Chapter 34: Not Too Foolish, Still Salvageable

As noon approached, Cao Mang was finally released. Qiu Yumeng ran toward him, leaping up and wrapping herself around his neck like a pendant, planting a loud kiss on his cheek.

Qiu Yurou looked on in shock, restraining herself from saying anything. It was only after they got in the car that she whispered, “All the ones you fought were Bai Lang’s men. At first, he refused to sign the settlement agreement, but for some reason, he ended up signing it.”

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The frictions and interactions between the Shenmu Tribe, Ice Soul Corporation, various countries, and financial groups on Earth grew ever more frequent. With the Ice Soul Corporation’s public announcement of Li Zhi’s death, a rift began to form between the Shenmu Tribe and the Ice Soul Corporation—a crack that was steadily widening.

Not long after, they heard thumping noises outside—a sound that could only be Fang Yuan hopping on one leg. After a few hops, there was a heavy thud and a miserable yelp.

At this moment, they believed that having a city like this on the battle map was deeply significant. Was this not the ultimate goal for which they—or rather, all professional military corps—had been striving?

With the successive arrests of the core members of Hu Bo’s gang, the crackdown intensified, striking with the force of thunder, determined to grind them to dust.

“What’s wrong? Don’t think our officer is good enough?” The bald captain glared fiercely at Sun Zhi. “Let me tell you, our officer has killed hundreds of enemy soldiers. When he led us against them, they were running for their lives.”

As Li Ran finished speaking, Di Xiuyuan and Lou Anqi were about to ask questions when they saw the seventh leader at his side, Yang Yangyang, suddenly wave his hand. Instantly, a meteorite appeared out of thin air above their heads and crashed violently onto the ground.

Liu Jian was seething with rage but managed to control himself. Now was not the time for impulsiveness. If Yi Feng targeted the Sun family, he would not be spared either.

“I happen to be free as well. Let’s go visit Cuiling together. As your superior, I should show some concern for my subordinates, don’t you think?” Zhong Wuyan said to Li Zhi, her expression hovering between a smile and a smirk.

Doubt led some to test their suspicions. Several powerful figures acted at once, and the light of the great Dao burst forth, revealing the true form of the Illusory Divine Stone.

The Battle of Wuhan showed the Japanese that annihilating China in one sweep was unrealistic. Their strategy shifted, and they intensified efforts to induce surrender. So, though the defeat at Nanchang enraged Chairman Jiang, who ordered the Ninth War Area to retake the city at all costs, he did not pursue blame for the failure.

They all shook their heads, saying, “We don’t know. We just know there are bombs buried here. Supposedly, it’s to prevent police inspections. Looks like someone might have come to check after all.”

In the past, I always seemed desperate to kill him. But today, I greeted Fu Lingye with a gentle smile, even a hint of flirtation, which made him pause in surprise and look at me with amusement, yet he did not answer.

Though Director Zhao maintained a stern demeanor, there was an unmistakable smile on his face. The crow’s feet deepened by his laughter exuded a sense of peace and fulfillment that seemed to transcend the years.

So much time had passed with no news. Even if someone had survived the crash, after so many days at sea, the odds of living were almost nonexistent. Even if they escaped the wreckage, the ocean could have swept them into its depths, to be drowned or devoured—any number of fatal ends awaited in those endless waters.

An Qiang caught Cheng Jingrao’s meaning and, before her, pushed open the hospital room door and strode in with confidence. Cheng Jingrao followed close behind.

Only then did they realize that the old woman had been so busy with chores she barely had time to breathe. A rare guest had arrived, and it looked like she’d have to prepare a grand feast to welcome them.