Volume 1, Chapter 27: It was clear that Pei Yueshu had no intention of seeing Huo Chi.

The stars in my vision began to fade, and as I blinked, the light before me softened. When I finally made sense of my surroundings, I found myself momentarily at a loss for words.

Li Tai, his eyes reddened with agitation, snapped, "Brother Crown Prince, isn't this a bit too overbearing? Very well! If reason fails, then do not blame your younger brother for being disrespectful! I am taking the envoy with me today, no matter what!" With a wave of his hand, his servants and retainers brandished their blades, spears, and staves, ready for a confrontation.

"Need you ask? Perhaps heading to a place rich in spiritual energy will ease your pain. You really are an idiot." Having spent so much time with Chen Yun, the Thunder Beast’s barbs were enough to infuriate him, yet he could never retort, for the beast was usually right.

After Kexin let out a piercing scream, she collapsed to the ground, frantically patting at the flames licking her clothes, while Liu San, who had been lying prone nearby, seized the chance to scramble away.

"It is of no consequence." The two simple words were like a pardon to the Thunder Beast, who let the cold sweat run down his fur. The colossal dragon shifted its gaze toward Chen Yun, a hint of amusement playing in its eyes.

Following the refining method for mid-grade Essence Blood Pills, Zhan Feng struck out with his palm, shooting a seal of golden light directly into the Withered Spirit Cauldron.

The front of the loader collided with the iron gate, sending sparks flying, and in an instant, the massive gate, constructed of countless hollow tubes, was crushed to the ground.

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingbo felt as if she had fallen into an icy abyss. Her face turned deathly pale; she trembled as she pointed a finger at Wang Qingbo, her lips moving for a long while without producing a sound, until finally, her body went limp and she fainted outright.

This was the Eastern Palace, the inner sanctum of the imperial residence, so security was naturally stringent, with guards patrolling past the courtyard gates at regular intervals.

"Rest assured, Teacher. This student will never let the sandalwood crystal mine fall into the hands of Youzhou," Ye Juntian declared, his eyes burning with intensity.

Mo Xiuchen had just returned. As he reached the doorway, he happened to hear her "crying." Under the dim, soft glow of the wall lamp, her tear-stained face shimmered with a pale, translucent luster. With her eyes misted and her lip gently bitten, she looked truly pitiable.

I took a taxi to the main entrance of Vanke’s company. Instead of going in, I just squatted by the gate, passing the time by playing games on my phone.

Once in bed, Wen Ran habitually curled up on her left side. Mo Xiuchen pulled her close from behind, his warm chest pressed against her back, his hand resting gently on her stomach as it slipped around her waist.

Furthermore, "vixen" was not entirely a derogatory term; one must remember that in ancient times, foxes were considered auspicious creatures.

"Brother Ye, you are so generous to a mere servant. Then what have you brought to honor our parents?" Zhao Si stared at Ye Juntian, his expression fierce.

"Do not open it," Madam Zhang said. "Wait until your wedding night and look at it with your husband." Her tone was so tense that Song Ci'er found herself becoming nervous as well.

Mother Tang showed no outward reaction, yet I could still sense her brows knitting together, as if she were worried about something.

Prince Wu took it upon himself to introduce the people of the capital to his son. Those mentioned would instinctively offer a smile when they caught the Prince's eye, though some immediately looked away.

What secret was hidden in all this? Many Sword Masters seemed to have studied the problem, only for later generations to overlook it. Now that Shang Mengqi had brought the matter up again, a string in Qiu Shaoze’s heart was plucked once more.

A flash of red light erupted as the immortal sword appeared in his hand. With a roar, Xiao Rang slashed toward the blade of lightning.

With a single hand, he formed a mudra, and a flame roared to life. It was just an ordinary flame; the Samadhi True Fire was best reserved for when the pill embryo was being condensed, lest the essence of the herbs be scorched and the purity of the pill compromised.

A massive dragon of fire took shape, rushing toward Ling Xiaotian with unstoppable force. Too late to flee, Ling Xiaotian resorted to his Asura Green Blood Record. In a moment, the fire dragon was coated in a layer of black energy, twisting as it struck toward Zhong Qing.

What had made them suddenly so brave? A gunshot is lethal; a normal person would at least seek cover upon realizing the danger, unless they could ignore bullets. But in such an ordinary local police station, it was unlikely they were equipped with bulletproof vests, and having even a few handguns would be a luxury.

This was a good thing; there had been almost no pain before. Recalling the state of the laboratory—the lead scientist’s heart attack and the influx of military officers—Zhou Lin suspected that the final surgery had been a success, and that his original biological system had been brought back to life.

"Not convinced, are you? Then we can have them compete again. However, we cannot just compare communication drills. Those have already been tested."

"The Flame Essence Pearl is the quintessence of the earth's fire. It contains a vast amount of the laws—perhaps thirty or forty percent. Have you considered refining it?" He felt quite surprised that Lin Feng possessed a Flame Essence Pearl.

In this world, there was only an endless, empty grassland, devoid of trees, mountains, or streams. There were no animals, no birds—just an infinite expanse of green, like a vast emerald sea.

Lei Li nodded, and then he and Leng Qiu walked out of the training grounds. Yu Xin and Zi Ning watched Lei Li, both unable to help but shake their heads. Yu Xin knew about the history between Leng Qiu and Lei Li, so she remained largely unmoved.

However, the orders he had received did not state that the Weibo Army should be treated as rebels. Seeing that Shi Renyu appeared ignorant of the situation, he sent men to converse with him, hoping to stabilize the situation until his main force, still on the march, could arrive to make a final decision.

"You likely saw correctly, but for someone to evade your spiritual eyes without a sound, you really must be on guard. Let us hope it is not some ancient demon who has found you; otherwise, with our current cultivation, we might very well lose our lives here," Zhong Ling said gravely.

Thus, the Avici Hell is not a location in the underworld; it is pervasive in the reality of our daily lives! The hell within the human heart is far more terrifying.

We gazed at each other, and a complex emotion seemed to ignite slowly in our eyes. We were intimate, yet like strangers.

When she first entered the Wang household, Liu Xue felt somewhat nervous, but as time passed, she discovered that everyone in the Wang family was very kind. Wang Chen’s maternal grandfather, Wang Batian, the head of the family, was particularly warm and amiable toward her. It felt like the affection of a grandfather for his grandchild, which made her feel very much at ease.