Chapter 51: Bond With Me

Although Xiao Ze kept insisting that Mo Yin had stolen his prey and territory, Ling Yinyin now seriously doubted that this fellow was committing crimes without even realizing it.

But after all, he was a beastman—what morals could one expect?

Well, there was time enough to teach him later.

“It’s alright... just remember what I said. You have to earn things through your own effort, not by stealing, okay?” she gently coaxed.

Xiao Ze lowered his head in dejection. “Alright then...”

Su Nuan suddenly felt the power of a mountain pressing down from the Ancient Archaic Sword. Despite maintaining a stance of resistance, she was directly flung away.

A chill ran through everyone present, and they all hurriedly rose, eager to leave. None of them had ever wanted to escape this painted boat more than at this moment.

An immense pressure instantly enveloped the Lingyin Ancient Temple. The towering ancient trees rustled, and soon branches snapped with sharp cracks. The rustic bronze bells hanging from the eaves shook violently from Su Nuan’s power, their tinkling shattering the temple’s stillness.

Before their eyes lay a sandalwood box, its surface smeared with dirt and patches of decayed cloth.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Wange burst out laughing, but as she laughed, her face blushed intensely, as if it were aflame.

Nalan Yan looked up in surprise. At this hour, Mo Shangyi should have been at the Crown Prince’s mansion, teaching Gu Pan etiquette.

Recalling her life on Earth, where war was almost continuous, Leisheng had lived through those fiery times.

The cloaked monk led the temple disciples northward, while Leisheng set off toward the northwest—the direction of Wolf County.

Though there was a trace of melancholy in Yu Hanxin’s voice, hidden beneath it was unmistakable joy.

Tears streamed down Yu Hanxin’s cheeks. She closed her eyes tightly, biting her lip as she spoke.

So, she logically concluded that since she had admitted her mistake, the matter should be considered settled.

After hearing Li Bufan and Sister Li’s explanations, even the most skeptical, Dahai, was so frightened he could barely speak coherently.

Seeing that George had spoken, Martin and Edward realized it was unwise to continue arguing—it would do no one any good.

At that moment, Ma Wu recalled the promise he had made to Old Zhang from Hebei to keep the lottery win a secret. Ma Wu had thought it a joke, but soon after, Old Zhang won first prize again. Ma Wu kept his promise—no fireworks, no banners, not even a word to the neighbors who came to buy tickets.

Liao Huansheng was clearly captivated by the rich aroma of the wine and momentarily lost focus. He quickly recovered and said, “Officer Cao, you’re too kind. I never drink alcohol; this hotpot from Old Chang is enough to satisfy me.” He then returned the glass to Captain Cao.

He pointed out two paths Japan might take: one of military expansion—first seizing Manchuria and Mongolia, then dominating all of China and Southeast Asia. But Wang Yong also noted this route would provoke the unified resistance of 400 million Chinese people and invite direct military retaliation from Western powers, turning the nation into a semi-colony.

Gradually, humanity began to believe this establishment would bring them luck, along with unprecedented technology and development.

Xun Yu, however, was different. The Han dynasty he revered was the line descended from Emperor Guangwu, Liu Xiu. He believed only the emperor in Xu Du was the rightful ruler, the true master he served.

“Bailey, you must protect your sister. No matter what happens, don’t come out! You and your sister must live well!” Beverly hid Bailey and the sleeping Lise in the lower chamber, then returned upstairs. She intended to stay with Yas, no matter what.

In such a turbulent environment, Xu Zhihu decided to grant kindness and allow a peaceful day in the palace, hoping to return home soon to bring his mother back to the capital. As he had just replied, he paused at the door, noticing a carriage waiting outside.

“I understand. Yunxi, I’m already grateful you have this intention. If we can find my parents, it will surely make things much easier.” Yao Yun was restless—he had to finish before the Xiang family did.