Chapter 135: Choosing to Move Forward

Gu Qingyan sat on the edge of the bed, her hands curled into claws, attempting to condense some daoist magic once more, but it was like a lighter out of fuel, producing only a few feeble sparks.

Ling Zun had been nearby just moments ago and must have been poisoned; right now, he surely could not exert even ten percent of his strength. Moreover, even if Ling Zun had not been poisoned, this young man possessed absolute certainty that he could kill him.

Upon realizing this, Pei Qing felt an overwhelming sense of triumph. In this world, what could be more gratifying than cultivating someone with even greater abilities?

However, if Wang Ming and Gao Yiwei, two grown men, were to share a bed, the visual incongruity would be simply too strong.

Watching Feng Lun's car recede into the distance, Ren Pingsheng chewed over Feng Lun's parting words, a knot of unresolved doubt lingering persistently in his heart.

His figure flickered as he dashed forward, intending to check on their progress, hoping they would not disappoint him. A vast plain spanning dozens of kilometers materialized within his sea of consciousness. The Primordial Armor manifested over his body, completely concealing his features as he revealed his form and flew toward the center of the plain.

At that moment, a messenger hurried over to report that Ma Teng had sent men to urge Ma Chao to press the siege.

Each blow carried the force of thousands of catties, and with Lu Li's current physique, he truly could not withstand many of them—not to mention the tree spirit possessed other methods as well.

"Very well, Your Highness will carry you back." With those words, Mu Qingjue scooped her up horizontally in his arms and strode straight out.

Within the sea of consciousness, the previous sea-spring contracted, transforming into a cyan seed. A bloody fissure split across Kang Ziqing's brow as a pitch-black eye emerged. The cyan seed drifted outward, while within the Soul-Slaying Space, that blindingly bright cluster of white light surfaced, enveloping the cyan seed like a gentle halo that slowly drifted out of the illusion array.

Yet the abruptly erupted beam of attack still gave the surrounding Death Beasts a tremendous start. One had to know that this was a sensation Death Beasts had never experienced before; at this moment, the Death Beasts instead appeared somewhat inclined to retreat.

According to their initial expectations, that impoverished wretch coming to exchange items could at most afford a five-star mecha.

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That night during the second watch, inside Sun Ce's residential quarters, an eerie wind suddenly rose, and the lamps extinguished only to flare brightly once again.

As long as that general could be eliminated, this army would likely lose its orderly coordination in battle.

Meanwhile, Xu You secretly slipped out of the camp and headed straight for Cao Cao's stronghold, only to be intercepted and captured by Cao Cao's troops along the way.

Before the words had even faded, a priest cast a Luminescence spell. A brilliant burst of radiance erupted, dispelling the shadows while reassuring the crusade coalition; under such circumstances, even the most elite assassins stood no chance of approaching them stealthily.

Just as Li Yuyun successfully passed the third trial, Long Yingying and the others also commenced their own third trial.

"Is not a person's lifelong endeavor simply to live out a splendid life? I have decided that I will make everyone remember me, otherwise I shall have lived this life in vain." Lu Qi displayed a resolute gaze as he spoke.

Mitsuha remained somewhat curious about the individual who had swapped bodies with her. Unable to communicate face-to-face, she could only rely on guesswork regarding the other party's personality.

At that very moment, an anxious voice rang out. A-Jiu looked up and saw a figure in a black cloak rushing toward her from afar, causing her to freeze instantly.

Hearing Hurhe's explanation, Xia Muhua transitioned from confusion to a daze. That this dangerous and savage man harbored such deep affection for her left her entirely at a loss as to how to respond.

Xu Xiangmeng began wandering the streets. The silent streets made her feel increasingly exhausted, drowsy, and prone to sleep. A rash thought crossed her mind—if she seized this opportunity to simply leave Gaoya County, it might not be a bad choice. Yet upon second thought, unable to hear a single sound and entirely devoid of money, where could she possibly walk to?

Faced with Ashus's questioning, the weeping-masked figure completely ignored him, stepped forward, and hurled another punch straight at Ashus.

Yan Caixi: "What Kangle said is the truth! I saw it with my own eyes! Li Xin is also investigating the cause of its parents' death, and it wants—" Yan Caixi trailed off, leaving the sentence unfinished.

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Sijia fell silent, though ultimately she could not bear to hear him repeat those two words a third time. In the end, she obediently climbed onto his back, allowing him to carry her as they walked back the way they came.

Yet clearly, what she had thought of, Zhao Yueting had considered as well. The moment the column halted, guards followed closely by Xia Muhua's side without leaving an inch. Once Zhao Yueting arranged the military matters, he came over to Xia Muhua and shared a meal with her.

Sijia's entire spine stiffened involuntarily. In truth, she naturally understood that the bond between mother and child spoken of by Sinan was not the one in her own heart; he likely only believed that she was suited to be Li Yanhao's stepmother.

Drenched in sweat and attempting to put up a stubborn front, the mountain spirit was suddenly startled when A-Jiu snapped her fingers, instantly causing a ring of blue flames to encircle it.

"Is that so? Even if it is, then I am a stepmother, a stepfather—anyway, we are not related by blood!" Xu Xiangmeng retorted with unyielding fury.

Over yonder, Master Cat's subordinates were approaching. Daring not linger any longer, I turned and strode back toward the banquet hall at the front of the estate.

Although Bu Qianhuai lacked a horse, that did not mean the Fierce Wind Sword Sect would not provide him with one. After all, in the eyes of the sect, a mere horse was certainly not as valuable as winning over a warrior ranked on the Human Roll.

"Of course, it has already been successfully finalized, and I have discussed it with them. Once we obtain the work permits to set your parents' minds at ease, we can depart," Lu Yan said.

"Wh—why did the previous two people jump down without a single issue, while Qin Yue jumping down seemed to result in him being smashed to death?" Weisheng Dun asked with a shudder.