Volume One, Chapter 32: The Emperor Wishes to Marry Off His Daughter Immediately!

"Do you want to take a shower first or eat something?" Natsukawa Kaoru asked Atsushi Murasame, noticing the sweat streaming down his face.

Four years ago, Shen Jingyu single-handedly withstood pressure from the United States and raised the Dragon Empire's military readiness severalfold.

Chu Xun knew that many people would be vying for this role, but she also had her own unique advantages.

"Chu Xun? Chu Xun!" Sister Hua called her name several times, and Luo Ri, seeing her lost in thought, finally couldn’t help but shake her arm.

Jian Jichen always spoke with such brevity and clarity that one never knew how to continue the conversation.

Xia Junyi turned to Zhong Xintong, and in the depths of his focused gaze was a vortex that she could not help but fall into, unable to escape.

"What is that?" Lu Quanxi suddenly asked, pointing at something standing upright. The wild grass had grown so high that none of them had noticed it at first.

Rong Jiu raised her head calmly, showing not the slightest tension or timidity, even though she was facing the noble consort who ruled over the harem.

At that moment, the number of people chatting in the courtyard doubled to four, as Gu Xinzhi and Pei Ying were also drawn out by Ye Shang to listen to her recount the supernatural tales of the Valley of Ten Thousand Blossoms.

Upon hearing this, Hei Ye glanced at the sky. The sun was beginning to rise. He frowned slightly and, in the blink of an eye, vanished.

If not for Qianxing, given time and his own methods, perhaps he could have cleaned up everything. But now was not the time.

Xueqi’s father’s expression changed, turning unpleasant. Fan Yanyan, seeing his face, knew something was wrong and that Xueqi’s father must be hiding something! Just as he was about to press further, his phone rang.

Inside was indeed a complete set of tiger bones. Judging by the skeleton, it must have been a fully grown male tiger. As to why the bones had been preserved so perfectly was a mystery. Han Qingjue looked on with a faint smile, then rose to inspect the surroundings.

Qianxing was not one for courtesy, but neither did he intend to eradicate everything here. He was after treasure; any who stood in his way would be shown no mercy.

He was not unselfish; rather, what surpassed his selfish desires was his wish for Weiyang to be truly happy.

She had spoken the truth at first, but then she had lied; she sent Chu Xi away because she was afraid that with him near, she would be unable to say anything at all.

"Who says Qianxing is a demon? He kills demons but doesn’t target us—how is that being a demon? Damned rumors can kill," someone remarked. Living in a remote area, all they ever heard were bits and pieces of gossip from everywhere.

The Lady Shu’s face darkened, but she dared not show anger and merely nodded, watching as Ruyi exited.

The skating rink doors were closed. Surrounded by massive glass panels, any movement inside would be laid bare for all outside to see.

Xiyue took the tea and pastries from the tray and set them on the table. Biluo’s maid was so careless that she even forgot to take the tray away, leaving it on the table.

A resounding clang rang out as the two clashed and immediately sprang apart. The Poison Panther retreated two steps, while Fire Dragon took one. In terms of strength, Fire Dragon had the clear upper hand.

This way, she could rent a better apartment and save a little more each month. By next year, she’d be able to buy her parents a wedding anniversary gift.

"…Here, take it." The patriarch of the Tang family pulled a wallet from his pocket and handed her a wad of red bills.

"Montian, promise me that no matter what happens, you will never hurt yourself. Do you know how worried I was when I saw you yesterday? Did you ever think about what I would do if you were gone?" Xiaoling’s muffled voice reached Montian’s ears as she lay on his chest, uncertain how long she had been there.

"These two young people’s magical power easily ranks them among the top ten in the current galaxy," Lei Luo remarked, aware of their reputations.

"Mother, is there something you want to tell me?" Nan Xueyu steadied An Ling’s furrowed brow, her voice slightly hoarse.

In the end, she tossed aside the tablet altogether, picked up her orange juice, and sipped earnestly through the straw.

"What did he mean by that?" Li Tao glanced at Lin Qing disappearing into the hallway, then fixed his gaze on Zhao Long.

Mu Yichen had barely left when a familiar figure appeared at Shiyue Pavilion. Mu Yuqing was absorbed in studying the mural on the wall—could these all be original masterpieces?

It did not take long before the disciples from Four Peaks, who had been at the forefront, began to retreat, while the elders with cultivation above the True Pill realm stood their ground, shielding the lower-level disciples.

"Cease your words, wretch! You are my eldest son, yet you show cowardice in battle, retreat to Qinghe, and claim you’ve come to aid me? Do you think I am so easily deceived? Deceiving yourself as well as others—leave at once!" Yuan Shao bellowed with rage at Yuan Tan, going so far as to brandish his blade at him—something Yuan Tan could never have anticipated.

If hacking could not obtain any useful information, then what about other means?

Upon entering the airport, Chu Feng directly purchased a flight back to Huacheng. With so many domestic flights available, there was no need to buy tickets in advance.

A furious shout, as if to destroy the world, made even the unconscious spiritual energy in the air howl in terror. In an instant, tragedy struck again—all that could be seen was the raging wind and the elemental power of heaven and earth, driven to flee for their lives.

Zhang Yuanhao’s expression shifted. As he deduced the spiritual pattern for the Golden Armor Stone Skin, a clear disturbance arose in his sea of consciousness, as if something inside the seed of fortune was about to break free.

With a thunderous movement, the Azure Python Shark unleashed endless waves, sending forth a surge of invisible, overwhelming demonic energy mixed with water, instantly spreading across the entire island.

Meanwhile, Bai Sen continued his charge, though his expression was twisted as if enduring immense pain. The moment they collided, both were caught up in it.

By the next day, at least several hundred thousand people had been evacuated. Then, a hundred thousand great sect cultivators arrived, setting up camp around the city, prepared for battle.

In the reed marshes of Liangshan Marsh, the once emerald lake had turned a dark red. Fish leapt from the water in surprise, only to find a bounty of fresh food—and quite a few two-legged creatures brawling among themselves.

"Aunt, do you wish to leave?" Gu Lingge asked softly, her tone calm and gentle, carrying a peaceful serenity. After so many years in the palace, no one had ever asked the Grand Consort if she liked it there. With nothing and no one to rely on, she should be able to go wherever she wished.