Volume One, Chapter 36: Gratitude

"Have you noticed that Yang Jingyi has become much more cheerful lately?"

After school, Mu Yao held Gu Nanqing's hand as they strolled through the supermarket to pick up ingredients for dinner.

"Yes! She told me that her mother used to be locked in a cold room and tortured every day. Ever since the police officer visited that one time, her mother's condition has improved significantly. As long as her mother is happy, she is happy too!"

Mu Yao shook her head with a helpless smile; it was enough that she was living happily.

Not long after, Guibao's giant eagle approached Anning City, and the city's immense presence was suddenly laid bare. The city walls, constructed from massive, blue-grey stones, appeared incredibly sturdy.

"Does this police officer live here too?" Ye Tong whispered to Tong Xingluo, looking quite wary of the officer.

More than five thousand surrendered soldiers, bolstered by another six thousand or so queue-wearing troops among the auxiliary infantry and laborers, had been driven into a bloodthirsty frenzy. They darted about with weapons in hand, hacking and slashing at anything living they encountered.

"This is no different from the disciples of your Ghost Sect!" Guibao unleashed an even more powerful attack. With a sudden burst of movement, he appeared directly behind the monk surnamed Liu, thrusting his Blood Nether Sacred Blade into the man's shoulder before casting a spiritual seal to capture him.

Good heavens, this was the first time Qiao Yan had ever seen the perpetually rational Ruan Xingluo looking so adorable and萌.

"The system offers a way out; the host can strive to increase their lifespan!" A cold, metallic voice suddenly rang out.

The giant-jawed spider stared intently at Guibao, as if it had found its inevitable prey. Saliva dripped continuously from its mouth, and its protruding black fangs were spread wide, waiting for Guibao to get closer so it could swallow him in one gulp.

The two had been hospitalized for some time now, yet they hadn't even completed their admission paperwork. The nurses couldn't find any identification in the clothes they had changed out of.

"This..." Ghost Half-Immortal suddenly paused, rubbing his hands together with a look that suggested he wanted spirit stones, then laughed with hesitation.

The flicker of firelight was so faint that it could easily be ignored. However, the night sky was exceptionally dark, making the light stand out starkly against the cyan twilight.

Only in this way could Ning Feng's new mobile phone be launched and mass-produced. After all, this was the third generation of the Ning Group's phones.

Just a moment ago, when she was about to draw her blade, a loud noise erupted, and the stone beside her emitted a flash of fire. How could she dare to move after that?

At the very least, Yan Feiyang had encountered many talented people over the years, but very few had ever seen through him.

If he could learn something about his various foster mothers through Liu Mo'er, perhaps he could finally lift the mysterious veil surrounding his mother.

Actually, they could have avoided this path, but it would have meant a long detour. One could tell just by looking at the map—it wasn't merely a matter of taking the long way; the journey would be arduous, and the wasted time was the real trouble.

Feng Jiutian didn't know how long he could hold out; his internal energy was failing, and sooner or later, he would run out of strength.

For people like this, it was best to befriend them if possible, and even if they couldn't be friends, it was best not to be enemies.

Fortunately, the Ye Sect had branded the first-generation Blood Demon, allowing them to sense its aura at close range through special means.

Seeing the army doctor remain silent, Chenxi felt a roar in her head, her ears buzzing. Her delicate body convulsed a few times, and she nearly collapsed to the ground.

Using the Demon Registry obtained from the Burning Legion, Illidan controlled the demons' power through their true names and sealed that power deep within his own heart.

"No, didn't you hear what Shiguang said? You aren't allowed to go!" Lu Jiuqiao said, quickly finding his clothes and changing into them.

She cried for a while, then seemed to regain her senses. Gradually, she stopped her tears, crawled off him with a pitiful expression, and scooted backward.