Chapter 51: Good People Don’t Live Long

Recalling the events from last time, Gu Yu closed his eyes briefly. When he opened them again, he felt like a completely different person.

Gu Yu was certain once more: it was his wife who saved him last time.

His life now belonged to Ji Sisi; it had nothing to do with the old Gu family anymore. The debt of gratitude he owed to his father for raising him was fully repaid.

From now on, he would live for himself, his family, and his wife. As for the rest—those superfluous or hostile—he would deal with them all.

Gu Yu was determined to resolve everything!

“Hey there, Eel,” a soldier jumped down from the three-meter-high wall, grinning as he looked at Chen Tang.

“Besides, I personally killed him. Isn’t that a clear sign of my sincerity? With such a crucial leverage in my hands, you can trust me even more in our cooperation,” the young man teased with a sly glint in his eyes.

Seeing Zhang Cheng remain so calm at this moment, the people around couldn’t help but burst into a chorus of boos.

“Lin Yi, launch the attack. Flatten Beiluo City. Not a single direct member of the Li family shall be spared. As for the collateral branches, spare those who have not committed evil deeds. But if they are guilty and deserve death, execute them,” Lin Lie ordered.

“Some things are better left as thoughts. Why do we call it a dream? Because it has ‘dream’ in its name, understand? You’d better focus on what’s in front of you. We’re all serving the country; the nature is the same,” Tian Buzheng said in one breath.

He made it clear that he had no intention of seizing power or Ningyuan; he only wished to reclaim Jinzhou. Ningyuan still belonged to Wu Sangui, and so did the Ningyuan army.

“It’s okay, miss. You have combat goggles, so you should know I’m strong, right? Wherever you go, I can escort you,” Leng Ye said.

Ignoring his shouts completely, Qin Xiang walked over to his side. Her lowered hand trembled as she loosened her grip on the gun, letting it fall to the ground. Then she slowly lifted her hand and gently grasped Ju Zhi’s arm.

Lowering her face, Ju Zhi forced herself to ignore the feeling and continued eating her steak, waiting for more developments from Xu’er’s side.

“That’s right. According to the intelligence our scouts relayed earlier, that green tree over there is the jade tree you’re looking for,” Zhou Gui nodded in confirmation.

“...Fine, since the elder sister says so, as the younger sister, I can only offer a reminder,” Pei Lan said, her gaze carrying a mix of frustration and hope. Perhaps it was because the last words she said sounded somewhat improper. After speaking, she turned and walked back into the house.

They stood quietly for a long time. Only after the group had left and vanished did the two of them head to the restaurant opposite the company.

Xin Yi glanced over and saw that the leader was Qian’er and a few others, followed by several familiar faces, likely also concubines of Yi Beichen. When they saw Xin Yi, they behaved reasonably, bowing obediently—even though their faces showed reluctance.

She knew Sang Muqing had always been so warm-hearted toward her. Perhaps, as Sang Cenqing said, her younger sister had always liked Su Han, so she was especially kind to Su Han’s family.

Even though she knew he had cheated outside, if he had a bit of remorse, if he made some superficial effort, would she have come to this point with him?

With a loud ‘boom,’ the metal totem pole of the Soul-Darkening Enchanter slammed heavily onto the marble floor, cracks spidering instantly in all directions.

I don’t know if his mind can comprehend what death means now. I stood beside him, covering my mouth, trying to keep my sobs from disturbing him. I just wanted him to say a proper farewell to my mother.

淡淡’s total damage to the sandworm was arguably the highest among their group because the holy light bullet required almost only one second to cast and seemed to have no cooldown. He could fire two holy light bullets, but the Fire Sea Flame could only launch one explosive flame bullet.