Book One, Chapter 26: I Can Still Tell Love from LV

Old Mrs. Qi had lived for most of her life and had never encountered anyone as shamelessly nonsensical as Su Nianxi. She was so shaken by the woman’s words that she could barely keep a firm grip on her cane. This, however, provided Qi Ling'an with the perfect opportunity; she hurriedly signaled the servers to see the guests out and ushered the old lady downstairs to rest.

After Lu Jun emerged from the bathroom, he saw Liu Meng lying on her side on the bed. Her exquisite, curvy figure was laid bare before him, radiating an extreme allure.

Mo Nongying pursed his lips, still feeling unsatisfied, but since the Empress Dowager had spoken, he dared not say more. He rubbed his nose and retreated to the side, looking disgruntled.

Once the mercenaries regained their footing, the three who had climbed up exchanged glances. After a silent communication, they swarmed forward in unison; one mercenary even reached out from behind to wrap his arms around Tong Ran.

"I was just going to the bathroom, of course," Lu Jun said, feeling slightly awkward. Fortunately, Zhang Yuxin did not scream, though her expression betrayed the intense turmoil in her heart.

Listening to Laizi describe it, the underground boxing arena brought in at least ten million a night. It was no exaggeration to call it a "money-burning den," and it was packed every single evening.

"Shen Hao, are you a pig?" Shen Hao stared at his reflection in the dressing room mirror, filled with immense frustration.

After Lou Yufan left, he pulled Tong Ran’s mobile phone and the card from his jacket pocket, hoping that Yi Jiazhen and Shen Hao would be able to find the clues he had left behind.

She had arrived today with an arrogant air, her greatest trump card being that Lan Yanfeng needed her assistance. She could convince the Lin family and its affiliated companies to resume cooperation with the Lan Corporation. Furthermore, she had already reached an agreement with the Mo family: once Mo Yi secured Bai Ranran, he would return the business partners that had originally belonged to the Lan Corporation.

"They don't know you're here yet. I was just lucky enough to find you! Don't thank me; it’s only what I should have done," Lu Jun said with a smile.

Mu Xinglan pondered for a moment before agreeing to Ming Mo's request. She looked at Ming Mo with a gaze of disdain; after all, few people cultivated their physical bodies, and even those who did rarely achieved much—source power remained the mainstream.

As soon as the words fell, all six members of the Ning family were stunned. Outside the door, Luo Hongchang, Zheng He, and Qi Jingke were also startled. Ning Yifei had just been poisoned, and it was not yet time for the toxin to take effect. Moreover, their formation was not yet complete. If they struck now, would they be besieging the Ning family, or would the Ning family be besieging them?

Chen Shu had already arranged everything while they were in the car. Upon arriving at the hotel, someone was waiting to greet them and led them into a private room.

"That is the Spell-Breaking Hammer, specifically designed to shatter spells. Senior Brother Nangong once used this talismanic weapon while sparring with an inner-sect disciple," Ning Yu replied immediately.

The hand was cold and slippery, pressing directly against her belly. A layer of goosebumps instantly broke out across her skin. Song Xinyi shrieked, turning to glare at the increasingly excited youth.

"This is Yu Qinlong, who will be an elder of the Honghu Pavilion from now on. Some of you may already know him, and even if you don't, you will soon," Ling Feng said, pointing to a monk in his fifties or sixties standing in the hall. This man was none other than Yu Qinlong, who had returned with him.

Slowly, Chu Wushi entered a state of selflessness. He did not know how much time had passed when he finally opened his eyes. He activated the Formless Divine Art, formed hand seals, and his body began to glow, the light growing ever brighter. It was a long while before he stopped, stood up, and stretched his limbs.

The He family estate was so vast it seemed endless. Some saw hope, knowing that the longer they worked, the more they would be paid, while others felt a sense of despair, wondering how long this drudgery would last.

"Right, it seems I was correct. Being near mountains and water is good, but it depends on what kind of mountain and what kind of water. If it were a sinister mountain or a treacherous body of water, would you still think it’s good?" Chu Wushi began to pace around the villa, observing the feng shui and the lay of the land.