Volume One, Chapter 99: Were You Out There Longing for Love?

After returning to the company, Li Ruochu still wore a smile of happiness on his face. That smile was like the warm spring sun—bright and comforting. He couldn't help but hum a little tune as he walked.

The antique monocular telescope in his hand had been a gift from William to the three brothers when he visited their father, Ferdinand I, at the Leon Court ten years ago.

The attributes of the demon-refining cauldron, which had been shifting with the progress bar, finally settled once the bar stopped moving.

Comrade Old Ye’s words not only drew applause but also gave the wealthy merchants a deeper understanding of Liu Lang.

Wang Long clearly had no intention of launching an attack; his goal was to wear Tang Chen down, waiting until his opponent was exhausted before striking to defeat him.

Upon hearing the sound, Spade immediately ceased releasing his skill. After scanning the surroundings, he spotted a semi-transparent figure behind him. Blinking, Spade took two steps forward and finally recognized the person in the night—none other than Xingchen, who was currently cloaked in invisibility.

On the golden platform, the red spider lily lay quietly, radiating a mesmerizing seven-colored glow.

“Are you all very dissatisfied with my arrangements now?” Changge raised his voice, addressing everyone present.

Duan Yiping and Guo Zi wore sullen expressions. They had gained no advantage and had unnecessarily offended a faction. Though the Zhenwu Temple did not take it to heart, Qingmei Mountain could still make things difficult for them if it wished.

In the distance, several men of extraordinary cultivation stood tall. Among them, a youth in a brocade robe smirked as he looked toward the elegant young scholar on the riverbank.

Yiyang was more convinced than ever of his own thoughts. His sole purpose now was to continuously strengthen his power.

According to the competition schedule, three matches were held on the first day to determine the first, second, and third ranks. Only the winner of the third match qualified to participate in the four-rank competition on the second day.

After hearing this, Li Huan quickly cleared his throat to stop Di Yu’s nonsense and subtly used the Ziwu Yin-Yang Mirror to illuminate Wan Ling, who was still dazed.

However, Shuang’er and Di Yu worked in perfect harmony—one wildly consumed the Gui Xu inside his body, while the other channeled the remaining energy into the alchemical furnace.

The reason Yao Tianming treated Li Hao like a disciple seeking enlightenment from the moment they met was mainly because the club had suffered consecutive years of losses, and its performance in the new season was quite mediocre.

“Didn’t Second Brother give us the key to the Tianjing Villa yesterday? Let’s go there!” Shen Mengqing pulled a key from her bag.

According to the two senior elders outside, Senior Refining Spirit Master was a titan of humanity from tens of thousands of years ago, his cultivation peerless across the ages, capable of traversing heaven and earth. But how could someone from so long ago still be alive today?

“What nonsense about yours and mine! Those without strength dare to talk back to me?” The man seizing the item sneered coldly, utterly dismissing his opponent.

The esteemed senior brother in his eyes was the nephew of the sect master of the Ten Thousand Bones Mountain, a prodigy highly favored by many elders within the sect. His temperament and methods inspired fear, ranking among the top ten talents in the Yuanyang Heaven, and he was a prime candidate to become the next Mountain Lord of Ten Thousand Bones Mountain—Teng Ye.

Bureau Chief Tong walked away with his hands behind his back. Haoran said he would make himself a strong cup of coffee to wake up, lest his reflections become muddled.

The fragrance was surprisingly soothing. The man felt a strange sensation in his heart—how many years had it been since he last smelled the scent of flowers?

“Hmph!” The veiled figure snorted coldly, flickering through the shadows and instantly appearing beside Wang Ping, ready to strike.