Volume 1, Chapter 31: Human Cubs Are Such a Trouble

Half a minute later, the rustling sound of fabric rubbing together came from within, followed immediately by the closet door being pushed open from the inside.

"Hey, brother-in-law, I have some good news for you!" As soon as the call connected, Lu Deming spoke first, his tone brimming with excitement.

Lin Xingyuan slammed his hand onto the horn. A piercing blast cut through the silence. The moment the sound ceased, a frantic new round of gunfire erupted from ahead. Each shot they fired struck down a gunman hiding behind the stone platform; they never missed.

On the other side, Xian Yi was clashing with the Great Ruin God Spear. He was not as composed as Xiao Naidong; Chu Chen, having stepped into the ninth level of the Heavenly Martial Realm, wielded the Great Ruin God Spear with far more lethal force than he had at the eighth level.

Chu Chen shook his dizzy head and stepped out of the room. The cold wind sobered him up, and he immediately set off to visit Elder Bing and update Yuan Cang and the others on the situation.

By now, people were being eliminated one after another, and only a handful remained.

Yet, it was truly incredible: Ni Gang drove the Wrangler, bouncing and jolting over the piles of rubble. With his exceptional driving skills, he pushed the car’s already formidable off-road capabilities to the limit, carving a path all the way to the top of the Gobi Desert.

"The Enforcement Squad! The Enforcement Squad is here!" someone shouted, having recognized the voice of an enforcer.

When Mei Wan turned around and saw the empty room, she could no longer hold back and burst into tears, her grief flowing like a broken levee.

Among the Demon Clan, if individuals needed something from one another, they exchanged it privately; consequently, there were virtually no shops or similar establishments within their society.

"Right, there’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time that I haven’t been able to figure out," Tang Fan suddenly asked. "If my level is truly gone, how am I supposed to travel to other worlds through the Yellow-Grade realm?"

This was the fallback plan Xu Shu had devised: to head out to sea, leaving Qingzhou and the Central Plains behind.

The sounds of sabers and greatswords clashing rang out almost simultaneously, merging into a single, earth-shattering roar.

"You got it, Brother Hao," the rooster squawked excitedly, then spread its wings and sprinted toward the building.

With things being this way, Li Mo felt little motivation to work. What was the point of looking at a room full of alchemy materials if he couldn't even put them into his own storage bag? Even trying to swindle a little was difficult.

The group walked for another hour. The vast underground palace consisted only of identical walls, floors, and ceilings. There was no decor, nor was there an end in sight, leading some to wonder if they were destined to walk until the end of time.

He was the first to demonstrate fist techniques. The others, no matter how poor their skill, were practicing with sabers; even those who didn't use swords had borrowed one just for the demonstration. Wasn't the reason simply that they were all trying to gain insight from the sword marks?

Liu Wuchen's eyes made even Shang Wu tremble. What kind of eyes were these? Murky, ruthless, and filled with murderous intent, all blended together—even his pupils were pitch black.

The man struck first again; it seemed to be a habit. Seeing the man’s hand move, Lin Muyu adopted a stance. He had several to choose from and opted for a relatively plain one to start.

Had they not coveted the sealed object here from the beginning, the outcome might have been different. Though the situation might still have been dire, there might have been a new way out. But now, they faced an unstoppable tide of monsters behind them and an endless sea of skeletons ahead.

Seeing this, Huo Zizhao quickly pulled out a tissue, intending to wipe her mouth for her, but she snatched it away.

I placed the neatly organized documents in front of her. This was the entire plan I had made with Sister Jingxiang. When Xi Dongdong saw the files, she was so furious she nearly fainted.

Shen Ruoying and Shen Ruolan were stunned in unison, their hearts filled with deep resentment toward Baili Guo'er, the Princess of Qingyang.

Wasn't that the truth? The two had argued about this countless times, which was why Song Chengkun had told her not to show up.

"Heng Qi is my foster son and my confidant. Naturally, he knows everything. You do not need to know." Gan Wangmei shot her a piercing glare. Gan Yueying knew all too well what the consequences would be if she insisted on staying, and she practically scrambled out of the room.

Jun Wuxue’s words were earnest and sincere; had her eyes not drifted lecherously toward Ye Yinchen every now and then, Bai Zhen might have actually believed her.

Yang Feng habitually reached for his cigarette case, only to realize he had run out.

But if she were granted another lifetime, even if someone came to demand repayment, she would not refuse as long as it was within her power.

As for fearing what this young man might do to her? He was a thirty-something old hand—divorced, single, childless, and with very little money. He just drove a truck for a living, and the vehicle didn't even belong to him; he was just an employee.

"Congratulations on breaking 300,000 in weekly sales." Many people had come with Li Zheng tonight. Xu Qianqiu did not reveal that he was Ning Lan's cousin, simply offering Li Zheng a drink in his capacity as the shop owner.

"You must take me there immediately." Li Chen seemed anxious, as if he were going through some kind of hormonal crisis.

"Forget it, President Zhao. I am no one to you, and I cannot save your corporation. Let's not keep in touch, so as not to cause any misunderstandings with your fiancée." With that, she hung up the phone decisively.

After arriving in Dortmund, Qi Ce earned a million-euro salary, but that was barely enough to open a restaurant, let alone build a brand. Now that he had signed a major new contract, he could naturally consider bigger things.

There wasn't much to do here, but after finishing her business, Ruan Chichi decided to stay for a few days to see the famous sights of Country A.

After dealing with the two security guards, Bai Ruoruo took Li Chen straight into the lobby of Lijing Tower.

Youyou was surprised, thinking that there was nothing that couldn't be said openly. Could an old classmate she hadn't seen in six years have ulterior motives? She asked him what else he wanted.

Famous courtesans knew only the elite. Lady Peony was clever; by leveraging these connections, she finally broke free from the control of the brothel madam. While she didn't fully regain her freedom, she at least gained the right to choose her clients and the right to refuse.