Chapter 20

When Ironclad awoke, he saw the Wise Emperor there, drinking with the Drunken Immortal, though his eyes kept flickering to the surroundings with alert caution.

“Yunji disciple Mei Yang’s destruction of Qi Zhiyang’s cultivation was nothing but purging a harm to the righteous path. Is there really a need for punishment?” Zhang Daoqing said solemnly upon hearing this.

All of this felt like a blazing fire consuming him, and all he could do was cherish the days and nights spent with her here and now.

But Old Du truly dared not speak out, for if she did, she would be scolded to death by the lady or worse, dealt with by Nurse Huang.

“That’s right, only Old Xiong knows this emperor well. Am I the type to break my word?” A familiar voice sounded, instantly revitalizing the two who had been listless.

In this different era, was it even possible? Her happiness had long since fallen into that distant time.

“Sir, I spoke out of turn.” Yes, given her status, she really shouldn’t have said such things.

“What’s with that sour face?” Lala looked at Alma, who had her eyes closed tightly, seemingly resigned to any torment.

“You dare?” The King of Shadows snorted heavily, as if brewing inner fury.

At this moment, Liu Qing’s hands, back, and shoulders were laden with all the things Shui Xi had bought for Shi Yao, and even Shui Xi’s arms held a large bundle of Shi Yao’s chosen items.

On the distant mountain range, a sovereign of the imperial path recognized Liu Yuance’s identity and sighed involuntarily.

***

But, leaving aside whether she had the ability to save that purple python, even if she did... she had urgent matters at hand. Brother Ling was poisoned, and his time was running short; she could not afford to waste time on the road.

“If it weren’t for that damned old man insisting I work at some police station, I’d gladly stay in the internet café every day,” she muttered in complaint.

It turned out that in ancient times, Hun Xi had once overheard a tale. It was said that at the beginning of heaven and earth, no ghosts or monsters existed. Only after the six clans emerged from their ancestral burial grounds did they bring forth some of the original evil spirits.

Mu Yuyang was vigilant, the Tian Luo sword already gripped in hand, whispering a warning. Even with Lin Dao’s speed detected by Cang Feng, one could scarcely imagine how terrifyingly fast the latter truly was.

Even she, a mortal who had inadvertently wandered into this world, lost the basic need to eat once she became entwined with him.

Zhao Yi dared to lead two hundred soldiers into a bloody battle against a thousand Black Mountain troops for a single village’s people—would Yang Xiu dare the same?

“Old Liu, was the illusion control you mentioned earlier one of its abilities?” Elder Kong asked instinctively.

So, if he bore any resentment toward Yue’er, it was only that she made the wrong choice in following the eldest brother. As for later helping the eldest brother scheme against him, once understood, there was not a shred of complaint. Yue’er’s loyalty to the eldest brother was absolute and proper.

Li Tianrui gestured behind him. The soldiers in the vehicle behind either raised their rifles or prepared to cast spells.

“Uncle, if you want to eat it, in a couple of days the town will have some. The owner of Guangji Grocery is someone we know. He said if it tastes good, next time you can buy tofu from me,” Xu Miao shrugged and spoke honestly.

Though the two terms differed, their uses were the same. After copying all the blueprints, many components were found inside, and such a workbench required specialized craftsmen.

***

“If he were truly that strong, that would be great. If too weak, I’d probably find it boring myself!” At this moment, Li Tianfeng spoke with a fierce battle aura.

Yu Qiusheng didn’t wait for Zhang Qian to say more; he climbed straight into his car and waved, signaling Fengchi County’s leaders to lead the way.

In the far north, a breathtakingly beautiful silhouette stood atop a snowy peak, gazing toward the Blood Refining Forest. “Tianfeng, I wonder if you’re well now. I’m about to enter the Blood Refining Forest soon; I truly don’t know if I’ll see you?” The voice was filled with hope.

“System master, I wonder what functions you have,” Wei Suo’s eyes sparkled with stars as he looked at the system, hoping to obtain divine artifacts or mystical skills, then roam freely through the city and the flower markets.

“System master, I wonder what functions you have,” Wei Suo repeated eagerly, full of anticipation.

Wang Qiang’s Type 85 sniper rifle, besides sharing the same scope as Li An’s, was equipped with a silencer, also crafted by a mechanic.

“No need to thank me, for I owe you, and more so because I have always kept you deep within my heart.” President Fu pulled me closer, making my breath quicken, my face flush, and my entire body tingle as if electrified. I seemed to hear his heart pounding, and his scent made my eyes blur.

Cuizhu noticed children running errands swaying about on the street corner to the southeast.

Yuan Yufei flew into the forest, waving his hand to set up a great formation, enveloping all the demon clans inside. His gaze swept over the assembled demons before he finally felt some relief.