Volume 1, Chapter 37: Large Chest, Small Brain

Near the Deyijia Escort Agency in the south of the city, Liu Feng spotted the large, bold character for "Escort" from afar. Behind the prominent banner stood a grand gate with carriages parked in front, exuding an air of prestige.

Inside the courtyard, the sounds of disciples practicing martial arts and the occasional neighing of horses reached him, filling Liu Feng with envy. If he could possess such a caravan, he would truly be a man of means.

The four disciples guarding the entrance eyes lit up when they saw someone approaching; in these times, business was hard to come by.

"Master, are you here to commission an escort or to collect one?"

"Commission," Liu Feng replied calmly.

"May I ask, sir, what kind of goods are you looking to escort?"

"My escort is quite special; it requires..."

***

After all, this was a union colleague he had known for years, a friend who had diligently supported her ever since she took office as president. Only now did she fully realize that Chen Hao’s feelings for her were not what she had initially assumed.

Fang Yi smiled upon hearing this. Both he and his master were practitioners of the Dao, and their six senses were far sharper than those of ordinary people. Although ingredients were scarce, they were extremely particular about the taste of their food, so it was no surprise that they could cook such delicious meals.

"Stop being a harbinger of doom. If that Laler really does resurrect, let’s see if you can still laugh then," Qing Meiren said, casting a coquettish, annoyed glance at Shen Fei.

But once the Immortal Green Lotus Sword Intent was released, even if his body could withstand the strain without falling unconscious, he would be left extremely weak.

"Since you have already entered the imperial palace and possess such formidable skills, why don't you take back what you want yourself?" Murong Qingran retorted sharply.

Si Yuanjie said with some hesitation. One had to remember, it hadn't been long since he was sleeping under a bridge in the capital. Now, having food and drink alongside Fang Yi and the others, he already felt deeply content.

"Don't worry. He will handle it for you." Vanessa tilted her head, avoiding Victor’s gaze. Matt had no choice but to free one arm to restrain the princess's neck.

"What do you mean?" Terrence’s expression turned unnatural, making him look like a sensitive plant touched on its leaves, his entire being bristling with alertness.

***

Seeing the Seven-Phase Phantom Hands closing in, Qin Chuan brandished his Azure Emperor Sword, unleashing a three-hundred-sixty-degree sweep.

Throughout the journey, having experienced so much, his cultivation had improved significantly without him even realizing it.

After carefully assessing the situation in her own mind, Lin Yuxi finally decided to put on the blindfold and enter.

Hobbes acted reluctant on the surface, but inwardly he was laughing; the bait had been taken. The scene just now was, naturally, a performance for Ethan.

And her sisters-in-law at home—if they found out, it was inevitable they would tell their own families. Once word spread, there would be no end to her troubles.

Before her eyes, those rays of light vanished, forming a vast, gaping void, as if swallowed by something.

"Hey! You actually bet on me? That’s going too far! Wait! What do you mean they could beat me?"

...If things had proceeded normally, I believe that through the intentional bias of the officials at court, the Wind and Rain Tower would have gradually been devoured by the Golden Crow Gang. Yet, who could have foreseen the sudden appearance of Jiang Ye? Following his advice, the Wind and Rain Tower struck first, annihilating the Golden Crow Gang overnight.

"You... how could you have possibly avoided my illusion!" Huo Ji was completely unable to fathom how things had reached this point.

Canghui Academy was actually a respectable spirit master academy on the Douluo Continent, and they had every reason to be proud. It was just that, as Xu Xia and his group had not yet revealed their identities, it gave the young man the illusion that they were nothing more than insignificant rogue spirit masters overestimating their own capabilities.

"Hell Soul Grass x3: A rare plant that grows in the Abyss. It allows living creatures to survive in the Abyss without being affected by the environment, atmosphere, or demonic energy, and it can simulate a demonic aura, making other demons perceive them as kin."

As soon as Apothecary Gu set up his stall, many people suffering from chronic ailments were moved, and a line began to form.

There were many who liked her, and just as many who hated her. Hanging on the trending charts every day, beyond making people think she was popular, only served to elicit exclamations of "she’s rich," as buying a spot on the trending list was not cheap.

Her voice was not loud, but it caused everyone to fall silent, fearing that this terrifying sister-in-law would suddenly turn on them... or rather, lay a hand on them.

The feeling of being held in Feng Lingzheng’s embrace was so natural and familiar. Separated for so many days, relying only on phone calls and videos, they could never satisfy their longing for one another.

Su Zhi met his gaze with composure. In his clear pupils, there was no trace of fear or submissiveness, which couldn't help but make Qi Wu feel a different kind of respect.

Fu Huai’an’s hand, gripping Lin Nuan’s slender waist, tightened slightly. Lin Nuan gasped in pain and slapped his shoulder in annoyance.

***

The original owner of this body had a simple nature and had never offended anyone. Apart from Mu Yi, she had no contact with anyone else.

Lin Nuan and Song Yao had just heard from the crew’s gossipmonger, Mu Taotao, about the lead actor’s injury. The doctor said he would need a week before he could walk, so filming would likely be delayed by at least two to three weeks, or even a month.

"Coach Xue, your foresight is truly divine. I was just thinking of asking you to a casual meal later!" She couldn't afford anything too expensive.

"No." Qin Xiao replied casually. Without looking up, she took the medicine she had just bought from her coat pocket. She was about to put a pill in her mouth when a hand firmly grabbed hers. Qin Xiao turned her head in confusion.

"But he definitely took you away!" He Cheng’s anger was instantly ignited, his grip involuntarily tightening.

"We’ve had breakfast; let’s go back today. There’s a mountain of work at the company waiting for me to handle!" she said while eating, her attention drifting.

Once inside the room, she threw herself onto the bed and buried her head in the quilt, refusing to think about those reflection rooms.

After Apple left, she relayed Song Xingchen’s words. Watching Lin Jiahui unable to maintain her composure, her face twisted with resentment, Apple felt a sense of relief—the frustration of the past few days had finally been eased.

Although Eunuch Bu ordered everyone to disperse, no one dared to leave before the Emperor, and they all remained in place, observing Gu Yu and Ye Yan.

If they were to truly begin mining, they would certainly face a fierce battle with the American authorities. China was currently in a state of rapid economic take-off and had not yet become a dominant global power, so their temporary goal was to keep a low profile, hide their strengths, and develop steadily.

He took a few quick strides forward, grabbed the showerhead from the bathtub, turned it on, and sprayed Shi Yi relentlessly. This time, Shi Yi was as drunk as a log and showed no reaction at all.

However, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble. Seeing that Zheng Xichen was fine, everyone in the car breathed a sigh of relief.

Shopkeeper Liu was also weighing its value. He had never seen braised meat before. If this dish could bring in more customers, then other dishes would sell better as well; the value wasn't just in the meat itself.

The Sect Leader of the Corpse Raising Sect turned to the elder beside him. Strangely, after he spoke, the elder did not respond.

After getting out of the car, Jiang Yü opened the trunk, took out his suitcase, and then took his companion’s hand to catch the elevator upstairs.