Chapter 34

Zhao Feng had originally assumed this task would be effortless. After all, Wang Zheng was no longer the man he once was; he was now nothing more than a good-for-nothing at the third stage of the acquired realm, making him easy to eliminate.

While the temperament of an energy refiner is naturally superior to that of an ordinary person, an energy refiner is, first and foremost, still human.

"I don't know what you're planning over there, but if you're trying to replace me at work, I won't agree to it. This isn't something you can just decide on your own, is it?"

Moreover, since nearly everyone in the shop was from Lu Qingqing’s side of the family, Shen Rui eventually developed the illusion that he, too, had become one of her relatives.

"Heh, so what?" Chen Yu scoffed disdainfully, then continued, "Even if your senior brother could defeat me, I could kill you before he ever gets the chance. Do you believe me?" With that, a chilling intent burst from Chen Yu's eyes, and a faint, baleful aura surged toward Liu Feng.

Neji tucked the senbon back into his ninja tool pouch and added, "And after you saw the prophecy that he would truly die, I put the needles away."

Focusing his gaze for a moment, Mu Fei clenched his fists tightly. He let out a cold snort in his heart, skipped any further pleasantries, and turned to head downstairs.

"This old man actually possesses the cultivation of the Origin Opening Realm? It seems the Li family’s strength isn’t as meager as it appears on the surface!" Blood Spirit’s voice echoed in Feng Xian’s mind.

Yu Bai’s body stiffened. He retreated repeatedly, watching Lu Mingyi with wariness: Damn it! The male lead! What is the male lead doing? Is he going to snap my neck?

Bursting out so suddenly, Jiang Chen couldn't react in time and was sent reeling by the collision.

In the underworld, there is a saying: if you are targeted by a Lone Soul, you might as well start making funeral arrangements.

Yet, even though everyone was well aware of this, countless people still tirelessly wandered around the West Garden every day.

The soldier rushing toward Ye Fan flew through the air like a kite with a broken string, traveling several meters before crashing into the ranks of his fellow soldiers.

"It was you who hit me! It was you!" David twisted in the nanny's arms, kicking his legs, wailing and screaming.

Others dared not speak of it, but in the Demon Realm, the Heavenly Dao brought these people nothing but disaster, endless suffering, and the tortures of eternal reincarnation. Such was the gift of the Heavenly Dao.

Nangong Ruoxi stood up hurriedly, watching the direction in which Mo Wudao had departed. She remained dazed for a moment before letting out a sigh of loss.

The Great Elder made no move to defend himself, yet he seemed not to feel the pain, continuing to laugh heartily.

Chen Yilin had long been looking for an opportunity to take Zhang Mingxi out to clear her head. Now that the chance had arrived, he threw himself into persuading her with every ounce of effort.

The regions governed by the four Level 8 Source Energy Sovereigns were among the most critical battlefronts in the dimensional war.

As soon as his words fell, the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva transformed into a blood-red demon with the head of an ox and the face of a horse, his massive form radiating an astonishing demonic aura.

However, the Progenitor of Heaven-Breaking vanished so mysteriously that Mount Kunlun fell into decline before it could establish its true foundation. The fragmented scroll of the Star-Refining Technique was lost, and of the three great divine skills, only the Heaven-Breaking Slash remained.

The massive carriage and the group all vanished into the eerie wall, leaving no trace behind...

He could never have imagined that Chen Huanshan, who styled himself a "True Being," would actually be captured by a Jiao-Skin Doll. He must have overestimated him in the past; looking at it now, he likely hadn't even fully mastered his Taiyin True Energy. Otherwise, even if he couldn't win a struggle against a Jiao-Skin Doll, he should have at least been able to escape.

Seeing the man she had pined for suddenly appear before her, Xie Danxing’s eyes filled with excitement. She stepped forward, gripped Liang Shan’s arms, and spoke in a coquettish tone, as if seeking credit for a deed.

"Then who does it concern?" Madam Qiao, having dressed and already taken a step past the screen, suddenly pulled her foot back upon hearing this. Her words were sharp, sounding like an offhand inquiry but carrying the weight of an interrogation.

The goal was to trap Zhang Liangpin. Only with Zhang Liangpin under his direct supervision could Huang Shanzhong feel at ease.

As soon as dawn broke, Jiang Xie found an excuse—claiming he needed to relieve himself—and slipped away from the tent before they could continue their games.

Miao Jie feigned indifference as she asked, but her ears were pricked up, terrified of missing a single word.

"I don't believe it either, but they are indeed lying all over the floor, bruised and battered, their jaws all shattered," the bishop replied, aggrieved.

This was Xia Rui's first time asking a favor of the Bai woman. Seeing her so dismissive, she felt a flare of displeasure. Who didn't know that the power to reassign personnel in the Ou household rested entirely in her hands? Although it was said that everyone in the Fushou Hall was to be dismissed, those who were accustomed to the work, capable, or well-connected were not included.

"Let’s go. Let's rest. This bastard is about to play dirty," the demon fox said calmly, a flicker of an excited smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

After being called three times, Wang Deren finally snapped out of his trance. He grinned bitterly, gave a low reply, and said, "Look at me, old brother, with nothing but this little bit of dignity left. You’ve seen me at my worst, you’ve seen me at my worst." With that, he actually recovered a bit of the heroic stature of a forest bandit, laughed loudly, and took his seat.

Mu Fei fell silent. As Ou Qingjin’s best friend, he had earned the trust and affection of A'Ke, and the young boy had told him, without reservation, of the secrets and grievances hidden deep within his heart.

On the twenty-third day of the first lunar month, an imperial decree from the inner court demoted Prince Yu, Xiao Jinghuan, from a Seven-Pearl Prince to a Two-Pearl Prince for "disrespecting the Emperor and lacking virtue," sentencing him to three months of confinement in his manor. Seven officials within the Prince Yu manor, including the Chief Clerk and councilors, were exiled for failing to provide proper counsel.

After the group dispersed, Zuo Jiang grabbed Song Kexin and headed toward a shop specializing in Soviet goods. Zuo Jiang had decided the night before to buy a mink coat for his mother; now that Songjiang had entered the frigid winter, his mother would surely be warm in a mink coat.