Volume 1, Chapter 49: The Dead Man's Dormitory

Night fell, and the damp air hung over the entire compound like an invisible curtain. In the distance, the perimeter wall cast distorted shadows under the dim, yellowish lights, resembling a silent, crouching beast that swallowed everything within the darkness.

At the very front rode a general, none other than Yang Fu, the Mounted Cavalry General of Northern Zhou, Holder of the Ceremonial Seal, and the newly appointed Prefect of Fuzhou.

Slap after slap echoed in rapid succession, leaving Hou Liangping dizzy and seeing stars. The insults stuck in his throat, choking him so he could barely make a sound.

She sensed yet another group of Martial Emperor-tier puppet mechanisms closing in on their direction.

"Still haven't learned to speak human words? It seems your tongue is quite useless then. How about I cut it out for you?" Ruan Xiumian gazed at the two of them with an icy-cold stare.

Unlike the good-for-nothing A-Yu, who still needed her uncle's help just to untie her shoelaces, she took off her own shoes and socks, replacing them with the amusement park's anti-slip socks.

Furthermore, she consulted her cousin who studied medicine, consistently eating meals low in oil and salt to maintain her figure and physique.

In contrast, the reactions from Jade Wave Pool and the Fiery Spirit Divine Path were largely similar to theirs.

When a crowd of over a hundred people shouted in unison, the momentum was undeniably overwhelming and carried a strong sense of intimidation.

If they were to gamble the nation's destiny and decide the outcome before the two battle lines, a loss for Northern Qi would merely cost them a few troops and a retreat to their original borders. On this side, however, nearly half of the Southern Dynasty's mobile forces were being wagered, risking leaving Jingkou virtually undefended and Jiankang's gates wide open.

Intending at first to swiftly dispatch the intruder who had wandered into his territory, he saw the cat-eared boy trembling so pitifully that it made him want to reach out and pet him, prompting him to change his mind.

Perhaps because I was too excited to sleep at all last night, my mind felt hazy, and upon seeing the prompt on the note, I simply followed it subconsciously.

Seizing her position as president was originally the wish of the older generation, but completely squeezing her out of Tanaka was Mayu Fumi's own ambition. As long as Mayu Kanako committed three major errors in critical decision-making, she could petition the board of directors and the Mayu family to strip Mayu Kanako of her title as vice president of Tanaka.

She still held a wait-and-see attitude toward Lu Tianyu as team captain. Although he was someone recognized by Hua Lianchain, aside from his heaven-defying physique, what true capabilities did he possess? This battle would offer a glimpse into his worth.

"No objections, no objections at all..." Seemingly intimidated by Li Xianyuan's imposing aura, Liu Ming waved his hands repeatedly, indicating that he had no issues with the lines assigned to him.

Spirit Rhinoceros actually took the initiative, helping Ye Zihan drive all the toxins within her body toward a single spot, before directly wrapping around them and sealing them away in containment.

True goodness, beauty, and virtue in this world are exceptionally rare. If you view hardships as nourishment for your own growth, pay no mind to the malicious words of others. Just walk your own path and let them talk; things will sort themselves out in the end, and it is best to simply cherish every single day.

"What is going on here? Didn't the Sect Master say that the rear was completely safe? This aura..." Zhu Sheng felt a deep sense of unease, his heart pounding violently.

"Bastard! You still don't plan to make a move? Then stay out of it a little longer. Once I finish off these pieces of trash, you'll live to regret it!" Mie Kong felt utterly humiliated and enraged. With a cold, sinister smile, he shifted his gaze back to the team members ahead.

"Over-reliance on divine grace is not a good thing? I'm afraid most people wouldn't see it that way. Do you really think you are smarter than the majority of the Norland plane? Don't forget, your army was annihilated in my hands, and you yourself have become my prisoner." Richard completely dismissed Raymond's words.

Yang Fan halted his steps, and naturally, Ding Li and Zhao Zifeng did not press on alone either, all coming to a stop as well—as for Nan Surou and Ren Woxing, that went without saying.