Volume 1, Chapter 44: Striking the Mountain to Frighten the Tiger

They had been close friends for many years, so naturally, they could understand each other's intentions without words.

"Are you still a bachelor? Haven't you been living with Mrs. Du Li for quite some time?" Gu Youli said seriously.

Yet, at this moment, he found it hard to suppress his imagination, which only grew wilder and more bizarre the more he thought about it.

The words had a double meaning! It was clear that Deng Siyu knew it was extremely dangerous for Cao Yusen to enter the haunted house, so she said she hoped to wait for Cao Yusen’s coffee—meaning, Cao Yusen better not die; otherwise, she wouldn’t get to drink the coffee he promised her.

"What’s the issue? Once I, the king, have spoken, my words are unchangeable. The Grand Order Commander’s talent and skills deserve such a heavy responsibility. Would you have me break my promise before all the world?" Zhan Qiang feigned anger.

"Then discuss it with Bai Zezhi. Next time you sign a contract, bring me along so I can experience being the client," Ding Qiangwei laughed.

Zhao Liying’s mind was actually on the two behind her. Hearing Zhao Ziyu muttering to himself, she felt a bit restless but was too shy to speak up.

A figure like a corpse, yet surprisingly tall and emanating waves of putrid stench.

After dinner, Tong Ning suggested a stroll through the mall; he wanted to buy a shirt. While selecting one, he asked Bai Zezhi for advice.

Ma Mei didn’t hold back and playfully ravaged him before letting him go. Xu Anmo touched his swollen lips, thinking Ma Mei must have some unusual tastes; otherwise, she wouldn’t have been so wild just now, practically tormenting him until his lips were bruised.

After walking for a while, Lan Lingling sensed someone following her, but she paid no mind. As a Taekwondo master, she was confident she could escape if anyone tried to harm her.

"You wish! I’m not going to serve you!" I snapped, gritting my teeth, and sat down on the opposite side of the sofa.

The Imperial Academy, established by Emperor Taizheng fifteen years ago as the highest court academy, naturally occupied a vast area in the capital—about a quarter of the western city.

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"So you need to leave quickly, so his sacrifice won't be in vain!" Honestly, in Hua Zhouzhou’s eyes, Feng Guang was her friend, while Shen Ji was merely an acquaintance; she naturally chose to protect Feng Guang first.

Kikumaru Eiji was watching them run laps when Qian Zhenzhi suddenly said, "Meow? What does ‘poisoned’ mean?"

It was unthinkable—no boy would just follow a girl around without ulterior motives. Yanran could never agree to that.

Perhaps from drinking too much, he became unusually aggressive and fierce. I struggled beneath him, pushing and resisting, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t break free.

"She’ll take care of your postpartum confinement. She’s a senior confinement nanny with professional training. Do you think that’s acceptable?" Sheng Jun asked me.

"Damn it!!" Seeing Lin Yu rise from the dead, Lin Xue clenched her teeth and shouted in fury.

I snapped back to reality and hurried to take out my phone. Just as I was about to call the hospital, Sheng Jun’s three elder sisters came out, snatched my phone, and threw it to the ground.

Then, Fan Chen pointed his finger and unleashed a sword qi that exploded Ye Naihe’s head.

Seeing this, Li Yan dared not be careless; he reined in his aura, concealed himself in the void, and searched for his next target.

"Alright, Master, I’ll remember," Lü Feng said, though he didn’t understand why his master spoke so. It wasn’t a difficult task anyway. What Lü Feng didn’t know was that today’s inattention almost cost him his life—but that was a story for later.

The dragons who hadn’t arrived yet were swept aside by Yun Tiankong, who cleared a path and then palm-struck the dragons like weak infants, obliterating them effortlessly.

"Let’s go," Yun Tiankong said first, and the three figures transformed into beams of light, vanishing into the white mist.

Yet beyond the Three Realms lay a strange and shifting otherworldly space. Its location was unpredictable, appearing randomly anywhere within the Three Realms. Whenever it did, a person blessed with extraordinary fortune would inadvertently stumble in and gain unspeakable blessings.

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A mighty force instantly restrained the red flaming whip, causing Mao Erniang’s pupils to contract sharply.

Yun Shan’er had sought him out many times, but Ye Xing always avoided her, silently scolding himself: if he didn’t like her, why provoke her?

Princess Iron Fan’s expression was icy cold, with countless celestial energies swirling wildly around her. Though called the Iron Fan Princess because of her banana-leaf fan, her aura was formidable.

"Hmph, don’t get cocky. You hit my young master and think you can just walk away? You’ll have to get past us first," Lü Feng’s henchmen were loyal, determined to seek justice for Wang Shen.

Thor didn’t know how to explain but secretly felt this was something Loki could have done.

As one of the top-ranking barons in the Michelson family and a strong contender for the next clan head, he deeply disapproved of the family’s involvement in the war between Eldo Castle and Sanhe City.

Everyone knew such efforts wasted countless resources and manpower with little effect, yet there was no alternative. So year after year, they carried on.

Although Norman’s unexpected appearance at the nobles’ meeting made the Watch Alliance appear victorious, the situation was far from settled.

Cao Xiu forcefully snatched back the bamboo scroll, hoping this move would bring him wealth and success. He planned to build a prosperous family, aspire to be a famous motivational speaker, and run scams to fleece nobles, using simple tricks and modern methods, then make a quick getaway once he’d made enough money.

He was Ren Ao, a jailer in the county prison. Loyal and righteous, he had a close bond with Liu Ji. When Liu Ji took the Qin official examination, it was thanks to the Qin legal bamboo scroll Ren Ao had lent him. As a jailer, his direct superior was Cao Can, Cao Xiu’s cousin.

Now the peninsula’s online forums were abuzz. One incident after another involving Li Junzhe seemed to be pushed forward by a mysterious force, gradually unfolding the greater story.