Volume 1, Chapter 53: Killing to One's Heart's Content

"Then let me ask another question, Alissa, how old are you?" For some reason, she found herself asking this.

Qin Wan finished tidying up the dishes, washed her hands, and came out of the kitchen. She did not want to continue this conversation with Qiao Qiao.

After entering the room and sitting down, they began to chat casually. There was nothing particularly truthful in their words—just idle talk about the customs of the South and the North, and scientific expeditions.

This sudden, unprovoked confession left Leng Yue utterly stunned, turning her feelings into a tender, piping-hot mess.

"Mind your words!" the white-haired youth chided her coldly, his stern gaze sweeping over her with an inherent air of intimidation.

When she finally snapped back to her senses, she saw that Du Pingfei had already walked up and was discussing with Yuan Minzhou the logistics of returning to Tianjing.

Although Lin Ruhai did not have much time left, he was, after all, a member of the Lin family. He still cared about his reputation after death and did not want to push things to extremes.

Because he would never be able to forget how Yueyue's mother looked when she was struck on the head and fell before him.

As all eyes focused on the veteran captain, those people gathered around him, smiling at him. Some of the bolder youngsters even directly approached him to ask questions.

Reflecting carefully on the recent battle against the He brothers, they realized that during the first few exchanges, the brothers' strength was not enough to threaten them. However, as the fight dragged on, they found themselves struggling more and more.

Indeed, Qin Lin's sudden announcement that he would marry Kong Lingyu was truly baffling. If one had to find a reason for it, it would be the seizure of power.

The moment Lan Qing appeared last night, Li Er knew who he was, and he could even guess what his purpose was. A sense of unease welled up in his heart, though Li Er was not sure whom this anxiety stemmed from.

Nowadays, Lu Sheng and Li Jun intended to use this grand tournament as an opportunity to rally a group of followers first. These were all the fresh forces of the future; once there was one, there would be a second and a third. By the time Qin Xian truly wanted to overthrow the aristocratic rule, he would need their help.

Ren Xiao would always make a circle around the art studio, then stand behind Su Qingtong to watch her paint, before patrolling the room again. Walking back and forth, he would end up right back behind Su Qingtong, and an entire evening would pass just like that.

The blade's glare was like a rainbow, casting a dreamy and ethereal brilliance under the sunlight. But at this moment, how could Li Ming and Gong Bupping have the mood to appreciate such a sight?

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Xiao Han wrapped his arms around Li Mumu's shoulders, though his own heart was filled with anxiety.

"Hmph! In this world, the strong are supreme; where is there any damned law? Since you two fools, Li Ming and Fu Xuefeng, are in such a hurry to court death, I will grant your wish!" At this point, Yun Chen paused slightly, his gaze falling upon Yun Qianmiao.

Outsiders might not know what the Immortal Realm was used for, but Mo Chen knew. The fruits and livestock selected for the ancestral sacrificial ceremony held by the Mo family previously were all agricultural products from the Immortal Realm. They were said to be ridiculously expensive and yet extremely difficult to purchase. Those items on the offering table were only obtained thanks to Elder Chen's favor.

Cheng Yi nodded at him, leaped forward, taking down opponents with a single kick each, or fending off pairs with a flurry of punches, knocking the rushing figures to the ground.

"I know, don't worry," Yin Mengli replied, then got into the car and sat beside Nan Mengze.

Jiang Boyi's lips were pressed tightly together, looking slightly angry. But seeing her emotional state, he turned and left without saying a word.

The two of them were whispering about something, their voices very low, sometimes making it difficult to hear clearly.

Cupping her head, Su Lian felt utterly depressed! It was not that she could not imagine the difficulties she would face being together with Song Tianming, but even if there was the slightest possibility, she wouldn't want to choose him. Yet, with her heart completely filled with his shadow, what else could she do?

"Beyond, what's wrong with you? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?" Fang Mian leaned forward and asked in a low voice.

Imperial Concubine Su and the Emperor were very close to each other. She lowered her gaze, staring blankly at the lavish and noble patterns on the carpet.

Yin Mengli pushed open the car door, and the traffic police officer handed her an umbrella, saying, "My car is unlocked. Go wait over there for me while I park your car properly." It was rare to find such a responsible traffic police officer nowadays; he truly deserved a thumbs-up.

Wu Yan wanted to say that, but the moment she opened her mouth, her tongue tied itself into knots, and she could not utter a single complete sentence.

"May I hear what it is you want to ask of me? You know that I usually do not interfere with anything my husband decides to do, so I really cannot promise you right now whether I will be able to help with your matter." Yin Lixiang had no other choice but to set expectations with Yin Mengli first.

The two of them were celebrating securing the top recommendation spot, but someone else was displeased. The live-streaming circle was only so big, and the platforms owned by the company were fixed.

"This..." The moment he took it, Jing Yi's heart felt heavier than the bundle itself. In an instant, two streams of warm tears welled up. This was the money for his grand wedding with Shen Yu, imbued with the elderly's boundless expectations.

"Crown Princess, if you want to cry, just cry!" Looking at Xu Lian, whose face was as pale as death, Hong Shuang felt a pang of heartache. Such a fine young woman, yet her husband had passed away before even leaving the household—anyone would find this impossible to accept.

"You can tease me at ordinary times, but you're still playing tricks on me at a time like this!" Su Nao was genuinely angry. But she wasn't angry because Wuyang had deceived her; rather, she was upset because she had thought she could finally do something for him, only to be told that she was completely useless.

Hearing Lu Wanwan's words, Jing Huai experienced a flash of inspiration and finally thought of a reason to persuade Lu Shengjin to return home.

Hearing Su Qiqi call out his name, Lu Zhi walked unhurriedly to the tree where Su Qiqi and the others were gathered. Looking up, he saw Su Qiqi gazing at him with excitement.

"Then how about we visit the orphanage later, and then I'll take you around the city?" No matter what, she had to fulfill the duties of a host, even though she wasn't very familiar with the city herself.

However, Qin Huai was now practically left with nothing. Following Meng Shaokun's imprisonment, the source of funding for his company had effectively been cut off. A group that had no core business and relied solely on corporate borrowing to muddle through was on the verge of collapse.