Chapter 42

Of course, von Falkenhausen harbored a bit of self-interest. His proposal for "special operations" was aimed at securing Generalissimo Chiang’s approval for his subsequent plan: to have the German Advisory Group train and organize a battalion or regiment-sized special forces unit for the Chinese.

Wuxi, who had remained silent, felt the resentful glares of the mother and son who were fuming at her. Looking at the Emperor who was protecting her, a faint warmth stirred in her heart. If not for the late Emperor's decree, would the Emperor still shield her like this?

Since all two hundred of these men were the elite of the Wolf Soul, the speed of their mounts was remarkably swift. In less than ten minutes, they arrived at the gates of Sishui Pass.

Master Bao had also finished his work and was packing up to leave, but I headed inside instead. The courtyard gate had already been shut, so I nimbly climbed up the large banyan tree.

Given Wen Ruchu’s personality, she would never stand obediently in place and wait for her to strike.

Those seated in the inner hall were the most esteemed guests recognized by the Qin family—prominent figures whose names alone would incite gasps of awe if spoken outside.

Outside the government office, a team of capable men guarded a carriage that pulled up to the steps.

After they had all withdrawn, Chong’er walked over. Yan Biliu immediately burst into tears, feeling deeply aggrieved.

With the special medallion given by Leng Ye, entering Hibiscus Palace was not difficult at all. Furthermore, because of the recurring rumors of ghosts, no one dared to stand guard there. Wuxi glanced at the weathered "Hibiscus Palace" plaque above the door and pushed it open without a second thought.

When the Commander gives an order, even the most difficult tasks become simple. With the assistance of the "Wind" intelligence agents, the Lightning Unit encountered only minor trouble; crossing several wastelands, woods, drainage ditches, and a landfill, they eventually climbed into the city at a section where the wall was low.

Leading Qin Ke’er into the main hall, Xiao Yuan invited her to sit, personally serving her tea and showing the utmost attentiveness.

The crowd was shocked. Tian Xiangwu, suspended in the void, had turned deathly pale. Filled with both agony and rage, his gaze toward Yang Que was brimming with bloodthirsty malice and hatred.

Liu Xi, who possessed years of clinical and surgical experience, knitted her delicate brows. With her medical skills and expertise, she was completely helpless.

"You..." The lead man in black, An Qi, wanted to say something more, but his consciousness was already beginning to blur and fade. His soul felt the call of reincarnation and was pulled into the cycle.

"Hmph!" Liuyi let out a cold snort. "Keep acting arrogant! You don’t have many days left to live anyway!" Liuyi was naturally referring to the fact that more formidable experts would soon arrive, though he certainly wouldn't tell Jiang Wei such details.

Guided by Chen Xiang, they found a stretch of open rock, where the two sat down and lit a campfire.

"That can't be right, can it? If the Senior is a 'Heavenly Truth' born of the universe, why would he fall? If that were true, and the universe lacked one of its three—the Heavenly Will, the Heavenly Dao, or the Heavenly Truth—could the universe even continue to exist?" Nangong Ping asked in astonishment.

Seeing Yang Que’s fate, they naturally felt a sense of camaraderie in their shared predicament. Unable to hold back, they spoke up to assist, regardless of whether Zhang Qian would hold a grudge.

The Hanyang mineral deposit was only so large, and after Jiang Wei and Lin Nianluo’s search, they returned to the surface in the blink of an eye.

"Does A'e mean to suspect that the child is not the cousin's, and that the cousin's child is actually..." Xie Daoyun also asked in considerable surprise.

After taking turns making small talk with the children, I finally earned a moment to speak with Bai Yu.

As he spoke, he glanced at Xie Xuan beside him, only to see his serene gaze fixed on Gu Yu, his brows tightly furrowed as if his face were clouded with worry.

At first, although this video gained a high number of clicks and likes, it did not spread very widely.

Shuanghuang not only possessed the ability to control the talents of others but could also absorb them; he alone was capable of destroying an entire fleet.

"You will be fully recovered after resting at home for a period." Following the doctor's orders, they were cleared to be discharged and return home.

Perhaps only the aristocrats in the south remained unconcerned, still watching the shifting winds and clouds of the royal capital with amusement. However, it was hard to say how long they could keep laughing; Wu Liang estimated that in a few days, the southern aristocrats would be shocked by the output of the assembly-line factories and subsequently drawn into the storm of the capital.

Jonas drank his coffee with boredom, seemingly unconcerned by the veiled barbs and sharp exchanges between Shen Qi and Mary.

Even public information was gone. The media list for the War Association's press conference no longer included the name of the Interstellar Post and had even been blacklisted. Forget about not being notified; even if you showed up on your own, you would be refused entry.

In truth, given Li Zhongzheng’s reputation, his films were bound to have explosive box office numbers on opening day; what truly mattered was the subsequent audience word-of-mouth.

In the eyes of the public, Sun Yifan leading five young men was essentially taking a "crooked path."

In this matter, Lin Rongshen had essentially crushed the last shred of hope in my heart. He was always far more ruthless than I could ever be. I had to adopt Dede, no matter the price.

I don’t know how many people have had to end their lives just to protect their reputations or take responsibility for their failings.

When I was seven, she took me tree climbing. It is true that I fell, but she cushioned my fall with her own body.

Tuo Ye’s eyes flickered; this was the third time Tie Rou had asked. Some things cannot be hidden from the eyes. Since they went to visit the prison together last time, Tuo Ye had noticed that things seemed different between Wen Ruixiu and Tie Rou.

Especially when I saw Ge Nie and Long Jue, who were usually fearless even in the face of thunder and lightning, trembling slightly, I knew we had reached the worst of it.