Chapter 36: Shall You Enter the Game?

"Does Magistrate Lu not know that the Ghost Market forbids entry to those serving the imperial court? It is not that you cannot enter, but rather that you may enter, yet never return."

Shen Hua was not attempting to frighten Lu Chenzhou. Officials from the government had ventured into the Underworld City before, only to vanish without a trace. The authorities could find no evidence of foul play, and the master of the Underworld City remained an enigma to all outsiders. Anyone capable of controlling the Ghost Market while keeping the government at bay could only be one thing—

If he were to say to my face that Shuanzhu should not be living here and must pay rent, I would immediately have Shuanzhu’s family of three move out and find them another place to stay.

Within the Hundred Refinements Ancient Sect, however, it is widely held that the Top Ten Masters carry more weight than the Top Ten Disciples. Many low-profile disciples, unwilling to reveal their true strength, do not participate in the grand disciple tournaments; instead, they prefer to unleash their full power within the Battle Towers.

"Princess Lin'er, here is one for you!" Lin Hai picked one up, threaded it with a red string, and handed it to Chu Lin'er.

A stranger suddenly interjected, interrupting their private moment. Feng Tingting felt a surge of irritation and did not offer the newcomer a pleasant look.

Yet, facts are facts. Madam Liu Zhang refused to acknowledge them; she had to save some face for herself and her maiden family.

"What is that Liu Dahong anyway? A woman used by thousands, her flesh so loose that a single pinch peels off a layer of skin, and the wrinkles on her face are deep enough to trap flies and mosquitoes."

"Twenty yuan per fen of land—I find this compensation quite reasonable." A voice spoke up from behind.

Zheng Chen nodded. "Indeed. I wonder, does the Sea Banquet have any specific rules?" Zheng Chen asked.

"Come on, you are a dragon, after all. Can you learn something decent and stop picking up these indecent habits from that mongrel dog, Ah Hua?" Lin Hai rolled his eyes, utterly speechless.

However, the auction on the stage had already begun, and Ding Hong hurriedly shifted his attention, his composure slightly shaken despite his two hundred years of cultivation.

Jin Mei is not actually bad at heart; it is just that… over the years, since her father became an official and everyone has treated her with deference, she cannot stand the slightest grievance. When she is with Xiaodong, she cannot bear to see him slighted either.

It is easy to imagine that even though he usually addressed Zheng Wuming as "Young Master Zheng" and was called a "brute" in return, deep down, he still regarded him as a brother.

He shifted his body closer to the campfire, then turned his back to Lan Shuiqing and placed several skewered fish over the flames.

Yet, it was against this backdrop that Fa Yi learned a shocking piece of news: Xiao Zhan was pregnant.

Wang Yue frowned slightly. Hearing Qin Chuan put it that way... it really did seem to be the case.

Seeing the old man utter these words, turn away, and walk out after pushing open the door, Ye Dongping could not help but feel baffled. He was still completely in the dark, knowing nothing at all.

When Lu Yuanyuan served as the Minister of Propaganda in Yan Province, his relationship with Xing Duantai was very ordinary. It is estimated that after Xing Duantai arrived in West Province, the relationship between the two still saw no improvement.

With some people, the longer you spend together, the further apart you drift; with others, the longer you are together, the closer you feel. Ji Gang was that kind of person.

Now that they had the "secret formula" provided by Qiu Yelan, and given the power of the Jiang family, it was no trouble at all to drag a few death-row inmates or loyalists out to serve as test subjects.

Gu Manrou helped Yun Xiangrong lie down, then ordered the servants to fetch water and brew soup, keeping herself busy until she was overwhelmed. Once everything was settled, she sat by the bedside, her eyes filled with worry.

Upon hearing this, the Purple Feather Immortal Butterfly immediately began to dance in circles in the air, appearing very happy. "Really? Then follow me, Master! I have something I want to show you!" With that, she flew off toward the front.

Gao Ziyu raised his long eyebrows. Ignoring her words, he reached out and pulled her directly into his arms.