Chapter 39

"Calculating the time, the first batch should have arrived in Jiangnan by now, right?" Liu Bian pondered this question as well.

Old Master Yuan was a man of traditional values, but he was far from chauvinistic; he consulted his wife on everything. The elderly couple had lived their lives in harmony, rarely ever exchanging a harsh word, and their bond remained profoundly deep.

The Autumn Examination, also known as the Provincial Examination, was presided over by the regional educational commissioner. For Donghai Commandery, the examination site was located in Ping'an City.

The Yuan family was large, and their residence was sprawling. Generally, each branch of the family occupied its own courtyard, while the unmarried brothers resided in the side courtyards flanking the main house.

Since this was a specialized cavalry combat unit, the attack patterns could not be too rigidly defined. Not only was he responsible for commanding the overall situation, but every sergeant, squad leader, and team leader below him had to be ready to assume temporary command at any moment.

Whenever Li Wei recalled what that old wretch had said that day, his teeth would ache with irritation, and he would long to lash out with a torrent of insults.

After thinking for a long time, Gu Qing saw no other way and had to rise to comfort Madam Chen. He told her he planned to spend some silver to hire escorts from a security firm to make the trip to the Southern Border to retrieve their third son's remains so that they could hold a proper funeral.

Yuan Yong'an said solemnly, "Father, no matter how you arrange things, we sons have no objections. Whether the family splits or not, we brothers will never drift apart—on that, you can rest assured."

He was still unaware that the Duke of Qin and his two sons had already been rescued. The officials were clustered so tightly around the prison cart that nothing could be seen, and besides, Gu Fei's disappearance had happened in the blink of an eye.

As the elevator doors slid open, the Special Task Force members closest to the elevator raised their pistols, ordering Martin to crawl out and meet his death.

Just as it was time for dinner, the final call of the day came through. As expected, it was from that enchantress, Gong Xiyue. Yan Yunxing grimaced, answering the phone with some reluctance.

The elder, having tapped into the power of the Main God, saw his base strength increase a hundredfold, and his divine power had also undergone a transformation; even six against one, they were finding themselves at a disadvantage.

"What if the Castilians refuse to take the bait and instead hole up within the hill fortresses of Burgos or Leon?" Rodrigo offered his perspective.

The bride emerged from her palanquin. She appeared slightly more normal than the other ghosts, though that was a relative term. Her face was deathly pale, while her lips were as red as dripping blood, creating a jarring contrast.

The Independent Regiment's naval company, having traveled down the Yangtze River, had already navigated the intricate waterways of Jiangnan to enter Taihu Lake, eventually circling into the Huangpu River to hide in a reed marsh twenty kilometers from Songjiang.

The driver stopped the vehicle on a patch of open ground not far ahead. It was a flat area cleared by a local villager beside the road. The center had been reinforced with square stone foundations, clearly intended for a new house, making the ground level and spacious.

"Senior Brother!" Pei Feiluan, lost in the thick fog, turned back in a panic, only to discover that he had been separated from the other two.

Undoubtedly, William's actions moved all the nobles present; there was not one among them who did not feel a sense of envy and jealousy toward Rodrigo, Jenny, and the others.

As the car merged onto the highway, the scenery outside the window shifted from towering skyscrapers to endless green fields. The wheat sprouts in the fields resembled a blue ocean, and as the wind swept through, the wheat billowed in rolling waves.

Some of the Japanese soldiers suffered a total breakdown. Instead of fleeing from the stockade walls, they resolutely charged into the town and leaped into the infernos to commit suicide.

Ye Tian finished speaking and looked at Luffy and the old gentleman with a smile, as if anticipating their response.

She closed her eyes, feeling a pang of heartbreak. Her eyes stung with tears that welled up, and though she struggled to hold them back, her chest heaved uncontrollably.

Those pale gray vapors drifted rapidly toward him. As they moved, each wisp of gas changed shape, gradually transforming into individual gaseous skulls, lunging at him with claws bared.

This Qiaoshan Boxing Arena was teeming with experts and bristling with gunmen. If things truly turned ugly, not even he—let alone Lin Yunqing—could be certain of escaping unscathed.

"An excuse? If our Misty Seas truly wanted to move against you, would we even need an excuse?" Shark Reef said haughtily.

Princess Wangyue walked over and delivered a swift kick to Yu Yong's chest, causing him to wail in agony.

"It is, after all, the heartfelt intention of the child," Qin Dahai said dismissively, his smile simple and sincere.

"Your Majesty, we should return. The sky seems to be changing, and the wind is picking up!" Zhao Hede said in a faint voice.

She had already dared to kill, so what else was there to fear? Long before she had begun her plan, she had already come to terms with life and death. If her own life could be exchanged for theirs, it would be worth it.

Standing by the edge of the large pit, Dugu Huai held an umbrella while mounted on his horse. A black iron mask concealed his face, leaving his expression at that moment a mystery.

"Xue Zining..." Li Wan'er finally spoke to Milhao, though she did not know how to continue. Her eyes looked incredibly aggrieved.

"Xian'er, I'm sorry. I have failed you, but what you saw is not what you think." Chu Nanxuan gently pulled her into his arms, his heart filled with regret. He knew his actions today had deeply wounded her.

"Yes! Many customers who eat our Wagyu beef come back again! The chef who prepares our Wagyu was even the champion of the previous Western Cuisine Competition!" The waiter, hearing their praise for the restaurant's food, was naturally overjoyed.

Since she could even suggest that her mother arrange a marriage for him, did that not mean she had no such feelings for him?

"Eldest Sister?" It was Wu Yu who spoke. All six of them looked toward their eldest sister, their expressions showing varying degrees of anxiety.

Xing Guofan had not expected Wang Lin to have such a fierce personality, and he was so intimidated that he backed down. Afterward, Wang Lin angrily sought to settle the score with Xing Guofan. Unexpectedly, he remained silent and quietly arranged a transfer for Qin Shengli, promoting him two ranks at once to become the criminal investigation captain of the branch bureau.