Volume 1, Chapter 40: The Hunt Begins

Lu Hao felt a sudden tightening in his chest, a wave of ominous premonition washing over him. He followed the sound, only to see a masked figure clutching Yan Xiang’s arm, moving with the swift, graceful agility of a master of light-foot techniques.

With the advancement of modern technology, medical standards have continued to improve, yet they still cannot compare to the most traditional of methods.

Watching Mo Qianyan—and the child in his arms—actually manage to smile in the face of such a perilous and terrifying ancient array, the leader of the experts found it utterly absurd and unbelievable. Setting the child aside, he wondered if Mo Qianyan’s mind had been crushed by a door.

Not only that, but in the midst of the attack, the ice blades and shards on her body melted into her flesh at a speed visible to the naked eye, accumulating into an even more formidable power.

A formation as formidable as the Blue Cloud Sect’s protective array, even if the Demon Sect possessed one, surely would not be kept in a mere secret chamber.

After the group finished speaking, they suddenly stepped back. Before Qian Yeyi could grasp what was happening, the sturdy, broad-shouldered matrons who had been standing silently with lowered heads behind the maids immediately rushed forward. Without a word, they grabbed her arms and began dragging her toward her courtyard.

Knowing that everything was due to Feng Mo’s efforts, and having witnessed his conduct over the past few days, she trusted enough that as long as he did not change, they would be very happy.

Upon entering the secret realm, everyone is teleported randomly. Therefore, students who were close friends and wished to form a team held hands as they stepped into the light portal to ensure they would not be separated.

Zhong Xingyue examined it carefully. This was a set of top-tier tenth-grade artifacts; though not spirit weapons, they were sufficient for her needs.

“I…” Feng Weiwei frowned, looking distressed, though it was unclear if she had truly taken Nangong Chen’s words to heart.

“I am sorry, your inquiry cannot be processed at this time. Please wait for a callback.” After saying this, the young woman hung up the three phones in her hands. Just as she was about to lean back in her chair and stretch, the phones began to ring again.

Pan Lin later recalled that when she heard those two decisions, she truly suspected she had lost her mind.

The Orc tribe, the Elf tribe, and countless hidden masters in the vicinity all watched the unfolding situation in silence.

Zhao Xuan rode hard, bringing Jiu Huang back to his estate. Before he could explain the situation to the steward, he anxiously ordered him to fetch the head physician from the Imperial Hospital.

Gao Hu’s tiger-like eyes remained fixed on the two men at the banquet table. At this point, he found Liu Long’s intentions increasingly difficult to discern. With matters having escalated to this degree, was there still a need for such hollow pleasantries?

Just as You Hongsheng sat down in his chair, Zhao Qingtang walked in. He shook Wang Peng’s hand with great enthusiasm, apologizing repeatedly for his late arrival, before greeting You Hongsheng as well.

However, if she did not handle things properly now, let alone smooth sailing—if she wanted everything to go well, she had to ensure the intruders were driven out, leaving her more time to remain here.

Ever since the army involved in this grain transport began their journey, they had been on edge, nervously monitoring the movements along the route every day. In their eyes, during this period, the grain was more precious than their own lives.

The morning sun illuminated the earth, though not all maps were the same; for instance, the Elf tribe’s Ice City was covered in snow year-round, as was the Frost Valley of the Orcs.

Jing Mouxuan nodded slightly, buttoned his trench coat, and after bidding Qian Ruoruo farewell, left the Water-Ink Pavilion.

Of course, Su Miaojing could choose not to blame him, but an indelible rift had formed between them. She did not want to face anything or anyone related to Shen Ye right now.

“Does the Prince have any forged weapons or precious artifacts that I might inspect?” Li Jiang asked, taking a deep breath.

Although Ye Ruyun kept saying it was unnecessary, Liu Xinghao stubbornly insisted on walking her all the way to her doorstep.

Facing such a result, Xiao Yunfei did not say much, merely patting Xiao Tu’s shoulder gently. He believed that if Xiao Tu had made such a decision, he must have had his own reasons.

In addition to the machinery and equipment, the villagers who had come to help were also using shovels to clear the dirt. This was the first time Wang Youcai had ever witnessed such a scene.

To let others pay a high price to purchase it, and then snatch it from their hands—would that not be a wonderful feat that achieves two things at once?

Gu Zhongyun dropped to his knees before Yang Xu with a thud and pleaded, “Please, my lord, save me!” Yang Xu was genuinely astonished. What was this? The script hadn't been written this way; he still had a long monologue of threats to deliver. This fellow was truly too spineless.

Han Shanggong and the others were certain that Princess Shu Ying had never been in close contact with Yao Chuxi, so how could the poison have been administered?

Seeing this, the white man’s expression turned extremely grim. He glared hatefully at the black youth and then sat down without another word.

After Xiao Yunfei and his group went to rest, the other leaders gathered once more to deliberate intensely on the impact the Xiao family’s involvement would have.

This war report immediately cast a shadow over the joyous enthronement ceremony. The smile vanished from Zhao Gou’s face, and he looked gloomily toward Zong Ze. This Northern Expedition had been spearheaded entirely by Zong Ze, and Zhao Gou had no troops of his own.

South of Zhuozhou lay the territory of the Great Yue Kingdom. The entire Central Plains were united under the iron grip of Yue Cheng. The land route was unsafe, so the next day, they headed east, crossing Bazhou and Qingzhou, and sought out ships in the Haixing area.