Chapter 42: If Soft Tactics Fail, Resort to Hard Ones

The clown's mask wore an oversized smile.

Though it looked comical and full of childish innocence, Mu You still took a few steps backward in fear.

Because the skin on her back had started to itch again just a moment ago!

The day before yesterday, in the Qi family's car, Uncle Qi Hui had said that inexplicable itching and a chill down one's spine probably meant something bad was about to happen.

"You are just a child, and a girl at that; your intuition is very accurate."

"But don't worry, whatever the question..."

Anyone who comes up to strike up an inexplicable conversation like this must have an ulterior motive. As for what it is, it will probably require further investigation later, but that doesn't prevent one from probing in the meantime.

Li Qingyuan hurriedly stepped forward to rescue the dizzy Batman whose eyes had turned into spinning mosquito-coils from Superman's grip. That guy Superman really had less and less self-awareness as time went on.

"Zhou Zechen, why is it you?" Upon recognizing the newcomer, Lin Xiangwan couldn't help letting out a low cry.

Liang Yiyi didn't know what to say, but she felt that at this moment she should perhaps give Ji Mingxuan some response, telling him that she still found it a bit difficult to accept such a thing right now, and asking if he could give her a little more time.

"Understood, you may leave first." Hayun waved his hand impatiently, picked up the phone to speak to Huo Siqi, but then narrowed his eyes slightly.

Therefore, when Lu Feng heard that the officials below yet again had memorials to present, his stomach felt as though he had just swallowed a giant bowl of houseflies—a sickening and miserable sensation.

In Rong Xiang's eyes, An Peng, who had developed the intent to kill her, possessed a power that was like the wrath of the heavens—so thunderous and mighty, yet so pure and unblemished. In her view, this power seemed capable of purging all the myriad evils of this mortal world.

"If I hadn't come, would you have forgotten all about me?" Meng Fei asked with an expression of deep displeasure.

Having finally finished with the matters of the past few days, the thought of Jiang Jiao left him with no mind to work. Putting aside the tasks at hand, he drove straight to the branch office.

"Then what about Qingyi Academy? What kind of place is it really?" After a chuckle, An Lingshu blinked at the old man, looking very playful and cute.

Having lived for so many years, the Marquis's wife had seen all sorts of people. No matter how formidable a character usually was, they could never pull off any tricks under her watchful eye.

After all, the scheme Madam Shen had pulled off was not watertight and had numerous loopholes, which was why Song Chao'an had been able to root out everyone involved within three days.

When he looked over, the fellow was practically slouched over the table just trying to eat a meal. That punchable expression made him really want to teach him a proper lesson.

"It's not a favor; it's merely mutual benefit." Facing a seventh-rank priest, Dirty Lion dared not show the slightest disrespect, nor did he dare to lie.

"In other words, she is essentially not guilty of any crime? Release her!" Yan Chen said with a look of realization, his voice sounding cool and clear.

Lin Wan, however, thought otherwise. For her, although making this trip was indeed a bit tiring, only by seeing with her own eyes that Zhao Qingluo and the others were safe could she truly set her mind at ease. Otherwise, even if she stayed safely at home, she would surely be on tenterhooks with anxiety.

"When on earth is the starlight going to descend? Over half a day has already passed." Wu Feng looked utterly disheveled, cursing under his breath as he bandaged his own wounds.

"Yes, yes, yes! Once we get outside, find an open space and let us out. This method is good, a very good method!!" Everyone laughed happily, nodding repeatedly and praising Lie Yan for having a clever mind.

"No, if I stay by her side, it will only make things worse," Xiao Yixuan said expressionlessly.

Following Anna's words, the onlookers who had been gathering around from the start also began to voice their own questions.

Chu He: I've heard that in this world, there are only two kinds of animals that can reach the top of the pyramid. One is the eagle, and the other is the snail.

He was still muttering under his breath, complaining that he was busy out of his mind while the other guy was nowhere to be seen all day long. If he didn't find some work to throw his way, how could he ever get back at him for dumping a mountain of work on him right during the New Year?