Volume One, Chapter 82: She Cheated!

"What's the point of comparing? Putting it into practice is what truly matters." Bai Shaozi's exquisitely handsome face twitched uncontrollably.

On the screen, the curtains in the entrance hall on the right wing of the villa's first floor fluttered in the breeze. Now, someone stood at the office doorway, those scorched, black-and-white eyes spinning wildly in their sockets, glaring menacingly at Li Bing and his companions as all ten fingers clenched tightly together. Blood-red, claw-like nails protruded from between the fingers, producing a chilling rattling sound.

This was far too intense; after dealing with one, five more suddenly emerged, as if their purpose was to pursue a fight to the death. Grabbing their weapons, they frantically shot toward the rear, but the bullets merely clattered harmlessly against the target, as if tickling it.

With that, the speaker stopped his actions and looked around at the expectant faces. His brows furrowed, and only when he saw Mu Qingyu's clear eyes did he finally exhale.

When Yu Deng'er helped the young mistress to the bedroom to wash up, Vice-Adjutant Luo arrived. Fourth Master, worried, had sent him to check whether the young mistress had returned home safely.

From the way Natier endured the previous attack, it was clear he wasn't ordinary. If he belonged to some faction, that would be troublesome. Officially, he was still a member of the national organization for those with special abilities; therefore, he couldn't use the ruthless methods he preferred in secret.

Yue'er was in no mood for such nonsense, but knowing she couldn't resist, she resigned herself to his embrace as they headed to the Security Department. She'd endured two years already; surely a few more months wouldn't be impossible.

It wasn't just Wang Haoliang and Director Li who seemed odd; even the onlookers were strange. They couldn't fathom why the gun fell to the ground and shattered into scrap metal. Was it just a toy gun all along?

Mu Jinghong's gaze flickered, gradually growing darker. He had promised not to 'force' her; it seemed she still hadn't made up her mind. So be it—he would follow her heart. He'd waited over a year already; what was a little longer?

Gong Chuyue's legs buckled and she collapsed onto the cushion. She knew Ye Zhengbai well; with Ling Jiantong inexplicably bewitched, he would surely suspect her.

The young purple thorn rose let out a mournful cry and tried to crawl out of the cave, only to be slapped back inside by Qing Binghe, who then sealed the entrance with ice. Still, faint sounds of struggle seeped out.

Qing Binghe shook his head helplessly. He truly didn't understand, but since Mie Si said it was fine, he would leave it at that.

"Enough, enough. Sealing Demon wouldn't like you sniveling like this. When he returns, have him come find me. I'll be off now!" With that, Mo Mo retreated outside, activated his speed skill, and dashed away, hiding at the place where he'd drunk with the elders days before.

The county's appearance now was worlds apart from Liu Shuang's memories. The once solitary main road had developed into a commercial street, with several large shopping malls added.

"That way is the herbalist's path, the location isn't there," Huang the Half-Immortal replied feebly.

Everyone present was stunned, but Qing Yueling remained indifferent, arms crossed, gazing into the distance, lost in thought.

"I lost!" Ye Shui, ever the upright man, scorned to deny it. He picked up his flying sword, jumped off the stage, and turned to say, "I will challenge you again!" On his iceberg-like face, admiration, excitement, defiance, and arrogance flickered one after another.

At the banquet of the State-Stabilizing Mansion, the surface was harmonious, but beneath it, treacherous currents swirled.

Cheng Ke... My heart quivered. Why is it that, though I usually wish to destroy him, in times of danger, he is always the first I think of?

Moreover, thinking about it, there was an inexplicable pang of pity. Wei Changsheng's endless lifespan—was it spent entirely in killing and being hunted?

During New Year, even the Jiang family's driver went home. Only a handful of taxis shuttled along the streets. Every New Year, B City became a ghost town, peculiarly empty.

"Young master, Miss Yun remains unmarried, and you know her intentions. You are, after all, the cause of her troubles. Though you've now betrothed yourself, you still owe her an explanation—don't let her future be ruined," Li Chun spoke boldly, emboldened by a little wine.

Gao Zijian was naturally optimistic; he came and went in a flash, not even furrowing his brow.

Xu Moyan could no longer care about anything else. Covering her face with both hands, she quickly thanked him, hurriedly got out of the car, and ran off.

Lei Ya suddenly understood a truth: cause and effect are linked. Though the cause may be evil, as long as kindness remains in the heart, perhaps the outcome can be good.

"I guessed you'd return these past two days, so I came to check. Sure enough, you're back," Fu Ying eyed Li Chun up and down.

The road would have been much easier, but Jiang Guangguang dared not take it. She kept to the forest's edge; if Lu Zinan realized she was missing, he'd certainly drive after her. There would be nowhere to hide on the road, and if she failed to evade him, all would be lost.

Until that incident, until he ruined the rest of her life, Bai Huanzhi finally realized she'd underestimated him.

Struggling to raise her head, she saw a gigantic beast, howling and leaping as it ran back the way it had come. Suddenly, a sense of rebirth surged from within her, but before she could take a breath of fresh air, she was enveloped by a warm embrace.

Now Bai Huanzhi truly dared not resist again. With Ye Chen's twisted personality, if she refused him once more, who knew what outrageous thing he might do next.