Volume One, Chapter 48: Ruins of an Ancient Tomb

Yet Jiang Hen paid no heed, continuing to operate the Life-and-Death Diagram before her. Her previous strike had already revealed the gap between herself and the Marquis in Black; only by using offense as defense and taking the initiative could she possibly find a chance to survive.

The Old Rogue climbed down from the bed with an enlightened look on his face and staggered toward the palace exit. The elves’ airship must have arrived.

After Mu Chen was ennobled as Marquis Cai, he felt no particular excitement. He did not even experience the sense of accomplishment that came from owning land, which he had imagined he would feel on the way to the Play Pavilion.

Xingyue sighed and strode toward the front. Third Brother looked alert, drawing his long sword slightly from its sheath, ready to strike at any moment.

“You do have a point, but we have no assassins available right now, and the family head has no intention of sending us anyone for the time being. What do you suggest we do?” Fiat was rather helpless as well.

“Young Master, since that is what you say, I have nothing more to add. If the gang leader does not intend to let me go, then do it. I only hope you will spare my family.” Zhao Black knew that he had no room to resist now. All he could do was hope they would show mercy to his wife and children for the sake of all the years he had served them.

The subterranean gnome curled his lip. “I haven’t seen a lunatic like you in a long time.”

“If you’re not afraid of those people, why don’t you come with me? Anyone can hide here and boast about how powerful they are. Who knows whether you’re simply praising yourself?” Zhu Yuanlong said.

The blood of a cat demon flowed through Xingyue’s veins. Although she normally disliked bloodshed, she often drank blood to increase her own strength. If consuming another creature’s blood also granted its memories, shouldn’t her head now be filled with the memories of fish and shrimp from before their deaths?

“Hey, but you were the one who said I should use more force. Isn’t it supposed to feel better that way?” Qin Ming’s voice came through, sounding utterly innocent.

Yintang noticed that the Crown Prince was no longer troubled as he had been moments ago and quietly breathed a sigh of relief. When he looked up, he saw that his three younger brothers had already begun roasting the food themselves, chattering noisily about something. His Fourteenth Brother had even taken on the role of teacher, instructing the Twelfth and Thirteenth.

“Your Highness, do you have something to say to Fourth Brother?” the Crown Princess asked with a smile when she saw where the Crown Prince was looking, breaking the awkward atmosphere between them.

After breakfast, Nanny Cui He had already made the arrangements. The Divine Healer Yun’s family would not be going; Nanny Cui He said she was afraid they might attract attention.

The surrounding trees stood like giants guarding an ancient secret, their branches swaying gently in the wind and whispering softly.

Uncle Shi, Aunt Shi, and Shi Jinzhu immediately shrieked when they heard this. Terrified, Shi Jinzhu burrowed into Aunt Shi’s arms, crying and fussing desperately.

When he heard Qiu Yue open the door and leave, Qin Tian lay in bed and began planning how to have Third Master Qi introduce him to Zou Fengchun.

Qin Long thought Zhang Guo’er made sense, so he took out his phone and called Third Hu.

Han Fangfang’s expression was somewhat unnatural as well. Hua Zi had called out to her over the radio, after all, and she had not answered.

Wang Yunlong did not understand what Long Yi meant, but he did not care in the slightest. Both he and Wang Feng had guns, while Long Yi was nothing more than a con man. What could he possibly do to them?

Su Luoluo patted the hand around her waist, then turned and nestled into Jun Molin’s arms. A light breeze rose and swept into the private room through the window. When flower petals drifted inside, one landed perfectly on Su Luoluo’s red lips as she gazed up at Jun Molin.

“Husband! You’ve truly suffered!” After hearing Lin Xiaotian recount everything that had happened, Chen Tian’s eyes reddened, and she embraced him without thinking.

But this time, Aunt Yun did not pursue them relentlessly. Instead, after they dodged aside, she charged toward the soldiers standing at the doorway.

The sight terrified them both. Dugu withdrew the spiritual energy he had been sending into Mo Yixuan, then his figure flashed and he landed in front of Baby, wiping away the blood that kept pouring out with his sleeve.

A person’s writing reflected his character. Merely seeing the four words “Nameless Cultivation Method” allowed Lin Xiaotian to sense the unyielding nature of his father, who would rather break than bend.

Mu Xizhuo’s back was pressed against what should have been a flat wall when something suddenly struck outward from within it, sending him flying before he could defend himself.

I slipped into an alley, seized the wall with both hands, and climbed onto the roof like an ape.

“Yunyun, darling, wait for me at home. I’ll definitely come back…” Lin Xiaotian gently kissed Chu Yunyun’s forehead once more.

Lin Wanqing’s expression froze. She immediately lowered her head, stammering as though she were hesitating over whether she should speak.

How curious. I had figured out a pattern: whenever she wanted to frighten people, there were usually few passengers aboard the ship.

Sakaki produced a Poké Ball, brimming with confidence. The other Gym Leaders and Champions had all been held up, the Master Ball data had been transferred, and escape routes had been arranged for several executives. As for the members who truly belonged to his Team Rocket, none of them had come to Saffron City at all.

“She would rather sell herself to save the company than set foot in the entertainment industry?” Mi Yan said with a smile that did not reach his eyes.

Everyone was satisfied and returned to their respective homes, sending people to the neutral Land of Iron to establish the Tailed Beast Alliance.

“You don’t have to believe me, but you should at least believe your mother, shouldn’t you?” Mi Yan’s voice grew gentler, kindling a spark in Ruan Shisu’s eyes.

“What was it again? Of course. We can’t actually go around killing people or setting fires—that sort of thing is absolutely forbidden. We’re only going to break down a door and enjoy the thrill of it.”