Volume One, Chapter 68: Striking with Deadly Resolve!

Zhong Tingyan stood in front of Li Ruochu’s tightly closed door, his gaze fixed on the cold wooden barrier. After a moment, he slowly crouched down, gently placing the bouquet of dewy, vibrant roses he held onto the doorstep.

After wandering for half the day, his eyes suddenly lit up, for ahead of him stood a man with a severed arm. Remembering that his boss’s mission in the western desert was to find a one-armed traveler, his previously gloomy expression instantly turned into a broad smile.

Whether Jin Siyuan truly did not know or merely pretended ignorance, since she chose not to acknowledge it, he saw no reason to tell her the truth.

“Don’t bother cooking tonight, either. Let Zhao Ling handle it for the next couple of days. When your injury heals, we’ll talk about it again.” Leng Shaochen spoke again.

“And secondly, the blue-robed youth—there’s a road to heaven, but he will not take it; there’s no door to hell, but he insists on breaking through!” As soon as Taishen uttered these words, his form shifted, turning into a fragrant wisp that slipped right into Po Jun’s nostrils.

Wu Zetian watched the arrogant and domineering Lei Yu with amusement. Though the other wore a veil, her voice was as ethereal as the music of the heavens—so melodious and soothing that it put people at ease.

To heal and save lives is the hospital’s purpose, and a doctor’s calling, but one must understand the circumstances.

“I didn’t expect even a Gold Saint to be dispatched. How careless of me…” Looking at the man in the sky, Marin felt a wave of despair. As a Silver Saint, she stood no chance of resistance before a Gold Saint.

At present, Xuanyuan Shuo was so stunned by Ling Dongwu’s unexpected words and deeds that he was in a state of complete stupor. Hearing her question, he mechanically shook his head.

“Yiyi, I wish to petition Father Emperor to grant you the title of princess.” Ximen Hao gazed softly at the drifting Bai Yiyi.

The plan to lure and capture the wild god Chi Yan was of great consequence. Moreover, Xuanyuan Qiubai had already been gravely wounded in the Divine Battle against Chi Yan two years prior. To prevent Xuanyuan Sword from using this as an excuse to shirk the fight, Kuang Yitian had deliberately arranged for Tan Xiaosheng to accompany him, so he could use their friendship to keep a close watch on Xuanyuan Sword’s movements.

All these years, she had only ever taught Jing Zhichen how to hate Luo Jingnan. She had never imagined that there would come a day when they would be together again, yet the reality was that she had completely forgiven and accepted Luo Jingnan once more.

“Hahaha! Many thanks, Lord Gao!” Guo Yang and his companion exchanged glances with Gao Xianzhi and Zhang Ji, then laughed heartily.

If, at first, she felt uneasy upon meeting Luo Ming, it was only because her lack of affection for him was too pronounced. When it came to Mo Xize, however, her unease was of a completely different nature—it was a feeling of awe, even fear.

Normally, Li Qiang had privately assessed that it would not be difficult to impart his skills to both elders one after the other. Yet, to simultaneously divide his consciousness and guide their cultivation would truly stretch him to his limits.

“Ruyi, I’m sorry. I misunderstood you that day. Mother—she wasn’t killed by you, it was the wretched Chou Nu! That vile woman murdered my mother!” Yun Zi’ao said through gritted teeth, hatred seething in his words.

“Dong Fei, if you lay a hand on her, I will kill myself right before your eyes. Don’t even think about getting your hands on the base then.” No longer caring about her own anger, she clung to my arm, resolute.

“Beast, prepare to die!” Ji Yequan roared in fury, swinging his treasured blade with all his might at the mutated zombie insect before him.

“So, when will the operation take place?” After drawing a couple of steady breaths to compose himself, Chu Mofan finally asked.

There was no reply for a long time. Li Qiang assumed the elder must have already left and was about to go as well, when he suddenly remembered that the elder had mentioned sending his White Spirit Beast to guide him in gathering rare treasures. He decided to wait a little longer, thinking it would be best to let the beast come find him.