Chapter Fifty-Three: Madam, I Truly Adore... Your Work!

Ouyang Junyan wanted nothing more than to escape! Yet Chen Linlin gripped his arm with surprising strength, as if she feared that the moment she let go, he would slip right from under her nose and disappear. Though she was young, she had entered the industry early and was not without her own wiles.

The man before her claimed to be the president of her fan club, but she placed little trust in him. As a rising star beloved by many, Chen Linlin was well aware that most men liked her in the way men like women. At first, she assumed Ouyang Junyan was no different, but after meeting him several times and observing him over time, she realized he was purely a fan, with no ulterior motives.

Wasn’t the lack of ulterior motives a good thing? Yet later, she found herself wondering: why didn’t he like her?

“What treasure? I’ve always been extravagant—money in one hand, out the other. I don’t even carry valuables on me, never mind hoarding some hidden trove!” Tali retorted angrily.

That noon, they finally caught sight of the imposing dimensional fortress in the distance. Even Hu Hualin and the others couldn’t suppress a gasp of awe.

“It’s absolutely true. If the results are promising, I’ll arrange more for you in due course,” Liu Daofei replied with a smile and a nod.

It was his own arrogance—if only he’d acted decisively and subdued the situation earlier, there might have been hope. Now, things were spiraling out of control, and it all depended on whether the House of Yun would support him. For now, not only must he lick his wounds in secret, he must quietly gather strength and, no matter what, bring in capable people from Zhendian.

Yet from their conversation, it was clear that the situation had become unmistakably dire: Prince Tyrellis had long anticipated this and his strength exceeded everyone’s expectations.

“Impressive skills,” Xue Zhong thought, his ears aching from the thunderous voice. Anger stirred within him, and Chilian, who was stealthily moving, instantly sensed it and headed toward the imperial-level expert.

Wei Fei was in high spirits. He planned to visit Li Baihe, who had severely depleted her vitality during the battle by the river, drawing on her innate peach blossom power. The Flag Sect’s mastery of arcane arts was unmatched—there were many ways to help her recover.

On the streets, the crowds and vehicles surged. Everyone moved with a hint of joy, their mood a stark contrast to that of those outside the city.

“Teacher Mu, stop speaking in riddles—just tell us already!” The disciples showed a trace of impatience, their tone growing irritable.

The two tattoo experts exchanged smiles. Liu Daofei’s coffee was simply too tempting, its rich aroma wafting through the air and distracting them from their work.

Yet the shadow outside my window jolted me awake. Who was that, eavesdropping just now?

Just after hanging up the phone, a minivan screeched to a halt by the roadside. The door swung open, and several men leapt out, rushing straight at Zhu Zhu.

At that moment, Xu Yichen saw a stream of violet-black energy seeping from the ground and swiftly spreading throughout the room. His tightly furrowed brow finally relaxed a little.

“You didn’t know I live in the Beast King Mountains? I only visit Swan Lake when I go for a walk,” Ilana explained patiently to Annie.

My tears poured forth uncontrollably. Jia Quan’s pregnancy was a shock, and the Crown Prince’s protective gesture hit me even harder.

“Now that you have your weapon, today I’ll begin teaching you the most basic moves,” Hanyin Feng declared, ignoring Qingyuan’s remark without moving a muscle.

Even Zhou Ruijing seemed affected, the corners of his lips curled upward, his eyes softened with warmth.

“My father calls me urgently. I was just saying my goodbyes to Master Xu,” Li Jun glanced at Master Xu.

“Is this... could it be a map of the continent?” Long Chen swept his spiritual sense into the light disk and discovered a detailed map within, showing the distribution of major powers, cities, races, and much more in the Divine Realm. Instantly, he understood just how precious this item was.

Since she bought half a pig in its entirety, it naturally included everything. Not only that, Lianzhu also took the opportunity to purchase the whole slab of pork fat.