Volume One, Chapter 50: False Affection Hurts the Most

Lu Ning looked seriously at Sixth Brother. In truth, she also longed to know the answer.

Lu Liu saw the mocking expression on Lu Ning’s face and suddenly found clarity within himself. He had already suspected it deep down—after all, Lu Ning’s gaming talent was exceptional.

The girl capable of delivering a twelve-hit combo was no longer the little sister trailing behind him. She had grown, even surpassing him in skill.

Qin Xiang watched nearby, her heart filled with unwillingness.

Taking the initiative, Qin Xiang stepped forward, feigning concern. “Sister Ning, if you really are the streamer known as ‘Sweet Lemon,’ that would be wonderful.”

Lu Ning raised her eyelids slightly. “Is that so?”

“Yes...”

Above their heads, a celestial formation of stars spun in a perfect circle. Clutching the Tai Gang Universal Sword, Xia Tian’s combat prowess surged wildly, entrapping Uncle Mo and Luo Huangu within its bounds, making escape impossible.

Yet sword cultivators were different. If armed with a powerful sword technique, they could launch sharp, precise attacks, capable of harming opponents of higher cultivation with slightly lower strength.

How could Luo Tianyuan know that the beasts within dozens of miles had witnessed her prowess during last night’s fierce battle against the red serpent? They would never willingly surrender themselves.

“Keep moving! The pursuers are still behind!” Wang Chaoyang signaled the group not to stop but to press forward.

“Hmph, I heard that when in the Qilin Kingdom, the lord once questioned the princess’s identity,” Lord Yang remained unconvinced.

“No developments yet. Their vigilance is too strict, and the surveillance equipment too abundant to breach easily,” Rose summarized the detected information and reported to Kang Mang’ang.

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“No time for your nonsense! Die!” Li Chengfeng sneered, disdainful of the Eternal Clan who relied on external forces to attain Immortal King strength. He never bothered wasting words on them.

Snatching the bowl from her hands, he drank the porridge coldly. “Stop crying; it’s unbecoming.” Though he spoke thus, the youth did not realize his ears had reddened inadvertently.

Once upon a time, when he was young, he had often dreamed of expanding the Zhu family’s legacy. Yet lacking talent and ability, he had fallen captive to the softness of fleeting romances.

With a sudden “swish” followed by a muffled thud, the scout silently collapsed to the ground.

The tray bore numerous bowls and plates, each uniquely crafted with harmonious colors. The food was abundant and fragrant. Though the dishes were Western snacks repeatedly served, they remained enticing.

The potency of this medicine became clear within days after the battle. But that is a story for later.

Given this, it seemed reasonable the shop did not open. Shopkeeper Liu nodded in agreement and courteously saw Liu Yuncan out the door.

“Yes, sir! Any orders?” Hogg, long hidden in the shadows, eagerly dashed forward upon hearing the summons.

The reason was that when Harry’s spell was about to strike, the flying horse beneath Ron suddenly emitted a protective shield, fully blocking the curse.

Liu Yuncan went to the main house. Madam Bai sat in the hall, while Lady Lu smiled proudly behind her, clearly pleased and confident. Lady Yan and the third younger sister were also present.

The victims numbered two, both colleagues from the same building and members of the geological survey team.

Everyone nervously watched Wang Zhongcang, hoping he would finish bidding for the jade artifact quickly and leave early.

Such rapid promotion might incite jealousy in others, yet Wei Zheng found himself at a loss for words to express his feelings.

The old Taoist ignored the fallen disciple, continuing to form hand seals and summoning skulls to attack Su Jian.

The roster was completed—only Aunt Maple was missing. The rest were identified one by one. Then everyone gathered in the courtyard, forbidden from moving freely as eunuchs began searching every room and corner.

She appeared somewhat displeased, yet a faint tremor in her voice betrayed the calm facade she displayed.

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With a resounding crash, Liu Moyan struck a decisive blow against Duan Jinrui in a moment of misalignment.

“This matter has come this far; we must take it step by step. Wang Xiu, if problems arise during the competition, you’re in command,” Ma Chao of Shanghai instructed solemnly.

Since the old emperor decreed the guards to escort the empress back, Consort Jing and Zhongli Shuo had remained in the Feixia Hall for some hours. Perhaps due to longstanding enmity between Zhongli Shuo and the old emperor, Zhongli Shuo spoke little and understood well the dangers of excessive talk.

“Bring these two along.” Turning to Li Limin, he added, “County magistrate Li will endure a little here; I’ll be back soon.” Guo Tao’s tone brooked no refusal, and Li Limin nodded.

Ye Feng’s words dripped with icy malice, causing the two chubby men to pause briefly before bursting into laughter.

“Who’s there? Show yourself!” As I turned my head, the candlelight in the room was abruptly extinguished. I looked around nervously, fearing the general’s mansion might be haunted, my body trembling slightly.

“Your Highness, the prince also knows my brother. By the way, brother said that if he met Your Highness, he hoped I could thank you in person,” Gongyang Junsheng seemed fearless of Li Ye, squatting before him as if chatting familiarly.

Duan Jinrui’s brow furrowed ever tighter like a steep cliff, his dangerous aura confronting all who dared approach. One misstep, and one could fall into the abyss.

“I understand this truth, but I have no idea where Weilian Cheng and Duan Nantian are now. How can I stop them?” Li Youqian smiled bitterly.

“In that case, have you gained nothing at all?” Wang Jin squinted curiously.

“Aunt Elizabeth, surely you don’t intend to visit my friend?” Sampras approached Elizabeth and sat elegantly on a sofa opposite her.

Xia Zimo couldn’t hear anyone; she desperately needed to vent, raising a pillow to strike Xia Ziqing.

But it mattered little, for Li Youqian had resolved to uproot the entire Black Tiger Sect and consign it to history.

Everyone present fell momentarily silent. Bai Beiliang’s punch had struck with exquisite precision, finding the perfect opening at once.