Chapter 111: Threat

"May I ask, Your Majesty, what exactly are we wagering?"
Tang Shanhu arched his eyebrows, his tone thick with defiance.
"The wager? Let us bet on this: if Li Gui truly manages to discern something, then you, Minister Tang, shall bow and offer him an apology."
Qin Xiao spoke with calm indifference.
Tang Shanhu laughed.
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Although the security deposit for the auction was prepared in advance, it did not necessarily need to be transferred directly into the auction house's account. A bidder only needed to ensure they possessed sufficient credit to guarantee payment.
As a man, who could resist the allure of such a simple, direct, and brutal display of power? Terensu was no exception; Jason's current assault sent a wave of inexplicable excitement through him, his fists clenching tight.
Many have heard this story, yet they dismiss it as mere legend, and none could possibly know the name of that vassal state or the identity of that peerless powerhouse.
In the thirtieth minute of the second half, Neymar, having failed in his attempt to break into the penalty area from the left flank, passed the ball back to the overlapping Alba.
By this time, Qi Shaoming had already selected his vanguard—ten men in total, each an elite of the military, possessing specialized skills, with the lowest rank being that of a major.
"While I cannot say your approach is wrong, in my view, the power behind a shot is not the most crucial factor," Lars Bittencourt said with a grave expression.
By the time Hattori and his companions returned, the wooden block in Nishiyama Hideaki's hands had been transformed into a brand-new spirit tablet.
Throughout their voyage during this time, the journey had been calm and uneventful, with no powerful enemies encountered.
"Indeed, there is no need to worry. By the time you meet again, you will be even stronger. You are younger than Voldemort, and your potential far exceeds his," Dumbledore said calmly, gazing at the tall, burly man before him with complex eyes.
It was true; the ingredients he had prepared during this period were all delicacies from Yunnan. Outsiders would not know how to prepare them, and even if they tried, they could never capture that authentic southwestern flavor.
Lin Anran was furious—so furious that she wanted to thrash Xia Kun, whose head was filled with nothing but lecherous thoughts.
Primordial beings roamed and whistled across the island, while acquired beings, born from the energy of the Five Elements, began to take shape in droves, imbuing Yingzhou Island with even greater vitality.
The folding fan was predominantly silver-white, with a few other colors accentuating various parts of the frame.
The taxi stopped at a red light as a police car turned from a side street and sped ahead.
At this moment, Yulu realized with absolute clarity that these two were none other than Xu Yuexiao and Yushuang, the long-standing enemies of herself and Xu Ziyan. It was just that, by now, they had each changed their appearances. She could only wonder what exactly Xu Ziyan was planning; could it be that she had already forgotten the pain and resentment of yesterday?
The two were conversing in the courtyard where they had performed during the day when the crowing of a rooster drifted in from outside. The child rose: "I will go prepare breakfast; you stay here." With that, he turned and walked out.
Having suffered such a heavy blow, Yun Qingyou had initially wanted to fight to the death to avenge Qin Menglan.
About three seconds passed, as if he had finally recalled that Lei Yunjia had mentioned the topic of idols back in the laboratory.
We watched helplessly as He Fei's body was pulled, inch by inch, into the mirror, until only half of him remained outside.
When he was seven years old, simply because he was so hungry he stole a steamed bun, his own mother took a pair of fire tongs and beat him until he was covered in bruises and his nose was bleeding; yet, his mother remained unmoved.
Of course, Lin Feng had already prepared a countermeasure: when the great battle arrived, he would place Beiqi inside the space of the Blood-Stained Shield. As long as he did not utilize the shield itself, Beiqi would remain unharmed.