Chapter 26: A Substantial Haul

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Just now, when Qin Hao was dealing with that thug, he kept insisting that those thugs had provoked him. Unlike the other groups who either gave false accounts or responded indifferently, Ye Feng’s team of two earnestly reminisced about the past. Qin Xiaoxian handed over two smart sun hats while already wearing one himself. Originally, Guan Yu and Huang Zhong were still preparing their words, thinking about how to explain, when Liu Bei’s sudden laughter completely disrupted their train of thought. On the helicopter, on the ships, and on the warships, the families and loved ones of those involved all witnessed this scene. Among these people, aside from the two or three ringleaders, the majority were simply neighbors from nearby. They moved their hands and fists, igniting the void as if it were aflame, sending scorching waves like burning fire that the guards of the Rui King’s mansion could not escape. The square-faced man smiled faintly. "The Emperor will surely not ill-treat His Highness the Rui King. Even if the Rui King becomes a 'Spare Prince,' as long as he marries, there will be support behind him." But this fellow never gave up, persistently pursuing in the open and in secret, and by leveraging his class monitor’s authority and his family’s influence, he ruthlessly suppressed and retaliated against anyone who showed affection toward Jiang Qianqian. A flicker of worry crossed Yun Zijin’s face. Although Lu Yunque said nothing, Yun Zijin could somewhat guess that it was a matter best left unspoken. This is the capital, the debut of the newly promoted—no mistakes could be allowed. After discussing with Yue Qi, Yue Lin, and the head steward, the first point was made clear: a grand performance must be chosen. Planting crops inevitably leads to pests and diseases. Fortunately, the rainbow worms have limited appetites, so unless there’s a large-scale invasion, damage won’t be severe. Compared to the arsonist’s deadly strike, this was merciful. She swiftly moved a few steps, using the opponent’s sound waves to mask the noise she produced. “The porridge here is quite good too!” Feng Yuchen peeled a tea egg and bit into it. “Do we have tracking devices on us? We can split up and find out,” Luo Wei laughed.

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“Got it. Send me the orchard’s address.” Xu Tai nodded. It seemed that to act against Luo Wei, they must do it on the road. Dogs have keen noses; once exposed, it would be difficult to strike Luo Wei again. Having cultivated internal energy, Luo Wei’s strength had soared, many times stronger than before. Besides, she never wrote for profit at the start. Had she done so, she might not have lasted. The Kunlun was now launching attacks fiercer than at the beginning, fully committed, and the battle had reached a boiling point. Following Bubu’s instructions, Zhou Yu led Bubu into that strange magic circle. After a blinding flash, nothing unusual happened, only Black Jazz calling softly. Zhou Yu thought the magic circle was faulty and was about to ask, when an overwhelming ‘cloud’ of darkness suddenly appeared, frightening him. The cooperation with Xing Teng involved later exchange meetings; data from the compiled report were important references. She had poured her heart and soul into the report, now it was up to Supervisor Bai to handle it. Half a day passed waiting, yet unexpectedly, it was Chen Keyuan who returned first, not Zhang Tongdao or Lu Zai. After eating, there was some rest time. Ji Qiushang wasn’t very sleepy and, thinking about yesterday’s events, wanted to thank Fu Shiyan in person. At this hour, he should be at the company. On the silent country road, only the cold moonlight cast faint light. Tiny azure lights flickered from the surrounding grass and bushes, swaying in the air. The hoarse chirping of cicadas accompanied the noisy croaking of frogs from the darkness. The sound of hooves shattered the night’s eerie stillness as if ghosts lingered. “Please forgive my rudeness—let’s save idle talk for later. What was the reason for Your Grace’s visit to the pharmacy today?” Seeing Zhang Tongdao showed no suspicion, Li Pingyang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly changed the subject. Before Han Rui finished speaking, Mai Dong strode forward and embraced a large tree with both hands. Last time, he was naïve, thinking that eliminating Li Tai would solve all problems, but he ended up making a scapegoat for others. Li Shimin, intoxicated, no longer cared about his status and immediately questioned Wei Zheng whether his father received a modest or lavish burial. However, the three judges were silenced by the overwhelming evidence, and finally, they arrested all six of them. That was why he didn’t assign anyone to watch her—because he knew she could never escape his grasp.

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Being a newly literate farmer, there was no need to pretend to be a sophisticated investor or financier. Ignorance is not shameful; being deceived is. He no longer pretended. Thinking it over, he guessed Yan Chuanhao might have a deep background, so he didn’t lie and frankly shook his head. The plains returned to their original tranquility. A dozen guards observed and then withdrew to his side, maintaining high vigilance to prevent the assassin’s return. Mu Chenxia concentrated, selecting several herbs from the space and using silver needles to infuse them into acupuncture points. Although from the standpoint of ‘the strongest,’ the factory belle was undoubtedly unmatched, possessing her skills didn’t guarantee all was well. Mu Han watched Ye Wei’s departing figure, as if gazing toward a direction he had never touched. A dark emotion surfaced in his eyes, stirring restlessness and frustration. He raised the glass of red wine and drank it down. The crimson liquid flowed down his throat but seemed only to deepen his vexation. Zhang Fanruo felt dazed, and suddenly heard the door open. Thinking he misheard, he looked toward the door and saw Qin Wantai, dressed in pajamas, walking toward him. Everyone knew what the palace official’s words meant. As for Wen Yuche’s character, it was known throughout the nation—greedy and lustful, unable to resist beautiful women, now brazenly indulging in pleasures within the palace. “It’s nothing. You should return to your master to avoid making him worry.” Unexpectedly, this Prince Jinsheng was quite reasonable. He once hated Shen Ruoyou deeply—her stubbornness, her ruthless methods. The dishes on the table were two meat and two vegetable dishes—not exquisite, but fragrant enough to whet one’s appetite. He solemnly gave his promise—that of an emperor, an eternal vow. At the same time, a profound, bewildered, and horrified doubt finally surfaced in his heart.