Volume 1, Chapter 27: Hiring Widow Zhang for Work

With the skill activated, Ye Cheng wasted no time. Like a monkey, he hopped across the rocks, eager to hunt for crabs.

Ye Cheng crouched beside a large boulder, spotting a deep crevice beneath it. He thrust his shovel inside and dug twice; immediately, something latched onto the blade. There was something in there, but it was deep, and he didn't dare reach in blindly.

"Brother, do you dare reach in and grab it?" Ye Cheng called out.

"Of course, why wouldn't I? Step aside." Ye Guowei walked over to the rock, reached his hand into the crevice, and quickly pulled out a large blue crab.

"Nice one, Brother! You’re not even afraid of getting bitten."

Ye Guowei didn't answer. He tossed the crab into the bucket and reached back in...

Sweat trickled down his cheek. An intense, soul-deep nervousness weighed on his heart like a massive boulder, as if the surrounding air had been cut off, making it hard to breathe.

However, Pei Changshi had plenty of men by his side, and they knew exactly why they were there. Before the enemy could even raise their guns, they opened fire. The remaining men fell one by one, leaving only Tian Yuanfeng and his personal bodyguards.

Before Gongsun Yuyan could finish speaking, Chu Nan suddenly shoved her forward. Taking advantage of the empty surroundings, he sprinted to the wall, vaulted over, and vanished into the darkness.

Yuan Guang knew that the Great General’s mansion was riddled with spies from every faction, but he never interfered; he allowed it deliberately to show the Emperor his transparency. Yet, this did not mean Yuan Mulan could tolerate just anyone recklessly leaking every move made within the mansion.

As soon as I finished speaking, my phone rang. I smiled at Old Qiao, told him I needed to take a call, stepped aside, and answered.

"Sister, wait for me outside! I’m going to change!" Mo Li said happily, running back toward the film set.

It was class time, so the dormitory was empty. I locked the door and tilted my head back to drink straight from the bottle.

"You... who are you?" Huo Tianlin instinctively sensed danger and retreated two steps, feeling a strange sense of déjà vu.

Moreover, the raised foot was pressing directly onto Ling Tian’s face, right on his nose.

***

Even Gu Yunyan, who was always confident in her beauty, felt a twinge of inferiority.

Because it had rained earlier, the woods were damp. I couldn't find a clean rock to sit on for a rest, but I was worried that returning now would disturb Zhou Tong and the others, leaving me in a dilemma.

Above the Demon soldiers, the flying Demon infantry continued to grab villagers and dive toward the Holy Light Shield to detonate themselves.

Listening to Su Xueyao, Tian Ye thought that he would have to call Wen Yexue later; otherwise, she would certainly let her imagination run wild.

Location 4: The Megalithic Array. According to online records, it was likely a teleportation circle that required powerful spiritual energy to activate.

To Su Chen’s surprise, he received a call from Lin Ruoxue halfway there, saying she was coming too...

"If we took that thing to your sister's radio station, it would be dark by the time we arrived!" Yang Fan replied, pulling Cai Ya into the car.

"I didn't say I wouldn't go; I just wondered why you only asked that guy and not me what we should do next." Of course, the "guy" Chen Xi referred to was Jiang Yuxuan.

Even if Su Chen couldn't withstand the 'death energy' and perished, as long as his blood was preserved, it would be the same for him.

She slowly opened her eyes, which were veiled in a mist. Her expression was pained and weary, yet her gaze burned with an unusual intensity. Watching Shen Feng, her eyes were filled with attachment and shyness—it was a deep, ultimate love. Such a peerless beauty, hesitant yet longing, was enough to make any man on earth bow at her feet.

The Shadow-Slaying Demon King walked over with a swaying gait, smiling seductively, which instantly gave Li Chenxuan goosebumps.

With the Red Sun Mark, Xiao Tianchen and the others seemed to have found their sense of direction in this Red Sun Secret Realm.

Shen Jiaojiao remembered her older brother saying that Zhang Shuo and Qi Ziyue had some issues, which was why the wedding was moved up. She didn't feel it was right to ask now, but if they were willing to talk, she would listen. "Then let's go to the dessert shop I always visit. I like the cakes there." Shen Jiaojiao had no objections.

The two returned to their horses, and Shen Feng finally set Gu Biluo down. She was already boiling with rage; had she not restrained herself, she would have already charged at him to fight to the death.

Tong Xinlan looked at the divorce agreement. The child was to go to Shang Qinglin. This was exactly as she had guessed; even if a man didn't love his child, it was still his own flesh and blood. Men were generally persistent about these things; even if they didn't care for the child, they would fight for custody.

"Palace Master Lin, you are too kind. As the head of a palace, you are my equal." The Queen Mother of the West’s voice was melodious.

***

Ye Jiangqun patted him on the shoulder, and Shen Feng let her down. She had just recovered and needed to walk around; otherwise, it would be bad for her blood circulation.

Although Huo Yi had broken through to the Great Perfection of the Martial Saint Realm in the Eleventh Spirit Palace, he had, after all, only just broken through.

Gu Biluo didn't respond and turned to walk down the mountain stream. Just as Shen Feng was about to follow, he heard a tearing sound and saw the honey badger biting firmly onto his shoe.

My heart leapt with joy. I immediately told Qin Yiliang what I was thinking: "Am I right? Tell me! If we kill that monster, will Bai Kai be saved?"

She didn't want Su Le to be with Ye Chen and enter such an incredibly complex circle, knowing that she would be the one to suffer in the end.

He was handsome and wealthy, driving luxury cars and wearing famous watches, while I was just a bad student in cheap clothes who knew nothing but how to fight. What kind of future did I have?

"Hold on! I'll ask about whatever’s wrong!" Bai Kai suddenly pulled something from his pocket and lit it. The firelight instantly illuminated the entire room. I looked up and saw the man coldly staring down at me, holding a rope that had already been tied into a loop, just waiting to slip his head through.

He didn't say exactly what was inside that made it a must-go, he only analyzed it with her. Although Xiao Yun'er still wanted to turn back, seeing Ling Feng so determined, she couldn't say anything more. However, she vowed to protect him well and never let him be hurt again.

Qiangwei really wanted to have a baby quickly, but Fourteen wasn't taking action. She wasn't hermaphroditic, so how could she conceive?

Wen Qiu brought several dishes of sweet and spicy pickles from the Imperial Kitchen—shredded kelp, fermented bean curd, rose preserves, shredded pork with mustard greens, and more. They were colorful, and paired with Yangzhou fried rice, it was a feast for the eyes and the palate. When A-Xing returned, his eyes were immediately drawn to the fried rice. He and Fourteen sat on either side of the heated kang table and polished it all off.

Bai Xuan inexplicably felt his heart soften. He felt that this occasionally erratic, childish young man seemed more and more lovable, like a younger brother from next door who hadn't grown up yet—genuine and intimate.

Lou Wushuang, the captain of the Ghost Spirit Team, remained expressionless from start to finish. He was always this cold, and he disliked such lively occasions, but because Zhang Shaohui insisted on coming, he had no choice but to follow.

"After all, the punitive army has already captured Hulao Pass, and Luoyang is now exposed to their sights. In order to rescue Luoyang as soon as possible and deal with the punitive forces, this Dong Zhuo army outside the city will not linger at Sishui Pass for too long."