Volume 1, Chapter 37: Reinforcements Arrive

“Just for show, to create an impression—you know how it is,” the other bodyguard said with a twitch at the corner of his mouth, half-joking.

“This distinguished guest, your auction items have been delivered. Please check them,” the middle-aged man bowed respectfully.

“That's twisted! Liu Qi, want to give it a try?” Liu Yiyi teased in her mind.

What Luna didn’t know was that while her own mother had already given her an early preview of married life, Barry’s father was also keeping a watchful eye on him.

“Hehe, aren’t you hungry? Ren, shall we go for breakfast?” Lu Ming scratched his head, then leaned close to Han Ren with a smile.

After dropping that almost insane remark, Wu Fan turned aside and fiercely kicked a pillar in the lobby before storming off in anger.

Seeing the elder kneel down, Sima Fanglin stopped alongside Ling Buyue, retracting his soul and weapon.

Today, Ke Zhenhao was acting out of character, and Ke Yixuan knew well that Ke Zhenhao could not accept the reality of his sister-in-law’s death.

Upon learning the news, Marquis Luo Ben personally led the city’s guards to rise up in resistance. Coordinated with the palace guards sent by the royal court, they paid a heavy price but managed to bring the physician safely into the city.

Taking out the treasured pocket watch gifted by Jia Baoyu, which she cherished dearly, she glanced at the time. Seeing it was still early, she calmly walked to Jia Baoyu’s bedside to observe his sleeping form.

Although Li Xue had attended many banquets before, it wasn’t until she organized one herself that she realized the complexity and finesse involved.

“No way, I’m already like this and you still recognize me?” Jiang Tianrui touched the black mask covering his head, utterly astonished.

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The pomegranate-red brocade dress was adorned with floral motifs, especially the exquisite edging around the cuffs, collar, and hem. Layer upon layer of embroidery revealed the meticulous care invested in the garment.

A few days before her due date, Su Xiaoran moved into the hospital with her parents and Chen Xi, coincidentally the same hospital where Gu Bei worked.

Before dawn, Bai Chenfeng could barely make out her expression. He gently raised a hand, caressing her cheek again and again, tenderly like a soft breeze.

Figures stood solemnly here, each radiating a sacred glow. The aura of divine law flowed around them, imbuing the scene with an overwhelming sense of holiness and gravity.

Lying weakly in bed, he was suddenly pricked by something. Startled, he reached out and touched the ring—he had been too hurried earlier, leaving it in his pocket. Placing it flat in his palm, the diamond sparkled brilliantly.

However, from her perspective, Su Qingcheng and Yuan Peng not only kept calm but listened quietly, with Su Qingcheng even smiling.

A sharp sword aura radiated from him. His eyes were piercing, his handsome face stern, as if he was about to draw his sword and sever everything before him.

Zhou Tianya was only at the early stage of the innate realm, still accumulating strength. Premature exposure to advanced techniques would harm more than help her.

In contrast, Huangfu Qianzhong’s expression was much darker, full of displeasure. He was furious with Xu Chuan, who had suddenly barged in and stolen Master Zhao Shen’s attention. He didn’t even know where Xu Chuan had come from—never seen him in the kingdom before.

Wang Haoming’s temperament was always “if others don’t provoke me, I don’t provoke them,” but once angered, his strikes were reckless and without restraint.

“I’m no stranger to the palace either. It’s not strange to see maids and concubines around; it’s that Hua Meiren’s status is noble. I do have some impression of her,” Yan Yu spoke softly.

By now she was certain that Young Master Li had issues, but Chunhua Tower was very noisy. Although most of the noise was kept outside the private chamber, it was still quite loud.

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Fifteen super heavy cannons, all positioned three kilometers from the city walls, aimed directly at the eastern front of Baise’s walls.

Suddenly, a limping boss shouted with force, “One million six hundred fifty thousand!” He raised the bid sharply, causing the auction atmosphere to freeze momentarily.

Those bright characters were so clearly displayed that Wenren Pangqiu’s eyes widened in astonishment, his eyeballs almost popping out.

Director Ding Li calmly lit a cigarette, then pushed a pack of premium Zhonghua cigarettes toward Ma Fei. He leaned back in the sofa chair, smoking leisurely.

“Alright, brother, I won’t compete with you anymore. Two million nine hundred fifty thousand, I’ll take it, even if I lose a bit. Fine, this lot is yours,” Boss Han chuckled bitterly and stopped bidding.

Outside the Thunder Zone, a solitary and proud figure gradually approached. When he appeared, all eyes were drawn to him as if he were the sole overlord of heaven and earth, exuding an undeniable aura of dominance.

“Wait! That’s a lot of information. Give me a moment to process!” Li Ang waved his hand, his mind racing.

Qi Lu strode out and bumped into Yang Fan. Yang Fan had intended to go in directly but, aware of his current condition, decided it was better to let a leader lead the way to reduce resistance.