Volume 1 Chapter 36: Maneuvering Li Binglan

Watching the look of sheer heartbreak on Wang Cheng’an’s face, Zhang Wenxuan nearly burst out laughing. He was no fool; it was obvious to him that Wang’s nonchalant facade was merely a desperate act.

Pfft! Someone in the shop laughed out loud, and many others wore expressions of schadenfreude. These were mere onlookers who lived for the drama and cared little for anything else.

"Boss Wang is taking a massive hit this time. That’s a full twenty million!"
"Indeed. If I lost twenty million, I’d be coughing up blood."
"Heh, the antiques market is like this—it rewards those with sharper eyes. If your judgment is poor..."

Although the influence of the Jashin Cult had only recently emerged in the Land of Waves, for a nation without a ninja village, the cult—which preached that members should "slaughter all those around them"—had already become a grave threat.

The Impure World Reincarnation had not been seen for over fifty years, dating back to the time of the Second Hokage. Following the Second Hokage’s death in battle, the Third Hokage had classified it as a forbidden technique and sealed it away; it had not appeared in the ninja world since.

"Teacher... even if you say that, I’m not going to the Math Olympiad Exchange," Su Xian’er said, eyeing Zhou Qingya warily. She suspected a trap, especially since the woman had just claimed she "wanted to seek justice for the fans."

While Caiyun was partly to blame, such a sharp rebuke still caught Alan by surprise.

The Fragrant Collection Pavilion was located behind the East Outer Courtyard, near the main residence. To get there from the Pear Fragrance Pavilion, one had to pass through the covered walkway in front of them. Though the task had been entrusted to her, how could one be fully at ease? In the end, she had secretly sent Yuanbei to follow.

"They were also attacked by the man in the long robe," Minato Namikaze said, glancing at Uchiha Shisui and his companion with a solemn expression.

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Cao Cao, worried that Xu Chu was not wearing his armor, feared for his safety and ordered Xiahou Yuan and Cao Hong to charge out together. Seeing Cao Cao’s generals making their move, Pang De and Ma Dai led their iron cavalry from both flanks, charging headlong into the fray. Cao Cao’s forces were thrown into chaos.

"Exquisitely beautiful, invincible with a sword—if she only possessed spiritual power, she would be even more perfect," Young Master Ye praised.

And so it was; despite everyone’s best efforts to keep it hidden, Old Master Shen Mu finally learned the truth.

Everyone else was a family of three, but Tang Zixuan and Li Fengjue’s group was a family of four, making them stand out significantly.

If he didn’t want to talk about it, why should she force the issue? It would only put him in a difficult position and leave her feeling miserable.

"Good." Li Jinye scooped her up and headed upstairs. Su Mianmian obeyed quietly, burying her face in his chest. Even when he laid her on the bed, she felt a lingering reluctance to let him go.

He delivered the magazine to Li Fengjue’s office, and with a wave of his hand, Li dismissed Assistant Remy.

As the solid dragon tail struck, it carried a silver-grey force of space. With a single blow, it shattered the void, leaving a jagged gap where the silver-grey energy swirled to prevent the space from mending itself.

"Ye Lin" was actually Ye Fenglin’s marshal title. Although he could have inherited the title of "Marshal of An-Guo," he had decided when he was invested that he wanted a title of his own. While he was still addressed as the An-Guo Marshal within the military, many also referred to him as Marshal Ye Lin.

Because Xia Qi, the War God of the pure-blooded human race, had arrived so suddenly, none of the Soul-Body Clan knew his purpose, and no one dared to speak to him rashly.

The customer service manager calmly and politely escorted Charlie and his accompanying agent to the luxury presidential suite before bowing and leaving.

"I’m not trying to be difficult, Old Xing, but young girls these days are prone to reaching for the stars. As her elder, you need to keep a tighter rein on her so she doesn’t get scammed," Aunt Li muttered, her eyes darting around as she offered her advice.

Gao Pingfan looked at the soldier before him, impressed by his magnanimity. Even after having his hand broken by Gao, the soldier held no grudge. His respect for them grew even deeper.

The novice match had drawn over three thousand viewers, including more than two hundred in the VIP section. It was a record for the novice arena and, for him, an undeniable source of pride.

"Jiang Wei, do you think Du Yu and I are a matter of two or three days? Let me tell you, we went on a trip to South Korea together six months ago!" Chen Miyun rushed out of the cafe, grabbed me by the side of the road, and hissed into my ear, revealing that she hadn't slept with my man yesterday—it had started half a year ago.

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It was rumored that the prospective buyer was a city lord from a colony planet—the kind not recognized by the Prime Planet. If not for the sake of the Fang and Mo families, he wouldn’t have even considered making the trip.

After sending Yuetang away, I pulled a stool to the bedside and stared blankly at the person lying there. Without the flush of life, his features looked even more refined and handsome; with a high-bridged nose and sword-like brows, he was truly a man of striking appearance. At this moment, the sharpness and arrogance had faded, leaving his face looking gentle.

Cornering, climbing, descending... he passed safely twice, but on the third attempt, something finally went wrong. The turn was just too sharp.

Activating a forbidden seal takes time. It is a trump card for cultivators, rarely used because once invoked, one is usually left with depleted vital energy and no means of self-defense.

Lu Yunian gently turned the wooden box toward them. Inside lay a severed, bloody finger.

Yehua remained silent, making no move to let Eunuch Li rise. His cold, indifferent eyes were fixed squarely on the cold corpse lying on the bed.

For example, if a listed company has a market cap of ten billion, a tradable market cap of seven billion, and a turnover rate of less than 2%, a fund jumping in isn't investing—it's market manipulation. What’s the point of recommending it? It’s just looking for a "greater fool" to take over at a high price.

Zhang Yunshu bit her lip hard, using the pain to force back her tears; she feared that if she didn't, she would break down in front of Yu Mingzhu.

Tang Yurou was a public figure, and having been the focus of attention due to her recent concert, she sat in the car wearing sunglasses and fully wrapped up.

After Liang Xun’er finished speaking, Shen Yingyue chased after her and finally saw the scene that had been hidden by the flower beds and rockery.

Hong Yi struggled to free himself from the earth, staring at Chen Haoran with a strange gaze.

They didn't believe that a coward who had been missing for three years and had even skipped his college entrance exams could amount to anything.

There were only a dozen or so courtyards at the foot of the mountain, presumably housing the registered disciples who worked in the medicinal fields. He decided to ask someone; it was the most time-efficient method. Not only did it save effort, but it was also a chance to get familiar with the others, as they would inevitably cross paths in the future.