Volume 1, Chapter 27: The Underground Boxing Arena

"Then go and buy it, even if it costs hundreds of millions." Old Master Feng was panicked now; as long as Feng Sun could be cured, he would stop at nothing.

However, it was also said that ever since the situation for the Jiang Army had become slightly more stable, such practices as digging up graves had become less frequent.

Liu Yang waved his hand grandly, a surge of heroism rising in his heart. He felt as if he could build an empire right then and there; wherever his blade pointed, it would all be Chinese territory.

Those people wanted Wanliu Capital to perish, so he might as well let them add more to the stakes, as it might just drive the price up further.

Wei Li did not claim credit, noting only that the Turks were in internal turmoil. The two sons of the Turkic Khan and the clan elders were at each other's throats, and with them preoccupied with their own chaos, there was no time to wage war.

The interest rate was not high—two percent annually—but with the U.S. dollar flooding the market, money was the one thing they had in abundance. They had already started entering the Bitcoin market, preparing to stir up a wave.

Early the next morning, in the Grand Marshal's wife's room, Grand Marshal Jiang personally instructed Uncle Si to handle the matter.

Junuan felt her scalp tingle and hurried to explain, hoping he would show understanding and let go of his anger, or at the very least, not add fuel to the fire in front of the Fourth Master.

In the eyes of normal people, boys are usually quite slovenly, but Lin Yu's room was impeccably neat. He had already switched to warm winter bedding, and the clothes in his wardrobe were arranged by color and season.

"Are you finished?" Lin Yu interrupted her. Listening any further would only feel like flies buzzing in his ears.

Those he valued most had all betrayed him. The Fifth Prince had not betrayed him, but that indifferent expression still pained Emperor Liu Qing's heart.

That afternoon, a riot broke out in Xining. Ma Bufang's subordinates ransacked the shops owned by Han Chinese in the city, and the chaos did not cease until nightfall. Afterward, Ma Bufang posted a notice claiming that the 28th Brigade had mutinied and had since been suppressed. Provincial Chairman Ma Lin was placed under house arrest at home and forbidden to step outside.

Ignoring Chi Yudie's surprise, Ye Han pulled her toward the center of the teleportation array and began basic configurations, such as linking the destination points and setting usage permissions.

"Awoo!" The Emerald Dragon, bitten on its right shoulder by its opponent, let out a cry of pain and bit back at the Red Dragon's neck. Sparks flew between the sturdy scales and sharp dragon teeth; although painful, their powerful defense prevented either side from sustaining serious injury.

Just then, Bai Junye appeared rapidly before Ye Han. He raised his heavy blade and slashed at Ye Han once more.

Just as Qian Chengze was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, racking his brain for a way to mitigate the fallout, the phone on his desk suddenly rang. Upon picking it up and listening, cold sweat broke out on his forehead—the caller was actually the General Manager.

This incident not only caused a sensation among the common people but also stirred the imperial court. Such a gifted youth, provided he did not die prematurely, had a high chance of becoming a Martial Saint.

"Mr. Chen, the Cao army is powerful, and Commander Lu's main force is already approaching. Before that, we must firmly hold Guangling." Fearing that Guan Hai's military aura was too intense, Yang Ding hurriedly smiled at Chen Yang. Since the man before him was the uncle of the Marquis of Champion, necessary courtesy had to be shown.

The cooldowns for the Insight and Fusion skills had ended, and Zhang Fan could now use both abilities again.

"General, we are sixty miles from Pi County. As of now, there is no sign of the Cao army, so I suspect the battle in the county is still raging. I have already sent men to deliver the message to Guangling." The last to return was the scout team leader; upon reaching the camp, he began his detailed report without even pausing for a drink of water.

"Good, gather them in the front hall to wait." After speaking, Qi Shuming nodded to the ascetic monk following behind, and the group headed to the front hall. As for the young acolytes, they departed in another direction.

Seeing Lin Feng ignore his arrogant declaration, Hou the Lame was furious. If not for his limp, he would surely have chased after him.

The Ten Directions Array had fully shifted into offensive mode. The vanguard of the Demon soldiers acted like a sharp blade, thrusting directly into the army led by the Demon Lord of the Human-Demon race.

"Mr. Zhang Lixiang, Vice Premier of the State Council of China, has arrived to pay his respects," the funeral host announced with a sorrowful voice while holding his script.

Gu Shan believed that after this battle, he could integrate the five hundred soldiers he brought into the Jieyi Army, reorganize the entire force, and open a new front in the rear of the Qi State.

One might think Ergouzi was finished, but Zheng Xian knew that Ergouzi was not the type of person to give up so easily.

"My lady, this happened an hour ago. By now, I fear the news has spread throughout the entire Black Wind Ancient City. I heard it from some passersby just now, and when I rushed to the Zhuge mansion to see, I discovered that those were indeed the betrothal gifts our Zhao family had sent..." Zhao Qi said in a low, nervous voice.

This was merely the consumption of commoners in Chang'an alone. In the Great Tang, the salt ration provided to soldiers was double that of the common people. The Northern and Southern Imperial Guards in Chang'an and the garrison forces of the capital region totaled over three hundred thousand. These soldiers consumed about 150,000 shi of salt annually, which represented a cost of 150,000 strings of cash.

Zhao Chuxi's expression shifted slightly. He had heard Jiang Kaishan speak of his brother—his own flesh and blood, a proper soldier serving in the Beijing Military Region. He was not in an administrative unit but in a true field army, having already achieved success. Compared to Jiang Kaishan, he was held in higher regard. Clearly, he had returned to attend Jiang Kaishan's wedding.

"Is the Daoist Mingzhuzi? I am the master of this place, Wang Yuan," the young man before him said with a smile.

Ling City underwent a great transformation, but with A-Yin's help, it gradually returned to its original state, restoring days of prosperity and peace.