Volume 1, Chapter 40: She Wants a Divorce

"It's delicious." She sat on the bed, her legs dangling and swinging in the air. "I didn't expect you to have such a knack for cooking. Did you really make this yourself?" Not many people these days, especially men, know how to cook, she thought. Ji Tang used to claim he could cook, but rumor had it that it wasn't very good.

"I don't know either," she shrugged. "Now Xia Yanjian wants to kill me, and the spies from Western Wei want to kill me too. I really don't know how I managed to offend so many people," she said, half-jokingly.

"You're actually Jiang Chen!" Dongni Tuoye felt ridiculous. He had previously thought about going to the Red Dust Alliance to cause trouble for Jiang Chen, as Jiang Chen’s fame was too overwhelming. But now, seeing him in person, he realized his own strength was simply no match for Jiang Chen's.

Seeing Mo Chen covering our retreat, Yan Luo and I pulled back rapidly to buy time. The formation set up by the Corpse Clan elder was terrifying and fierce, pinning us down tightly, and we had no choice but to retreat for the time being.

The reason Xiyue glowed with blue light was because she possessed a treasure of the Xiyue Dynasty: the Tears of the Vast Sea. The power of the Tears of the Vast Sea was comparable to, or even surpassed, the Buddha Relic her mother held. However, Xiyue’s Eight Universe Locks had not been fully undone, so the power of the Tears could not be fully unleashed.

Though puzzled, Ye Xishan did not stop, as she was being led by Zhao Qi, but that didn't stop her from thinking.

With a flash of light, Ling Xin darted into the flaming array to confront the Candle Dragon head-on. The more powerful the Candle Dragon's fire became, the happier he felt. As long as he could refine it, his cultivation would surely see a massive boost. He was currently at the peak of the early Holy God stage; barring any accidents, reaching the mid-Holy God stage was a certainty.

Tang Zheng leaned against the car, watching her excitement. He felt a sense of calm wash over him, and the slight irritation he had felt earlier due to her casual answers dissipated entirely into the night.

The devils didn't take the sudden cleanliness to heart or notice it, blindly rushing into the traps laid by Brother Wuchang—traps designed to frame them and take their lives.

Han Tian had no performance duties, so he sat in the audience. Hearing his name called out, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement, even though he knew it was likely Jiang Yanqi's arrangement.

Glancing at his watch, he realized it was getting late. Not in the mood to hang out in the livestream room, he climbed into bed to rest.

***

The other three Demon Kings were easier to deal with; since they hadn't caused any casualties, they were treated similarly to the Plague Demon King. Their memories would be wiped, they would be granted citizenship, and they would be encouraged to live productive lives. Under the constant surveillance of the Chivalrous Alliance, they wouldn't have the chance to commit any more evil deeds, but they would also gain the benefit of not having to fear being bullied.

Han Ting had originally planned to go home for the Lunar New Year, but since he started his clinical internship with his classmates, he changed his mind and stayed at the hospital through the holidays.

If they came, they came. He let the tears flow, his heart devoid of sorrow or joy, his mind clear of any distractions, simply weeping in silence.

It’s like when you’re having a normal day and suddenly start whispering sweet nothings to your partner; they’re bound to suspect you’ve done something to wrong them.

Guo Shengfeng smiled without saying a word. She was currently using the tablet provided by the director to check the comment section of the live broadcast.

What to do? She decided to just go for it and sent a text to Zhou Zhiwei. However, there was no response, so he must have been asleep.

As for whether Xiao Cheng was truly interested in her, Yang Hexin didn't say, but she still let the people in the room see a hint of ambiguity. As to whether he would develop feelings for her later and try to pursue her, it seemed that Yang Hexin herself wasn't entirely opposed to the idea.

The endless mountain ranges, combined with dense subtropical rainforests, formed a natural barrier in this area. This was the reason why criminals could continuously supply goods without being caught.

"That's right, and it's the deepest level of dormancy. If he cannot come to wake me, I will never wake up. If he wants to wake me, he needs to reach my current realm, leaving himself no path of retreat. This is my decision," Chi nodded, without the slightest hesitation in his eyes.

Thinking of the way Zhao Yunwei looked at Xu Moyan last time, Chen Xiao sneered inwardly. *Hmph, look at what kind of person she is, daring to covet President Xu.*

He knew himself that if he went to the hospital for his sprained wrist, the examination fees alone would exceed three hundred yuan, not to mention the cost of medicine or anti-inflammatory injections.

***

She did this out of kindness, not wanting their family to fall into chaos; at the very least, issues could be resolved within the home.

Bai Wei, on the other end of the line, didn't seem to be at home, as Shang Jin could hear the sound of many people talking in the background. It took quite a while before it went quiet.

Chu Yanzhi’s sharp, sword-like eyebrows arched suddenly. He hadn't expected Li Po to be capable of saying such things; it seemed he truly had some courage after all.

Ye Wuyou had just entered the gate of her luxurious garden estate, meeting the butler who was just about to head out. Having been away for many days, she missed her mother dearly, even if her mother wasn't exactly a saint—she had always been good to her.

Perhaps he was overthinking it. If Gu Cheng really had betrayed him for the sake of Gu Qingyou, he wouldn't have rushed over in such a panic to plead for mercy.

Xiao Xiwei’s expression shifted. She raised her eyes to look at Chu Xizhi, her lips moving, but she didn't know how to begin.

"Ahem." Jiang Xinyu coughed awkwardly and then averted her gaze, looking into the distance, lost in her own thoughts.

The giant creature was not only covered in moss and grass, but it didn't move at all. Its eyes were not even visible. It wasn't that it was completely still, but it would move occasionally, seemingly while asleep.

The assistant waiting on the side immediately cleared away the shattered pieces of the bottle and placed a new one in front of each student.