Chapter 55: Welcoming in the Night

The bitter wind howled, and the palace was brightly lit.

Zhang Linhe knelt on the ground, weeping bitterly, incessantly begging the Emperor to seek justice for his younger brother.

Emperor Xuanwu felt a splitting headache from the clamor.

"Father, this is the imperial capital, a place of paramount importance. To commit murder in broad daylight and slay an imperial official awaiting trial—such an arrogant act can never be tolerated. I implore Father to immediately issue an order for a thorough investigation across the entire city!"

Before Emperor Xuanwu could even reprimand him, he had already spoken first.

Emperor Xuanwu felt a surge of blood rush to his head.

Yet, Zhang Ning could not find complete peace; desire is the soul of a man, and such a notion naturally crept into his mind. Unless one had reached the twilight of life and grown indifferent to everything, abandoning desire meant abandoning dreams, reducing oneself to a mediocre and useless person.

Furthermore, in the gaming world, the first team to raid a dungeon often reaped unexpected rewards. When all was said and done, Chen Ji still hoped this opportunity would not be snatched away by another adventurous guild. Besides, having participated in the Adventurers' Assembly, Chen Ji had gained a deeper understanding of the combat capabilities of the Black Stone Adventurer Guild.

Watching as I carried Mikoto inside and placed her on the bed, Kuroko opened her mouth as if to speak, stopping herself. Our eyes met, and we could only offer bitter smiles, neither of us uttering a word.

"How on earth did he pull that off? How on earth did he do it? Is he truly possessed by a heavenly deity?" This time, not only Ji Feng, but even Zhang Wei was utterly bewildered. At that moment, Zhang Wei felt a twinge of regret—he regretted not staying behind. How could he have failed to witness with his own eyes such a near-impossible, magnificent victory?

Hui Zi wore a slender, form-fitting silk slip, gracefully making her way through the corridors until she reached the door of his tightly shut bedchamber, just as she was about to push it open and enter.

Long Si also perceived Yun Mu's speed advantage, so he deliberately left an opening. Lacking Jianghu experience, Yun Mu took the bait as expected, and Long Si drove straight to the heart, striking him squarely in the chest with a heavy blow.

Watching the figures of Feng Baochai and her entourage depart at lightning speed, a trace of sickening mockery curled the corners of Ling Feng's mouth.

More often than not, cautious and steady is a term of high praise. In the eyes of leaders, development is important, but stability is equally crucial. When the two conflict, the latter is more frequently chosen.

Seeing that Chen Ji had already made his move, the Guild Master and Irina, no longer able to restrain their boredom, successively hurled their formed spells. The agonizing cries of the Iron-Backed Rhinoceros echoed endlessly, yet against enemies inflicting magical damage upon it, the single-minded magical beast could find no effective way to cope.

A sudden night rain fell, and the three of them secretly rejoiced. The Mengwei people must be as exhausted as the Dian faction; after toiling for a day and assuming their own people had come to the rescue, they would let down their guard and drop all precautions.

Xu Pingjun grew a fraction more solemn. "Chengjun, I only wish to hear a few words of truth from you. Rest assured, after tonight, I shall forget everything." There was a trace of urgency on Xu Pingjun's face, mingled with deep earnestness, as if she would not let her go unless Huo Chengjun offered a truthful reply today.

I merely smiled and did not reveal the true reason why I wanted her to buy these flowers and plants. With these plants present, the entire room suddenly brimmed with vitality. Even though I desperately wanted to light a cigarette in celebration, I refused to pollute the current ambiance and ultimately held back.

The Warlord's Mansion was heavily guarded, and since Qin Muyang had given his word, she certainly had no way to slip out. Being unable to leave meant she had no way to seek help.

Guan Yu raised his head to gaze at the white clouds drifting quietly in the distant sky, and lightly pressed his heels against his horse's flanks. Understanding the cue, the "Black Panther" let out a high-spirited, resonant neigh, tossed its hooves, flashed its palms, and galloped fiercely ahead.

"How can we not be anxious! How can we not hurry! It's already burning at our eyebrows!" Jiang Wuming flared up in a rare display of temper, completely deaf to Tailun's earnest and patient persuasion.

"Brother Kou, what is an honorary title? How does one acquire an honorary title?" I humbly sought his guidance.

With a furious roar, Qiye slammed into Tailun, and in the next instant, Tailun's body vanished like a streak of light at the edge of the starry firmament.