Chapter 37: The Arena

Lu Chenzhou looked at the bustling underground city, which was as lively as the Lantern Festival, complete with gambling dens, taverns, and pleasure quarters; it was truly a Nanjing city beneath the earth. Shen Hua’s reminder allowed Lu Chenzhou to realize one thing immediately: this Ghost Market was definitely connected to the imperial court.

"Lord Lu has spent several years at court, so you must have seen it by now, haven't you?" Shen Hua said indifferently, her gaze falling toward the direction of the arena. Those walking toward that direction...

Lin Yifeng descended slowly from the air, his foot tapping the scorching ground before he leapt away from the villa.

"If you do not genuinely intend to speak ill of others behind their backs, stop saying such things in the future! If I hear it again, I will not be so forgiving!" Jiang Tao’s expression suddenly turned grave.

"Uncle is right; Feng understands." Xiao Feng came from a scholarly family and was clever and sharp-witted; how could he be lacking in eloquence? But now, facing the master strategist Guo Jia, how could he possibly argue his point? Furthermore, knowing the strategist’s firm stance on this matter, he realized nothing would come of it.

"The Commander is correct. Let us raise a glass to the soldiers," Tao Qian praised. Lu Zhi and Xiao Yi shared the bond of master and disciple, and it was evident that they were cut from the same cloth.

Hearing this and observing Ning Hanwei’s expression, Han Ge understood the situation and ceased the topic.

"Refining him into your second avatar is the most suitable path!" the Soul Emperor said solemnly.

In particular, the ice-cold beauty Bai Bing'er, dressed in a snow-white gown, stared at Ye Han with indifference, though a strange glint flickered in her deep eyes.

However, Shi Zichen was dissatisfied with her movement and pulled Su Momo directly into his arms. He embraced her tightly, bowing his head to kiss her fragrant hair.

Of course, perhaps one of them, through diligent effort, would finally break through and succeed in freeing themselves from the constraints of the Love Apartment.

Chen Xian and the others were stunned by Elder Yang’s words, gazing at him with expressions of either daze or worship.

At this moment, Ayato barely regained consciousness. He stared blankly at the massive figure, but was immediately seized by a giant claw. Kaneki, not spared either, was pulled to the creature’s side. It glanced back at Amon, as if pausing deliberately.

Ning Yue started, looking at Nangong Mengting and then at her belly. Realizing something, a look of wild joy appeared on his face.

Zhang Mingquan and Bai Xiaolang took up the rear, slowly retreating into the room. As he retreated, Bai Xiaolang set up poisonous traps; even if someone dared to intrude, it would cost them dearly.

"If you want to succeed, you must have the resolve of a warrior cutting off his own wrist!" Zhang Ye shouted, and he was the first to attack.

"Oh?" Shen Qiu stared at him, her eyes filled with surprise. Yet, as she made the sound of astonishment, a smile blossomed on her face like a blooming snow lotus, charming and moving.

After a long while, the two calmed down. Looking at each other’s tear-streaked faces, they were stunned for a moment before Chen Xian burst into hearty laughter.

If they did not concede today, the vast majority of the Zhou family would be safe, but as the few at the top, the family leaders would likely be slaughtered to the last.

"Who put this seal here?" Li Chao picked up the final sheet, shook it before Wang Zhaoyang, and demanded an answer.

"What? A new doctor! Damn it, you’re a new doctor and you want to give me acupuncture? Are you out of your mind? I’ve been hospitalized for over twenty days and haven't been cured; now you’re here to give me acupuncture? Get out! I don't need it!" Upon hearing that Wang Wei was a new doctor, the man snapped at him unceremoniously.

Ouyang Ming’s reprimand was defused by Zheng Peng, and the morning assembly ended early due to the death of Pei Guangting. Li Longji did not go to see Pei Guangting’s final moments; after all, as the Emperor, it was inappropriate to appear on such occasions. After lamenting a few words in the court, he sent the Crown Prince, Li Ying, to pay his respects on his behalf.