Volume 1, Chapter 31: Holding Back

Hearing Bai Youming complain of pain, Fang Xingchen immediately reached out and pressed his hand against Bai Youming’s chest, channeling his spiritual energy to investigate the situation.

"Heh, the previous epoch, also known as the Era of the Fallen Emperors, served as the demarcation line that separated the true prodigies. It spanned several stages: from youthful prodigies to king-tier prodigies, immortal true kings, supreme young sovereigns, and even those who held the title of Young Emperor in this world," Qi Daolin couldn't help but sneer, slowly explaining to the gathered prodigies.

The moment the Grand Elder exclaimed, Yu Qianqian, the other half-demons, and He Jiuzhou all launched their attacks simultaneously.

But now, they realized they had been like frogs in a well. This man before them, known as the King of Assassins, Anderson, was truly no simple character.

As for Duan Shaotian, he kept calling him "brother" with such intimacy that Yang Tianming naturally understood the man’s intentions.

Master Tian was not trying to scare me; I could tell from his tone and expression that everything he said was true. However, this also made me realize that even this old fellow had things he feared; whenever I looked at him before, he always seemed to have no fear of heaven or earth.

Compressed bullets formed from mental energy flew toward the wolf-kin half-demon, halting his advance. Lan Yuefeng’s attacks were numerous and concentrated, leaving the wolf-kin with no choice but to dodge repeatedly. For a moment, he lacked even the ability to counterattack, appearing quite disheveled under Lan Yuefeng’s assault.

Invisible and intangible, Ye Tian’s Sword of Time was nowhere to be seen, yet Xiao Long could only feel the immortal energy within his body draining away rapidly.

Xiao Yao’s body was covered in hideous scars; although they had long since healed, one could still imagine the agony he endured when he received them.

Jun Qianmo reached out right in front of her to wipe a slightly higher part of the elevator. Upon inspection, his finger was indeed stained with dust.

"I’m finished. You can take the tray down. By the way, there will be major adjustments in the mall soon, so please work hard during this period." Having said this, Mi Lan returned to her seat and opened her computer, preparing to work.

Lu Deyuan shook his head and said, "This senior brother still has self-awareness. Any one of the thousands of heroes present is far more capable than I am. How could I dare to go up on stage and embarrass myself? Junior brother, you are joking." Lin Yin replied, "Senior brother is being too modest." The two then fell silent.

"That is a misapprehension. Since ours is a partnership, it must naturally be a long-lasting one; otherwise, it is nothing but betrayal." The man in white shook his head. His face remained hazy, much like the light—bright, yet impossible to discern clearly.

"Which of these nine kingdoms' royal families did not rise to power by trampling over countless corpses? How many innocent people have they slaughtered merely because of suspicion and groundless fears? On the road of your flight, have you not killed many yourself?"

Young Master Yuan desperately wanted to collapse onto the ground; at the very least, it would be more comfortable than his current state. But he knew that once he fell, he would be at the mercy of others, with no chance of survival left.

However, if the people inside were not bandits but an ambush force of the Huaiyang Army, then the entire military might already be surrounded, and even the commander might not be able to escape.

This audience with the Emperor left the Prince drenched in sweat. Even though he did not know if Jing Cheng truly intended to compete with Jing Shun for the throne, the Prince cursed him a hundred and eighty times in his heart.

Wang Yan was not overly formal either. Since he and Dian Man had already become sworn brothers, there was no need to be so rigid with etiquette; adhering to it strictly would only hinder their bond.

If someone is of no help to you and instead kicks you while you are down, you must remember them clearly and never deal with them again. If you do, you are simply a fool who learns nothing from experience, and if you end up suffering for it, you have no one but yourself to blame.

After a day of clamor, the Beihu Central Hospital fell into complete silence. Aside from a few doctors and nurses on night duty, even the patients were lost in deep sleep.

Just as Hinata had said, the NPC students who were playing the role of horses under Lang Qi’s command seemed to have reached their limit during the previous impact, collapsing to the ground in collective convulsions.

Hearing the murderous intent in her words, Qin Yan hurriedly said, "Don't worry, she is one of our own." In truth, he knew Gong Yunxiu could not be fully trusted. Therefore, after sensing her presence, he was careful to keep their conversation private, and he and Yu Hanyan deliberately lowered their voices when discussing sensitive topics to ensure she would not overhear.

"Alright." Giving Haibara a light glare, Asaba couldn't help but laugh himself. "Catch this, then come down!" As he spoke, he flicked his hand, and a dark shadow flew upward.

Everyone was helping, their hearts filled with immense excitement! Yet they did not know that the storm had only just begun! Was this tomb really so simple?

He was currently short on manpower, and since five imperial thugs had offered themselves up, Ye Tian would naturally accept them all.

His eyes filled with unwillingness and despair. His withered body eventually turned into blue dust, floating in the air before being scattered by the wind.

"Or die by your own hand." Gong Yunxiu looked at him, her eyes overflowing with sorrow and tenderness.

San Bao gripped the hands of the two girls, refusing to let go no matter what. It wasn't that the girls here were unwilling to work; as long as the price was right, everything could be negotiated. The two girls also realized that the one in charge today wasn't this Daoist, but whether this handsome "whale" was willing to pay the bill.

Most importantly, Lei Yindong was finished. He had no backing, so they felt no burden in manipulating him.

That he dared to linger at the Mo family villa tonight, risking discovery, must have been for a very important reason. This reason might reveal the true face of the mysterious and terrifying organization she had been investigating all along; the Mo family would be the key.

She could have taken more time to ponder this, but she was exhausted to the point of collapse. After showering, with steam rising from her entire body, it felt as if her very soul had been evaporated away.

He didn't mind, simply notifying his group of debauched friends, and a large crowd headed off to the KTV to have some fun.

Su Wushuang and Ai Li returned directly to the company to review. Sitting on the sofa, feeling utterly bored, he watched the newspaper. When his gaze fell upon the hardworking Su Wushuang, he wanted to go over and chat, but after a moment’s thought, he decided not to disturb her. As time ticked by, she accomplished quite a lot.

Su Heng’s expression was somewhat strange. His brows were slightly furrowed, his eyes held a hint of a smile, his lips were pressed into a thin line, and his shoulders trembled slightly, as if he were trying his best to suppress something.