Chapter 74: Simple and Efficient

“Wells, you and Jesse take care of the night watch. The rest of you, get some rest.”
“Understood, boss.”
After a brief reminder through the headset, Evans took off his coat, ready to take a shower.
The day after tomorrow, they would be leaving this place and returning to Europe. From what Talbot had said, it seemed someone was preparing to step in and help him resolve that troublesome matter.
“So why did you make enemies over there in the first place?”
That was the question he couldn’t help but ask his old friend earlier, and Talbot’s answer was rather unexpected.
“Do you think I wanted to? Getting to where I am now—”
“You’ve seen that jewelry box at my home, haven’t you? He’s the one who fixed it. Just bring the item over this time, and I guarantee you’ll leave satisfied.” Wang Fugui, as always, was quick to warm up, launching into a rapid-fire introduction with such enthusiasm that he nearly sprayed spittle everywhere.
“Squirrel-shaped fish?” Gu Lianqiao leaned languidly against the doorframe, excitement flickering in her eyes. She might not know how to cook, but she understood good food well. This dish required exceptional knife skills—could Xiao Zining really pull it off?
This mine tunnel was the third one being worked on, and judging by its diameter alone, it was much wider than the sixth tunnel he had just passed through.

In addition, there was the matter of updating the navy’s equipment. Though he didn’t have to handle every detail personally, he had managed to get all the captains sorted out.
It was also this battle that allowed the naval commanders to see clearly: the government’s navy, as it stood, was no match for these fierce invaders from afar. They tightened their defenses, abandoned naval warfare, and held out in fortified positions. Unfortunately, in the end, it was all in vain.
The King of Fighters tournament offered not only combat experience but also the chance to obtain fire; naturally, the old medicine master did not refuse.
Xiao Zining had no time to worry about any of this; he had already walked into the main hall, where Su Wanqing greeted him with a radiant smile.
He accepted some seafood from Hokkaido, brought back by Yamato, along with a pot of forget-me-nots.
“Damn! This notebook has a white-haired girl! White-haired girls are the best! Long live white hair! The legendary creator finally drew a white-haired character! I’m so thrilled! Don’t stop me—I’m dying happy right here in this graveyard!” shouted one particularly devoted fan.
However, the group’s doubts did not diminish despite the beauty of the singing and the perfection of the duet.
Having finished presenting Microsoft’s proposal, Nadella maintained a calm facade, but inside he was a bundle of nerves.
Guo Tiexin was overjoyed, placing his hand on the jade sphere; after a while, he withdrew it, his heart pounding with excitement.
Being directly targeted by the flagship of the deep sea was not a pleasant experience; most people would crumble under such pressure.

Along the way, her gains had been plentiful, and after spending time at Gu Bo’s side as a maid, all her initial reluctance had vanished.
The once harmonious scene was suddenly plunged into tension by Ren Yan’s abrupt change in demeanor.
The alliance of the three champions was a truly intimidating force; none of the three great powers dared to confront them head-on and instead chose to retreat. Yet the lush forest that soared skyward bound the entire island, making the space beneath the Pillar of the Sky feel oppressively cramped.
Besides Chen Guanxi, Guo Qing’er and Yang Shuang also turned pale as they realized what had happened. The two forced awkward smiles, but Chen Guanxi noticed that Liu Ruyan’s eyes were fixed intently on the clay pot, as if lost in deep memories.
“So, you say you sailed to an island after dark last night, rested there, and didn’t resume your return journey until dawn?” Yan Feng asked as he sipped his miso soup, listening to Nagato’s report.
He first learned of his own uniqueness from Master Zhikong, and later, even Laozi made the same comment. Although He Yingyang harbored doubts, he never asked directly. Now, seizing the opportunity, he was determined to get a clear answer.
At that moment, with a gentle motion, he followed through with the previous stance and nudged the ground, thus neutralizing his opponent’s attack.
“Chancellor, your loyalty puts us to shame. If there are things you find difficult to handle, hand the man over to me. When it comes to extracting confessions by any means necessary, I have some expertise,” Fusu suggested.