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"What do you mean it didn't go well? Speak clearly. Did things not go as planned for your uncle?" The General's wife's expression shifted, her hands twisting her handkerchief into a tangled mess.
Fortunately, Niu Niu and Jiu'er were cheerful and open-minded by nature. When the others teased them, they didn't take offense, instead passing the "charcoal sticks" to the men in exchange for two golden roasted fish. They ate with such gusto, swaying their heads in delight, that everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Precisely because of this, Xia Qi had abandoned all hope for the championship title; he merely wanted to crush Qin Yang beneath his feet with an absolute advantage, and that would be enough.
The broadsword formed by Luo Kui's divine consciousness was incredibly refined, as if it were tangible. It struck Xia Qi; it did not harm his physical body, but surged directly into his sea of consciousness, intending to shatter his soul.
Ye Ruxuan looked at the materials Lin Luoxi handed to her. Initially, her face was devoid of ripples, but a surge of anger began to rise within her. The way her hand gripped the documents betrayed her attempt to forcibly suppress the fury in her heart.
At this moment, Yun Zhongzi recovered slightly and immediately sacrificed his first-grade Dao-witnessing artifact, the Heaven-Swallowing Jar, and the third-grade Dao-witnessing artifact he had obtained not long ago, the Silver Light Bow, detonating them instantly.
Everyone was furious, hurling angry insults in a cacophony of voices. Those with hot tempers were already searching for suitable weapons, preparing to drive Landlord Zhang out.
Zhao Fengnian nodded without a word. He took the brown rope, thick as a child's arm, provided by Feng Tiao, tied a secure knot around the giant tiger's neck, and fastened the other end to a sweet osmanthus tree, leaving a ten-foot slack in between.
The next morning, Chen Xi woke up well-rested and gathered with the group in comfort, which made Pan Gu highly suspicious that the other had deliberately ruined his sleep the night before.
Although her Lie could be overbearing at times, he was reasonable when it came to important matters. It was less that he doted on her, and more that he was clear-headed and had a strong sense of judgment.
That night, Ling Miaomiao was held in his arms, exhausted to the point of collapse, yet sleep remained elusive.
Ji Zhongwei loved Bi Yiran deeply. In the end, ignoring Grandma Ji's objections, she took her two children and Bi Boyang and returned to the city where the Bi family resided.
Thinking of this, Lin Yuan sighed. This matter could only rely on Old Man Xie and Su Xinxian; they would have to find a way to influence the Institute of Technology to temporarily slow down the large-scale research into game materials and props.
Facing the Captain, they felt a sense of dread—even greater than the fear they felt toward the cold-blooded Vice-Captain—because they knew all too well that they had grown up following the Vice-Captain.
Wei Hong pulled Yao Youqing into his arms, his chest pressed against her back. Although they had stopped, he couldn't help but continue kissing her earlobes and neck, as if he could never get enough.
The Dragon King Temple at Kuimen housed a water deity decreed by the Han Emperor, and its fortune was linked to the Han Dynasty. Thus, Wu Xiu felt it most deeply, stating bluntly that the Han Dynasty's fate had reached its end, and with demons and monsters running rampant across the world, a period of dynastic transition was inevitable.
Ling Yunpeng carefully scrutinized the three fake nurses before him: Ah Hui, the dainty and cute type; Xing Han, the gentle and alluring type; and Shou Yi, the tall and rugged type. The combination was, to put it mildly, a chaotic mess.
Gu Yi'er didn't pay much attention to him. Seeing Miao Renbo begin to examine Lin He's corpse, she dared not help for fear of angering Ji Bailie, and could only watch intently.
For the assessment, Honkai Academy specially funded the rental of a recreational vehicle and headed west toward Siberia.
Before long, the members of the Ciji Society began to prepare for departure. Doctors and volunteers took their respective positions as they emerged from the county government office.
After Song Ximing finished speaking, he immediately turned and ran wildly. Teng looked in the direction of Song Ximing's departure, then thought of Gu Meng's current situation, and couldn't help but sigh.
The only reason Esdeath said that was to let Sheele know that they needed to be prepared to deal with Night Raid—to deal with her companions—and to make her anxious.
If she had been embraced by Flandre, then Flandre must have come to this world too, right? But where had she run off to?
Xiao Qingcheng drank wine while waiting. The invitation was sent out, and Xiahou Ce, who was at home eating, saw the note and let out a cold snort.
"He is ruthless, you need to be even more ruthless!" A cold voice came from behind Guo Xiangdong. Guo Xiangdong was stunned—at a time like this, who else could possibly exist within the Kyushu Alliance?
At the same time, his right hand took Ye Tianyu as he leapt up. In just a short moment, over a dozen people fell before his sword in a display that was truly unfathomable.
"I... Princess... Yes!" Long Qing looked at Leng Yue, unable to hide her agitation. Seeing that Feng Qiye remained silent, her heart sank, and she resignedly turned to head downstairs.
Manager Li hurried to follow. Song Yiyi was also startled, and seeing Dong Chi approaching head-on, her expression shifted slightly.
Long ago, the secret letter Jin Liunian had given them mentioned that Shui Menghua had been sent to Luoqiu City. And by such a coincidence, the Shui family happened to be in Luoqiu City as well.
"What are you doing? Do you believe I'll beat you up too?" Yang Tian immediately shifted his body away while issuing a warning.
After two months of racing forward, he finally returned to the Desolate Domain. Following the familiar path for several more days, Yang Tian finally arrived at the Yunhai Mountain Range.
The old man disappeared and the spatial vortex returned to normal. Only then did Yang Tian realize that his entire body was drenched in sweat.
Shen Yuzhen blinked. She had been stopped by Jinsi just as she was leaving the restaurant. It seemed he had wanted to say something to her, but she had cut him off.
Meanwhile, Li Feiyu was speechless. What were those two doing? He was already arrogant enough, but they were still able to put up with it. As the saying goes, even a clay figure has a temper. The Lin Tribe was the overlord of these mountains; they couldn't possibly be that good-natured.
"Brother, you've been bitten by a turtle again." Despite Bu Yi's usual composure, he didn't forget to add a stinging remark at this moment.
"Alright." I checked the cubicle to ensure I hadn't left anything behind, then walked out of the teahouse with Liu Yuhui.
Du Chuan and the others had already begun to move. Yang Tian watched with wide eyes, trying to understand what was happening. When Du Chuan and his group reached the first step, their bodies swayed violently before stabilizing, but with every subsequent step, their bodies shook even more intensely.