Volume One Chapter 58: I Promise You

There were just over a thousand residents within the city, and after a whole day of refugees pouring in, at most three or four thousand people now crowded the city. Not a single official remained, only an elderly scholar, fluent in archaic phrases, presided over affairs.

Niuniu forced herself to calm down. She understood all too well that a single thought from the man before her could doom her beyond redemption. Yet the more urgent the situation, the less she was able to organize her thoughts—her mind was a tangled mess.

Lin Yuming was taken aback. This girl was acting out of character—not only did she refrain from blaming him, but she was also working hard on his behalf. Such support was truly unexpected.

In this unequal marathon of love, Chen Zihao was always on the weaker side; the initiative was entirely in Ji Ran’s hands.

He cast his gaze inward upon his Sea of Immortality, only to discover it had more than doubled in size, and even the surging immortal energy within had turned a pale blue—thick and pure.

But good times are always fleeting. Just before dawn, at the fourth quarter of the Mao hour, Zhu Pingjin, still deep in slumber, was roused by several urgent military reports.

All other conditions could be negotiated, but the post of Commander of Eastern Sichuan’s Military Affairs had to be secured! Wang Xingjian resolved to himself.

The problem was, he and Yuan Chengba could barely be called acquaintances. The rivalry between himself and Yuan’s son was no secret, and it was unlikely Yuan was unaware. Now, to be handed such a lucrative opportunity was highly irregular.

While the bandits clamored excitedly for the grand prize, Zhu Pingjin was occupied as well, working to deliver the promised grand gift to Liao Dahan. Yet compared to the noisy commotion among the bandits, Zhu Pingjin’s efforts seemed nothing more than a gentle breeze.

A world-shaking upheaval erupted in the Great Wilds. While other domains were stunned and suspicious, cultivators from the Seven Mysteries Domain, upon hearing the news, were first incredulous, then overwhelmed with joy.

Similarly, if strict limitations are not set in other matters, unsatisfactory outcomes are likely.

He looked at his palm—half his hand was split open, the cut perfectly smooth, as if by something impossibly sharp.

Hmph! Are you forcing my hand? You trust outsiders but not me? I am a member of the Fenghua family as well—shouldn’t I have a share of the family’s treasures? Why must they be withheld from me?

“Old Han, Old Han, I believe my son was only momentarily blinded—he didn’t mean it, isn’t that right, Yufei?” Qi Lei signaled with her eyes for Han Yufei to concede.

I worried that the big white fox would cause unnecessary trouble if it appeared in the village, so I patted its head, telling it to go hunt for food in the mountains and meet me there at night.

Its color matched the earth almost exactly. If not for the intense blue glow, it would be almost impossible to discern.

Or perhaps, these are simply my truest feelings, ones I have never before dared to confront.

She was so beautiful—every gesture elegant, her clothes unfamiliar and clearly expensive, obviously from a wealthy background, with such an outstanding husband.

Si Kongcai widened his eyes, suspecting his father had taken leave of his senses, though he lacked any evidence.

Thanks to her advocacy, many parents with troubled or struggling children came to Zhang Yu, seeking her help and guidance.

Li Qingru listened in silence. For Shuang Henmo to speak thus proved her own talent was at least above average. Clearly, she was not among those with lesser gifts.

Unless he himself one day publicly stated or hinted that he wanted the title, it could not be given.

Lu Huaiyuan was restless by nature and thought descending the mountain would be easy. He hurried down in great strides, while Cao Qiong, intent on teaching him a lesson, said nothing and followed. After about ten miles, Lu Huaiyuan was drenched in sweat, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

The white crust on his face was peeling away. When he had entered the shop earlier, people had assumed he had a skin disease and avoided him. Even Yuan Yao dared not get too close, afraid of being mistaken for the source of some contagion.

Such a terrifying rate of utilization—but who knows if that so-called hundred percent includes “lotus ponds built at the cost of hundreds of millions.”

Zhe smiled harmlessly at Zong and his companions, but his gaze did not linger; he left the training ground with Hei without so much as a pause.

What genius doesn’t have a few odd habits? As long as Yu Guang didn’t feel awkward, the rest pretended they were merely watching a movie.

On the second floor of a tavern, by the window, sat a young man in coarse clothes. A four-foot-long blade lay on his table, and he sipped a pot of the fine specialty Jian Nan wine, drinking in solitude.

“What are you doing?” Chihiro and Rena drew closer, especially curious when they saw the gun on the table.

His cultivation had already lagged behind the Nascent Soul stage, and after a fierce battle with True Lord Black Crow, he was naturally no match for his opponent now.

After all, he controlled the origin of souls and had practiced the Immortal Soul Incantation—mere illusions meant little to him.

“Spirit Power Infusion! Destructive Flash!” A mighty sword beam of destruction shot toward the giant wolf, gouging a deep scar into the earth.

This was the vast expanse of the Black Desert, and at its southern edge lay a forbidden zone for all living things—the Dragon Valley.

Meow Sage immediately felt his dignity gravely challenged and spat a mouthful of fire.

Now, Yiyang and Nowitzki had been assigned to different teams. According to the tactics, Peja set a screen for Yiyang, who then drove straight for the basket.

“No matter if this is the world of the living or not, I don’t want to go back,” Shangguan Qiudie gazed greedily at everything here, eyes drifting to the distant, ink-green mountain.

“Crystal, scan the area—see if there’s anything usable, and check for any underground bunkers,” the group searched through the ruins.