Volume One, Chapter 21: Seeing Shen Nian’an Off from the Island

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Of course, to prevent the Security Bureau from finding new faults, Meng Hanchi’s assistance was carried out quietly, without even Long San himself knowing. Long San only knew that he had once encountered a benefactor who helped him reach Port City, allowing him to evade capture by the Security Bureau—nothing more.

Zhou Heling’s few drops of blood instantly spread densely across the entire surface of the Crime Punishment Stele. At that moment, the immense oppressive force of the stele vanished completely, and Zhou Heling felt an immediate lightness. She even lightly alighted atop the stele, sitting cross-legged above it.

However, Amaterasu and Feng Yixiang lacked such innate talent, yet their strength far surpassed Kong Ji’s. Despite the suddenness of the situation, they quickly developed the ability to resist.

As for Yun Tian, who was nominally his father but in reality his elder brother, he clearly ignored him day after day. Yet when he saw a pair of crimson eyes staring coldly at him, his heart twitched sharply.

Ye Youyou emerged from the dungeon, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, intending to leave, but then she saw a figure standing not far away, whose arrival she hadn’t noticed.

“You can go down these stairs and watch their training from beside them. But it’s stuffy and hot down there,” the leader interrupted the conversation between Zhuang Qingqing and Wang Qiang, then spoke.

With a sharp sound, Huo Ting’s body collapsed, and then he propped his hands on the nearby bed.

“Who’s there?” Lan Xin hissed, clutching Tang Tang, soaring into the air, and fiercely striking out with a palm.

“Mom! Huo Ting is Huo Lingfeng’s brother, alright? Don’t overthink it!” Zhuang Qingqing explained weakly.

After finishing, Qing Hong narrowed his eyes and glanced at Bi’er. He had noticed Bi’er’s unusual expression just now. Since she was a subordinate of Mu Jianhe, he remained cautious.

Tian Yan’s mind raced wildly, calculating how to fight next in hopes of seizing a sliver of life.

“You treated me well; I don’t need any compensation. You will always be my brother,” Duan Tianlong finally howled out.

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For a moment, laughter filled the entire hall, exuding an image of familial harmony. Ye Zhen was also touched by this warm atmosphere, her face breaking into a sincere smile, a rare moment of relaxation.

No one noticed that Dong Zhuo, who had been silent all along, was looking up at the night sky, where four orange lanterns quietly hovered.

Sending Gao Shun out might have been Dong Zhuo’s reaction to their previous behavior, perhaps anger, but it wasn’t a major issue. He had thought things would settle down eventually. Unexpectedly, Dong Zhuo suddenly issued orders for Pang De to enter Shu. Could it be that Dong Zhuo no longer trusted them?

“Who is that old lady to you?” Murong Di asked curiously, wondering what relationship Shen Shiyi’s fondness for him had to the matter.

It was nothing special. In the court, those people were outwardly respectful and close to him, but ultimately they merely wished to use him as a bridge to curry favor with Ye Meng. He hated Ye Meng’s overwhelming brilliance, feeling perpetually overshadowed. As long as Ye Meng existed, he would always live in his shadow.

Ye Zhen was unsure whether Feng Jiao had ulterior motives or just happened to encounter Ye Meng. Regardless, she wanted to uncover her true intentions first. The matriarch pondered and, perhaps finding Ye Zhen’s reasoning sound, nodded—temporarily setting the matter aside.

Gu Xuege kept covering her face, quietly sobbing, but Ye Zhen sensed something was amiss. Upon closer inspection, she noticed faint bloodstains seeping through Gu Xuege’s fingers. Indeed, the empress was particularly meticulous—even when slapping someone.

Bai Mu and Yun Mei cried out in despair. The vast world was empty; there was no sign of the figure in the blue robe, only their voices echoing.

After experiencing so many strange events, Shen Yuxin was no longer calm. She truly feared that such a happy moment was merely a dream—including the proposal, including the wedding photos.

“Sister.” Zhao’s words sounded a little sad. No one is eternally well, no flower eternally blooms; everyone must face the day when their beauty fades.

“Pitiful human, you’re seeking death!” The Devouring Giant Barbarian Snake didn’t expect that even after saying so, it still failed to capture Lin Tianyao’s attention.

Considering there were two other stone caves nearby, Yin Sha was not too worried about Juan Mao. Still, given the night’s circumstances, they probably each had to fend for themselves.

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Before the cunning and aged Gong Yezi, who had lived countless years, Su Qing was clearly at a disadvantage. After a few exchanges, though unwilling deep down, Su Qing had no choice but to accept Gong Yezi’s demands.

“Haha, who are you looking down on? We’re all experts here,” Ta Chen said proudly as he came to his wife’s side.

“Luo Jinyu, did you take care of Mifi like this before?” Yang Chuchu suddenly asked, feeling a pang of bitterness.

Su Yun was examining her handbag while walking toward the classroom, unexpectedly meeting Lin Chen coming from the opposite direction in the corridor.

He seemed unrested, his handsome face showing fatigue as he leaned against the elevator wall, looking at Ji Xiaohan with envy.

Wu Ji watched all this proudly, extending a hand to hold a wine glass as he walked toward the direction of Si Feng and Bei Ling.

The kunai, imbued with the electromagnetic power of the rules, dissolved into nothingness within the orange arc, while the instantaneous force pierced through the statue’s wings without explanation. The following radiance vanished far away at the edge of the faintly red sky.

After returning to Maoyuan, Yu Weiyan took some gold and jade back to the Left Prime Minister’s mansion, planning to give some to Cheng’er.