Volume One, Chapter 21: Caught in Adultery—Truly a Shameless Pair of Scoundrels

His warm smile was like a ray of sunshine, dispelling the chill of the rainy night and filling her entire being with warmth.

She still thought of him every day—wondering what he was doing now, whether he missed her as much as she missed him, whether he was living poorly, or if he was endlessly chain-smoking again.

Lin Mo had already seen the blood and the knife in her hand, and a complex emotion flickered through his eyes.

Yet the other three Ghost Kings were no better off; all trembled from the shock, clearly badly injured.

“Hey, Tang Ning, I’m talking to you—get in the car!” His patience was wearing thin; after just a couple of words, his voice grew louder.

Herman thought to himself: The Freedom Alliance people are way too reckless, daring to stir trouble here in the United States. This will surely anger the higher-ups. Without the need for Citibank’s intervention, the Freedom Alliance will face severe suppression, which saves me a lot of trouble.

He harbored a strong grudge against Ye Fanyu; once good brothers, they had now become strangers who no longer communicated.

After finishing his IV drip, Gu Mocheng’s fever subsided, and his body no longer felt as miserable as before. He rested in the hospital until past three in the afternoon.

Now that he knew Zi Ruxue’s true identity, he naturally intended to make good use of him.

“That was a lust drug! Ling You gave it to Sang Qi, instructing Sang Qi to exploit Ye Feng’s unawareness and frame him! And Sang Qi, taking advantage of my immobility, shoved that lust drug into my mouth...” Lei Wanqing spoke with a pained expression, breaking down in tears.

Zhang Xun took the arrest warrant with a look of clear conscience. At that moment, a shout came from the backyard: “Stop! Don’t move!” Moments later, gunshots rang out.

He and Su Meng’er were not wearing official uniforms and, after a day of traveling, were covered in dirt; no one would suspect they were high-ranking imperial officials.

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Xia Zuo panted heavily, blood dripping from him onto the snow. Amid the endless slaughter, his strength was depleting at several times the normal rate. Fortunately, his spirit and willpower were continuously growing stronger through the ordeal.

“You people from the People’s Party have always been strict about quality. Why not just proceed with the original payment method?” The American representative was well-prepared.

“What do you mean by that?” Lipros’s words confused Lilith; she was not even a ninth-level mage yet.

Li Zekai sighed softly. The truth was straightforward: family heritage wasn’t about how much wealth was inherited, but whether the next generation had talent—that was the real key.

Stepping out of the mansion, the bustling streets were packed with people. Except for the wedding day, Ao Bai had never seen the streets so lively.

“Be obedient, Tifa. I will definitely defeat Andileo and come back to you,” Xiujian said urgently, shaking Tifa’s shoulders. The final battle with the ultimate boss was imminent. After activating the Galaxy System’s permissions, he wasn’t sure if he could fully protect Tifa.

The warship suddenly began to tremble slightly. Soon after, a crimson hue appeared outside the window.

Still, Ding Zhen dared not harbor any ill intentions. He was cunning and intelligent; otherwise, he wouldn’t be chairman of the Prosperous Company. Because of this, Ding Zhen understood one fact: regardless of who this man truly was, none were people he could afford to offend.

Yet the figure turned to look out the window, feigning unfamiliarity with Tang Feng, though a faint voice softly floated through.

At the moment they evacuated, Mu Zhong had already sent a message back, instructing Tianmu City to prepare, and the Mu family promptly arranged for the master’s relocation.

“Li Daozong, immediately order him to go to Huayuan County with the imperial decree. Also tell Liu Mu to prepare one million strings of coins for me before next year’s expedition,” Emperor Taizong pondered, deciding Li Daozong was the most suitable.

“Didn’t find him? Does Uncle not know where he has been going at night these past few days?” Xiang Tiantian frowned. Jing’s parents were too careless. Their son was acting abnormally; didn’t they care? He had been going out at night—didn’t they send someone to follow him?

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Anming smiled faintly, assuming Fang Cheng was shocked by the ‘Rule Theory,’ unaware that Fang Cheng’s true thoughts surged like a raging tsunami.

Half a pound of food per meal, at least a pound a day. Drinking for twenty years would ruin even the best health. If one was born with a weaker constitution, surviving past twenty years would be questionable.

Dr. Wang drew a breath, casting a look at Liu Jin filled with disbelief and disdain. This guy was still playing these tricks—how disgusting!

While Li Yuan was designing his flagship, the dock supervisor accompanied Liu Mu outside.

“He must have told you to act according to the situation. If nothing happens to the Ye family, then withdraw the troops under the guise of protection,” Ye Jinsu said with a faint smile.

Inside the Time Treasure Box, Xiao Fei and others sat together. Although some of the ancient fusion masters appeared pale and occasionally coughed, they were all familiar with this miniature treasure box. Its strength was extraordinary, reputedly solid enough to withstand countless tribal forces.

At first, even Xiao Fei did not notice. He had sneered, curious to see what tricks the mastermind was trying to pull. But after a long time, he realized something was wrong. A sweep of his spiritual power revealed he had never actually come close to the projection.

“That’s right, why should the rules change just because Sister You left?” Later, Li Yu also stood up, clearly displeased with Zhu Yangran’s arrangement. In their hearts, Xiao Fei was the best candidate to enter the mysterious formation chamber for cultivation.