Volume One, Chapter 37: Bad Luck

The thick clouds that had been churning incessantly were suddenly torn apart by an invisible hand, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

“Sister, it was my fault.” Only in front of her did he become a child again.

“What are you two doing squatting there? Do you want me to bring it over myself?” Luo Shang puffed out her cheeks in anger, waving a spoon menacingly.

“All right… just wait.” Lu Xue gritted her teeth, changed clothes in her room, and slipped out of the house quietly.

Lin Nuan bent down to rub Tuantuan’s head and, supporting his arm, lifted him up.

“The top ten in the ranking battle will have their own private courtyards; the rest will be led by different mentors.” After speaking, one of the mentors led the top ten new students toward the courtyards.

“It’s nothing. A single defeat means little. Keep disturbing them—I want to see how many times Wentian can come to their rescue.” Ming Ye smiled easily, appearing to have everything under control. What he wanted was for Wentian to run around and exhaust himself.

Squad Leader Qiu finally got a clear look at Zhao Hu’s face. Beneath the gray cap, a triangular scar above his eyes was particularly striking.

Yamamoto Jun was somewhat reluctant about this operation, feeling like he was forced into it without any preparation.

Stepping out of the inn, Wentian wandered through the bustling city streets, unconsciously heading toward the City Lord’s residence.

Xu Jiangnan did not interrupt, and even the usually lively Wei Yue was quiet, as if she were listening to a teacher’s lecture in a private school.

“Let’s set out and uncover what sly tricks they’re using,” Xie Tong said urgently after learning the details.

He struggled to sit up, lowered his head to look at his thin, skeletal hands, and a bitter smile crept across his lips.

His heart, in truth, was even more impatient than Ye Linghan’s. He wished he could immediately set up a laboratory and factory in that shipyard and throw himself into relentless research—that was what he truly wanted.

After flying for a whole day and night, his body pushed past its limits, no longer affected by the poisonous winds of this place. However, to gain the speed enhancement of the toxic wind, it would take at least a year or two.

The Celestial Seal crashed down, sending a surge of air across the ground. Branches and stones flew in all directions, while on the other side, everyone in the sky was stunned, not yet recovered from the shock.

Gu Qing glanced at the people of the Heavenly Poison Sect, then ignored them. Lightly, she led three people and a wolf toward the direction of the Illusory Flower Sect, walking slowly toward the crowd.

No one took up the task, which was bad news for the Bounty Hall. The reward had been raised repeatedly, yet still, no one was willing to accept.

This kind of spell could not be performed without reaching the Divine Concealment Realm or higher, and it came with a severe side effect—over time, those under its influence would lose their mind and become true puppets.

After several years of development, Chang’an flourished. Liu Pi and Gong Du, roaming around Luoyang, continuously brought people from Jingzhou and Xuchang to Chang’an. The population reached over a million, and prosperity abounded.

Ji Ze drove Jian Ning to a sports arena. Upon entering, Ji Ze asked Jian Ning to wait in the lobby while he went to the changing room to put on athletic wear.

Wu Shihao, Da Wei, Xiao Wei, and Ya Qi were sworn brothers of Chen Feng, always referring to each other as brothers. They had joined the organization on the same day as Chen Feng and, in front of the statue of Guan Yu, pledged their brotherhood anew.

TX had been the world’s top earner in gaming for over ten years. Was it because of the quality of their games? Or their operation?

Xia Qinghe seemed to recall something unpleasant, stuck out her tongue, withdrew her neck, and stayed silent.

Su Kui’s large sniper rifle was gone too, and the AA-12 he received as a sign-in reward had once again returned to his hands.

The magical power of the tree roots was astonishing; massive roots were embedded in the cracks of stone walls and bricks, giving the impression that the temple had grown out of the tree itself.

“I wasn’t very keen on the blind date my family arranged today…” The man hesitated, clearly implying he was very pleased with Jian Ning.

The sixth soul ring on the Fourth Elder shone brightly. The Haotian Hammer in his hand glowed with earthy yellow light. He raised it high above his head and brought it down on the ground. The earth trembled violently and split open with a huge crack, the fissure spreading toward Ning Fengzhi.

Xiao Zhenjiang originally had a strategist, but he died on the way to Quancheng. Usually, Xiao would consult with Ye Liana, who now lived at 15 Taiping Temple Street. Faced with this situation, he could only turn to Jiang Risheng for help.

“Girl! Girl!” Qiao Li shoved her high heels into Huang Xiaoying’s hands and chased after her into the house.

“Could it be that you and my master are twins?” Feng Yufei’s words were not a question but a firm assertion. From Ye Kun’s reaction, it was clear—they must look exactly alike.

“What kind of person is Ya’er?” Feng Yufei thought for a moment, then asked. Earlier on the road, it was definitely not his imagination. That flash of emerald green was the same maid he’d seen in the Plum Pavilion. Why wasn’t she staying by Ya’er’s side, but instead following behind him and Shangguan Honglie?

Duke Hammer squinted at me. I smiled and lowered my head without speaking. Vampires fear sunlight; Duke Hammer surely knew that the northern pastures were places where bloodkin would never appear. This was common knowledge.

That was why Li Hao only used a fraction of his strength—after all, this was a hotel, and breaking things meant compensation. Although Li Yun could pay, the money belonged to the Li Group, and it seemed wasteful to just throw it away.

Li Ning laughed heartily, drank with the group, then soared into the vast mountains. This time, he planned to present Zhao Ying with a gift during the Mountain God Temple festival.

The pressure was immense, and even the trees of the vast mountain changed color. Immediately afterward, countless beasts trembled and prostrated themselves on the ground.