Volume One, Chapter 35: The Ache

"Apply the medicine?" Shen Nian'an looked at Si Jinnian with guarded eyes. Although she didn't mind showing a bit of leg, having a man touch her thigh felt a step too far.

After washing up, Xia Meng put on her clothes, applied some skincare products, and walked out with her hair still half-damp and loose.

Ye Xuan was equally helpless. To maintain control over Fu Yushu’s center of gravity without causing her injury, he had no choice but to target that specific area.

Li Mu smiled as if he had just downed two pounds of honey, but his next words were like a needle hidden in a tail—venomous.

Xia Meng observed them, while all three pairs of eyes were fixed on her, scanning her up and down with a mix of curiosity and excitement.

Qiantao had always known Kou Zhun to be unyielding and upright, someone who would never suffer an insult or deign to speak a word to eunuch envoys. The fact that he had immediately exchanged his official robes for plain clothes after receiving the imperial decree at the teahouse today was proof enough.

Xia Peng had been deeply grateful to Zhou Beicheng all along but had never found a proper opportunity to express his thanks in person. Now that they had finally met, he naturally wanted to say a few words.

Seeing the Immortal-Slaying Sword Qi rushing toward him, Taiyi smiled slightly and drifted within the grand formation like a leaf on the water. When the sword energy arrived, Taiyi brushed his hand, emitting a clear light, and with a casual flick, he redirected the strike toward the Great Master Xuandu.

"If you don't dare to come in, then forget it. I’m not the one who can't find a wife; that’s for you to consider," Jiang Feng shrugged and turned back into the shop.

"Fine, forget I asked. Just tell me, what exactly are they looking for?" Fu Qingming shoved it down his collar, hiding it beneath his long, flowing hair.

Mother Ye was a beat slow to react. After the word "Kyoto" echoed in her mind several times, she suddenly realized something.

Su Nan smiled faintly and swung his elemental staff sharply. His first soul ring ignited, and frost-covered vines began to spread across the entire arena.

Lu Yan kissed Chen Xue tenderly, as if she were his most precious treasure. His eyes, filled with affection, mirrored her reflection. Chen Xue could clearly feel a certain change in Lu Yan’s body; she let out a muffled hum and cast a shy, indignant glance at him.

"I remember now! That must be our dormitory!" Ye Tianyi and Tong Mei exchanged a look and slapped their foreheads, evidently recalling what that place was.

After some thought, Song Lianzhou spoke again, asking Yu Meng to stop shining the light on his glasses so he could save his head from further trouble.

With a creak, the bronze door opened, and a scent of iron mixed with medicinal herbs rushed out to meet them. Bu Qianhuai felt a bit more confident now.

Although Ye Fei was already an acquired-stage martial artist, the drop still left her legs trembling. However, there was no need to dwell on her; he stepped forward, and Ye Fei, steadying her shaking legs, slowly followed behind Bu Qianhuai.

"Fine then, you tell me: what is the relationship between Shen Cui and Cheng Zao?" Kou Xu, unable to swallow his frustration, asked defiantly.

"Found it. It's just a card." Speaking into his headset, Ye Tianyi shared his discovery with Liu Yilü, Zuoqiu Lu, and Cheng Daosen, who was still tied up like a human skewer, while also summarizing his thoughts on the card.

Their primary objective in visiting the Ye Clan was to uncover the true cause of the clan leader’s death. Because of this, Qi Zhen hesitated, unsure if Nan He would agree to the plan.

However, Lin Chen’s meditation period this time was extremely short. In less than half a quarter of an hour, he opened his eyes, stood up, and walked toward the stairs leading to the second floor, disappearing step by step from the first floor.

Just as she was wondering if "Guanghong" might be Fu Mingxuan, Li Hao demanded the red jade flute from her. Seizing the moment, Shen Yu decided to ask for Li Hao’s help, hoping to use his "Heavenly Eye" to investigate information regarding Guanghong.