Chapter 52 This Is Unfair to Me

Qi Zhiping had already stepped back as soon as he witnessed the Rashomon-style drama just moments ago, and he looked somewhat surprised when Deling turned the corner and came into view.

"Miss De."

Remembering the incident last time when she had asked him to help deliver a project proposal, Deling felt it was necessary to offer an explanation. "Assistant Qi, my oversight last time caused me to think better of it. I hope it didn't bring you any trouble."

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Xu Zhihuai, sensitive to the finest details, had long since heard the footsteps outside. She waited until he drew close before feigning a look of fright and letting out a soft cry.

In truth, this could hardly be blamed on Xiao Chen. Most weapon refiners possessed their own methods of fire control—either discovered through personal experimentation or passed down by masters and mentors. Very few people like Xiao Chen relied purely on the power of their true essence to manipulate flames.

Her tone became somewhat erratic, but to a nightlife veteran like Tang Yi, it was naturally clear at a single listen.

Of course, as far as the supreme figures of the Gu family were concerned, what they wished to see even more was the scene of both Xiao Chen and the Feather Sovereign perishing together beneath the sword.

Having fully enjoyed himself, Wei Li rose with a light gasp to tidy himself up, then sat down opposite to leisurely sip his tea, looking at the shattered Xu Zhihuai without a shred of pity.

If someone were targeted and hounded to death in such a manner, not a soul would step forward to champion their cause. Many wealthy households and landowners were brought to heel, reduced to trembling obedience—such was the reality.

Moreover, at this salon gala, the brand would also launch a great number of trendy new designs, all of which were limited editions unavailable anywhere else, with only the VIP guests granted the privilege to purchase them.

Yin Weiwei had a backing and feared neither the Gu brothers nor the dark elements, thus openly supporting her friend.

This time, even the dean had abandoned the notion of correcting Xu Yanmo's behavior and mindset, instructing Shi Yao to no longer seek him out.

As for the estate of the Nangong clan alone, countless matchmakers dispatched by vassal kings had worn down its threshold, yet they still failed to elicit a single nod of assent from Nangong Guang.

As for the divine power of the Five-Colored Divine Light, it possessed five distinct functions: sweeping, unseloading, twisting, shaking, and retrieving. Now that Kong Wuming's cultivation realm had reached the early stage of the Quasi-Sage, these five major functions could be effortlessly deployed.

Xiao Cheng personally came to Kunlun, and the powerful figures who had participated in that affair the previous night naturally all gathered on the scene. Following the orders of Daoist Yongyuan, within the span of a few breaths, they assembled completely beneath the ceremonial platform, their expressions calm and devoid of the slightest panic.

That narrow, winding mountain path stretching some two hundred meters usually took only a brief dash to cross. Yet at this moment, Zhang Wei gritted his teeth and sprinted desperately, feeling as though the road had somehow grown endlessly long.

Both parties were adults quite adept at psychological self-adjustment. After a few exchanges, they cast aside the unfamiliarity brought by their long absence of face-to-face conversation and began getting down to business.

Since having Yuchi Jingde step in to succeed him had failed, Zhang Wei simply changed his train of thought, intending to provoke Xiao over.

Now that the Water God Halberd was sealed here, its divine might was basically reduced to nothing. Zhang Wei threw an item appraisal at it and received no response, indicating its grade far exceeded his own.

"Walking any further will prompt the system to notify us that we belong to an external guild. We need to figure something out." Zhang Wei stopped abruptly.

Meanwhile, Li Wanggen and the others staying at the Xiangyun Hotel were all clustered together, their facial expressions varying quite drastically.

Amidst everyone's chatter, two massive snow lions also walked over. Seeming exceptionally affectionate toward Tang Qingyan, they emitted gentle rumbles and lowered their gigantic heads beside her, prompting Tang Qingyan to instinctively reach out with a fair hand to stroke the lions' heads.

The people all around burst into hearty laughter. Chundan flushed red and wanted to teach Qu Long a lesson, but was stopped by Kelly, leaving him with no choice but to let the matter drop.

"Seeing you look so understanding, it seems some things I say are of no use." Pu Yunlang had never regretted anything he did, yet he never expected this fellow to be so impervious to reason.

That wooden box could barely be considered a case where Qin Yue acted arbitrarily without clarifying the situation; even if it turned out right, it still forced a tremendous amount of pressure onto Ji Linglong.