Volume 1, Chapter 27: The Wager

Next, it was only natural to inform Jian Yue that Chu Qi had gone to the catering department of Big Yellow Duck. Consequently, Jian Yue dialed Big Yellow Duck’s number directly.

Xue Meng stood up with a sense of dejection, walked to the door, and took one last lingering look at him. Sighing to herself, she finally closed the door.

A-Ming chuckled, tossed the handgun in his hand onto the floor, opened the car door, and climbed into the passenger seat.

"You!" Baili Yanyu, hearing his words, was naturally furious. Just as he was about to lash out, Leng Xianning stopped him.

"Su Yihang, where are you taking me?" Shen Ruoyou looked at him, the memory of those days in the western suburbs surfacing. They had been sheer torture, and she did not want to go back.

"Heh, well, boys probably wouldn't like something so girlish!" Her words instantly reminded her of the scene where Yan Zhengxi had knocked over the paper cranes she folded for him. Could it be that his sour face was because of this, she wondered?

The limit of a transcendent holy spirit’s combat power is the ninth tier of the celestial body, but Fang Cheng had now surpassed this so-called transcendent limit.

Though his personality seemed vastly different from Lei Keyi’s, many things deep in their bones were the same.

Seeing Liu Mu off, Dugu Lanruo still did not mention the matter that had been brought up by those sent regarding the Xiao family.

As for Zhuo Qingfeng, he was too arrogant; she didn't want to get a cold shoulder, so she decided to strike up a conversation with Lin Aotian instead.

"Senior, it is indeed possible to talk things over, but I request that the Sect Master of the Yanhuo Sect and the Peak Master of Invincible Peak come out," Qing Hu said.

Ying Fei, who was guarding the human cultivators, was currently cultivating. Burdened with a heavy responsibility as the Moon Clan's greatest warrior, he had to cultivate diligently to elevate his strength.

As for the Dao Heavenly King’s child, they were left behind at the sect, essentially abandoning the burden.

Back then, when all three of them were mid-stage eight-star Dao Ancestors, they could already tangle with average peak-stage experts. If they could all advance this time, facing a peak-stage expert in the future would not be difficult. Coupled with himself, Lin Fan, and Wunian, the winning odds were quite promising.

Historically, a genius from a top-tier power had tried to cheat the system this way, even enlisting ten people from first-tier powers to help him stage the act.

Xu Feng sighed, though he still hadn't given up on the idea of battling Kobe. The New York Knicks launched another attack, and Xu Feng, not waiting for Kobe to close in, launched a three-pointer from beyond the arc. Kobe immediately responded with a driving layup.

A transparent shield of light gradually formed outside his body, moving with Zhuge Renxin and protecting him at all times. If Long Pingfan wanted to harm him, he would first have to shatter this film of light.

It gave one the impression: could it be that this farmhouse was built for Huo Yanqi from the very beginning?

Standing beside Lin Dongyang, Xu Zhuangzhuang did not show the slightest intention of backing down. He knew Lin Dongyang held a membership card for this club, and the so-called security captain before them was clearly judging people by their appearance.

As soon as she finished speaking, the two men behind her pulled money pouches from their robes and tossed them onto the table, creating a crisp clatter of silver coins.

Thus, they were certainly unwilling to remain in a strange place, and Ji directly sought out the local international special police.

Mu Siqi’s expression was complex. She didn't know if letting Lin Dongyang pose as her boyfriend to deceive her parents was the right decision, as Lin Dongyang’s performance had been so excessive that her parents had jumped straight to discussing marriage and grandchildren—an outcome that far exceeded her expectations.

The E family let their dogs bite two children of the Zhang family. They felt heartbroken, but since they could barely make ends meet themselves, they were unable to help with the Zhang family’s plight.

She sought out Su Renhou for his prestige in the village. As long as Su Renhou could confirm that Su Qing’s family were thieves, the family would never be able to wash away the stigma for the rest of their lives.

"Wouldn't it have been better to say that sooner? If you cooperate with me, and I’m in a good mood, perhaps I’ll play a tune or refine a furnace of pills," Ye Chen said with a wicked smile, his voice filled with temptation.

Old Four knew that the engagement between Su Qing and Qin Yuchuan had fallen through. Worried that Su Qing was hurting inside, he finished the wooden box and urged her to go home quickly.

Thinking of this, Yang Qi walked in intending to tell Yun Ruoshi, only to find she had already fallen asleep. He didn't disturb her, quietly closed the door, and walked out.

Madam Qiao’s heart had never been very healthy. After the Qiao family’s decline, she could no longer afford expensive medicine, and her condition had worsened day by day. Now, she lay in the hospital waiting for surgery, keeping herself alive with money from pawning her jewelry, while President Qiao paid her no mind.

Meng Jue watched those so-called "high-difficulty moves" intently, his eyes unblinking. Many of the techniques seemed familiar, as if he had seen them on television before. Seeing them again, they were no longer foreign, and after paying close attention, he felt he had a seventy percent chance of being able to imitate them.

Murong Jue’s internal injuries had not yet healed, causing his movements to be sluggish. Unable to defend himself, he was struck by a palm and fell to the ground.

"Xuan’er would naturally stand in front of you, Empress Dowager, at the first sign of danger," Mu Ningxuan replied without hesitation.

"Mr. Albert is indeed a reasonable man. I will report your words faithfully to our minister." Feeling that her mission was accomplished, Duan San couldn't help but smile sweetly, revealing a hint of languid charm. However, Albert was in such a state of mental turmoil and seated in the back seat that he did not witness the beautiful sight.

She couldn't blame Jiu Yuan, for he had already done everything he could. He had risked staying in the mortal realm, stayed by his side, and even given half his primordial spirit to sustain Bai Xiaoyuan’s life.

Desai’s death did not mean the end of the battle, but it was a blow to the morale of all the knights; they were no longer as valiant as before.

"My darling Tongtong, your husband has been in confinement for over half a month—did you miss me?" Duan Ke’s voice suddenly became extremely gentle. Having long been a married couple, how could Tongtong not guess Duan Ke’s intentions? She tried to jump away, but her strength had only just entered the A-rank; how could she be a match for the S-rank Duan Ke?

"Lin Yazhen is here?" Jiang Yingyan and Aixin walked over simultaneously, looking at Lin Yazhen with astonishment.

The Jingzhao Yin was a young, promising, and physically fit, handsome man with zero spirit roots and formidable martial arts. Even level-four cultivators were no match for him; the royal family had specifically promoted him to serve as the watchdog of Dan Capital.