Volume One, Chapter 21: Did Shuya Win?

Qingzhu Shen stepped up to her. Her expression was insincere and clearly forced. "Sister Shuya, what’s wrong?"

Led by Liang from the West Garden, the two arrived at the new meeting venue for the “Martial Arts Alliance”—a nightclub called “Supreme.” Some people in the underworld really bring trouble upon themselves; it’s no wonder the imperial court is watching them. Naming the place “Supreme” alone was asking for trouble—what else could one expect?

Those holding fishing nets, upon hearing the command, abandoned all else and immediately pulled the ropes, running in their designated directions. Soon after, the large nets on the river tightened, completely enveloping the water beast.

Tao Xian’s hand froze, nearly dropping his lunchbox. He turned his neck and saw an old, foul-smelling hundred-yuan bill draped over his shoulder.

However, the encirclement plan was not proceeding smoothly. Over tens of days, one hundred thousand troops scoured the western and southern parts of the continent, encountering the rat men only three times. They eliminated nearly a thousand rat men but suffered a loss of over three thousand soldiers.

Taking the simpler fried rice as an example, the judges had to decide whether to serve gold wrapped in silver, silver wrapped in gold, or another variation.

Teacher Wan knew that Zhou Hui was no good—always believing she had powerful backing and thus acting recklessly. But this time, she went so far as to frame Su Le outright?

He was telling the truth. Although he hadn’t expected his identity to be uncovered, he also hadn’t foreseen that misfortune would turn to blessing: not only did he successfully rescue his father, but he also obtained a set of body cultivation techniques.

Moreover, faintly, he had learned from Sister Qian about a dangerous faction behind the scenes, apparently an arch-enemy of Lord Ye.

Chu Yuhu had schemed for so long just to wrest management rights of a branch store from Su Changqing. Who would have thought that after only a few days, it would be lost again? It was utterly ridiculous! She absolutely had to demand an explanation from Su Changqing.

Emerging from the restroom, Gu Meng witnessed this scene. Though surprised, she concealed her emotions expertly.

The situation suggested that the person inside the cubicle disliked others being in the restroom. It seemed the sound of Chenxing closing the door was mistaken by the other party as Chenxing leaving. One wondered if he would be angry had he known Chenxing was still inside.

Xiaolina glanced back at the unusually stoic Yu Zhixin, expressionless and inscrutable, making Yu Zhixin feel uneasy deep down.

Rubia was still a child and somewhat naive. Even if the Elf King would not harm the Elstein family, the empire would not let them off to preserve its own dignity.

There were eight private rooms on the third floor: three facing north, three facing south, and one each facing east and west. Young Master Mu led the group to the large eastern room, which contained three large tables.

Mu Liyan had hired someone specifically to care for Father Shu. Since Shu Ning’s incident, Mu Liyan’s face had been expressionless. He made a trip to the company. Sister Fan had foreseen this day. When Mu Liyan appeared before her and grabbed her by the neck, she did not resist. Perhaps she was waiting for him to come and atone.

With no time to think of anything else, the red spots on Mu Liyan’s body still worried her. The passionate kiss earlier had left their clothes slightly disheveled; Mu Liyan’s collar was slightly open, revealing the red spots stretching from his neck down to his chest in full view.