55 Flowers and Leaves

Her large, watery eyes fluttered, and a crystal-clear teardrop rolled down her sweet, pretty face, looking utterly delicate, tear-stained, and heart-wrenchingly pitiful.

After finishing those matters, Wang Le busied himself with dealing with the immigration office, while An Feng also found his own affairs awaiting him.

"She was under the influence of a love potion, but she isn't injured," Yun Ruoyang said, frowning in pain. He had taken a deep slash to his back during the ambush earlier.

And this miraculous phenomenon was no mere flash in the pan; nearly all the cutting-edge theories were put forward by him—from graphene, to batteries, chips, and composite materials... If the development process hadn't been completed by the research teams, one might truly have thought he was a god. The only thing that brought them a shred of "comfort" was that his practical hands-on skills were atrocious.

However, it was clear my worries were redundant. The unhinged lunatic was much smarter than I had anticipated; he suddenly whipped around and kicked the bodyguard in the stomach. Watching the bodyguard roll back onto the ground, he swiftly pulled the trigger, the bullet spinning uselessly inside the barrel before finally grazing past the bodyguard's trouser leg.

What did those words mean? Could it be that he had seen through our intentions and decided to give Brother Jiang a heads-up first?

He observed her closely, and Liu Bang's mood was instantly filled with a wave of joy that swept away the gloom in his heart.

However, what she found utterly unimaginable was that, according to the old man's description, the Qin Wuyan of back then was worlds apart from the current demonic, ruthless master of the evil sect.

The title "Marquis Outside the Pass" was somewhat of a new invention by Liu Che. Liu Che's explanation was that there were simply too many Marquises Within the Pass, and since he originated from outside the passes, he might as well be made a "Marquis Outside the Pass"—which clearly showed how differently Liu Che regarded him.

"This eunuch is someone this Empress has never laid eyes on. How is it that you are so certain I am a consort?" I asked nonchalantly.

"Leonhart, I will keep waiting for you. Stay safe," Lux urged, her voice trembling with soft sobs.

"Yes, yes, yes. I have always kept the former leader's teachings in mind and have never dared to be the least bit negligent," Zhang Shengshan began to flatter obsequiously.

This was a manifestation of psychokinesis, and more importantly, even Qin Feng currently stopped short at the "Zhe" incantation; why was Yang Ziqian able to wield it better than himself?

Although Elder Lady Ding did not quite understand why the two midwife women had not betrayed her, she felt an immense wave of relief in her heart at that moment.

He had both taught me and saved me. If not for him, I probably would have been hacked to death by Spider and his men back then.

First was Europe, where the dark clouds of war still heavily blanketed the land. Due to Foch's stubborn actions, the Entente failed to capitalize on the victory of the Counter-Offensive of Verdun to end this protracted war, but they were not without gains either. Following the arrival of the American troops, the allied forces once again pooled their strength to launch a fresh offensive.

In an instant, a powerful aura erupted from Leng Yan. Around us, dark winds began to howl from all directions, the wind sounding desolate and biting.

The socius, to prove their utility, once again went to work beneath natural humans, temporarily escaping the military.

"Damn it! Old man, who are you calling unscrupulous? One shouldn't rest on seniority and act presumptuously, you know. Gossiping like that will bring down divine retribution!" Shakya's words were vicious indeed, invoking even the wrath of the heavens.

Did she hook him herself? Heh, even if she were a flame, she surely lacked the ability to seduce a moth?

He knew that pulling it back at such a critical juncture was practically walking straight to death's door. However, whether the God-Slaying Demonic Banner could block even a single bolt of lightning remained a question. His life was precious, but this was not without a chance; if the banner failed to block it and instead backfired upon him, the only consequence left would be waiting for death.

"Alrighty, Brother Long, I'll arrange for a newcomer for you—drop-dead gorgeous!" the headwaiter said, then turned and strode out of the private room.

By dinnertime, everyone in the inn pulled out all the stops, bringing out their most treasured delicacies and fine wines to entertain their guests with utmost hospitality.

"Very well, since that is the case, please excuse me, and do retire early, everyone!" Wang Fang said submissively, and retreated with his soldiers.

Han Donglin's attacking style was exceedingly bizarre, almost impossible to guard against. Yu Xuan was kept entirely on the defensive, continuously deflecting Han Donglin's onslaughts while the giant divine phoenix behind her flapped its wings, radiating an increasingly oppressive and fierce might.

Chen Feng sighed inwardly; the Yin Emperor was truly ruthless. Whether dealing with his disciples or his subordinates, he never revealed his true face. The only ones who could possibly guess the Yin Emperor's true identity were those who had crossed paths with him while he lived out his real-world identity.

Before long, Zhang Hao was led in. The letter delivered five days ago had scared him out of his wits, and he still looked shaken and terrified as he stepped into the great hall.

"Would the people of the imperial clan agree?" Chen Feng asked, glancing toward the four members of the imperial clan watching the battle.

Hearing Miyamoto Danzo's words, Chen Feng was genuinely astonished. However, this man was his disciple's disciple; though he had not mastered the Maha Wuliang, he had heard whispers of it, making his words highly reliable.

Since an extra bed had now been added without rhyme or reason to the double room he shared with Wei Qingcheng, Qi Feng naturally had to ask about it.

Shi Xuanying possessed rich combat experience and had long since figured out spells to track the traces of such cultivators. For example, the blood-guiding technique she used with her umbrella to track Zhuang Qiqi was a method she had originally comprehended while battling a master of archery.

He had now begun his scheme of devouring the world of the five turbidities, but trying to swallow it whole directly was indeed a somewhat daunting task.

When Song Mingyin spoke these words, she was smiling, yet it caused everyone present to draw in a sharp breath of cold air.

By the time Chu Yun snapped back to her senses, she realized she had already been pulled by Ning Changfeng into a grove of purple bamboo.

Though that face was as handsome as ever, it still carried a sickly pallor in the brow due to the lingering toxins in his body.

Ayako Kamijo smiled slightly, shook her head, and said, "It doesn't matter." With that, Ayako Kamijo ducked into the aircraft.

Now he finally understood why he needed to rely on these people—not only because they were the pillars of the state, but also because he had virtually no one else to use. Anyone usable had been transferred away or isolated, leaving behind in the imperial court only flatterers and sycophants who deceived the ruler.