Chapter 29: As long as you are safe and sound!

"Sixty-Nine, Sixty-Nine..."

Lu Sixty-Nine opened her eyes groggily. "Sister Lanyin, what is it?"

"Dawn is approaching. Today is the day Yiyue returns. While the restaurant is quiet, I’ll go out and leave a sign for her."

Lu Sixty-Nine's muddled mind cleared in an instant. She sat up with a sudden, fluid motion. "Sister Lanyin, your fierce female guard—she didn't die?"

"Hmm, I heard earlier that in a place called Wangjiadai, under Le'an County..."

After Xu Ming left, Li Jian carefully studied the sand table. He noticed that every stab from the enemy was incredibly precise, aimed directly at their vital points. This was what puzzled him the most.

Zhu Hai, however, ignored Feiyan and kept his eyes fixed on the man before him. Though the man appeared ordinary, with nothing remarkable about his features, upon closer observation, Zhu Hai realized he couldn't quite see through him. He felt his earlier suspicions were likely correct.

Each stalk was vibrant, with drops of spiritual dew trembling on the leaves. It was said that every time the flowers were about to bloom, a crab-like claw, reeking of decay, would always reach out toward them.

Fang Jun, unconcerned with his lack of attire, rose and grabbed a basin of warm water that Xiuyu had prepared by the bedside, pushed open the window, and splashed it out.

In such life-or-death battles, there would naturally be someone acting as the bookmaker. Most people had placed their bets on Li Na, though a very small number had bet on Murong Jiujiu, albeit with modest stakes.

The zombie, having suffered a blow just moments ago, knew all too well that there was something strange about the long spear. Not daring to clash with it head-on, it dodged frantically. Seeing the spear sweep across, it scrambled backward in a panic.

By the time they arrived, they found that Boss Du had already prepared everything and was just waiting for them. Li Jian had changed into simple clothes, looking exactly like an ordinary commoner.

The meal was filled with joy and harmony. The whole family was happy because the Liu sisters and brother, along with Zheng Xin, had returned safely. Although the children were unaware that their sisters, brother, and aunt/mother had been missing, the adults were all relieved, and thus, truly delighted.

Lu Tu remained silent, his footsteps heavy. Behind him, Zhang Mengtan was already weeping.

After Lu Tu crossed the borders of the Pi state and entered his own territory, the journey became much smoother. Passing by Mount Fulai, Lu Tu led his men to offer sacrifices to the late Prince Zhanyu and Prince Duo of the Ju state.

Bai Qi felt a bit speechless. These old men would think of you the moment trouble struck, but once you sought their help, they would hide far away, terrified of being singed by the flames. They were slippier than loaches, leaving one feeling a profound sense of helplessness.

"Let's put that aside for now. I've gone to great lengths to come to China and specifically sought you out. As a friend, don't you intend to invite me in?" Chagula asked with a smile.

Ning Qian widened her eyes in realization. Seeing her understanding, Lin Ziqi nodded at her.

Shi Jie called several times, but Shen Chengren did not answer. Shi Jie remembered that Shen Chengren had a habit of keeping his phone on silent during surgeries; perhaps he had kept it on silent while sleeping at night as well.

"Brother Jinyi, the glorious deeds that Yunchang performed when his primordial spirit descended to the mortal realm for training in the past are truly a blessing for our East Sea. Not to mention the lower immortal realms, he is renowned even throughout the Seven Realms," Mu Hong said with a gentle smile, clearly holding Guan Yu in high regard.

Though Jinyi did not know what these blood dews and peach juices were, seeing the expression on the Earth God's face, he gathered they must be extremely precious. He was about to politely decline, but upon looking up at the Queen Mother of the Jade Pool, his heart trembled inexplicably, and the words that were on the tip of his tongue were forced back down his throat.

The water mirrors the night's silver radiance; the moon slumbers, intoxicated by the Milky Way. Her willow-leaf brows are knitted with sorrow, her longing bittersweet, yet she seeks him in her dreams.

Babylon City served as the administrative center and seat of the Turner Province. It was a vast city, bearing the mottled marks of history. It was said to have existed even before the founding of the Norsen Empire, with its origins traceable back nearly ten thousand years.