Chapter 32: Free Labor

Su Manman approached the reception desk and offered a gentle smile. "Hello, may I ask if the chairman is in the office today?"

"Our chairman isn't in today, but you can leave your business card. When the chairman returns, I can call to notify you," the receptionist replied.

"Here is my card. Thank you for your trouble..."

Black and White Impermanence watched Lin Tianyao's actions, their faces showing a hint of displeasure. They hadn't expected Lin Tianyao to still be so wary even after seeing the two of them. Was this a sign of his supreme confidence in his own strength?

The Xiongnu soldiers had just encountered Pang Tong's army when suddenly the air was filled with shouts and the clash of weapons from behind. Yufuluo, confused in the midst of the formation, spurred his horse to the rear. To his shock, it was their supposed allies, the White Wave Army, who were attacking his unsuspecting rearguard.

At that moment, Yin Sha had no time to worry about Curly's situation and devoted all his attention to Muhe's side.

In truth, it was merely a gesture to avoid suspicion; on this vast grassland, with the open blue sky above and the endless green pastures all around, such attempts at discretion were pointless.

Pei Shiyin was so startled by his words that her face turned deathly pale, cold sweat pouring uncontrollably down her body.

Suppressing her sense of triumph, she looked at the puppet on the ground, reaching out to see if there might be some sort of switch—perhaps it was like one of those modern robots, with its own on-off mechanism.

Suddenly, the eastern gate of the main camp was smashed open and cavalry poured in, cutting through the panicked ranks of Han Sui's men. Completely unprepared, Han Sui mounted his horse in haste, sword in hand and clad in thin clothes. He ordered the west gate to be opened and rode out alone toward the west. However, his own troops could barely withstand the onslaught, and many began fleeing through the west gate as well.

After hearing what Shen Xi said, Ao Li's energy immediately grew restless. Shen Xi arched her brow; it hadn't really been her intention to sow discord, but seeing the situation, she quietly tugged at her senior brother's sleeve.

When the matter of Luo Yin was brought up before the Demon Realm, the Immortal Realm, and the Monster Realm, the Empress's face grew paler and paler. She shook her head hesitantly, and Not Guang also shook his head. Just then, laughter echoed from below. Looking down, she saw that it came from the Demon Realm's side, and her expression only worsened.

As for Han Xiao, after being led into a private room, she first presented her gift, then greeted everyone, adopting a remarkably humble posture. For someone usually so proud, she was giving Xun Yang every possible courtesy. This alone showed just how much she valued Young Master Xun Yang.

Upon seeing Shangguan Yuanlong again, it was clear that his aura had changed significantly. He seemed less severe, and there was more humanity in his demeanor. He looked much more like an elder of his years, the new lines on his face lending a certain kindliness to his formerly angular features.

Generally, returning at this hour from morning court would already be considered early. With the recent turmoil at the borders, shouldn't there be even more affairs to handle, keeping him busy until much later?

To be honest, Mu Hao was rarely at home, and Jiang Rong certainly didn't want her son to witness anything, so she believed her son must be unaware.

The three of them had already begun a fierce quarrel in front of me. It was only then that I realized this was the perfect opportunity to escape. If we could slip out the back of the clinic to the main road and hail a car, we could leave immediately.

Li Shishi looked up, hesitating, wanting to scold her sister for speaking nonsense, but she truly didn't want to deny it in her heart, so she simply lowered her head.

"Benefits? The best I can do is send you on your way and let you move on. Don't expect me to let you go so you can hurt others again. At most, I'll just help you cross over." What terms could there be when bargaining with a ghost?

With a wave of Zheng Zhi's hand, all the officers behind him dismounted, and a carriage was brought over to the magistrate's office.