Chapter 46: Shangguan Falls from Grace

The atmosphere on the official vessel traveling north back to the capital was vastly different from that of the ships heading south.

Perhaps because the gentry and scholars on board were all returning to the capital to report on their duties or moving northward for promotions, they appeared exceptionally high-spirited.

Officials from all corners of the realm eagerly discussed regional political treatises and bizarre anecdotes from various locales.

"This time, upon returning to the capital for my debriefing, I must let those fossilized old fogies in the court witness the tangible results of our local administration! In accordance with Prime Minister Wang's philosophy, our county distributes in spring and collects in autumn, with procedures clearly delineated. Previously at this time of year—

Just under three minutes into the second quarter, seeing Luol Deng catch the ball and prepare to shoot, Yi Jianlian panicked and hastily leaped up in an attempt to block the shot.

Qin Yun drew his sword in anger, the surging sword qi clashing violently with the dust. Even Ding Fengyuan, a battle-hardened veteran who had crawled through piles of corpses, was rattled to his core by the collision of the other's profound cultivation.

Upon hearing the senior brother's words, a smile bloomed on Ah Lin's face. He picked up the teacup before him and poured tea for his senior brother.

Had Xuanwu not led the way, a normal person would never have imagined that anyone could live in such a place. A section of their earlier path required hugging the cliffside; that stretch was only wide enough for a single foot, and the slightest carelessness would plunge one into an abyss of fathomless depth. Without the backing of profound martial arts, no one would dare traverse it.

As soon as this news broke, the remarkably handsome man felt a creeping sense of sheer terror.

Early the next morning, Yi Xingluo opened her eyes to see Nie Nanfeng lying beside her. "Hey, wake up." She pushed the handsome man beside her with a helpless expression.

Seeing her tightly furrowed brows and assuming she was feeling unwell, Nie Nanfeng immediately stopped in his tracks and asked, "What's wrong? Is something hurting? Let me take you to the hospital." His tone carried a trace of anxiety that even he had failed to notice.

Down on the arena, the long sword at Qin Yun's waist hummed as it leaped from its scabbard, only to be firmly intercepted by the equally formidable Ding Fengyuan.

Hearing Liu Yun's words, Wang Luo fell silent for a moment before continuing, "Yun'er, I can understand your feelings. Possessing a compassionate heart is human nature, but it is better not to speak of such things to outsiders in the future, lest you invite unnecessary disaster."

Liu Yun cast a cold glance at the three of them, then mobilized his footwork and sprinted toward the direction of the Chuyun Mountain Range.

Ignoring Zhang Yun, Mo Fan nonchalantly picked up the essence crystals and medicinal pills, tossing everything else aside in a single sweep. The gesture felt as though the pills and crystals had belonged to him all along, and what he threw to Zhang Yun was merely a handout of his charity.

Numerous demons swarmed around, launching frantic attacks. Yet, this light barrier, which looked as thin as a cicada's wing, was exceptionally sturdy; no matter how fiercely the demons assaulted it, it remained completely immovable.

Hearing these final words, Gu Xiaoxiao froze in a daze. Weren't these the exact words her father had spoken when selecting wedding attire and decorations for her and Fu Qingyang's wedding? Hearing them now from Dong Mingcheng's mouth truly gave her a surreal sense of traversing through lifetimes.

However, he also worried that the process of recharging would only cause Su Lan to develop an even deeper misunderstanding of him, so he refrained from doing so.

Yet, his master had dispatched him to go out together with this man; if Lin Tiancheng were to perish here, his master would inevitably suspect him.

Once the oath-taking rally finally commenced, Lu Qinger's gaze never once left Fu Qingyang.

"A young man has got to be able to down a couple of drinks, good for the physique, haha." President Liu chuckled as he cast an ambiguous look at the young woman in Duan Hongnan's embrace, then wrapped his arm around her and headed upstairs.

Only after being reminded by Qin Lang did Qi Xiaoxiao test the young boy's breath, and sure enough, he was breathing. She listened to his heartbeat, and it was beating strongly. Ghosts do not experience such symptoms.

Isn't my dad her dad? Aren't my funds her funds? You've got to spend this credit money—spend it and then earn more; without spending it, you never have the drive to make money.

"Hmph, even if you shatter this divine cauldron, so what? I suppose you consumed a vast amount of spiritual energy just to break open my divine cauldron, didn't you?" Jiawei sneered instantly.