Volume 1, Chapter 22: The Dutiful Old Ox of an Eldest Brother in an Ancient Civil Service Examination Novel 2

They cornered one mutant with overwhelming firepower, while the sniper focused on another, preventing them from drawing any closer. Fortunately, the spiritual energy in this place was so dense it had almost liquefied, benefiting all the beasts and spirits present; their physical aptitudes were being subtly transformed, which would prove immensely helpful for their future paths toward transcendence.

"You've been abroad for six years, and this is what you've achieved? Is twenty million really worth begging Leng Haoxuan for, and getting yourself covered in injuries in the process? Is twenty million really worth letting Leng Haoxuan write you a blank check to fill in as you please? You’ve truly become more dim-witted than ever," Ning Jing sighed, her tone less than pleasant.

Mo Qingyang withdrew his gaze, his expression sheepish, yet he repeatedly cautioned that they must never let that child dig up anything unknown.

"Summon her in!" the Empress Dowager commanded coldly, seemingly quite displeased with this Concubine Gu.

"Demon Exterminators" and "Ghost Slayers" were to conduct joint operations; this was a strategic policy established at the very inception of their organizations.

These flowers and plants, which looked unremarkable in the wild, appeared quite elegant once transplanted around the front and back of the house.

At that moment, his car had been only a few meters away from them. Had the car moved any further, the one who died would have been him.

Shang Huamei looked at her, then at the sandalwood box on the table, feeling a flicker of anxiety. The Jade Exquisite Bead had been bestowed by Emperor Taizong upon Concubine Xi. At that time, Concubine Xi was in the bloom of her eighteenth year, yet she already reigned supreme in favor throughout the six palaces.

Rector’s shoes finally emitted a glow, and using this power, he once again dodged the Savage Tiger’s attack.

"Let me." Zhu Xinzhi took over from Lanzi, gently helping Pei Xietang up. He cradled her head with one hand to avoid further jarring. Lanzi placed clean clothes by his side and hurried off to fetch water, grabbing some for Pei Xietang to rinse her mouth as well.

"By the way, didn't you just ask me if this matter had anything to do with me?" Seeing Hu He’s expression shift, the King of Hell hastily changed the subject.

He brought Wanrou to the wall where rental notices were posted, but after reading the information on the boards, his expression turned grim.

Furthermore, beyond the reputation point standards mentioned in the information it had just provided to Mike, there were also hatred reputation points and gratitude reputation points—both of which were entities that exceeded a single point.

The next day, after returning home from school at noon, He Niannian picked up the plate of chopped grass on the balcony as usual to feed the ducks.

"Mutually assured destruction, though of course, the Underworld has the better odds," Su Er sighed heavily.

Thousands of miles away, Qin Tian cared little for how the Bloodthirsty Demon Lord and the Northern Cold Immortal Lord were locked in bitter combat. He only knew that he had run far enough that the Northern Cold Immortal Lord would not be able to catch up anytime soon. If he set up a formation to conceal himself, he could secure another period of quiet cultivation.

A man like Gu Jinghan was, in himself, a creator of miracles; it was no surprise if one more miracle occurred.

"Mom, do you not support my idea?" Xiao Lili grew anxious, clutching her mother’s hand and refusing to pack.

The smile on Jia Huan's face grew a fraction warmer. Without needing Han Da’s support, he tapped his bamboo cane, looking to sit down.

Those high-ranking, face-obsessed noble families would surely not cast aside their dignity just to scheme for his vegetable-selling business.

The prehistoric players erupted in huge cheers. Many were so excited they jumped, the Nine-Headed Lion King, for instance, leaped quite high.

"Thank you, Duke Norton." Count Bolad greeted two other disciples of the Storm Sword Saint not far away and charged directly up the mountain.

At first, Zhou Yue thought the Baohong City artifact spirit would dictate the steps for him to perform the operation himself. He had not expected that intercepting innate primordial energy would require the use of the Baohong City core. Zhou Yue knew well the power of the Source of Water Veins; he wondered if such an intensely violent force flooding into the core would damage the core pearl.

The roaring sound of internal energy stopped abruptly. The Black Qilin’s claws struck Zhou Yue’s head but caused no real damage. In an instant, an aura as vast as an abyss surged from Zhou Yue—deep, calm, and seemingly as gentle as a spring breeze, yet capable of killing anyone who underestimated it.

The old masters, who had long since looked past life and death, lost their composure in the face of eternal life. Li Huajun’s proposal was perfectly timed. With the countless spiritual herbs on Tianyou Island, if they could find a way to obtain them, they could grant the old masters eternal life, fulfilling their filial duties without having to deal with those troublesome matters anymore.

He chuckled sheepishly and said, "Although relocating the ancestral spirit tablets is somewhat disrespectful, weren't they originally worshipped in the ancestral hall of the old Jinling estate?"

He had only entrusted the leaders of the brother provincial public security department to check recent entry and exit records in the morning, not earlier ones. If she had traveled to Hong Kong from a designated port before the date specified on her one-way permit, it meant she already possessed the right of abode in Hong Kong, or at least was eligible to reside there continuously for seven years.

Zhou Yue carefully observed the incantations for spellcasting that served as decorations on the walls. He had a premonition that the spells hung here might prove useful in the exploration ahead.

Xing Tian did not dodge, instead striding directly toward Yuyangzi. With every step he took, the earth trembled.

"Do nothing, just accompany Her Majesty in touring the magnificent landscape of Great Rong and wait for my good news." Bi Chengong’s heart finally settled. As expected, the allure of power was more important to a man than anything else. Bi Chengong had bet correctly.

His tone was faint, infused with a natural, majestic dragon aura that brooked no argument. Huan Xi raised her eyes, wanting to say something, but stopped herself.

Xuanyuan Xiao walked forward slowly and slapped him directly on the face. The man had not even grasped the situation and dared not dodge, terrified that his ignorance might doom his entire clan. He took the slap on the spot, his heart burning with rage yet daring not to show it.

Xiao Chen put the card in his pocket without even looking at the guard. If a dog bites you, do you bite back? Xiao Chen disdained to bicker with such people. Besides, his purpose today was to find Bai Pojun; he had no interest in managing anyone else.