Chapter 53: Exchanging Heart for Heart

"Let's have a chat, old friends!" Elder Meng greeted with a smile, motioning for Wang Xuejun and his brother to sit aside, giving the couple some space to talk. Due to the project's demands, Jingzhu hadn't been home much these past few days.

Though they regretted Jingzhu marrying so young, they had observed Yin Zhen for several years and recognized his steadfast nature. Since the matter was settled, they hoped the couple would live harmoniously for a lifetime.

As researchers, they often became so engrossed in their work that they neglected other matters.

Everyone was somewhat concerned; after all, there was a substantial sum of money in that vehicle. Should bandits appear, it would spell serious trouble.

Qin An saw Yang Tianyou approaching Xiao Yunxuan and promptly stepped in front of her.

Despite risking her career, she still refused to relinquish this man's assistance. Now, she had no choice but to gamble everything and beseech him.

Yan Zheng opened a bank account and deposited twenty thousand yuan, keeping it for future use when needed.

He couldn't believe that Wu Ze's aid in strengthening them was motivated by such an unfounded reason.

Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, and Kong Jie stood nearby watching, their smiles barely concealing their amusement.

Qin Lei's massive frame suddenly leapt up, retreating heavily to the spot where he had just been seated.

Seeing the soldiers ahead were from the Eighth Route Army, the monkey could no longer hold on and collapsed in exhaustion.

Yan Xi linked arms with An Ruoqing as they walked toward An Ruoyan's Maple Courtyard. This was Yan Xi’s second visit to the Commander's Mansion; the first had been during the Hundred Flowers Banquet.

"Auntie, why are you...?" Chunfu was so overjoyed he was nearly speechless, never expecting to be held in such esteem by Fu Duoduo.

They were all disciples who had participated in the Ice and Snow Continent trial. Back then, their cultivation levels were far below Xu Yang’s, but now they had made tremendous progress.

The soul force lurking here had gathered sufficient information, and Xu Yang’s mission was successfully completed.

Doctrine, icons, sacred hymns—these were the three treasures essential for the church’s growth among common believers. Once the structure was established, faith would gradually take root.

"He carries the bloodline of the ancient dragon clan. Though only a trace remains, it is enough to counter your magic, for the dragons are the most noble and powerful race in the entire universe," said Men Yashi suddenly.

There was no dust, no tremor; when the giant foot lifted, only faint smoke drifted in the light, with no sign of the human form.

Yet, was there any way? Being able to guide them to avoid entanglement in this world's conflicts was already quite an achievement.

The ice hammer suddenly exploded. When the smoke cleared, I looked down and saw Yun Lin had been frozen into an ice sculpture.

But she couldn’t openly refuse. To do so would be to secretly tell everyone she had never been injured in the first place.

"Heh. You will regret this," said the Dark God. As the strange sensation abruptly vanished, before me, Ashihara Ryo calmly sipped his tea. It turned out he was possessed by the Dark God.

"Your brother-in-law hasn’t changed. He was like this at the wedding, and remains the same now—lukewarm, indifferent, seemingly unconcerned with everything, yet actually quite shrewd," Chu Xiyan said with a tinge of sadness, treating Ye Li like a beloved younger sister with nothing to hide.

"Fourth Master?" Nalan wondered how he could be here. He lifted the curtain and immediately saw Hongli dressed in a blue cloud-patterned robe with a hat, sitting astride a horse.

The scene perfectly depicted a beauty harmonizing with nature, a masterpiece that instantly dimmed the splendor of heaven and earth.

Upon hearing this, Xuanwu’s footsteps halted at the door; his body straightened slightly before he leapt lightly and vanished into the rain.

If you don’t like it, then make it clear. Lingering entanglements are neither her style nor the outcome she wishes to see.