Volume One, Chapter 86: The Old Illness Returns

Well, that’s not too bad; the fellow seems physically strong, though I can’t tell if it’s all just for show. I don’t have any extravagant requests—just keep us locked up together, I beg you, have a little mercy on me and grant this one wish of a mother.

“Zhuo Ling. If you’re not, then prove it to me with your actions.” With those words, An Qi reached up and unclasped the delicate flower-shaped strap on her shoulder. The silken, pale purple nightgown slid down her body, leaving her bare beneath, not a single thing on.

Gauzy veils fluttered as blood trickled from Bai Lingling’s lips, falling heavier and heavier until she crashed to the ground, her face turning deathly pale, almost unrecognizable.

Mu Qian rose abruptly, his tone cool and unhurried, but his voice carried across the entire plaza, exuding a natural authority.

Master Ningbo of the Qianya family was quite advanced in age, yet standing there in his tailored suit, he cut an impressive—no, a dashing—figure, full of the grace of the older generation. From a distance, he watched me, as if sizing me up.

Meng Da gave a quick wave, a gourd dangling from his waist; clearly, this one enjoyed his drink.

The soldier’s words brimmed with threat, infuriating Qianya Ling, who was used to getting her way. Fuming and frustrated, she didn’t dare force her way in, and instead, she paced back and forth at the entrance. Still, from there, she could clearly see me standing on the punishment platform.

“Hmph! Speak! Where did you take my disciple?” A chill flickered in Lan Zun’s eyes as he stared at the slightly portly vice principal, his brows furrowing. Indeed, something was off about this man.

That morning, he’d gotten up early. Seeing Nan Yu still asleep, he decided to step out and buy breakfast. Who would have thought that when he returned, arms full of food, the home would already be empty?

Immediately, the two of them, one after the other, dashed up the stairs, but when they reached the fourth floor, the sight before them left them stunned.

Had Mu Qian not chosen to withdraw from all of Tang Guannian’s affairs, Pei Zhongyao would never have had the opportunity or space to get involved.

Of course, back then she also felt her sister ought to help her unconditionally. Later, her father explained that now everyone had their own families and had to rely on themselves. If her sister helped, it was kindness; if not, it was only natural, as they were no longer one household.

At that time, I sent word to Uncle Emperor Yelü Deguang, and rushed here overnight, but still arrived a little too late.

In that instant, Ning Fan’s eyes were as black as ink, and the moment she looked at him, she was immediately captivated by those pitch-black eyes.

Outside the International Hotel, hundreds of balloons and banners stretched high, each company’s congratulatory messages vying for attention. Over a thousand flower arrangements lined the street, filling the air with their fragrance with every passing breeze.

By then, Zhou Hang had already fetched his meal; instead of disturbing Hua Xing and Lü Cha’er, he went to sit at Su Xiaomo’s table.

“Is it not yet time for it to sprout, or does Xifeng not provide the right conditions for germination?” Mu Bai wondered, as he returned the seeds to the soil.

Kang Xin did not intend to keep the child, but her pregnancy was already advanced, well past the time for a safe abortion. The doctor advised against it, unless she underwent an induction.

Landing lightly, their bodies low, one after another they crept to the windows and doors outside Yang Tianbo’s room.

He Bai was startled; exchanging glances with Fu Xing and Cheng Zhang, he wondered—who could still be calling him Vice Commander He? Could it be the few dozen cavalrymen who’d escaped from the Right Beiping White Horse Cavalry? He Bai quickly spurred his horse back, with Cheng Qi and Yu Hua close behind.

The two could only proceed cautiously, relying purely on instinct. As the sun set and night began to fall, if they couldn’t cross the mountains by midnight, and the poison relapsed, they’d never make it out alive.

The room had been swarmed with venomous insects, but in just a short while, Du Bian had wiped them all out with his Evil-Dispelling Pills.

Just as he was about to lose his temper, a pair of beautiful, fox-like eyes shot him a glance, the corners lifting in a half-smile, half-mockery.

A lewd grin spread across Nalan Yutang’s face as he patted Goat-Bearded Aguai on the shoulder, his heart full of glee.

But these barbarian troops had a fatal flaw: they disliked wearing armor, or even clothes at all.

Back in the Hidden Leaf Village, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not rest, but immediately summoned the jōnin instructors on duty. He had already coordinated with Fugaku Uchiha to jointly host the Chūnin Exams in the village on the fifteenth of this month, so advance notice was needed for preparations.

Even the imperial examinations could change their test questions before they began, let alone the final exam at the Eunuch Academy.

As his words fell, Third Uncle’s eyes suddenly turned golden—he had finally awakened his Golden Eyes.

“What did you say? Say that again!” Xu Yuan could hardly believe her ears, staring wide-eyed in disbelief.

As long as nightmares exist, dream interpreters will always be needed—and will continue to be respected.

“Uh? Really?” Zhang Ziyu was genuinely puzzled by what Qiu had said. After thinking for a long while, he realized that all he’d done for Su Zicheng was “take a blow” for him; nothing else came to mind.

Pressure cookers, kitchen knives, scissors, even nail clippers or a common mobile phone—any could become her weapon. Against someone who wields such word-magic, there is simply no way to guard against every threat.

He sat on the sofa to steady himself, then reached over to flick on a lamp. The sudden light filled the entire room, making Zhang Ziyu squint and cover his eyes, slowly adjusting to the glare.

She slipped inside right after, and when no one was looking, discreetly used a disguise device to alter her appearance.

He had planned to embarrass Lin Feng in front of Lu Xinyan, but instead, Lin Feng came out looking all the better for it.