Volume One, Chapter 58: The Secret of the Illegitimate Daughter

The conversation was drawing to a close. Zhuang Qian had eaten her fill, completely transforming her sorrow into appetite. She should have known this by now when dealing with Xiang Zheng.

"I'm done eating."

Raising her head again, she saw Gu Yuqiao smiling radiantly, and her anger flared uncontrollably. Without hesitation, she pulled the leather whip from her waist.

Back on campus, Wen Hao still carried that aloof, feline-like demeanor. He was attending a top-tier university, one that naturally attracted many influential figures within the campus scene.

Suddenly, on a nearby cliff, hundreds of flames ignited. Everyone looked up as the fires grew larger. Only then did the Tianshu army realize these were massive fireballs being hurled toward them. Chaos erupted as they scrambled to dodge.

Lin Qingyue once witnessed Su Qingmeng bending down in front of a beggar. Just as they both assumed money would be exchanged, Su Qingmeng suddenly snatched a handful of coins from the beggar’s meal box and sprinted away.

Since the previous night, General Zuo had consumed a considerable amount of alcohol. Resigned to death, he brandished his sword and shouted, "Brothers, today we either succeed or die trying! Once we overthrow this emperor, I promise promotions and titles for all of you!" The imperial guards responded with three unified roars, signaling their agreement.

Immediately, four great demons let out a furious roar, their voices shaking the heavens. Their eyes blazed with anger—they had realized they were being deceived. Now unable to track Lu Yan and the others by the aura of the Fire Crystal Winged Lions, their rage intensified.

Shangguan Zhi held an umbrella beside the carriage, straining to hear his name. When called, he quickly opened the door and climbed in.

A figure in a cyan robe shouted loudly, then reached out his palm to grab. Lu Yan felt as if the space around him was being compressed, a tremendous force pressing down upon him in an instant.

—Hah, this Song Ci is quite the performer, putting on such a grand show. I've never seen a fan so willingly led around like a pet and still so delighted—truly a spectacle.

Although Lu Yan suspected the image was a map, he searched his mind thoroughly without recognizing the location.

Ye Xue nodded to Rong Yue and stepped forward. Rong Yue made a cheer-leading gesture and said, "Go, Xue’er! You can do it!" Ye Xue glanced back with a smile.

Of course, Gu Luo’s judgment wasn’t mere guesswork. He vaguely saw most of the clan heads whispering atop the high platform, likely unaware of the full details.

"They’ve long since returned. Now it’s time to worry about yourselves!" Zi Xiang looked down on the speaker with disdain.

Liu Xiana wore a puzzled expression. Quietly, she slipped out of bed, draped herself in a military coat, and stepped outside the tent.

Qin Muchen kindly reminded her and even went out to close the door. Though An Nianchu was frustrated, life went on. Even if she wished to selectively forget that incident, another man seemed especially vivid in her memory.

“It’s still no good! Didn’t you say you could pay? What, you’re trying to bribe a beggar with just this little money?” Zhang Rang remained as ruthless as ever.

Forget it, there would be plenty more chances in the future. Slowly, I’ll practice. With that thought, Lin Peng turned away and headed into the private room, burying himself in work.

Lan Sheng and Zi Ling also fixed their gaze on the clash unfolding above. This was their first time seeing Chen Shifu wield such power, and they silently assessed his strength.

“Don’t fucking stop me!” Jess tried to kick me again, but the gorilla held him back. Then the gorilla shook his head and released me! I understood his meaning and patted the gorilla’s shoulder without saying a word.