Chapter 55: The First Obstacle

Just as Lord Liu found himself caught in a dilemma, treading on thin ice, Yun Zi arrived with three doctors in tow.

“Master, these three are the most renowned physicians within a five-mile radius,” Yun Zhaozhao announced as she looked toward Lord Liu. “Please, Lord Liu, verify their identities.”

“...No need. I trust Madam Sheng,” Lord Liu replied calmly.

“But I do not!” Kong Wenjun shot a fierce glare at Lord Liu and stepped forward to intervene.

Sheng Xingye scoffed, “Where do you get off—”

Dian Feng glanced at Qing Susu, who returned his gaze. Dian Feng’s feelings were somewhat complex; after this formal bow, they would be considered husband and wife.

Xiang Gangtian remained unaware and harbored no suspicions. He merely assumed that when Niu Hengyang handed over the Thunder Dragon Wing, he erased his own mark, making it an unclaimed object. He never imagined that Niu Hengyang and the others had merely ‘borrowed’ it for a while, and if Di Tianrong wished, it could be recalled at any time.

Everything seemed to be the result of countless training sessions, accumulated to the point that no matter what they did, Tongtian could react instantly. Moreover, if someone was about to make a mistake, Tongtian would even warn them beforehand.

My current situation was even worse than his. Those wolfish, ravenous older women took advantage of the chaos to grope me, and to make matters worse, several crazed women actually tried to kiss me.

After packing up, only enough food and water for five days remained; not a single tent or other items were left, save for the piece of tent fabric from earlier to shelter under. It was already afternoon. Muyang suggested resting here for the night and setting off again tomorrow.

Within the sea of consciousness, the spirit-formed pill had already begun to faintly take shape—this was the sign of the Nascent Soul transformation. Once the pill broke and the Nascent Soul formed, it would mean he had entered the second stage.

Should I call him? Perhaps from this well-informed man, I might learn some things Shen Linfeng was unwilling to disclose.

I could sense that this demonic aura was at least that of a spiritual demon intermediary. Could the Great Roc Demon already be a spiritual demon intermediary? If my guess was correct, this Great Roc Demon truly deserved to be one of the Ten Great Demon Kings of the Beast Realm—its power was indeed formidable, just a step away from becoming a Celestial Demon.

After Tongtian and the others left, many who considered themselves strong tried to challenge, but the outcome was always the same. It was not just about defeating these NPCs; even reaching the final NPC was an extremely difficult task.

Compared to ordinary weapons, puppets were more useful, like a devoted warrior who obeyed the master unconditionally, unwavering in loyalty.

Yang Qiqi blushed slightly at the praise. She always told herself that kindness must carry a certain edge—not too sharp, for that would become cruelty; but too much kindness could turn into foolishness. So nothing should be excessive; it is best to leave things just right.

“Then forget it. You’d better take your things back. I’m serious about finding a part-time job,” she said. Without a part-time job, she simply couldn’t save any money—how else would she buy a house in the future?

The next moment, Wang Huairen, his hair still smoking, his face blacker than the bottom of a pot, and his clothes in tatters, fell before Ling Hantian.

Yet, seeing her quiet and undisturbed demeanor, Young Master Gu felt no relief; instead, a pang of frustration. He had thought that, due to too many affairs, he could not be with her often, and that she would be angry and sad. He had been racking his brains over how to soothe her.

“...So, shouldn’t we be driving these aliens out quickly?” Why was he being asked to marry into another family?

“No need. I can handle it myself.” Seeing him approach, Ye knew his temper well—if she refused to go upstairs, he would carry her up. To avoid wasting energy, she did not resist and simply stood, heading toward the stairs.

“Hey girl, how did you become so famous all of a sudden?” Shaoge asked curiously. “You were suddenly trending—and getting roasted badly too.”