Volume One, Chapter 155: Turning Against Someone and Pretending Not to Know Them

Su Tingxue’s expression suddenly turned cold.

“Why did you come back?”

They were clearly the same words, yet the latter was filled with such deep hostility that she seemed ready to tear Guo Qingqing apart.

“Part of the Blood Qilin Army requests permission to join the formation,” Lu Dan said, bowing toward Ye Tao inside the carriage.

“Then I’ll trouble you, General Nahe,” Qin Zitan said with a formal salute before returning to his temporary residence in the western city.

Regardless of what people below were discussing, Lin Feng continued watching everyone onstage with a beaming smile. He showed no reaction whatsoever to Zhou Cheng revealing that he wrote—the matter was hardly worth taking seriously—and Zhou Cheng was still talking on and on.

“They’re here…” Dai Shijin curled his lips. He could not even be bothered to ask about the military situation. Just from the rolling thunder of hooves and the footsteps merging into one, he knew that Jiang Xujing had launched his attack.

In all fairness, Shen Yuhong felt that he could never bring himself to strike at Shen Mi, Shen Wan, or his other younger sisters. This time, their opponent had simply been too ruthless; there was no reason for them to blame themselves.

Shen Huashan’s brows drew together. Those who ruled as sovereigns and masters could never indulge in pleasure, nor could they display any obvious preferences. When those above had a liking for something, those below would only pursue it with even greater zeal, and the ruler’s tastes could become a disaster. They could also become a weakness, bringing no benefit to the nation.

“Bravery! Bravery! Victory! Victory!”

Hundreds of thousands of people once again shouted in unison. Their voices shook the heavens, carrying even to the enemy camp dozens of miles away. The majestic cry struck fear into the hearts of the enemy soldiers.

“On shore, we’re still temporarily staying among the hired laborers and refugees. Your sister-in-law and I are used to hardship, and the conditions here are actually quite good,” Cao Ziang said.

Although their snake heads and human bodies looked grotesque, to them this was evolution. That was why they had to drink warm blood at regular intervals; otherwise, even this appearance of theirs would disappear.

“Hooba-ba!” the chieftain of the Hairy Folk roared. Suddenly, he sprang from the grass and landed in front of the middle-aged man, glaring at him with murderous eyes.

“Master, we can upgrade the base now.” Joy flashed through Isa’s eyes.

Amid a shrill whistle, the roller coaster began to move slowly. Cai Yuwan clutched Ye Wudao’s hand tightly, as though she were holding on to the entire world.

Zhu Jundun stood on the riverbank, staring absently at the raging waters. Across the river stood Ava, the brightly lit royal capital of Burma. The churning waves and towering city walls blocked Zhu Jun—and with him, the last glimmer of hope for the Southern Ming.

“Hmm. Then let your husband give you a thorough dissection of Tsinghua University, so you won’t run into any obstacles after you take office.” Ye Wudao adjusted Han Yun in his arms and spoke.

“Although I wouldn’t dare claim that our space-grown vegetables are the largest in the world, at least within China, there are no space-grown vegetables larger than ours!” Mitsui Yuko declared proudly.

“You finally came. Otherwise, I was just about to go looking for you.” Chen Guang’s face was covered in smiles, all traces of his former worry gone.

“Don’t worry. Qiqi is recovering very well now! I believe she’ll become the same Qiqi we knew before!” I smiled as I comforted Jin Yexuan, whose face was clouded with gloom. He merely froze for a moment before turning his face to glance at me.

Before they knew it, they had reached Zhao Hui’s front gate. Zhao Hui opened the courtyard door. The lights in her father and mother’s house had already gone out, and she whispered, “My parents are asleep.”

They quietly entered the bedroom. Zhao Hui poured two glasses of water and closed the door.

“I am the Ring of Will, and the Ring of Will is me!” Lin Lei moved to Fuweili’s side, sending her gentle waves of will to soothe her violently fluctuating emotions.