Volume 1, Chapter 29: Fu Yichen Awakens

In his view, drinking was just about the gesture; once you’d had a bit, you’d achieved the goal. There was no need to exert yourself to the point of forcing others to collapse just to call it a night.

Weeding required crouching and relying on the strength of your arms, which was exactly the kind of stimulation his already sore, weak, and aching limbs didn't need.

The two chatted for a few more moments, but with plenty of work waiting in their offices, the Premier and the Chairman did not linger in the conference room. They departed one after the other to attend to their respective duties.

"It was taught to me by an anonymous old man in the mountains," Lin Tian replied. "I met him by chance when I was eleven. I practiced under him for less than three months before he left, and I never heard from him again. I have no idea where he went."

After all, practice is the sole criterion for testing truth. Liu Ling wanted to verify if these weighted rings truly weighed 1000kg, and experiencing them firsthand was clearly the best way to find out.

Li Si sighed helplessly. He had never imagined such a situation would arise; it far exceeded anything they could have anticipated. If they were to clash now, he feared no one would be able to stand against the opponent head-on.

Besides, if he didn't pay and word eventually got back to Ye Anqi—if she heard he had been sponging off others using her name—he would truly have no place left by her side.

"Are you saying you're going to film a movie with Anqi?" Fan Jia looked at him as he returned, full of enthusiasm. She had listened patiently to all of Fu Yan's ramblings, but it seemed she hadn't heard the key point she was looking for.

"Does Mr. Li think I'm not up to the task?" Though the voice was like the melodious chirping of an oriole, it sent a chill straight to the heart.

She also said that once I reached Beiping, everything would finally be under her control. Some preparations were already complete, and certain figures crucial to me would begin to appear. On that day, even if my identity were exposed, she would have the ability to ensure my safety.

Now that the Life Crystal was in his hands, Qi Ying intended to deliver it to Singler’s widow; it was the last thing he could do for him.

Uncle Xiang, however, did not take Guo Jingdong’s arrogance to heart. He simply walked over with his glass and sat down with Ling Tian, chatting and laughing.

Several divine beings were led toward the stairs of the basement. They continued downward, passing through several iron gates guarded by the city army, until they finally reached a subterranean water dungeon.

"What are you doing?" Yang Jiekai was taken aback. He had no idea what was happening and wondered if he had beaten the man senseless, causing him to resort to self-mutilation.

"Talking business? You’ve killed and wounded my men—is this what you call talking business?" Sister Qian remained smiling, her tone light as if she were jesting rather than interrogating.

Therefore, the first thing Jiang Liushi had to do was fortify his base vehicle, upgrading everything from the tires and bulletproof glass to the armor.

The divine roc wings that Luo Hao manifested became increasingly realistic; the feathers formed by Dao principles were soft, their patterns distinct, appearing almost identical to the real thing.

Yang Jiekai’s remark was a double entendre. On one hand, he was probing the origins of that group; on the other, he was testing the old man’s reaction. In the world of the jianghu, traps are laid everywhere, and deceit is constant. Who could be certain that the group hadn't been sent by the old man’s own faction?

"I see." Ling Tian felt a hint of disappointment. If the man hadn't left, he could have discussed having him join his Tenglong Immortal Mansion—that would have been a fine outcome.

"Young Master He is in Qiantang; we shall surely meet again in the future." Xu You felt a great sense of relief. Although He Ru had told him before he left that Tan Xiaozu would obey the moment he saw the jade pendant, Xu You had naturally trusted his judgment of character. Still, the matter was of grave importance, and he couldn't help but worry about potential slip-ups. Fortunately, the outcome was perfect.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, are you alright?" Hu Fang knocked on the chamber doors, looking with concern at Fang Ao as he rubbed his temples.

Hua Jiu saw it clearly: the Fifth Master Xi was holding the body of Xi Zixiao, turning his head away with slight disgust. After all, a corpse that had already begun to develop post-mortem lividity would surely have an odor.

The Myriad Dao Divine Sect was located at the very heart of the Eight Desolations City and was its largest structure, making it easy for Ling Tian and his group to find.

Because the gaze of this incredibly filthy middle-aged man had landed directly on her chest, his eyes filled with such naked, predatory desire that she longed to step forward and gouge them out.

Ogata An pouted, thinking: The food here is delicious, of course, because it’s all premium selection. But the question is, can naturally raised cattle and feed-lot cattle ever cost the same?

Jiang Ange no longer possessed her former radiance and elegance; in their place was a look of utter misery and decline.

The man didn't care at all about the copper nail in my hand; his eyes were fixed on me, glowing with a cold, mocking light.

Above the Antarctic glaciers, some powerful Diamond-tier members watched the turbulent sea with worry. Li Yu had been down for so long—why hadn't he surfaced yet?

In their exchange, Zhou Jimin appeared visibly agitated, and he asked Uncle Tong with great urgency.

Professor Fang and Sun Yuecong were both experts in vocal music; it took them only a few seconds to distinguish the quality of the playback device.

Generally speaking, this viewpoint suggests that the more capable a person is, the freer they are—and this capability can be defined by either wealth or power.

Yu Xi sat before her vanity table, looking at the mottled reflection in the bronze mirror. She felt a lingering sense of unease, her chest rising and falling with deep breaths.

"You said you wanted to interview me, but I'm just a regional league player. I’m not even considered one of the best in the league. If there aren't any other factors involved, I find this quite incredible," Zuo Li said, looking truly perplexed.

Diana rolled her eyes at him, yet still extended her hand. A round of enthusiastic applause erupted around them.

"Did Mother die of this same illness?" Wu Xin blinked, her fingers nervously twisting together.

"Don't go giving me orders. I'm only hired by you," Divanock’s gloomy voice emanated from his robes, expressing his dissatisfaction. He was one of the Six Arms of the Eight Fingers; aside from their leader, no one had the right to command him, not even the other members of the Royal Cabinet who held the same status as their boss.

"Go back. I'm tired and need to get some rest," Xu Cong said, waving at Zuo Li as he walked ahead.