Volume One, Chapter 22: Everyone Had Come to Hate Gu Changning

Zhuo Yi stepped off the carriage, his expression blank. He suddenly snatched a saber from a nearby guard and plunged it into the man’s chest, watching him slowly collapse with a gaze that seemed to say, "How dare you lay a hand on her."

Li Shuhong heard these words, his eyes drifting into the void as his thoughts wandered far away to an unknown distance. Chu Yan caught a glimpse of this out of the corner of his eye but said nothing; who among them did not have secrets weighing on their hearts?

Upon hearing this, Huang Youde immediately perked up and said, "A Chief Constable is a Ninth-Rank official, and almost every one of them is a formidable warrior with vast combat experience."

He Ning, however, felt no pride in it; it was merely ordinary white liquor from his past life. If it weren't spicy enough, he could even distill higher-proof spirits to sell.

"Everyone, back away! This flower..." Zheng Xingchen rushed in, his face full of anxiety, shouting at the crowd.

Wang Tian-shou let out a thunderous roar, swinging his blade toward Duan Yanqing like an avatar of death. As his internal energy erupted, the very flagstones beneath his feet shattered, sending shards of rock flying amidst the pressure.

I deliberated and decided against telling Mazu about the bond of cultivation partners between Fengxian and me.

Teng Baoya laughed heartily, her crisp laughter echoing throughout the entire valley.

Ten miles east of Zhaoyang Gate, in Yongan Lane, the Xiao Zhengqing family began their morning chores in the communal courtyard.

After everyone had left, Grandfather took the hand of Song Yitao, who was already sobbing uncontrollably. He stroked the back of her hand and told her gently that she was not to blame for his illness, that he was simply failing. He also revealed an ancestral legacy: if a descendant with the character "Tao" in their name were to search, they would surely find it.

With this, the creek valley regained its original tranquility, but the ruined forests, murky waters, and leveled hilltops remained—an unsightly scar forever etched into Xiao Jiansheng's heart.

Yu Lin reached out with slender fingers and tilted Yuan Yu's chin, forcing him to meet his gaze. His voice was low, domineering, and assertive, like a lion claiming its territory, intolerant of even the slightest intrusion.

As Su Tianyin spoke, her gaze shifted to the bouquet of lilies in Zhou Changli's hands.

Jimo Qinghe had built his own residence by hand. While it lacked the grandeur of a wealthy aristocratic manor, its exquisite, verdant charm was more captivating than any gold-leafed palace.

Perhaps the troubles of someone as handsome as him were beyond the understanding of the plain Jin Shanlai. He went to sleep.

"Please, save my sister. I will do anything." She knew Mo Yichen could save her sister, so she softened her tone to plead with him.

"Ningning, can you do me a favor?" Yu Feng looked toward Mo Ning, his eyes filled with a trace of desperation.

"Truly a monster, spreading heresy in broad daylight!" Ren Tian said, a flash of malice crossing his eyes.

"Mr. Gu, what exactly do you mean?" Mu Li asked, her hands trembling with anger and fear.

It was his wife who told him that Shen Chu’s background was extraordinary; if the phoenix hadn't fallen, there would be no such opportunity. He had been tempted after hearing this, as the Lu family’s influence in the military was no longer what it once was.

"Bathing." Origami glanced toward Shido’s direction, and after uttering only that single word, she walked out of the living room.

Cao Enqi had visited before it opened, but seeing the explosive business today, he was still surprised. Looking at the crowd, he realized Shen Chu was set to make a fortune.

Ao Lingyuan’s endless complaining was interrupted, but Chen Yifan’s words left her unable to say another word of protest.

Liu Fangfang could at most be considered a friend; if something were to happen to her, it wouldn't affect his fellow townsman.

"Swordfish, move!" Black Shark said little, merely casting a glance. With a violent tug, the black staff was pulled out by Black Shark.

Tohka looked at the bread with suspicion before taking a bite, her eyes widening with an expression of pure disbelief.

"What are you trying to do?" The Dragon King frowned, standing up to confront him. Was he finally dropping the mask and showing his true colors?

"Really?" Upon hearing about the subordination, Shido’s eyes began to sparkle with an unusual light.

He used to think of investment as something without expectation of return, but now that he saw the potential for huge profits, Wang Zeping felt his heart stir.

Ordinary illusions could be broken, but the Mirage Dragon’s magic was strange in that it was indistinguishable from reality, making it impossible to tell truth from falsehood.

The sudden scene made everyone in the cinema gasp, including Jun Qiao and Jun Min. Fortunately, neither was leaning on Wenren Junfu, or they would surely have shown their disgust again.

He had originally wanted to possess Li Shuangshuang, but he realized he lacked the courage to do so.

If Xuanxuan had known about the heart transplant, she would never have maintained the level of composure she just showed.

He hadn't expected that before he could even investigate Chu Cun'an, he would stumble upon the truth that Luo Youge was actually the princess of West Chu.

"Since the Medici fear the three of you, why don't you join forces to root them out entirely?" To make the Medici wary, the Li, Gu, and Merovingian families must possess some formidable strength.

The person who came to greet him was his subordinate. Yun Yuyuan waved his hand and entered the private room where Mo Fu was staying, keeping a low profile.

"Why is Meng Wuyuan on the mountain?" Relying on his deep internal energy, Hua Feiye forced himself to sit on his horse to resist the music, yet the demonic melody still seeped into his ears, leaving his mind restless.

Tang Xinyi did not finish the rest of her sentence, instead holding up her index finger and shaking it from side to side.

"Stay away from him." Sikong Jue’s face was cold, his words serving as both a reminder and a warning.

Old Cheng assumed Teng Yuyi wanted to make some men's robes for her own convenience in traveling outside the estate. He agreed and went off to make arrangements.

Qiu only smiled at her and patted the Great Fish. He took the staff from Grandmother’s hand and personally opened the gate to see them off.

He thought of Du Yi, who had arrived in the city yesterday without a penny, yet had secured a foothold in Black City based on the rewards from his first gladiatorial match.

Zheng Yongquan immediately cowered. Just moments ago, it was because Teacher Luo was there that he had received a slap during the scuffle.

Lying on the ground, Bai Xi felt a cold chill run through his deep eyes the moment he saw the arrow.

The process of registering their marriage was swift; there was no queue, and the whole thing took twenty minutes. It was so fast that by the time Yi Siling held the red marriage certificate, she still hadn't fully processed what had happened.