Chapter 28: A Short Stay at the Imperial Villa

Over the past half month, Shangguan Wan'er's temperament has surged rapidly, and Mo Zhu's aura has also undergone a sudden transformation. The difference compared to half a year ago is stark.

If I have the chance to leave the Demon Realm, I will certainly tell Guan Xian about Qing'er's situation, and perhaps even inform the Dragon King of the East Sea, thousands of miles away. However, for now, I must obey the Snowy Night Imperial Censor's orders to gather herbs at Yan Mountain. This is merely a ruse to stall for time and scout out the location where Fu Shixi is imprisoned, so that I may rescue him.

Christine is haughtily going through her training routine while Lin Yichen watches from the side. Before long, his phone rings.

"Old thing, today I shall use you as a sacrifice to the heavens." The demon claw reaches out, lunging straight for the Golden Elephant.

The cave is naturally formed, though the entrance appears to have been carved by human hands. Upon seeing the marks at the entrance, Yi is deeply astonished: could the yaks truly be capable of excavating caves just like humans?

The God King Minny is startled. Being the one who understands the Flood Dragon best in this place, its greed and fury naturally could not escape his perception.

Seeing this person, Meng Xiaoxuan does not share his joy; instead, her face is filled with disgust and helplessness.

Kui Mulang silently releases a signal, but for some reason, even after several moments have passed, there is no response from the others.

Of course, Huo Ziyin's goal is also to attract attention. Since this matter cannot be simple, he decides to make it intentionally high-profile, forcing the other party to grow nervous. Although this will create certain difficulties for the operation, for the time being, doing so is the only way to ensure Liu Yiran's safety.

With the strength to unify Indonesia, how could the Lanfang Republic be so shortsighted as to raise a force composed primarily of Indonesians, provoking the Empire of Japan and inviting the destruction of their own nation for no reason?

The sound of clinking fills the air, and the whistling of the cold wind is as fierce as a wild beast. Yet, even so, with his golden protective barrier, Gu Yu is not harmed in the slightest by the biting cold and ice blades.

Shi Lei and Mei Qing exchange a glance and walk over slowly, with Shi Weixian following behind at a distance of about ten meters.

"An inspection? What kind of inspection? And how are they checking?" Fang Jie, part of the group, cannot help but be slightly stunned. Curious, he tilts his head to look ahead. Once he realizes the inspection methods used by the Hu family disciples, he cannot help but laugh.

These five professional managers introduce themselves during the meeting, then state their work plans and clarify their arrangements for the coming period. During the meeting, in order to boost everyone's confidence, Liu Hui has Zhao Yuanhua announce the clinical trial progress of Starry Sky Pharmaceutical's new treatment for myopia.

"Right, go ahead and arrange the accommodations first. Oh, and from now on, whenever we go out, you must assign a few security guards to accompany us." Liu Hui is still worried about his personal safety.

The two men laugh heartily and begin discussing recent provincial news, temporarily setting the project aside.

Meanwhile, to avoid arousing the suspicion of those watching, the restaurant is tidied up and continues its operations.

Other employees keep asking, "Young Master Shi, are you alright?" It seems that in just a few short days, these people have already grown accustomed to calling Shi Lei "Young Master Shi."

Mo Chou lets out a cry of alarm, then pushes her palm against the Bird Spirit's shoulder. Mo Chou, lacking any sense of proportion, sends the Bird Spirit flying backward with a shriek, only stopping when it crashes into the sofa.

After Bao Yifan finishes speaking, he consciously withdraws. But Xie Bin, waiting quietly in the corner, watches as Andy's face turns beet red. Under the light, sweat begins to bead on her forehead, her hands—previously hanging at her sides—are now twisted together, her thumbs subconsciously rotating against each other. After one look, Xie Bin closes his eyes and turns his head away.

"Third Uncle, this is General Guan Hai of the Flying Swallow Army. If it weren't for General Guan's reinforcements, Deng and his brother would likely not have returned to Guangling safely." As they walk, Chen Deng introduces him to the man beside him; their straw rain capes are drenched with water droplets.

Seeing his brother acting like a bumpkin who has never seen the world, Bi Ran wishes she could find a crack in the ground to hide in.

The middle-aged man’s eyes are filled with murderous intent. He glares at Xia Qingxiao as if he wishes to tear her to pieces, yet he is unable to struggle free from under the feet of the secret guards.

"Really? You... you aren't lying to me, are you?" Yang Xue had been wallowing in self-reproach for her performance in the haunted house, but upon hearing Lin Yifeng's words, she immediately lifts her head and looks at him with great sincerity.

Just as the dozen or so Flood Dragons enter the cave, Huang Xuanling strikes the final Dharma seal he has mastered. With a hum, the teleportation array begins to activate.

She decides without hesitation to give her neighbors a chance to make amends. Since she is getting married, they must make some sort of gesture, otherwise, it would be far too contrary to the spirit of friendship.

"Nurse, she's awake." This time, the voice beside her sounds even clearer. She opens her eyes in astonishment, feeling her heart rate suddenly accelerate and her breathing become difficult to control. Turning her head, she sees several people in white coats surging to the bedside, blocking that handsome figure from view.

People from all over the country, carrying their dreams, flock to this international metropolis, hoping to find their future in such a city.