Chapter 86: Just Find the Person

Cao Mang’s mind raced as he compared the city lord’s surname with the academy’s list of campus beauties.
“How could it be? Your name is Fei Yuan, ranked seventh on the campus beauty list. Why didn’t you attend classes?”
He guessed correctly, and Fei Yuan revealed a sweet smile.
“That ranking isn’t accurate. I would never be just seventh. I’m already a senior, so I don’t have many classes. My father…”
“It’s still such good weather,” Su Nuan lowered her head, gazing at a ray of warm sunlight that landed in her palm. She sighed softly, “But there won’t be many chances in the future to enjoy this warmth…” There was a hint of regret and sadness in her tone, yet it seemed more like she had made up her mind about something.
Jin Shunying blinked repeatedly. “All the wives of officials I’ve met say the same thing.” Of course, none of them had actually seen him.
Among the ten remaining alchemists, Bitao Kingdom had two, Xuanyu Kingdom had seven, and Canglin Kingdom only had one, whose pill still glowed alone in front of him.
“Heavenly King, let the King,” Lu Zhi walked forward with a grin to salute the eldest and second brothers, then greeted all the siblings in turn before sitting in his usual seat. The hall fell into dead silence again.
Ma Jiaohong’s scalp tingled instantly. She had no idea how to smooth things over and was at a loss for words.
Madam Yu and the others looked at Yang Fei’er’s strange expression and movements, unable to fathom what was going on.
In the days that followed, Yuan Yuan followed Zhuang Fengzhi to learn the art of the zither, while Yang Fei’er devoted herself to preparing for the courtesan competition, making the days fulfilling.
Though the cigarettes brought back by those fellows were basically monopolized, at least they counted as part of the protection fee and could exchange for safety.
“The prince is so ruthless, even Luo Jing was stunned,” she laughed, her eyes seeming shrouded in mist, giving an unreal feeling.
Gao Village’s ship too was struck by the storm. Their vessel was not large, but its clever design allowed it to resist ordinary tempests. The crew were seasoned sailors, well-versed in storms, and as soon as they saw it approaching, they furled the sails and faced it together.
“With just your beginner-level divine power, you think you can pierce my throat? Dream on!” Sprint did not dodge; instead, he raised his head, letting Yun Jie’s sword tip stab deeper.
Very few knew the truth—it was a secret so deep that even City Lord Li Bingfeng dared not speak of it.
The group drank from afternoon until ten at night before Wang Bugui and the others bid their farewells, needing to rest early and regain their strength. Besides, the treasures gained today had yet to be properly honed—they needed time to familiarize themselves.
The Three-Tailed Black Fox Wolf—cruel and fierce, as cunning as a fox. Even among fifth-tier beasts, it was a lordly existence. Ordinary cultivators at Star Realm would avoid it by a great margin.
“This…” Feeling the surge of power within, Ji Cheng was greatly surprised, yet a hint of joy appeared in his eyes. He now understood that the giant flame dragon could help him enhance the might of his Nine Dragons Burning Heaven technique.
“Wonderful! With your words, how can we fear defeat in this battle?” Sima Yi excitedly grasped Li Menghua’s hand.
The prodigies of the Primordial Ancestral Land, and the geniuses of other great sects, all followed behind, their figures flickering before vanishing into the secret passage.
“It was an accident. About half a month ago, I flew over this place. Do you know? After discovering this secret, I quarreled with Jiang Feng and cried the whole night.” Cui Wei’s expression gradually became sorrowful.
“The Demon Lord is right; we must think long term. But in the short run, since you have attained the Dao Realm, you should convene the sacred ceremony of the demon path, announce your authority, and make all demon cultivators bow before you,” the Grand Elder added.
He spoke generously, but Lin Xiao’s occasionally drifting gaze at Xu Rong’s plaintive eyes clearly showed otherwise.