Volume 1, Chapter 105: Are You Clucking Like a Hen About to Lay an Egg?

The night was ink-black, dotted with stars. Li Ruochu dragged her weary body home. As she reached the entrance of the residential complex, she spotted a familiar figure standing under a streetlamp. He looked travel-worn, as if he had been waiting for a long time. Li Ruochu’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickened her pace. "Brother Yize!" Her voice trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes instantly. She stopped, staring at the man before her, as if fearing this might be a dream. Yize turned around, and upon seeing Li Ruochu, a flash of emotion crossed his eyes. "Xiao Li..." Yize strode forward and pulled her tightly into his embrace. Li Ruochu buried her head in his chest, feeling his warmth...

After all, if they called off the engagement right after Song Ruotong’s incident, people would call their manor cold-blooded and heartless. It was naturally better to delay the cancellation of the betrothal.

Looking at the golden patterns etched onto the jade-colored fan pendant, Yu Zihang frowned. As he studied the designs, his thoughts drifted to the past.

Meanwhile, at the Wang residence, Ruyue was truly diligent. She boiled medicine, heated water, and helped Miao Li with the cooking. She cleaned the place inside and out, keeping Grandmother Sun’s room perfectly tidy.

Zheng Hao descended onto the treetop. Beneath the water’s surface, a malicious face stared at the Ghost Rider; it was the Water Demon under Blackheart’s command. Sensing its presence, Zheng Hao realized it was only at the Martial Soul stage and was no match for Johnny, who had transformed into the Ghost Rider. Deciding to just watch the show, Zheng Hao had no intention of intervening.

"Forget it, let's keep looking for that parasitic plant," Gu Yu said, standing up. He would rather find it quickly so he could go home tomorrow and see his son.

"No need, I'm fine." Su Jing drank slowly from the cup Xiao Qiqi held for him. Once he finished, Xiao Qiqi set the empty cup aside and gently helped him settle into a comfortable position.

I studied our surroundings carefully and concluded that we must be in the mountains, given the lush vegetation here.

Gu Wangqian wore a satisfied smile. He could clearly see the situation Su Qin faced within the Su family; he had deduced it from his earlier conversation with Su Tong.

Lin Feng desperately wanted to confess to her. After some thought, he decided against it; maintaining their current relationship was difficult enough as it was.

Absurd as it seemed, the task had to be carried out. Hundreds of ghost messengers moved tables, chairs, and benches in, setting up an examination hall in less than three minutes.

"It's them!" Lu Shuangyang was shocked. Why had these five swordsmen suddenly descended? If they were here to assist the Second Prince, then he was surely doomed.

Jiang Ling hesitated upon hearing this. Although he hadn't gathered any useful information, it didn't feel right to come here for a meal without a single coin in his pocket.

The Sky Thieves naturally knew what death aura was. Though it was a form of profound energy, it was as lethal as a potent poison. Compared to death aura, their nerve toxins were nothing. If this "Smiling Hero" wasn't even afraid of death aura, how could their nerve toxins possibly work on him?

With a sudden explosive sound, Qin Junxi vanished from where he stood and instantly reappeared by the billboard.

After Wang Zhong hung up the phone, his heart remained unsettled. Facing the events that had just unfolded, he had already guessed at least a few of the underlying causes.

At that moment, he heard another set of footsteps—a steady pace, though slightly unsteady due to injury.

Beside them, Funchui Xizi continued to glare at Qi Yu with indignation, yet she could not speak a word. To avoid any trouble, Funchui Xue had gagged her before entering the city.

Qi Yu left behind several afterimages as he darted past the motionless soldiers. The soldiers seemed to sense something, their pupils shifting, but it was as if they had been slowed down several times over—incredibly sluggish. A breath later, Qi Yu came to a halt once more.

It was not because of his mysterious strength or his superb business acumen, but simply because he lived his life with a clear conscience.

"Haha, Young Hero Yun is as thoughtful as ever. I was the one who was confused. Let us head to the Long family hall together, young heroes," Long Zhankong said with a hearty laugh.

Liu Lingshuang understood Yuan Guo's idea immediately. It was indeed a clever solution to the issue of people cutting in line. With this, combined with the previous price premiums and the restriction against reselling within a certain timeframe, the problem of queue-jumping was no longer an issue.

Wang Tian shook his head; the operation wasn't that simple. It wasn't his area of expertise, and they had already agreed that Liu Lingshuang would be in charge. He didn't know why she was bringing it up again.

Thinking of her young sister who had gone hungry all day, and having failed to beg for even a single coin, she grew desperate. She sang song after song, refusing to rest, but her pitiful ceramic bowl remained empty.

Cen Guanxi probably never imagined that the incinerator used to destroy so many innocent lives would ultimately become his own coffin.

A person like this claimed to be apologizing, but in reality, he was only doing so for the sake of his reputation as a peerless genius.

"No one but Teacher Zhang is allowed to touch this peach wood sword," I said, smiling as I approached Master He.

In the blink of an eye, Yuan Meng appeared behind Hailiqi and brought his twin giant hammers down with a ferocious strike.

"Jiang Weiwei, what on earth is going on? Explain yourself!" the middle-aged man demanded, furious.

"No, please rest assured. As the guardian you personally appointed, I will never betray my faith!" William quickly declared.

Offending ordinary people was manageable, but offending someone from a great family would certainly come at a price.

Before he could react, a hand as white as jade descended, striking him squarely on the crown of his head.

Luffy’s constant dodging made Shangguan Yundun incredibly annoyed and anxious. The duration of the talisman was limited. If he didn't finish Luffy off while the talisman was active, he would have no chance left, as he had already exhausted his internal energy.