Volume One, Chapter 21: The Kidnapping

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Mu Yao awoke groggily, the cloth covering her eyes preventing her from opening them. She had no idea where she was. Every inch of her body ached. She tried to make herself as small as possible, slowly moving until she finally leaned against the corner of the wall. Sensing someone approaching, the cloth was abruptly ripped away from her eyes. The rough fabric scraped across the wound on her forehead, causing tears to stream down her face. Before her stood a man wearing a clown mask, no more than ten centimeters away.

“Awake? Then the real show is about to begin!” a hoarse voice distorted by a voice changer spoke. Mu Yao frowned. The clown stepped aside, revealing the full scene around her.

Meanwhile, Wan Qi Yang addressed the group, “Everyone, start with the dishes. I ate a bit at home first before coming here. You should eat something after such a long journey.” It was May, already warm weather when Xue Jian gave birth, yet now she was covered with two thick quilts, still feeling chills—partly from weakness, and partly because the weather had indeed turned cooler.

“Elder, may I be so bold as to ask which young master gifted this purple-gold token?” Luo Tian asked with curiosity. This token was of great significance, and he was eager to know which young master would bestow such an important token upon a ninth-rank spiritual apprentice.

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“You… you actually… ambushed me!” After a long moment, the young master finally regained his senses from the pain, struggling to lift his head as large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, his gaze dark and venomous as he glared at Shen Haoxuan.

“Princess, we should go back…” she said cautiously, not wanting the princess to see Su Jinling’s fate and worsen her mood.

Liu Chang noticed the monk’s eyes were all white, not a trace of pupil—clearly blind.

“Hmph, Consort Rui, this is hardly a slip of the tongue. Surely it is the truth spilled in a moment of desperation?” the emperor sneered mockingly.

Once, Qiu Yun Nong had also been pregnant with his child; however, the child was only in her womb for three weeks before being forcibly aborted.

When old, one should enjoy a peaceful life at home. He had previously turned a blind eye to past troubles, but now his focus had shifted to Jin Shanshan.

Staggering backward a step, Wu Pingfeng clutched his chest, breathing heavily as if that alone could ease his pain.

“Hahaha, may you two soon become Dao companions,” a few powerful cultivators from other sects laughed heartily, their voices fading as they crossed to the other side of the bridge.

Gradually, the light vanished, and the day became a hot topic of discussion—what had truly happened within the palace?

When Shen Ling grew desperate to bite An Nuan, Shen Junmo held her forehead. Upon seeing her father, tears welled in Shen Ling’s eyes as she reached out to embrace his waist.

“Damn it!” After landing, Yi Yang immediately raised both arms to disrupt Wallace’s attack. However, Wallace forcefully leaned on Yi Yang and drove to the basket, using his height and strength advantage to score, succeeding with a second attempt.

“But I think, given your discipline, increasing your weight to the perfect number isn’t difficult. What you lack is proper guidance,” Bibi teased Yi Yang with a raised brow. Yi Yang instantly understood Bibi’s meaning.

After the meal, unwilling to part, Father Zhen Sheng invited Nian and Jiang to his home. Lily, dreading what more he might say, decided it was best not to go. She lied that she had to work overtime and told her family to return first, promising to bring him home another time.

“Was it you who saved me last night?” Liu Shiyue asked, having no memory of the previous night and only learning of it through others.

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Wendy responded, “Don’t rush. It took me many years to become this clever.”

Unless the five diamonds on the opposite side were all fake, no one could be foolish enough to let the enemy break three lower towers in just ten minutes.

I hesitated for a long time, ultimately not taking that step, because now was not the time to be stubborn. I had to cut off his thoughts; otherwise, life would be unbearable, constantly anxious. In the end, I awkwardly closed the cabin door and shuffled over to him at a snail’s pace but still couldn’t find the right words.

It was enough to dispatch professionals to handle Kanduras; there was no need for him to intervene personally.

Ge Fei descended the stairs into the secret passage, with Lin Fan following closely behind. After entering, Ge Fei signaled Lin Fan to cover the tile.

With the family competition approaching, a spiritual sword was assigned to Bai Qishao to improve his chances of victory. Everyone agreed it was only right.

As Old Xiao passed through the ancient mystery formation, the few ancient fragments in his arms emitted a faint glow once more. To avoid suspicion, Old Xiao deliberately shielded his chest with his arm as he slipped past beneath the staff.

Jun Shizi’s face darkened rapidly. Usually, these few only knew how to bask in his glory and intimidate others, but when it came their turn, each of them became so cowardly.

All the shops lining the adjacent streets appeared ransacked—windows smashed, goods strewn about the floor. Many people wielded various clubs and weapons, looting and setting fires in the stores, reveling in their lawlessness.

After all, Bai Zhanting was the family head. While Bai Siye and Bai Wuye could act recklessly in front of everyone, he could not, though Bai Siye’s words did bring him some satisfaction.

The noise was overwhelming as countless figures fled downhill. Before they could escape the mountain range, a series of massive explosions erupted behind them. Countless molten fire dragons burst from the rock faces, soaring into the sky.

“I think he’ll be like you, rushing out to fight that man…” Su Yin considered seriously before answering.