Volume 1, Chapter 36: One Shot, One Kill

Now that Cao Wu is scurrying away like a stray dog, and Old Madam Xue has seized the opportunity to sweep away all the informants he left within the Capital’s Boatmen’s Guild, what more can he do to the Cao family? Where else can he run?

Wu Hanji assumed a stance, his entire body radiating an icy chill that caused the temperature of the surrounding air to drop several degrees.

"It's turned off. Forget it, we both have work tomorrow." Jiang Yao shook her head, took the cup of water from her mother, and held it in her hands.

The Youzhou army, having long been unable to restrain themselves, immediately rushed forward and apprehended everyone surrounding the carriage.

Yet, feeling that their relationship was not quite close enough, and seeing how deep her infatuation already seemed to be, she realized she probably couldn't sway her, so she simply gave up.

Practicing the Martial Ding Technique allows a person's innate physique and strength to reach a state of perfection. However, to possess more miraculous "spiritual utility," one must break through to a higher realm of cultivation. This process is akin to the transformation of an object; only by sensing the ultimate nature of one's own physical essence can one be endowed with more profound, supernatural spiritual abilities.

Seeing that the discussion was finished, Taoist Priest Simu and Master Yixiu exchanged a glance, and while continuing to battle the zombie, they slowly lured the battlefield away.

She was desperate to rush forward and fight Liao Jinhua to the death, but the latter suddenly acted as if she had gone mad, frantically pounding on her own stomach.

The prolonged burning sensation left Qin Rui’s throat feeling parched and raw; even swallowing was a struggle. He licked his cracked lips, tugged at his blood-stained clothes, let out a long breath, and summoned the energy to continue consuming.

Seeing this, Xu Chi’s figure shuddered; his black wings fanned, sending countless feathers, sharp as blades, shooting toward this dark force.

The destination Wu Jie intended to reach this time belonged to the central region of the Demon Kiln—not the very center, but an island in the middle of a lake.

"That's right. By then, not only will I have enough points, but you will too; I only need a top-ten finish. By the way, no need to tell Ming Xu and the others for now. Because once we enter the Hunting World, our locations will be spread quite far apart. If we can't find each other, it’s all talk, especially since we only have seven days," Bai Micha added.

Luo Li naturally knew that what the mirror said was reasonable, which was why she felt so frustrated. She was completely at a loss; she could not fathom why the Demon Lord would have drawn this seal.

***

Purchasing office supplies monthly was a way to digest some of the budget. The resulting funds were used to plug the holes left by a life of debauchery.

He had never really liked Long Yi, and upon discovering that Long Yi was courting death by bragging in front of outsiders, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

Qian Jiujiu noticed that the other party’s expression was a bit dazed, with eyes somewhat glazed, not looking like a sharp person, which made her narrow her eyes slightly.

Her gaze drifted inadvertently toward Zhang Ping’an’s room, where Sister-in-law Zhang was currently feeding Zhang Ping’an, one spoonful at a time.

So, one option is competing for the title at Schalke 04, and the other is fighting for a Europa League spot at Wolfsburg; which one is more attractive?

"Do you know why I called you in here alone?" Elder Qiaowu turned and looked at her as she spoke.

A moment later, he gazed leisurely at his mother, his mouth opening as if to speak, but he lowered his head and dropped his eyelids instead. He seemed to have something to say, but he didn't know whether he should speak or not, and so he remained hesitant.

Haimo could not understand why a pair of hemp-soled shoes made Wang Hou so nervous. He guessed that the shoes might have special significance to him—perhaps they were a gift from Liu Hanyan. If they were truly lost, given Miss Liu’s temper, it wouldn't be surprising if she cursed him. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

"When Father is in a better mood, I will plead with him to let you go," Muyue said after a pause.

Seeing them arrive, the photographer greeted them warmly and asked them to sit on the sofa to the side, saying, "Please wait a moment."

Hess was quite tempted: The Prince had always been generous, and he was willing to invest in such matters; this was a good idea... One hundred taels of gold! That was enough for his son’s tuition for several years of university.

The group busied themselves tidying up the vacant room in the back courtyard, setting up beds and bedding, and moving the man along with his stove over. It was already the Hour of the Boar (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM), and the snow was falling as thick as cotton, dense and heavy, stinging the face like needles.

The confidants currently serving Chu Lian were all people she could trust; whether it was Xiyan, Wenlan, or Nanny Gui, all of them wore expressions of shock.

***

After I finished speaking, I took out the Junior Archaeological Expert certificate that Ma Shui had helped me obtain from my pocket and waved it in front of him, which finally moved his rock-solid heart.

Liu Hanyan still wanted to pursue, but was persuaded by Li Zhishan: "Sister Liu, since the Guild Leader is not in immediate danger, we should return first and think of a plan. Otherwise, if we provoke him further, it will not benefit Brother Wang." Liu Hanyan knew she was right, so she suppressed her anger and anxiety, and the four turned back to the shore.

Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Realm, Yu Yan, who had been fast asleep, suddenly sat bolt upright, two lines of hot tears streaming down her eyes unconsciously.

Yang Huai screamed like a madman: "Push the scaling ladders down! Push them down!" But with attacks coming from three directions and nine ladders in total, the soldiers on the city walls used all their strength to topple only two; the rest remained unmoved no matter what.

When the Three Pure Ones created the underworld, this jade seal was already there... Could it have some special purpose?

Although Wang Kai knew clearly that there must be something else going on, seeing the look on Yi Shu’s face, he feared it would be inappropriate to press for details.

Only when he saw the beast crystal that Leng Yi was clutching in his hand did Zeng Rou suddenly realize: "Heh, I actually saved an immortal," Zeng Rou muttered to herself, her face filled with disbelief.

"Wuwuwu..." As he chanted, the wine had already worn off. Er Gongjiuchen knelt and kowtowed, his head striking the ground with a rhythmic thud, weeping bitterly and uncontrollably.

"Hai, Guardian! Wakasa is in your hands, the Kampaku is behind you; please, you must pull yourself together!" The leader of the infantry bowed at a ninety-degree angle, his voice even louder than that of Niwa Nagahide.

Some of the family members hated Benjamin to the core by now, thinking that once this opportunity passed, they would deal with him properly.