Chapter 24: The Beloved, Part 2

Enveloped in the radiant glow of the Five Elements Mirror, the male cultivator could not even muster a single strike before being incinerated by Wu Yuxin.

Ximi bit his lip; his reasoning was sound. According to the physician, she was currently experiencing fetal movement, and any further exertion would undoubtedly be perilous.

The flame of the departing fire began to gently consume itself. Wu Yuxin exerted herself fully, channeling her innate Five Elements technique, drawing the essence of the departing fire onto herself bit by bit.

Since it caused no harm to the body and they were enjoying their meal so heartily, Xun Qing no longer bothered to intervene.

"I'm fine, it's just that Wan Ning..." Bai Mingyuan turned his gaze toward the still unconscious Xia Wan Ning lying on the bed, gently touching her face with furrowed brows.

The household servant had no choice but to make another trip, gathering the valuables from his room, packing them carefully, and delivering them to Xiong Tian.

With a fierce punch, he unleashed a torrent of battle qi that shone with golden brilliance, illuminating the sky and shaking the heavens; the void itself seemed to fracture.

Yet, he could not bring himself to blame Zheng Qing’er. Every time he saw her tearful face, he found himself unable to speak.

"My maternal home is not far from here—just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Besides, I have two maids with me; nothing should go wrong in broad daylight," Bai Mingyuan steadily dispelled the shopkeeper’s concerns.

Although Xia Yan had issued a decree forbidding anyone from revealing the matter, there is no wall without a crack in the world. Somehow, the news leaked out, and Xia Yuyan’s reputation was utterly ruined.

However, just as they approached within a hundred meters of the island, the raft suddenly began to shake violently. Thudding sounds came from below, as if a dozen large fish were ramming against the raft.

When this batch of fish spies and half-beast elite troops arrived, Li Zhiyuan ceased to conceal himself deliberately.

"Y-yes, I understand!" Bian Xue blushed deeply, then, as if remembering something, hurriedly pushed Zhao Feng aside and left the chamber.

But Bai Kun was different. He could draw forth the fundamental laws within these heavenly materials and earthly treasures through the chaotic azure lotus in his sea of consciousness, refining and absorbing them to nourish himself.

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Lu Qiao’er’s voice was calm and gentle, clearly comforted by Feng Wuqing’s presence beside her, granting her a quiet reassurance.

The faces of Luo Lin and Luo Ling suddenly twisted into expressions of schadenfreude, yet they dared not laugh. Their complex expressions were as strange as could be.

Moreover, after Li Tianming fled, he did not, as before, come straight to trouble her upon receiving the system.

Meanwhile, within the Sealing Immortal Formation, Mo Qingge had been stripped bare by the ruthless hands of Wang Xin, her exquisite figure causing even Old Luo and the other two male servants to nosebleed; Wang Xin himself was no exception, also overwhelmed by a nosebleed at the sight of Mo Qingge.

At that moment, a man with yellow-streaked hair styled into a rooster comb received a phone call. After nodding timidly and hanging up, he cast a lecherous and playful glance at Lin Yourong. Then, he signaled several men around him, and together they closed in on Lin Yourong.

"Ye Xunhuan, my patience is limited!" Dan ‘Yu’ Jing could not help but urge when she saw Ye Xunhuan toy with the crescent blade.

The Prince of Yu’s actions made everyone praise his magnanimity. Rong Lian led her people to keep watch around, and upon hearing the prince’s words, a new layer of killing intent gleamed in her eyes.

"Heh, I’m not giving this up anymore—eighty-nine thousand," the previously bidding fat man muttered silently, unwilling to let anyone else have such a treasure.

"Please, Your Majesty, forgive me." Gazing into those phoenix-shaped icy eyes, the pitch-black pupils seeming to harbor endless darkness, Guan Yuhan felt an instinctive fear and immediately knelt to plead for mercy.

She did not want Xiao Yan to be affected by the outside world at this moment, so after speaking, she cast several protective barriers.

Under the black night sky, a silver moon hung high. Zhou Tian’s figure darted like a nimble monkey atop the rooftops of Xianfeng City, swiftly heading toward the Zhou family mansion.

"Could it be that because both the Yangtze Gang and Longmen are in Xin City, you’re afraid of offending your neighbor, so you want to be a fence-sitter?" asked “Exquisite Snow Fox” with a smile.

He had no idea who took the Sky Eagle, nor even the slightest clue where to search.

This time, before Mo Ru’e could react, she was struck by the Flying Mantis’s returning strike. Enhanced by the Sword Dance, the returning strike immediately rendered Mo Ru’e incapable of fighting.

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"Optimus Prime, don’t worry about Ouyang Jue, who’s lost in happiness. Check if there’s any other good equipment left. Damn it, Akenna Desola, you must leave me some spoils," Qisha waved excitedly at Optimus Prime.

Scarface did not give Tang Huang a chance to inquire. After tearing through the enemy, his expression suddenly turned strange.

Luo Yan knew her mood had been too negative just now. She quickly wiped away the tears still wet at her eyes’ corners and blinked at Song Qingqing.

As Orlenado once told Luo Keke, although the chaotic beasts and demons of Yumisiah Continent are collectively called chaotic creatures, they are still vastly different from true chaos.

Since all the dark guards had been killed, nothing should have been leaked; otherwise, the ghost-faced general would have come looking for trouble long ago.

They did not stay long in the forest before naturally entering the cave. Protected by formation arrays, it was much safer inside.

Sometimes, the amount invested isn’t the key to shareholding; one must consider the background as well. Even with thirty percent shares, Sanye felt she was getting a bargain.

Afterward, Zhang Kai pretended to be disturbed by noises next door and staged a double act with his wife, further fabricating the illusion that the six were still alive.

In the photo, she still wore the starry sky gown that won praise at the press conference, yet she no longer looked stunning. Instead, the image was... chilling.

As soon as the Northern Yan Emperor’s words fell, envoys from various nations gathered to analyze their respective strengths and weaknesses.

"That’s not because he insisted on following me when I left. No matter what, I had to carry him to the airport!" Cui Minghao explained.