Chapter 61

Qi Lang had, in fact, already achieved his objective. Therefore, he remained stubborn and resolute: sending troops was simply out of the question! Yuan Ning's stance was one of non-interference, non-intervention, and non-commitment, choosing instead to acknowledge the established fait accompli.

The Almighty Sleep Bed was the first device in human history to effectively resolve human sleep problems. For a long time afterward, many medical devices invented to treat insomnia and sleep disorders failed to break away from its fundamental principles.

Moreover, had he been more composed and performed with greater distinction, the position that awaited him might well have been that of the Prime Minister of the Orc Empire—one person beneath the monarch, yet above tens of thousands.

There seemed to be a peculiar aura surrounding this youth, one that constantly induced a sense of dread within him. It was a terror so overwhelming that even a professional soldier like himself—someone who had been tempered through baptism by blood and fire and had long forgotten the meaning of fear—found it utterly irresistible.

Carrying the unique devouring power of the Undying Seal, Kobe Leo’s magical shield vanished into thin air as if it had never existed, while the remaining force of the punch struck his body directly.

Moving swiftly into the reception hall of the City Lord's Mansion, Ye Piao and Julia immediately spotted the two figures sitting far apart in the spacious room.

"Oh, stop it. Just take care of the matters in your own hands. The final exams are coming up soon, so make sure you don't bring back a string of failing red lanterns for us." Su Yalan was merely speaking offhand; the broad direction of the Gold and Jade Jewelry business was still decided by Song Yi, and it was impossible for him to micromanage every single detail.

Yet, Ye Piao had a premonition that Hammer would likely choose not to mobilize the power of Grand Duke Qu Jianhong of the Iron Mask to accomplish this. For him, he probably preferred to personally lead an army into the Punk imperial capital of Oratio—where he himself had once resided—and sever the head of his younger brother, Edward, with his own hands.

Blair was aware that Liu Shixun had bodyguards, a fact that did not surprise him in the least. In the UK, many immensely wealthy or prominent individuals hired bodyguards both to ensure their personal safety and to display their status.

Zhao Dafai also resigned himself to reality. At this juncture, he possessed neither the capital nor the leverage to negotiate with Yang Zhengjie, leaving him with no choice but to adopt the posture of a lamb awaiting slaughter. In his heart, he harbored only a single wish: for Yang Zhengjie to get the hell out of his sight as quickly as possible.

The Xiliang soldiers on both the left and right flanks were struck with terror. These fifty men, led by a false Sima, were the bravest and most formidable warriors of their own army, possessing the highest martial prowess. Yet they had been so effortlessly and completely cut down; the arriving Beihai soldiers were fierce to such an extent that the morale of the Xiliang troops plummeted instantly.

The princess opened her eyes wide, gazing at her imperial father full of curiosity. Although she was already fifteen years old, she had never ventured out to sea, let alone laid eyes on a real whale.

Since the Three Immortals Sisters addressed him as elder brother, he ought to assume the dignity of an elder. Even among those mortals, inspired by the deeds of the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, few men remained in the ancestral homeland to perform tasks that their sisters could easily handle; almost all of them voluntarily ventured outward upon reaching adulthood to carve out new settlements for the tribe.

The quasi-artifact that had already been within his grasp suddenly leaked its aura and was discovered. Consequently, an ancient monster of the Jingtian Tribe intervened directly, forcing him to expose his identity and engage in battle against it.

The grain stores that Generals Jiang and Wang had accumulated in Taiyuan and Datong had long been completely plundered by the Shun army, and the wealthy merchants and gentry of both places had been thoroughly stripped clean by the Shun troops. With over twenty thousand Xuan-Da soldiers now entirely dependent on the Shun army for food and clothing, Li Zicheng had, in other words, become their benefactor and provider.

However, the one who saved them was Zhong Zihan, and the one who released them was Zhong Zihan either. She suddenly felt she had no reason whatsoever to demand that the other party spare Nanmen Qianmie.

Upon learning that the child in Zhuang Shihua's womb was his own, the elder Xia's attitude toward her softened somewhat. Unlike his previous aversion, he now spoke to her affably, urging her to put her mind at ease and focus on her pregnancy.

"Sister Xiang, you don't need to worry about this. I will handle it myself; you can just rest assured and leave this matter to me," Zhang Hao said.

During the land distribution in the village at the foot of the mountain, because the farmland varied in quality, some plots were uneven. Some were flatlands with fertile soil, high yields, and convenient transportation—where one could reach the fields smoothly by ox cart or horse carriage for spring sowing with fertilizer and autumn harvesting. It was exceedingly convenient.

"You could say that. Thank you for saving me! If you had handed me over to that wicked Daoist priest, I probably wouldn't exist anymore," the voice said.

Liu Haimei pulled Li Mengya along as she walked away. After all, they were husband and wife, and staying behind at a moment like this felt somewhat awkward. Li Mengya certainly dared not linger any longer, even though she had been seen by Ye Lingfeng on more than one occasion.

Su薇 reached out to grab the stumbling Ah Yan, shoved him behind her, and then smoothly caught Ah Yan's friend, guiding her toward an empty seat in the rear.

Her mind was entirely blank; she had no idea what she was thinking, feeling only an intense sorrow, an inescapable helplessness, and a profound sense of melancholy controlling her.

Ah Qi nodded without speaking, casually picked up a few steamed buns from a steamer basket beside my mother, and walked away while eating them.

It seemed that this seemingly pathetic daughter of the prime minister's estate was by no means as simple as she appeared on the surface. Countless unknown secrets were buried deep within the annals of time along with her departure.

Su薇's geomagnetic power proved utterly useless. In her panic, regardless of exposing her position, she vaulted over the car, grabbed Zhao Ruoshuang, and pinned her beneath her body.

I hurriedly looked in the direction Zhao Xiwen was pointing, only to discover a fallen Japanese soldier lying flat on the ground, frantically clawing at the dirt with both hands. It seemed as though he had witnessed something utterly terrifying and was about to scream, but his body shuddered violently and he collapsed.

He knew that anyone with such formidable strength in the pugilistic world ought to be renowned throughout the region. Moreover, judging by Ye Lingfeng's youth, he truly deserved to be called a martial arts master.

He still could not fathom why Ye Chen, who had previously been so desperate to see him dead, would choose to save him at a time like this.

Yet what existed remained. Watching the scenery along the roadside gradually give way to pedestrians of every description, Song Yuhua experienced deeply complex emotions. Regarding the events in Nandu City, Kong Yixiu had claimed he would resolve them. Would he truly be able to solve them? Could he?

With his strength, if the dark elf army were to mass together, given sufficient time, he would sooner or later break them all apart.

Yang Lin had harbored some doubts about this matter previously, but now it appeared that the opponent had most likely climbed out of their own accord.

"Tell me, is this truly what is in your heart? Does it count, or does it not?" Baili Jiu gazed deeply into her eyes, where a fierce flame was rising, burning ever brighter with a scorching heat that roasted the flustered Nuoya.