Volume 1, Chapter 30: Going to Great Lengths for a Secret Affair

A faint smile played on Shen Yixiao’s lips. He wrapped an arm around my waist and asked Lu Xiaoyun with a hint of displeasure, “Secretary Lu, what are you daydreaming about? My wife told you to wipe away your tears.”

Only then did Lu Xiaoyun take the tissue from me and wipe her face haphazardly, revealing a smile that looked even more painful than crying. “Thank you, Madam.”

“You’re welcome. I think everyone is tired; let’s go grab something to eat. My treat.” I bypassed the topic and suggested a meal instead.

Lu Xiaoyun shook her head. “CEO Shen, Madam, you two go ahead. I’ll head back first.”

I did not deliberately try to keep her, simply telling her to be careful on the way. Shen Yixiao’s expression held no...

After rising, Ma Yuan recounted everything that had happened at Ma Jiagou to Yang Danxin and Wang Datong in detail.

The early prehistoric stage was divided into thirty-two tribal rule periods, including the 12th, 11th, and 9th. This phase belonged to the embryonic stage of religion. After Pangu’s creation led to the worship of the heavens, religion continued to evolve, but it had not yet reached the stage of animal worship. Thus, the leaders of these tribes possessed human forms.

However, at this moment, his home, which he had assumed to be empty, emitted a faint sound. The bathroom door was suddenly pushed open, mist billowed out, and a graceful figure wrapped in a bath towel stepped out.

A little past eight in the morning, Yun Yeyao arrived from the hospital ward where Xie Yunmeng was staying to meet up. He had long been notified that they were to head up the mountain today to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the Luoque House.

Tristana murmured, then fell into deep thought. She could not discern how much of what Yu Le said was true, but from the situation abroad, it was not just Europe—other countries were facing the same fate.

Mu Qing seemed to have never made that joke; the next moment, she had already returned to her cold and detached demeanor.

The first to intercede were the relatives, which was within Chen Yi’s expectations. But that the person pleading was his second uncle’s son—his cousin, Fang Xizhe—was somewhat unexpected.

Du Cheng assumed Gu Sixin’s phone had run out of battery and paid it no mind. However, Du Cheng did not know that a massive crisis was currently unfolding at the Gu household.

“Hand over the Spirit Stones, or be expelled from the Wanxian Alliance,” Daoist Tianyun repeated, his face expressionless once again.

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Not far behind Chun Yangzi, Qiu Xuancheng stood at the forefront of the Medicine Sect disciples. His shadowed eyes glinted with malicious light, and his lips curled into a deep, icy sneer.

She paused, realizing something was wrong, and hurriedly instructed the bodyguard she had brought to open the door.

Once Qin Feng and Gao Yuan got into the car, Zuo Tianhu whispered to his confidant, his eyes glancing discreetly toward the interior of the Haitian Hotel.

Only then did he understand why Yu Yuan had purchased so many herbal seeds before leaving Tongtian Island.

Neither of them paid him any attention. Li Xinyi was angry with him for not speaking up, while Li Xinran was lost in thought.

Deep in the night, just after the rain, it was somewhat chilly in the cave. Chu Kouting sat by the campfire, occasionally tossing a piece of firewood into the flames.

The shop’s furnishings were quite simple: a high counter in the front, and a set of tea table and chairs on either side.

Han Feng sat in the back, bewildered and at a loss. His first reaction was to channel his Earthly True Energy and prepare to jump out the window to escape.

“What is Big Sister doing?” Biluo asked, looking at the mirror artifact with a puzzled expression. Because she did not know the reason behind Tang Chuan’s actions, she naturally did not understand what the current situation implied, making it feel very strange to her.

As the surroundings slowly brightened, a phantom shadow appeared in the space before them. It was a man, roughly in his thirties, with a firm face and sharp, chiseled features. His eyes were like swords; even Li Qing, who was accustomed to meeting masters, felt as though he were being seen through the moment he laid eyes on the man.

Since they were all netizens and their interactions were not deep—only occasionally teaming up to grind the Imperial Alliance—no one knew her true gender.

The person behind this shouldn't be so bored, right? If they were just hiding for a while, they definitely wouldn't make Leng Ran perform such a primitive act. For humans accustomed to walking upright, this was clearly no easy task, especially while soaking wet.

Besides, Hong Chen had always been arrogant and had bullied plenty of people in the past; now was the perfect time to vent some frustration.

Seeing Qi Le’er almost let something slip, Lu Yulan hurriedly stepped in to explain, fearing it would arouse Ye Fei’s suspicion.

True Person Jixuan stood at the doorway, his hands forming a seal. Suddenly, a golden token flew out from above his head, spraying rays of golden light that instantly formed a protective barrier, enveloping him within.

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From Qi Rou, he learned that the medicinal pill had once been gifted to Su Jing for healing purposes. As for why he hadn't taken a single one, Qi Rou herself did not know.

Therefore, He Ziyan temporarily cast aside her self-interest, unhesitatingly defending the awe in her heart, willing to fight back with a "fish-dies-net-breaks" resolve.

“You bastard! Come out here!” Teased by Qin Yibai, Mo E was so enraged he felt as if his soul were leaving his body, letting out a wild roar at Qin Yibai.

“Qiao’er, pour the tea.” Feng Wuqing smiled faintly. Seeing that Feng Wuqing was unhurried, Lu Qiao’er calmed down as well, pouring the tea with nimble hands.

This left Shen Qixia at a loss. Knitting her brows slightly, she could only say, “Then what do you want me to call you!” After speaking, she realized it was somewhat improper, and her face flushed red.

Pan Ren looked at the sky and said anxiously, “This is not the time to ask such things. Just go and summon them.” Pan Pu then reluctantly took his five hundred men to search for the mountain village.

Because of this, the Immortal Emperor was also very curious: what kind of divine ability did Qin Yibai use to stop Great Brahma? Unless Qin Yibai’s cultivation was a realm higher than Great Brahma’s, it would be impossible to trap him with the "Distance of the Horizon" technique. But the Immortal Emperor refused to believe that Qin Yibai could have such a high level of cultivation.

“That pretty niece of yours was in a car accident today!” Roderick said to Long Kun while watching Hong Mei’s retreating figure.

No one knew of Cai Linsheng’s vicious schemes. Those who saw him leave assumed he was going to rest, their attention entirely focused on Chen Xinghai’s emergency treatment at the scene.

Han Xiao did not say much, grabbing a bottle of beer and tilting his head back. The sound of “glug, glug” could be heard continuously, without him once stopping for a breath. As soon as the bottle was empty, he extended his right hand, and Wang Xue’er handed him a second bottle, which he proceeded to down as well.

She instantly snapped out of her daze. She didn't know where she had produced a sheet of paper and an ordinary green inkstone.

At this moment, steam was already billowing from the large copper tripod nearby, and the clear water inside was slowly beginning to boil.

“What is going on?” Ye Canglang asked curiously. Since the assassins had already arrived, why weren’t they making a move?