Chapter 26: The Vigil

"It seems my fifth brother truly does not trust me," the Crown Prince said, his expression shifting in an instant to one of gentle refinement, a polished smile gracing his face.

"You speak too heavily, Your Highness. Your younger brother is merely concerned that our Imperial Grandmother finds the palace life too stifling, and I am simply looking for ways to bring her joy." No one could fault Xiao Junji for such a display of filial piety, but given that the Crown Prince was the one he was addressing, those present chose to act as if they heard nothing.

The Crown Prince knew he could not gain the upper hand in this exchange, so he let it pass; after all, it was his birthday.

If Lin Tian discovered she had not surfaced for a long time, he would surely come down to find her, and then she would be saved.

Zhang Ye, however, had no impression of her. After tossing out those words, he walked straight away to continue his journey of harvest.

For they were in the midst of the battlefield, and the Spirit Beast Dragon King was under the relentless assault of Lin Mo and the True Man Wu Hao, its beast essence and vital energy being drained infinitely. It was they who had weakened the beast.

After all, a strong dragon does not suppress a local snake. Since Xue Lian was a newcomer, making a few connections would ultimately do no harm. Later, the two parties actively formed a partnership with the Shadow of Gods and Demons, allowing both sides to earn a considerable profit over the past year or so.

"???" Lin Mu's shift in demeanor was immediately sensed by He Jiao. She looked up at him with a strange light in her eyes, yet she nodded gently.

With a massive haul of supplies, the team began their return journey, and during the trek, Lin Mu started considering how to reorganize the group. After a day of observation, he had gained a full understanding of each member's performance, and it was time for appropriate adjustments.

Although the sanctuary did not prohibit tourism, it had very strict requirements: no motor vehicles were allowed, and no items with plastic packaging could be brought inside.

Though they did not have much of a reputation within the Western Profound Domain, they still commanded a certain degree of renown.

Hearing their calls, Lin Mu turned and waved his hand. The tigers then settled down obediently, sitting by the fence and watching him depart.

Xie Heng instantly understood Su Yin's meaning. He was momentarily stunned, looking up at Rong Hua.

The Li Domain was the strongest of the Great Domains in the Qian Province, solely because the Domain Lord, Li Moran, was a high-level existence of the Emperor Realm. His cultivation and strength suppressed many other domain lords, and there were even other great domains that pledged allegiance to him.

Just then, as the blade aura was about to descend upon Ma Kang's neck, three flying swords suddenly appeared, deflecting the strike. The blade aura grazed past Ma Kang's hair and slammed into the floor, shattering upon impact.

Tang Yan gave a signal to Han Xiao at his side, glanced at the most robust man, and shook his head slightly.

But clearly, others did not think the same. The military officer arrived with a squad of special forces soldiers equipped as if they were going to blow up a bunker.

Gu Zhicheng, who was following behind Chu Jingsa to pick up Wu Yuewei from the hospital, saw the unreserved smile on her face, and a trace of a smile could not help but touch his own stoic face.

"Auntie Qiu, could we have the same spot and the same dishes as before?" Xia Weiyi asked the landlady with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

A terrifying wave of power surged forth. Chu Lian suddenly felt his consciousness traversing time and space, arriving in a new place.

Many martial artists could obtain the power of the Great Dao at the peak of the Yuan Monarch or even the Half-Emperor stage, and some could even wield it. However, these powers lacked a specific mark of the Great Dao. One could say that since the power lacked such a label, it could not truly represent the Great Dao itself.

"The young mistress is resting. If you are in a hurry, you may leave," Yin Nuo stated without hesitation, making it clear she was unwelcome to Xia Haoxuan.

Su Ya's words left Yang Fan feeling somewhat saddened, but there was no need for him to delve into the decisions of the wealthy. Besides, nothing had truly happened between them, and as for Su Ya's affection, Yang Fan chose to view it merely as a fleeting impulse.

Better to receive the news early and make arrangements. Thinking of this, Chu Wu stood up and was about to tell Xi Rou and the others to follow her to the Shengzhou Prison, but a single sentence from Daoist Priest Qing Feng made her sit back down in her chair.