Volume 1, Chapter 23: Gu Hanxiao’s One-on-One Instruction
They even employed the tactic of besieging a point to strike at reinforcements, gathering their main forces to specifically ambush the Han troops arriving to help. Consequently, Xuzhou suffered the loss of over ten thousand soldiers during this period.
The reason for such a swift and decisive outcome was simple: Nanyue had no specific requirements for the interior of the house, only two conditions regarding its geographic location and environment.
Lin Yu took a deep breath and then let it out slowly. Only after the fatigue had subsided did she lift a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from her body, stand up to adjust her appearance in the mirror, and then walk toward the door.
Looking at the generals before him, Lu Bu felt a wave of emotion. After years of refinement, his officers, including the newly expanded ranks, were the top-tier talents of this era.
This sentiment, rather than subsiding after Qingye Rin demonstrated her exceptional skill, was instead intensified.
Even the other passengers in first class could not help but join in the excitement, all managing to secure autographs and photos.
Peng Ziyi, Zuo Guiqing, and Miao Ying looked at one another in astonishment, then shook their heads slightly; they knew that none of them could have achieved such a feat.
Nanyue first exchanged a glance with Sheng Jingheng, then nodded helplessly, choosing to unwrap his gift first.
Yet, her mother was the one who had birthed and raised her; how could she simply ignore her when she knew the woman was critically ill, without even returning to see her once?
The proprietress of the ryotei, much like the hostess of a Ginza bar, would constantly keep the guests company with conversation and drinks.
Xiu pondered for a long time but could not make sense of it, so he simply gave up, cleared his mind, and sat opposite Cang Lan, watching him eat.
Since that was the case, why shouldn't she pull more people into her camp?
The strength gained from one's own cultivation versus the strength obtained through external objects might show little difference in the early stages, but as one's cultivation realm increases, this gap slowly begins to reveal itself.
When ordinary farm families cook, even with the best ingredients, they do not use many seasonings. To put it nicely, they eat for the original flavor.
They were not unacquainted with experts—those who could split bricks, shatter stone slabs, or those who had won championships and top awards—but compared to the person before them, the difference was like heaven and earth.
A violent sound of water breaking erupted. The three stared intently, watching as the lake's surface suddenly tore open, the water splitting to both sides as if carved clean by a giant axe, appearing perfectly uniform.
"This many?" Li Dong was slightly startled. It was no wonder Lu Cheng had been so happy earlier; for him, and for the entire company, this was indeed good news.
Shen Ke finished distributing the medicinal pills, with each person receiving about thirty. It was a bountiful harvest, and among these pills, some were rare treasures that one could only hope to encounter by chance.
Many commoners in the Turtle-Back Kingdom smoked this type of leaf tobacco. This Knight of Light had once been curious and couldn't help but try it, discovering it had a strong refreshing effect. Ever since, he couldn't help but smoke a pipe to stay alert whenever it was his turn to patrol.
His mastery of the Great Freedom Sword divine technique was now much more proficient than before, reaching a point where he could wield it with ease.
Watching Yang Jing hide on the hilltop and refuse to come down, Li Ziyuan dared not go up to stir up trouble. Fortunately, although his horse had suddenly taken an interest, such activities could not last long. Once the two animals were finished, Li Ziyuan climbed the mountain and used every persuasive word he could find to coax her down.
As she turned to walk back, Gu Liangyue suddenly remembered that today was the day her Prince was returning from his duties in the Southern Frontier. She hadn't seen him for nearly half a month and missed him quite a bit, so she thought about cooking a meal for him; after all, after half a month apart, she truly missed him in her heart.
The pillar of light easily collided with the sword energy released by Li Tianyou, causing it to vanish without a trace, before suppressing Li Tianyou himself.
Liao Fan had not slept well all night. He had been pondering this matter continuously. If the actions behind these people were truly directed at him, then Liao Jundong certainly wouldn't be in any mortal danger. However, what Liao Fan feared was that Liao Jundong might be deliberately tortured in an attempt to get to him, which was something Liao Fan could never tolerate.
However, as for humans... besides Jose, she knew no others. Yet, he was currently suffering from amnesia and likely wouldn't think to send her such a romantic gift.
With his laughter, the pain in his body gradually became distinct. For the first time, Al realized that even as a spirit, one could be burned with such searing agony, and it was even more intense than the pain felt as a human.
"Fine, let him announce it." Qing Ruifan did not change his posture, his voice listless. He had developed a profound understanding of those from Liuli Manor—they never visited without a reason, and once they did, it was merely to notify, with little room for negotiation. Dealing with them had already left Qing Ruifan weary.
The Fire Evil seemed able to hear the words in Al's heart, or rather, in the Source Realm, heart-talk was never a secret.
Because, in reality, I am already the Emperor of the East Land, and I must strive for the balance of power in the East Land Profound Realm.
Perhaps due to overthinking, for some time now, Xing Tian would often think of Wukong while meditating for wisdom before the Gate of Blessings and Wisdom. And at the very moment the earthquake struck Feilai Peak, in a flash of realization during his meditation, did Xing Tian catch a glimpse of a blurred shadow of a monkey?