Volume One, Chapter 28: Playing with Women—Right in Front of His Own Father-in-Law

Huo Shixu was surprisingly obedient. Without asking for any reason, he silently knelt before Huo Zhengcheng.

“Mingda, bring the family whip.”

The Huo family’s traditional punishment was a heavy bullhide whip, thick and coarse, capable of lashing the skin open and tearing flesh.

Song Nanyi had been married to Huo Shixu for three years, yet she had never seen this family punishment before. In this lifetime, today was the day she finally understood.

It turned out the research center was indeed inside the military district. When he reached the gate of the center, he had to wait a while as the soldiers there consulted with their superiors before allowing him to leave. He walked a long distance before finally reaching outside the military zone, but no matter where he went, those soldiers kept a close watch on him.

“How about calling Qing Kong Kong’er over and telling him the situation? Let’s see what he thinks!” Master Guiyuan suggested.

Zhou Lin was very familiar with this valley because it was a shortcut to the heart of this region. According to experts, part of it was also the area’s lowest altitude, likely connected to the underground city. He sharpened his focus, slowed his pace, and cautiously observed as he advanced.

In an instant, sand and stones swirled violently, the entire courtyard seemed to tremble. The surrounding grass and trees were shredded to pieces by the chaotic sword wind. If such a strike hit a person, wouldn’t it instantly turn them into a pulp?

“Alright, bring it on! I’ll show you my true skill,” Lunis said calmly, now aware that victory was unlikely, so he resolved to face it with composure.

Thus, when the Death Emperor once again sensed the familiar aura emanating from Zhang Hao’s Infinite Staff, his heart instinctively went on high alert.

“Squad leader! How—how do you have such strength?!” Zhu Xiangjun was astonished, unable to believe his eyes. Zhou Jun weighed less than a hundred pounds, yet he lifted stones heavier than himself—truly incredible.

“That’s different from what cars use. I can’t say cars won’t work with it; maybe it’d be even smoother to drive, but this is definitely different…” Wang Xuan explained.

That voice was so disorienting that not only these two but everyone present felt dizzy. Especially Sang Bu, whose eyelids slowly closed as he collapsed softly to the ground.

“Knowing everything through invasion? We haven’t encountered such abilities before. Your worries might be excessive. We can talk to him later and see if he’s willing to join our organization,” Professor Fang said.

Su Bei was terrified. The sudden turn of events gave him no chance to prepare.

Yuan Guo suddenly felt a pang of heartache. These were clearly master-level calligraphies and paintings, yet now they were merely used as decoration and discarded afterward.

Su Bei nodded but had already begun to think about how to deal with the worm inside him. If the Southern Command Headquarters found out, it would mean certain death on the spot; not even Professor Luo could save him then.

Fearing disbelief, he rushed to his room, took out his medicine basket, and laid out the herbs on the courtyard’s flat ground.

The two sides faced off in the dim, empty courtyard. The warrior, suspected to be a strange tale figure, did not attack immediately but strolled leisurely to Rui Ji, then set down his greatsword, knelt, placed his hands on the ground, and bowed respectfully.

A place as renowned as Floting could never fail to provide charging stations for visitors. Charging points were everywhere. If the broomstick felt uncomfortable, there were multiple other transport options available, so one could always find a way back to Tokyo.

Lu Fei knew this task had to be done. It was not superfluous; on the contrary, it was extremely important.

Seeing Yu Chongshang so resolute, the black-suited bodyguard dared not say more and immediately took out his phone to arrange a car.