Volume 1 Chapter 29: The New Year's Eve Palace Banquet

Deep within the Li estate in Chang'an, a serene and peaceful atmosphere prevailed.

Li Mo sought out Zhang Xian, Mei Hua'an, Pei Ruqing, and Xiao Zhenchuan for a singular purpose: to consolidate the intelligence networks in Taiyuan and forge a force capable of rivaling the Investigation Bureau and the Imperial City Guard.

The American representative continued, "Respected Commander Wang, the purpose of our visit is to demand an explanation from your China. Why did your Vanguard Army provide weapons and equipment to the Japanese forces? This has caused our great nation of America to suffer immense losses."

"Bravo!" Yue Li gave them a big thumbs up, rewarding them with a radiant smile.

Lin Yanxi was stunned—completely dumbfounded. She recalled the scene of her first meeting with Lin Yu.

The heavens had treated her unkindly, refusing to bestow upon her even a sliver of supernatural ability. Yet, she had been born into a world where such powers reigned supreme.

Wang Manjun remarked, "Your parents-in-law haven't stepped forward, and none of the other brothers have said a word, yet you’re the only one sticking your neck out for her! Tell me, what is she to you?"

Hua Tianhai immediately ordered his fighter jets to take off and sink the Japanese aircraft carriers once and for all. One hundred Lightning jets surged forward in an instant, pursuing the Japanese fleet with intense bombardment, while the East Sea Fleet joined in the relentless pursuit.

The Japanese naval vice admiral, Taro Goyama, arrived with a large entourage. They crossed the sea to reach the Vanguard Army's aircraft carrier before boarding an Eagle fighter jet bound for Bao Province.

The method for fusing with an elemental stone is quite simple. One need only place the stone before them and calm their mind to sense it. Success depends entirely on one's personal cultivation.

Chu Nan did not even consciously inhale, yet a fragrance as delicate as orchids and musk drifted into his nostrils.

"What’s wrong? He's over eighty years old; if he’s not an old man, then what is he?" Zhang Yuanyi glared at Zhao Yang. In truth, Zhang Yuanyi had already begun calling He Changkong 'Grandpa He' in private. He had even started tending to the old man's health; at times, the old man would be so happy in Zhang Yuanyi's company that he acted just like 'Zhou Botong.'

After securing the knots, Chu Nan gave them a firm tug. Satisfied that they were secure, he pulled away from her, gasping for air. Unnoticed, his back had become drenched, leaving him feeling uncomfortably damp and chilled.

The temperature here was stifling, and with the stagnant air, staying felt like being trapped in a giant steamer. Qi Jingtao and Xu Manli did not linger long. They quickly retreated into their car, cranking the air conditioning to its maximum setting to cool the cabin before hitting the road back to Dianzhong City.

Shen Yongnian had been installed as the Sect Master by the three Great Elders and currently served as their proxy. Su Yang’s request to meet him naturally would not arouse suspicion from the trio.

Watching Chu Nan disappear beyond the bedroom door, Qin Qiuying’s lips curved into a smile. Though this romantic life was far from perfect and riddled with flaws, she was content. It had, at the very least, provided a temporary sense of fulfillment to the heart that had felt empty for half her life.

"How many offenses has the Ghost Realm committed in the human world during this time? How many of our rules have you broken? According to the laws of our human realm, what punishment do you deserve?" Su Yang demanded in a cold, sharp voice.

"Heh heh, I won't lie to you—these stalls all belong to our family," the vendor winked and said.

Only then did Mother realize the gravity of the moment. She agreed that Liang Mu could not leave right now, but she urged him to flee the village as soon as the sky turned light.

As the saying goes, one who walks on thin ice is bound to be cautious. Only those who have experienced it firsthand understand that a single moment of carelessness or a minor lapse in attention can lead to the ice breaking and lives being lost.