Volume Three: The Xuanwu Gate Incident, Chapter 134: Du Ruhui

Shengye Ward is located in the eastern city of Chang'an. Because it is close to the Imperial City and adjacent to the bustling East Market, it is a place where land is worth its weight in gold, primarily inhabited by high-ranking officials and aristocratic families.

The ward is filled with deep houses behind high walls, one after another, each more magnificent than the last. Yet, in the midst of Shengye Ward, there sits a rather unconventional residence.

The house is not large, consisting of only three courtyards, and the gate is unremarkable. Aside from a plaque hanging high above, stating the family name, there are not even any servants to guard the door. The stone lions at the entrance are shorter than a four-or-five-year-old child; to call them lions would be a stretch, as they look more like dogs. Surrounded by the high walls of the neighbors...

Lin Tian looked at the Divine Sword Heavenly Venerate. The Heavenly Venerate’s words were very reasonable, and Lin Tian felt his own heart filled with indignation, which made him feel ashamed.

Recalling the day she personally agreed to the marriage proposal from the Yuan family, she remembered how her father had suddenly collapsed into his chair. He seemed to age significantly in an instant, his once-bright eyes turning cloudy and dull. She knew her father was grieving for her future, but having that much was enough.

Knowing that the "Heart Sword" of the Rune Diagram Sect was formidable, Wan Xianlai and others had not been idle during these days. By utilizing the principle of the mutual generation of the Five Elements and taking precautions, they found that blocking the "Heart Sword" was no longer a problem.

Helian Yong replied in a deep voice, "I am here." His meaning was clear: non-compliance meant death. Such a significant matter must not be leaked. If they truly encountered anyone stubborn and unyielding, they would have to silence them first.

"Is this... the intersection between this world and that world?" Maitreya asked, looking at the surroundings.

Yang Fan picked up a piece of bronze in front of a skeleton to examine it. It was a bronze blade, now broken, completely destroyed, and having lost all its spiritual essence. Seeing such a powerful treasure destroyed made one’s heart ache.

Wang Chen was also getting excited. A biker gang earning 30,000 a month—once word got out, he could at least recruit a whole group! As long as the Flaming Squad could cover some of the fuel and dining expenses, they would definitely be able to attract a large number of skilled individuals.

The others in Class B who were swept by Huo Lingmeng’s gaze immediately lowered their heads, not daring to look at her.

"That should be the case. He did not change his appearance. Furthermore, Qingyue sent a message earlier saying that the person from back then had not perished." Qingmu naturally knew what the Immortal Qingyu was asking about.

"Roar, roar, roar..." The death of the strange beast in the front did not scare those behind it. In fact, the pungent scent of blood made the trailing beasts even more frenzied. They surged forward wave after wave; even as the corpses of their companions piled up into a wall, they continued to charge forward without fear of death.

"And then what? Did Romeo really die? When Juliet wakes up and sees that Romeo is truly dead, won't she be very sad?" Jessica asked.

While Lu Qiushi and Lin Xue were talking in the cave beneath the tomb, Liu Heng, who had driven back to the burial site first, saw that the grave robbery hole had been blown shut. Hearing that Lu Qiushi had been sealed inside the tomb along with countless zombies, he could no longer suppress the rage in his heart and began to curse loudly.

In the eyes of the Golden Spirit Cat, since these people were hostile toward them, they deserved to die. In any case, it was not afraid; as long as it could engage in a great slaughter, it would be happy. That is the nature of a spirit beast—unlike humans, it does not have so many misgivings.

This speculation immediately gave rise to two thoughts in people's minds: first, the bidder was insane; second, the map of the Life Holy Water might be real. Given that one could command such a massive fortune, they certainly could not be the former.

Just like when he was bullied by Chao Ying in Shimen City, trampled underfoot, and mocked with derisive words, he had not spoken of risking his life to fight the other party to the death. Instead, he silently harbored that hatred in his heart. Finally, in the Ganshan Forest Park of Shenzhen City, he got his chance, and Chao Ying ultimately perished at his hands.

It turned out these people were mere novices. Now, with the added pressure of time limits and the heavy penalties for missing the target, they were all incredibly nervous. Looking at them, it seemed that even those who might have been able to hit the mark were now unable to do so under the strain of their taut nerves.