Volume One, Chapter 60: Promoting Her

Nangong Ming forced himself to look away, opened his laptop, and methodically completed the unfinished tasks. As for Wei Lao, a person possessing extraordinary abilities among the extraordinary, he received an official reception from Feitu Valley. The Blue Merchant’s brows glowed with vitality, his soul’s strength enveloping his entire being to resist the other’s pressure as he simultaneously controlled the blue spirit.

“Yan Xiaoxiao, don’t get agitated, all right? Trust me, I’ll help you find the best doctor. Your hand will be perfectly restored,” Jin Guangyan said, growing increasingly anxious.

Though he spoke in jest, to Su Yan’s ears the words carried a trace of bitterness. As Su Rao had said, the two sisters had known Yi Chenjing for many years, and after marrying into Lianchen Pavilion as concubines for more than a year, it was only thanks to Bai Qige’s influence today that they received any gift from him at all. Otherwise, they might never have tasted such favor in their lifetimes.

Amid bursts of laughter, Yu Zichen, wearing a stern expression, spun the spoon once more, and Qing Rang was the unlucky target again. She glared at Zichen, convinced he was doing it on purpose.

As for Qiao Qi, he simply wanted to make the news again, treating the hardworking journalists that evening to a little bonus. He was in a good mood and couldn’t resist flaunting his relationship with Jian Qianqian for all to see, showering the world with public displays of affection, causing all would-be rivals to keep their distance.

Lost in thought, she never expected Fenghua to make a move. His slender fingers gently cupped her cheeks, his gaze locking with hers as he slowly lowered his head. Their breaths mingled, drawing ever closer until they blended as one. Fenghua’s graceful, delicate lips pressed fully against hers, leaving no space between them.

He would chop off their fingers one by one, then sever their hands and feet, slice off their ears, and throw them into a dog’s den to be fed to the dogs.

True to his unreliable nature, the old fox vanished from sight in a flash without leaving any explanation behind.

Ailian tossed her to the ground. At that moment, the middle-aged man who had earlier fed Ailian medicine appeared. He numbly walked step by step to the corpse, embraced it tightly, and wept in silence.

All this happened in the blink of an eye—before anyone else could react, Gan Zhuozhi had already lost.

What the—? She actually triggered a hidden quest just by saying, “Hey, give me a quest”? He Xi’s brain capacity was clearly not enough to process this.

Because Jennifer was poisoned without resistance or a sound, the system granted the player ample time to hide after completing the murder. He Xi, therefore, wasn’t in a hurry to hide; instead, he kept a tense watch on the corridor’s main door.

It was clear that this skeleton must once have been a world-shaking figure—perhaps of immeasurable merit in the mortal world—but her legend had long since faded, worn away by the river of time.

Once Guan Shimeng and the others were sent off, Xu Fan lay on the bed, gave a strange smile, and began to speak.

Yu Handan’s fortune was good; early in the year, just as summer began, she gave birth to Su Furu’s eldest son. Su Furu was overjoyed, declaring that he finally had an heir, completely forgetting he’d long since become a grandfather and already had a grandson.

“It’s a bit tricky. This fellow’s physical body was extremely strong when alive, and it’s sealed with imperial aura, so my Thunder Essence Blood is useless against it,” Jing Wuming exclaimed in shock.

Behind him, apart from his usual retinue, there was one more new face—Zhou Yizong from Jiangling Prefecture.

At the front stood a man clad in a robe of purple and gold, regal as an emperor, exuding a formidable aura with every movement. His chiseled face was dominated by a pair of icy, emotionless eyes.

Liang Tian hadn’t expected the pilot project to progress so smoothly. At this rate, the work would be finished before the end of the year without having to wait for spring, freeing him to focus more on state-owned enterprise reforms.

The center was already crowded with cultivators, all treasure-seekers drawn by rumors of powerful techniques within the Skeleton Secret Realm, including even saint-level arts.

The dazzling sword light seemed to be drawn in, striking the twelve-petal Golden Lotus of Merit, which instantly radiated a blinding brilliance, shattering the divine sword.

“Why haven’t you turned on the light?” he asked, looking at Su Xin’s vague silhouette in the shadows. At this hour, she couldn’t possibly be getting ready for bed.

Linglong spoke: “I originally wanted to help, but I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble the two of you this time.” Having said this, she let her magic freeze her in place and slowly transformed into a white fox, though her ears and eyelids still bore crimson stripes.

Though Sang Sang had not become Haotian, the Great Teacher and Nameless had plotted for years, and their plan was nearing completion. It was time to proceed to the next stage.

The handsome man casually tossed a pellet into the cauldron, then unleashed a violet flame to heat the golden cicada inside.

“How did you feel when I was injured?” she asked, lips pursed, trying hard to soften her tone.

Besides, their appearance in Chengdu today had already stirred up a storm. Under such circumstances, completing their mission discreetly would be even harder.

“Well, let’s just forget it. You reported it before, but security checked and found nothing!” Auntie No. 2 advised him not to bother further.

Lin Yiqiu and Cang Hong had gone to bed early, while the imperial guards either patrolled in secret or stood quietly along the walls.

Li Ningyu versus Duan Tong was no contest; Li Ningyu was completely in control. However, this time Duan Tong mounted a strong resistance, persistently blocking Li Ningyu’s attacks. But Li Ningyu, well prepared, launched a series of strategic assaults, attacking up and down, his fighting spirit ablaze.

Characters of this caliber no longer had any right to anger Qiu Shaoze, let alone earn a place in his memory.

Giving everything selflessly, acting as nothing more than a tool for the male lead, only to die before he achieves glory and gain nothing for herself—such was her fate.

But at this moment, Li Cailian had no strength left to fight back. With that single blow, if not dead, she would be gravely injured.

Nameless and the Drifting Cloud Swordsman were both struck back by Xiao Rang’s sword, faring no better than Mu Qiuhui and the others. Their wariness toward Xiao Rang only deepened.