Chapter 44: Pay Raise

I have never witnessed his swordsmanship firsthand, but to receive such praise from Su Xiumian was no small feat—this was a skill beyond that of an ordinary master.

Besides the media, there was also Weibo and fan platforms, the only places where fans had any chance to interact with celebrities. On Renren, you wouldn’t find stars, nor would you know their QQ numbers, much less their phone numbers; even if you saw them at a concert, they wouldn’t have time to pay you any mind.

Huang Sanhu stood with his hands on his hips and said, “Captain, you’re ungrateful. You used to be a poor scholar barely scraping by, and if it weren’t for you, you’d probably have been killed by the local thugs.”

The scorched, charred roasted ribs left the numerous trainees pale and silent, too frightened to challenge the fiery Teacher Zubing again.

Upon hearing the news, the President of Tanzania furrowed his brows; the anger in his heart was gradually subsiding.

Right, when we previously searched Earth’s network, we seemed to have come across something called ‘Big Cucumber Technology.’

Yin Chengzuo stepped out from the side and addressed everyone, “Ladies and gentlemen, please do not panic. You have all misunderstood His Excellency the Governor.”

Turning on my phone’s flashlight, I hurried up the stairs, my footsteps the only sound in the darkness.

Linglong had arranged things within the guild, assigning someone to look after Lingxi and setting up a training spot for her. She was thorough in her considerations, fulfilling her role as a considerate host.

When the massage device was delivered, my mother smiled broadly. Seeing her so happy after a lifetime of hard work for me was enough to satisfy me.

She had originally come just to watch the spectacle, but she never expected Young Master Cai to be so fierce—his face pale from illness, yet still able to grab a stool and smash it down on someone.

A man who thought he had spotted the slave-catching squad shouted loudly, instantly drawing much hostility toward Lu Li.

But no matter how much they tried to stop it, it was useless. As Pades died, so too did Li Sizhen’s heart; nothing in the outside world could affect her anymore, not even if Li Sijun died right before her eyes again.

A volley of arrows came hurtling toward Xu Feng. The arrows could curve mid-flight and even track their target—it looked formidable.

Shen Yiyi looked at the gift and smiled slightly, remembering Hu Xun’s hasty escape moments ago. She hadn’t expected that the eccentric, taciturn Hu Shizi would have such an adorable sister.

Shen Yiyi prepared two rice balls, one without ginger or soy sauce for Hu Shu, the other packed into an insulated lunch box.

A figure hurried toward Cheng Chubi and suddenly collided heavily with him. Cheng Chubi’s anger flared, ready to scold, but upon seeing the visitor was the eunuch Ruyi, he held back.

He had naturally watched Zhou Fan’s livestream videos, rewatching the two matches against Zhang Ming at least five times.

Long Kun was mentally prepared, but the others were not. Upon hearing Long Chen’s words, everyone was stunned into silence.

“Please, a fox spirit’s flattery is just that—flattery. Some people try to seduce men but can’t even get close,” Shen Yiyi said expressionlessly.

Emperor Jing was stunned; he had already set aside his imperial dignity to beseech them, yet they remained unmoved. What was he to do now?

As soon as the two entered, Xiao Rou gave Zhou Chengchen a meaningful glance. She knew why Zhou Chengchen had come and had already helped him locate Chen Youran.

The call was naturally from Zhou Qi, probably thinking of yesterday’s events and asking whether she had eaten.

“All right, you order. I’ll have a roast beef sandwich. It seems to be their specialty,” Lin Yueshan whispered to him. “I think we should find another seat so we don’t disturb others.” His gaze swept toward Lei Lie.

The White-Clad Ghost King swiftly appeared behind Lidong, who had no time to react before collapsing to the ground.

This was precisely why many who reached the cycle realm, as their lifespan drained, found it impossible to break through.

“Go find the guards at Heyuan and have them send a message to Qin’er that I wish to see him,” Emperor Jing instructed Wu Dehai.

Hu Bugui did not voice these concerns aloud; instead, he silently pondered. Given the circumstances, he had to learn to think independently.

The ancient tree exuded a terrifying aura. Its leaves trembled with the intensifying energy, rustling loudly, yet no matter how violently they shook, they clung firmly, refusing to fall.

Hao Chen transformed into a demon cultivator to gain the trust of those opposite, for he and Ye Lingxiao suspected the Qianyuan Array was controlled by otherworldly demon cultivators.

In short, all the aids you use must come from your own efforts, not from something obtained out of thin air.

Well-prepared, Sumu instantly activated the Blood Shadow Escape when the divine attack arrived.

“Then at the end of this month or early next month, discuss with Brother Xiao and set a date to bring your family over. We’ll make sure you eat well and drink well—come with joy and leave fulfilled,” Su Yi smiled warmly at the three Gao siblings.

Even the host, He Han, was stunned, her expression one of clear astonishment. Did this mean that Luo Yuan had created a new music genre?

Blue Sea Sky contributed 60 million as the largest investor, while Crimson provided 30 million, making the entire production budget 90 million—a definite sign it was destined to be a major production.

The further one delved into the array, the more components it demanded. Correspondingly, the array’s power grew stronger, its duration longer. Some grand arrays required months, years, or even centuries to complete.