Volume One, Chapter 24: A Trip to the Restroom, ‘Finding’ Half a Million

Zhou Feng had no time to be angry with the plump manager; without any photos, he could only take everyone back to piece together the puzzle.

“Yiyi, don’t do it. I’ll talk to your mother!” Seeing Yun Yiyi about to poke out Qiao Bing’s eyes, Yun Tianhao cried out in alarm.

With a cold laugh, he didn’t answer Su Muran’s words. Azure-blue flames rose from his hands, and in that instant, the surrounding temperature seemed to return to its original state.

Perhaps because Jiang Yejin had been visiting often lately, each time bringing many good things, all the children were delighted. Whenever they saw Jiang Yejin, they would cheer in excitement.

She suddenly felt that the sword strike from Hua Banli had been much too gentle; it should have left him bedridden, so he could do no more harm! At this thought, she unconsciously reached for the string of peach wood beads hanging around her neck.

“Wow!” All around, people exclaimed in surprise. It was the first time anyone had seen a groom carry his bride from the sedan chair. Some children, caught up in the excitement, clapped and shouted in delight.

Yun Xiyan’s place in Yu Jinglan’s heart was clearer to him than to anyone else. If Yun Xiyan were not important to that young lord, perhaps he himself would not care so much.

Princess Zara’s words brought back all the pain on Yun Yiyi’s back; she burst into tears in the princess’s arms.

When she returned and saw that Lan Fei was still at home during class hours, she didn’t dare ask him directly, so she questioned Jiang Yejin instead.

“There’s still more than half a year left. Can it be finished in time?” Gu Xicheng was a little concerned about the schedule.

The two of them soaked in the hot spring until their bones felt loose. This was their last night; they would set out the next day.

It could be said that without Chu Shixiong, there would be no Chu Mo. Chu Mo was entirely Chu Shixiong’s creation, the extension of his life and spirit.

“Why is my makeup bag with you?” She clearly remembered hiding it in her suitcase and locking it.

“Master, the date cakes sent by Di Xian’er have something wrong with them, but it’s unclear whether someone else is using her.” Shengbei returned to Jiurong’s residence after learning about the palace affairs.

In an instant, the air was filled with a tense, explosive atmosphere, ready to ignite at any moment.

Yao Qiyue shrieked and crashed into Chu Mo’s arms. Chu Mo, reacting instinctively, placed his hand on her shoulder, spun around, and shielded her behind him.

“Hey~ What’s wrong with you all? Why has everyone gone silent?” Ajie looked at the group, puzzled by their sudden quiet.

Lost in thought, Di Jiu turned around, picked up a few branches, and squatted down with his back to him. After a while, a spark flared—a piercing light in a night illuminated only by moonlight.

“I don’t want to hear ‘so,’ and even less ‘but.’ I accept your gratitude.” Mo Jue interrupted her once again, just in time.

Having lived two lifetimes, Chen Rong understood that leveraging another’s influence didn’t always require a clear promise; sometimes, simply appearing close and exchanging a few words could be very beneficial.

He had just spoken with Zhao Yuhai on the phone, but there was still no news. If this were a regular kidnapping, by now the abductors would be calling for ransom, yet there was not a single sign.

But he feared the Zhao family. Although the Nan family was formidable and fabulously wealthy, theirs was a business family.

“You’re not lying, because if you were, I could detect it immediately,” the old man said calmly.

Qin Fan’s large hands massaged Wang Mengqi’s slender waist, marveling at the silky smoothness of her skin, which shimmered with the luster of white jade.

What shamed him most was that, unbelievably, he was having a reaction.

As for the three formation talismans in Tian Yangzi’s hands, they were not his own creations, but treasures he had found in an immortal’s valley. Normally, he would never use them, but now he had no choice—he could only hope these talismans could hold off the demon fiends for a while.

Li Qingfeng, sitting in the taxi, had no idea that the Leopard King had already set his sights on Lin Xue’s Ice and Snow Group.

But what was the result of such an explosion? There was no need for further speculation. It wasn’t just that Ista had nearly died; all three ships, once operating in perfect sync, suddenly lost coordination due to a problem with his vessel. The Draken laser, meant for siege, dissipated into a rain of light.

“It’s more than rare, really.” Shuke handed Qin Li a thick cigarette. Unlike those on Earth, this cigarette was different in both shape and color.

Ma Chengfeng shook the object above his head—it still crackled inside. Who knew whether the treasure within would be intact after a hundred years?

Movies have a shelf life; once the screening period passes, their market impact drops dramatically.

The Emperor’s voice suddenly became agitated, and the pillar of purple luck behind him swayed, pressing down on Shangguan Yun with immense pressure. A mere pawn from back then, now daring to disobey the player’s command?

In this era of underdeveloped internet and no mobile news, newspapers remained the chief carrier of news.

The torrential rains of Nanhuang seemed endless, as if a rift had been torn in the Milky Way above, pouring down relentlessly. The group trekked eighty miles along a rugged mountain path, but the skies remained overcast, growing ever darker, as though the storm would last until the end of time.

The party of seven had just arrived at the entrance to the ancient street when the cries of vendors echoed along its length. Every shop owner did their utmost to extol the virtues of their delicacies to passing pedestrians. The mingled aromas wafted through the old street, tantalizing everyone’s taste buds.