Chapter 44: Trying to Run?

Guided by Rin's sensory network, all three of them sprinted down the stairs. The academic building's layout back then featured staircases that ran straight from the third floor all the way down to the ground floor, lacking the bizarre architectural designs seen in the modern Golden Glory University.

Previously, the Ministry of Revenue had concentrated its focus on one or two vital matters of people's livelihood. But now, with the eased fiscal revenues brought by the Annam expedition, Zhu Houcong was finally empowered to turn his attention to other areas.

Bailu immediately used his mutated arm to tear the heads off the two ghosts right before him. He refused to believe that Ye Lan and Rin, who had been by his side just a second ago, could be so easily killed by mere ghosts and replaced by impostors.

Therefore, setting sail for the return journey was not about deceiving the Portuguese; it was simply that Zhu Houcong had no desire to retrace his route.

Only then did Lin Ran snap back to his senses. "I am not a participant, so I don't need it." As he spoke, he glanced at her chest, never having seen anyone quite so well-endowed. Weren't they a burden when walking?

Distinguishing between illusions and reality requires some effort, yet even ordinary cultivators of the same rank, provided their spiritual perception is slightly keen, can instantly pierce through the false and see the true reality.

Naturally, Lin Ran hoped to avoid such complications. However, since this item was presented by the old man as reference material, it evidently possessed some unknown value. It could be said that this object transcended ordinary rumors and belonged to the category of genuinely valuable artifacts.

Sure enough, a short while later, Irene walked over to Reiu's side and asked to speak with him in private.

Just as Reiu and his companions were racking their brains, the faint sound of a door being unlocked echoed from afar, followed immediately by a heart-wrenching, terror-stricken cry for help.

Challenging the Baron right now still offered around a sixty percent chance of victory. If successful, claiming the enhanced buff would enable a frontal push capable of dismantling the split-push strategy.

Moreover, amidst the heavy rain, the temperature naturally dropped a bit, sparing everyone from having to rely on air conditioning.

"Who is there? If you do not show yourself this instant, I shall have you torn limb from limb!" The emperor did not realize he had begun to panic, unsure whether his dread stemmed from the intruder or from Jing Liushang's incurable affliction.

Because disciples and members of the seven sacred grounds each wore distinct attire that made them instantly recognizable, the camouflage uniform of the Dragon Team worn by Tang Lin immediately revealed that he did not belong to any of the seven sacred grounds. It was precisely this realization that filled them with confusion.

I will definitely do something, let me tell you my ultimate secret to keeping a smile on my face—going completely mad.

"Chieftain, have you finished your meal?" Luo Da glanced at the fully satisfied members of the Tongshan tribe and asked with a beaming smile.

"This is already slow motion. Don't tell me you didn't even catch my move just now? If you missed that, I suggest you give up early," Liang Yubo remarked.

Once you collect a few different "Water Margin" cards, you naturally find yourself wondering if there are even better-looking ones out there.

"Mother, without Sister Wutong tending to me, Fusheng feels so unaccustomed to it! Ah, truly unaccustomed!" Fusheng feigned a grievance.

The long spear collided with her treasured sword without losing its momentum. Red Lotus was completely unable to blunt the spear's velocity as it slammed directly into her body. Had the sharp tip of the spear not been blocked by the sword blade, Qian Chong's previous strike would have been enough to kill her.

Zhou Wan'er's eyes were filled with exhaustion as she looked at Su Yi, then shifted her gaze to the members of the Zhou family behind her, her expression tinged with a hint of supplication.

Yang Chong patiently listened to the two of them pointing out his flaws, while simultaneously absorbing their sudden insights and developing an understanding of the personalities and mindset of the people from that distant planet.

"What is the meaning of this?" Yao Tie asked with some displeasure. What if someone wrote a typo—would they not be able to claim it?

Of course, participating contestants and the spectators who arrived earliest to watch the match did not need to enter those magical spaces.

With its profound heritage, it undoubtedly possessed the strength to swallow the batch of water-element ninth-grade spiritual materials and rare treasures he held in a single gulp—of this, Lin Huang was utterly convinced.

Once a fierce beast reached the third tier, it underwent a heaven-shaking transformation. Both the defensive capabilities and the intelligence of a third-tier beast were vastly superior to those of a second-tier beast.

Under such circumstances, even someone as exalted as the empress could not readily grant Chu Yi's request without a proper justification.

Heh, it must be like this! It must be like this! Gu Ling'er offered an awkward smile, repeating the reassurance to herself in her heart. She refused to admit that, even for a fleeting moment, she had been charmed and captivated by this handsome figure! Thinking this way made her feel much more at ease.

Su Mengyao felt a bone-chilling cold envelop her entire body, as if she were standing in the midst of a frozen wasteland. Her mind remained exceptionally clear; she knew this was an opportunity—an opportunity to drive Gu Ling'er out of the Dragon residence and banish her far away from her cousin.

"Are you out of your mind?" Even though Mo Qingcheng had witnessed numerous such situations, seeing the look in Fang Xing's eyes still sent a slight shock through her.

Though it felt utterly repulsive, I managed to endure it in the end. I neither resisted nor cooperated, simply letting his lips linger and move across mine.