Volume 1, Chapter 42: The Choice of Zhu Zhen and the Others

"Big Brother?"

Even Zhu Su, usually composed, felt a chill run down his spine. Since that assassination attempt, his "Master" had been in poor health, and Yun Qiuqin had been so overwhelmed with these matters that she barely had a moment to breathe.

"Your Majesty, everyone has arrived. You wouldn't say why you summoned us earlier, but surely you can tell us now?" Zuo Junzhong asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lingxi nodded. The heart that had been pounding in her throat settled halfway, and she waved her hand to let Yizhi go about her work.

Baofengyu’s performance was incredibly convincing, as if nothing had just happened. His tone was filled with such feigned confusion and concern that Feng Yang wanted to slap that detestable, chubby face into oblivion.

Early the next morning, Zuo Liang didn't bother with any disguise and walked brazenly into He Xuan's home.

Gu Hanhao’s heart was already constricted with pain. Hearing Ling Lan’s weeping, his fury became uncontrollable. He smashed his fist against the bathtub, and instantly, blood began to trickle down the white rim and into the water.

"Again?" Gu Hanhao and Ling Lan exclaimed in unison. Could it be that the police had beaten them to the punch and found Liang Baiji first?

Li Chenyi nodded. Li Lingyun took his leave from Emperor Yonghe and Empress Wang, then circled behind the crowd to reach Empress Dowager Cui’s side.

Sitting in the Hall of Spiritual Research, Lingxi felt icy from head to toe, unable to sense a single shred of warmth. Heye and Qiaozhu were murmuring something anxiously in her ears, but she couldn't hear a word they said.

"That’s true." Although these soldiers were mostly illiterate, those who patrolled the streets of the capital were sharp-witted. Seeing the situation, they knew something major had occurred.

Wennuan buried herself in his arms and wept bitterly, her grief tearing at his heart. No matter how he tried to comfort her, she wouldn't stop, and he was so desperate he felt like kneeling before her. Yet, with her crying like this, any romantic atmosphere had long since vanished.

Gao Yan had been very well-behaved these past few days. Apart from occasionally accompanying Lu Xi out for some fresh air, he spent his time either at the government office or the Prince of Ji’s residence. He refused all invitations, and Lu Xi had even stopped visiting her own family.

"Brother, why don't you do the exercises with Songsong?" Lu Xi asked, seeing her son being carried in by Chunxuan, now fed and content.

"Heaven-grade martial art?" As the brocade was unfolded, the first four characters caught Mu Qingge’s eyes, flashing with a golden light.

Should he be glad that An Zeyi was unaffected by his handsome face and beauty, or saddened that his charm had still failed to captivate him?

"I won't let go. No matter what you say, I will never let go!" Ziyin gazed ahead with a smile, his words constantly taking liberties with Lingyou.

In the inner chamber, Lu Xi carefully inspected Gao Yan’s body for further injuries. When she saw the hideous scar on his waist, her hand paused, and her eyes reddened.

Chi Liexuan bit her lip. "I’m in a bad mood too, but I really want to do this. If you don't move, don't blame me if it hurts later." His lips and teeth began to slide down to her neck, leaving traces of pink and red on her delicate skin.

This was just a private school in a town with only one teacher and a dozen students; it seemed this was the only way, as evidenced by their school hours.

Once one reaches a certain stage in cultivation, they are no longer troubled by worldly affairs. However, those who truly attain great enlightenment must be tempered by the suffering of the world. Without sufficient tempering, one cannot progress further.

Indeed, for no one knew if there were other Ranyi beasts lurking here, besides the six just discovered and the one howling from deep underground.

Especially after gaining the power of Sharavel, his speed had increased significantly. However, to deal with these three small fries, he didn't even need to use that power.