined to stay.