Chapter 54

A sour sensation welled up in the throat, prompting a rush to the restroom where he clutched the toilet bowl, vomiting violently until every fiber of his being felt twisted and agonized beyond measure. It was just after the morning court session; the emperor had also gone to Huayang Palace for his meal, yet the empress’s demeanor had gradually grown cold. When he did not speak to her, she merely smiled silently.

At that moment, the ancestor of the Jin clan, gazing upon the man clad in golden armor, suddenly spoke up.

“What’s wrong with that? From Zhize’s explanation, the emperor does not intend to persecute you; he simply wishes for you to relinquish command of the troops.” As for Yuan Zhixun’s actions, I do not oppose them. Changing generals naturally entails shifts among subordinates. Yuan Zhijing’s words seem overly alarmist.

When they emerged, the dishes had been cleared away. The emperor, accompanied by the imperial concubine, appeared refreshed and spirited.

She stepped outside, feeling a chill that seeped into both body and soul. Drawing in a sharp breath, she gazed at the crimson maples and murmured indifferently.

While enjoying her meal, a plump girl approached, carrying two boxed lunches along with three or four colossal chicken legs—her appetite was unmistakably vast.

The term “sister-in-law” slipped from her lips so effortlessly. Those vows from long ago—one lifetime, one pair, growing old together—were nothing but lies! Now she began to doubt whether he had ever truly loved her in those three years. Nangong Ling! You are truly heartless! Her fingers clenched the table, nails scratching deep grooves into the wood.

Before the collision, Jin Shanya stared in horror at the red Cadillac. Its recklessness left her no time to think; instinctively shielding her abdomen, the car violently shook and rolled over.

“Perhaps someone else brought it over,” Zhao Lin answered nonchalantly, handing back the magnifying glass.

For Xia Tujiu Sha, once Ming Yifan was found again, he was certain that this man was his sole belonging in this life.

Since the Eternal Night Abyss lacked any light source, everything was pitch black. Looking down, Bai Luo and the others could not distinguish where the chasm ended and the plain began.

From Mr. Liu’s perspective, even if a tenant’s business failed and the wonton shop closed within months, it bore him no responsibility whatsoever.

However, even if one wished to intervene, the spiritual energy of the judicial spirit tattoo could not unravel the demon-sealing mark within the judicial tower.

“Wow! Noodles can be made this way too?!” Yuan Yan exclaimed, suddenly discovering a new culinary frontier.

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I did not know why I spoke of the core principle of Moism’s universal love at that moment; I only knew that each word shifted my attention slightly, lessening the pain coursing through me.

Hua Ying surveyed her surroundings and saw no fewer than thirty zombies encircling them, a flicker of fear rising in her heart. Unconsciously, the Shadowless Flower appeared in her hand, emanating strange red, blue, and green lights that surrounded her.

Having said only this much, the other party began to turn transparent, disappearing completely in a blink, leaving me dumbfounded and frozen in place.

Passing through the darkness ahead, upon drawing closer, the scene suddenly cleared. The lines I had seen were revealed to be a coastline, and the shimmering lights were the layers of water on the sea’s surface.

“Captain Li, I really don’t know,” the staff member in charge of records replied, bewildered. He had never witnessed such an interrogation; Director Zhen’s approach to questioning Wu Weidong had been blunt and forceful.

Horaton did die at Qin Yang’s hands, but the cause was Horaton’s own recklessness—he had kicked against the iron plate. Even counting Jack, who had deliberately caused trouble first and nearly killed Qin Yang, Qin Yang’s retaliation was entirely justified.

Cultivators of their caliber usually fared very well; if they merely sought a comfortable and peaceful life, why engage in life-or-death struggles?

Hearing Lu Fengnian’s response, Qin Yang breathed a sigh of relief. Although Lu Tao might have escaped, the Black Hand was utterly destroyed, its core members dead. Lu Tao would be unusable for the foreseeable future.

Trapped within the formation, Lv Chaochao had nowhere to retreat. She fought desperately to shield Yu Guiwan behind her and summoned her life-bound puppet.

These societies had poor relations with the British Puritans; from her perspective, they were most likely involved.

Now, when facing the enemy, she felt somewhat powerless. Though her cultivation had increased, so had the strength of her adversaries. Her previous attack techniques no longer sufficed, but upon reaching the sixth level of the Nine Exercises of Immortal Cultivation, new offensive techniques would be paired.

Yet Xia Shiguang, because someone who had done so much for her uttered “I love you,” came storming in to confront him with fierce determination.

Apart from having Yan Liang bring her another pot of tea when none was available, she did not allow anyone else near.

During that period, she had contemplated returning to writing but ultimately lacked the resolve and courage.

They certainly remained unaware of this matter! The Feather Beast Tribe had suffered a loss last time, losing one of their own, and would surely seek revenge.

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Lan Ruoxin stopped with a secret smile but maintained an angry expression as she turned around.

Yun Teng could tell that Lance wanted to show off; he knew the needs of partners better than anyone. From Blue Feather, he had also learned of some peculiar cultivation techniques.

“Anyone else?” Zhao Junjie asked calmly, holding his coffee. As soon as he spoke, the pirate captain collapsed onto the ground, loudly begging for mercy, while the other pirates were too frightened to utter a word.

Everything that needed to be done and said had been completed; there was no need for further fuss.

Watching Zhu Di’s heavy breathing and violent coughing, he questioned, “Why didn’t you fight back? I’ve seen you be ruthless to others, so why show no resistance here?”

It seemed the cute girl wouldn’t let it go easily, though I, too, was very displeased with Mu Linxuan.

I obediently sat beside Sister Ting for her to examine my injuries while chatting with the octopus about the morning’s events.

Gaining a new Pokémon is a monumental event for a novice trainer, especially one who has yet to embark on their journey. The difference between owning one and two is incomparable.

Ninja is a resource-intensive profession, which is why they constantly take on high-paying missions. The Uchiha clan was fortunate—their territory was vast, provisions plentiful, and various resources abundant. Even if anything was lacking, they could purchase supplies from other ninja clans or daimyo.

Ahead stood a figure with flowing, waterfall-like long hair, black and draped over her shoulders, radiating an air of elegance.

But war is not won by courage alone. Amidst the fierce gunfire and bullets raining down, the charging Red Mo warriors fell in droves.