Chapter 39: Heading to the Student Ghosts' Lair

The sudden appearance of Meng Qinian took the Jiang family by surprise.

Jiang Yueyao looked astonished. "Young Master Meng? You... know Yuanman?"

The Meng family’s reputation in S City was formidable. After all, the chairman, Meng Lei, had started from scratch and was known in the business world as the "White Shark" for his ruthless tactics. Furthermore, the lady of the Meng family had married into their house from the Meng clan of the capital, one of the eight great aristocratic families. Even if she were only from a branch of that prominent clan, the connections and resources she brought were far beyond what the Jiang family could fathom.

This was Ling Kingdom’s final hope, our trump card; it must not be destroyed by Jun Mojin.

"Pfft... cough, cough, cough..." Ji Mo began to cough violently. His body shook uncontrollably, frightening Gu Yixin, who sat opposite him.

I kept my eyes tightly shut. The carriage jolted. Drowsiness swept over me. I wanted to fall back asleep, hoping to see my mother in my dreams once more.

Chen Simin was also startled. Just as she prepared to speak up in defense, she noticed that everyone else had fallen silent, and she realized that this was no longer the era it used to be.

If not for the defensive advantage of his physical body, relying solely on the power of chaos would not have been enough to easily confront the Ancestor. This was self-evident; his physical body had instead become his most vulnerable point.

His eyes flickered as if he were about to wake up. Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately withdrew her hand, closing her eyes to pretend she hadn't woken up yet.

He Qing was a man even more reticent than "The Mute." From beginning to end, he played his cards in silence, leaving Fatty devastated time and again. As the old saying goes, one's true nature is revealed in gambling. He Qing rarely lost focus, and he soundly defeated both me and Fatty, for he was a master of calculation—almost every card was within his predictions.

Gu Yixin glanced toward Ji Mo. She didn't know why she looked at him, but her heart was pounding, as if she and Ji Mo were a couple. Instead of looking angry, Ji Mo wore an expression of someone watching a show, seemingly full of anticipation. The corners of his mouth curved upward in a wicked, charming smile.

This finally put Zhuo Yu at ease. If he were to be tormented further upon ascending to the Heavenly Realm, he might as well have torn through the void to ascend directly, even if it meant consuming most of his strength.

He had to report for duty at court before dawn every single day. If he had been born into an ordinary family, a young man of his age would still be at an age for play.

Qin Ming checked the time. It was already four in the afternoon. Just as Cheng Xin had said, there was little point in returning to the office now; he might as well stay here and rest. Qin Ming couldn't help but sigh at the amount of time wasted just to attend an evening banquet.

Under the current special circumstances, the Changmen Assembly needed to be able to truly address the corresponding situation.

Upon hearing this, Ruoxin was slightly stunned. She remained silent, merely lowering her gaze as if lost in deep thought.

King wasn't that foolish. Nangong Ming had long legs and arms and possessed great strength; with one kick, he could swim far away. King would have to be insane to compete with an older man.

"Also, investigate his background thoroughly. Do not overlook anyone associated with him or anyone who has had contact with him recently. Even the slightest clue must be uncovered." Lu Zhen pointed at Old He's corpse and gave the order; at this point, this was the only way to find leads.

Guo Fu agreed, and so they picked up other fine wines and continued to drink.

"Prop used: Trash Magnet." A mechanical prompt echoed in his mind. Qin Ming smirked, waiting to see the spectacle of Tang Jianguo’s downfall.

In truth, although he didn't quite understand how this could be cultivated, he was well aware of his actions and the assets he currently possessed.

After speaking, Qin Ming pulled out a chair for Yu Meixi and Duoduo to sit. His gentlemanly demeanor made Yu Meixi sense something quite unusual.

"Of course, the consumption of one's own energy is also immense." Vanessa spoke with humility, showing no hint of arrogance.