Volume 1, Chapter 41: The Good Girl

When Meng Huaijin’s first call came through, Shu Wan was on the high-speed train, playing a game of landlord-fighting with a new friend she had met at the table next to her, and she did not hear the ringtone.

The Empress’s expression calmed down. She pondered for a moment; Mao Leyan’s words certainly held truth. Especially now that she was the Empress of the Liu Kingdom, if the Liu Kingdom were to truly fall, she would become an Empress of a lost nation, and her own people would surely suffer as well.

Tony nodded without another word and walked straight into the bathroom, casually tossing the thin quilt draped around his waist onto the floor.

Kobe Bryant felt that asking him to play one-on-one in the post was a completely unreliable offensive tactic. Steve Nash, on the other hand, had always prioritized efficiency; he craved victory, which was why he had left Phoenix. When the guards refused to pass him the ball, it was clear that he would have almost no opportunities to attack.

Liu Wei was double-teamed but managed a beautiful pass to Sun Yue, who, with no one guarding him, charged in for a powerful, thunderous dunk. This scene was merely a microcosm of the match; once their defensive system failed, defeat was the only outcome awaiting them.

Su Rupiao knew that although she was the birthday girl, her cousin Su Ruhui’s father, the Marquis of Wude, was notorious for favoring the legitimate over the illegitimate. Having grown up watching this, Su Ruhui could not possibly hold her in high regard. Thus, Su Rupiao offered a few polite, smiling pleasantries, accepted the gift with her own hands, and followed behind Su Ruran, inviting them into the garden.

As for the jadeite stones he purchased, he would perform the same process once the raw ores were in his possession, ultimately placing them into the skull space, which served as their final resting place.

“I simply refuse to help you. A dignified prince, actually running through the deep palace with someone in tow—what kind of decorum is this!” The Empress Dowager had always been susceptible to his charm. Since it was not a major issue, she scolded him with a smile and feigned reluctance, yet she still happily ordered for it to be presented.

As the sword descended, Xiao Yun felt the pressure from above not only persist but the force of this new strike was nearly twice as heavy as the first.

Realizing this, Jugo became even more inclined to toy with his opponent, and the force behind his hand weakened slightly.

Looking at the seven unconscious members of the Dragon Squad on the ground, Ling Fei stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, and gazed out the window.

Xiao Huiru did not react in time and stumbled back a few steps. A red mark instantly appeared on her fair face, and she stood frozen in disbelief, clutching the spot where she had been struck.

Meanwhile, the blood lake, which had only been rippling gently, began to form a massive vortex at the center, with the Immortal Stone of Life as its core.

Wu Ming discovered his home in a state of chaos; it was obvious the place had been ransacked. He ran to the kitchen, and the first thing he saw was his grandmother lying on the floor, with what appeared to be bruises on her face.

He had clearly just been trying to comfort her, but seeing her reaction, Gong Lingye suddenly found himself at a loss for how to respond.

After all, if it were less than fifty percent, he might still find an excuse, but if it were impossible to miss by one hundred percent, he might truly end up firing a blast of light at the colorful fur.

As for the White Chess player in the black robe, he had been standing by a large tree the entire time. Seeing the magic in Ling Chen’s palm, he immediately ducked behind the trunk, and as the lightning struck, charred wood chips scattered in every direction.

“Whether you have it or not, we will investigate.” The officer spoke, instructing one of his men to take He Wangshuang away first. The witnesses also boarded the police car, while the rest remained to continue the rescue efforts.

After a few seconds, Ji Shisheng glanced toward the direction of Mo Nian’s home. His previously indifferent face was now shrouded in a gloomy mist; his gaze drifted, and he fell into a daze without realizing it.

“Stay here and rest for the night. Due to certain reasons, the Shenzhou Sect Rankings competition has been moved up to tomorrow. I was worried you wouldn’t make it in time!” Tian Ba laughed heartily, relieved to see that Wuyin was unharmed.