Chapter 55: Expulsion

Thinking of this, Master Xuanshui felt the anger she had just suppressed flare up and condense once more. Wang Lin had initially put on a facade of being docile and obedient in front of her, but now he wasn't even bothering to act anymore!

She slowly closed her eyes, already beginning to contemplate the various methods she would use to punish Wang Lin next.

However, after waiting for a considerable time, there was still no sign of Wang Lin. Just as she grew irritated and restless from the wait, that water avatar returned.

Because she had not slept well these past few days at the Black Wind Fortress, and with Bai Jinyi outside capable of managing everything reliably, Jin Qing instructed those outside not to disturb her, then climbed onto the bed, took off her outer garments, and went to sleep.

King Kang was not angered upon hearing this; after all, his primary and most crucial task right now was to fill his own stomach first, leaving all other matters to be resolved afterward.

For the past three years, he had gone without food or water, surviving purely on his formidable physical body and cultivation base. The ancestral Great Evolution Thirty-Six Hammers had been pushed to their absolute limit by him, and his comprehension of this hammer technique had already surpassed that of all previous ancestors.

The body of the zither was crafted from several rare metals, each countless times more precious than profound iron, rendering it extraordinarily sturdy.

Jin Qing frowned, shifting slightly to the side without a trace. Even though the person before her was still moving their lips and speaking, Jin Qing could not forget that this body was fundamentally dead.

Due to the dim lighting, Chu Tianlu could only see two neat rows hanging along the edge of the curved opening. They were entirely unlike what he had previously guessed, differing completely from the corpses found in the earlier burial chambers.

Although the auction was being held in Changsha, these people held no fear for Master Miao, the master of the Red Mansion. After all, this time Second Uncle and Master Miao had defied the common will of the world and broken their promise to everyone! Consequently, those wealthy merchants successively ordered their subordinates lying in wait in the shadows to stop hiding, surrounding the Red Mansion ring upon ring.

Zhou Chao walked toward the door accompanied by Zhou Dajun. As they passed Ye Tian, he violently shoved him aside and issued a frantic, unhinged threat.

Anyway, these ancestral spirits cared only for the mortal vessels of their descendants; it was an established tradition for ancestral spirits of various surnames to poach talented descendants from other households.

In Changang City, the Lan family might not have been considered a prominent clan, but several decades ago, they had indeed produced a few formidable martial experts.

Seeing that Bai Yi was actually so arrogant and refuted him without showing any mercy, Guangchengzi turned an extremely unsightly shade of anger with rage. Yet, strangely enough, the disciples of the Chan Sect, such as Xuandu and the others, did not seem to step forward to stop Bai Yi at all. Instead, they all watched the unfolding situation with smiles, appearing entirely unconcerned about a potential conflict between Bai Yi and Guangchengzi.

At that moment, Bei Yu's face turned ashen and devoid of life. A sudden recollection flashed through his mind of the time he had watched Shaolang crush a steel ball right before Xie Lang.

With a deafening roar, the golden brilliance shattered. A terrifying wave of energy slammed directly into Miao Xingyun, who let out a muffled groan and was sent flying backward.

Fortunately, Su Qing had no idea that her mother harbored such thoughts; otherwise, she might have choked on her own saliva. In her past life, she frequently traveled for business, and with time, she naturally learned how to lighten her own burdens—unlike her mother, who had never ventured far from home in all her years.

In later stages of cultivation, relying solely on diligence was far from enough; what mattered more were celestial treasures and the guidance of supreme masters!

In truth, when all was said and done, the Buddhist sect's conspiracy had nothing whatsoever to do with Bai Yi. Bai Yi believed that if he were to join the Buddhist sect right now, his status within it would undoubtedly be exceptionally revered. Moreover, even if every living being within the Three Realms were to perish because of the Buddhist sect's plot, Bai Yi was certain he would not shed a single tear.

The moment she laid eyes on the mottled, weathered exterior walls of ADX, Hexi felt as though the dream within her mind were manifesting right before her eyes.

The dark official robes swept past Li Cai like a sudden gust of wind, vanishing in the blink of an eye. A profound sense of desolation gripped Li Cai's heart as he cried out in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty!" Yet the Emperor had already journeyed far away.

Liu Che was immensely pleased by the great victory at the second Hexi Campaign and gave orders to dispatch a shipment of fine wine and food to the front lines to reward the Champion General, Huo Qubing.

Opting for an ink-black hue, Rong Yongle—unlike the members of Su Qing's family—was exceptionally well-suited to dark colors. Wearing them, she exuded a rich, heavily saturated aura.

Ye Zihan acted as though she felt nothing at all, continuing her meditative posture to recover her depleted mental energy.

However, upon hearing Li Ran's words, Ren Guangzhi immediately grew somewhat concerned. Ever since Li Ran had donated ten vehicles to the municipal bureau, Ren Guangzhi had kept both Li Ran and Lexiang Company firmly on his mind.

With a ferocious flick of Gerardo's massive serpent tail, his robust physique shot forward like a cannonball, leaving a trail of afterimages in the air. In a mere half-breath, he had charged straight into the enemy formation.

Swift Hawk stepped forward, took control of the helm, and pulled down the lever on its side. In that instant, Lin Cheng distinctly felt a propulsive force beneath his feet, much like being inside an elevator.

Although Wei Zhichen's tone carried a hint of reproach, Li Ran knew he was mostly just joking.

Just as Ji Chen was planning to engage in some mutually harmonious activities with Alice, Sparrow, who was supervising the excavation work, hurried over urgently to bring him a piece of news.

Although the Array-Formation Realm cultivator referred to himself as an old fellow, cultivators of that realm enjoyed long lifespans and boundless vigor, making a nearly century-old cultivator appear much like a middle-aged man of forty or fifty.

The crowd responded enthusiastically as cheers rose one after another, calling out the names of their favorite contestants.

"Haha, it's nothing, just due to a lack of sleep. Come, a good sleep will fix it." Huo Lingfeng gave a broad pull, dragging Zhuang Qingqing—temper and all—straight under the covers.

"My Lord, I've seen a Three-Eyed Raven." Laila felt a burning flame trapped within her chest, unable to be released, her voice growing hoarse for a moment. Suddenly, absolute silence fell over the dining room. Siser, who was busy gnawing on an apple, sensed the strange atmosphere and quietly put the apple down.

Du Shengyi did not care at all whether she offended them or not. The company had ordered her to attend the dinner banquet; she had fulfilled her duty, and whether it succeeded or not was up to fate. Her mindset was remarkably detached—her meal ticket wasn't going to be lost either way.

Dongfang Wei's voice rang out from behind. Jin Ling snapped around sharply and caught sight of Dongfang Wei clad in a long robe. He seemed entirely unchanged, looking to be in his early thirties. Standing beside Dongfang Yu, one would never guess they were father and son, mistaking them for brothers instead.

The previous atmosphere was already ambiguous enough, and her bringing up the topic again only made it feel all the more abrupt.

Every single day by his side was, in truth, a form of coercion. Everything she was unwilling to accept, he forced upon her entirely.

Nie Cai wore her loose hair down, her crimson pupils fixed upon the street outside the window. Looking down upon everything from this elevated vantage point made it seem as though the entire world was gathered within her sight. Such a feeling was truly wonderful—everything was developing precisely as she desired, and before long, the contract would be shattered.