Chapter 53

Chen Xuan's killing intent vanished instantly. He exited the absolute combat state, and feeling as though every ounce of strength had been drained from his body, he collapsed limply.

Previously, slipping the reconnaissance bug past the police dogs undetected relied entirely on the surrounding chaos. However, since one scout bug had already been scanned by the device at the shelter's entrance, if this second one were discovered—especially within the shelter itself—it would undoubtedly draw Chen Tianqi's attention.

In the blink of an eye, the three figures led by Long Ji dashed toward the pool of fire. The expected thunderous strike from the dragon-sword never arrived; instead, the ringing of swords echoed in their ears.

The street lamps in the square stood tall and bright, adding a touch of warmth to the somewhat bleak and chilly night.

They had originally thought a simple check of the surveillance footage would make everything clear at a glance, but who could have known the cameras were broken?

Lacking profound intelligence, he was incapable of comprehending overly complex matters, relying entirely on instinct to perceive Yu Fan's emotions.

Yet just looking at them, they bore no resemblance to a married couple whatsoever. Whether in terms of appearance or temperament, the two of them looked entirely mismatched.

He slowly bent over, gasping for breath. The bloodstains on his face had long been washed away by the rain, revealing a complexion that appeared somewhat pale.

When Kaori Miyazono looked up and met Shota's direct gaze, a corner of her heart that should have been as hard as iron suddenly collapsed.

Before he could finish his sentence, Tang Lingfeng retorted, "Are you henpecked?"

With the conversation having reached this point, I saw no further need for concealment. I took out my tablet, connected it to the internet, and opened the homepage of Tencent Finance. There were six rolling headlines. Finding the one concerning Xiao Xiao, I opened it and handed the tablet to him.

Facing a riot of such massive scale while trapped almost dead center—some seventy or eighty miles away from the outermost perimeter—even if Hua Jitian activated his Azure Dragon Extreme Speed, escape was impossible.

"Hehe, preparations were a bit rushed back then. Actually, I did mention it to my father. He said there was nothing to be done about the timing." He had notified his father, and that was that.

When Yu Xinlan locked eyes with Rong Nancheng, her heart tightened as if pierced by something sharp.

"Alright, I'll be able to refine it for you by tomorrow morning," Zhantian said indifferently. Actually, the materials here were enough for two batches of pills, as he needed to refine a few extra to prepare for any unexpected needs.

This youth could casually produce secret arts from various sects. Putting aside the authenticity of these techniques, just this kind of daring was enough to show that his background was extraordinary. Why would such a mysterious figure suddenly target him?

"The Blood-Drinker in my hand never leaves its sheath without tasting blood," Gongmu Chang slowly walked out of the house, stopping six meters away from Jin Daoyuan. Seeing the samurai sword at Gongmu's waist, Jin Daoyuan let out a scornful smile.

"Hmm—" Long Yichen looked at Ario Ishikari, who was driving, and said somewhat uncertainly, wondering if Ario Ishikari had already become the human host for Ultraman Belial.

This time, we booked five lounges—one for the senior management of each side, and the other three for the hardworking staff rushing about.

"Early Golden Core peak stage? I truly don't know how you managed to advance to the Golden Core realm. You must have obtained immense fortune in the Celestial Empire. It seems all things in nature operate in a predestined cycle of cause and effect; let me, an unfilial descendant of the late Qing, reclaim some of their lost dignity." Jin Daoyuan flicked the long sword in his hand, and his entire aura erupted.

Gu Ling'er felt a twinge of guilt. In truth, her talent was not inferior at all; although incomparable to her elder sister Gu Bing'er, after eight centuries of continuously nourishing her physical body with the Spring of Life, her innate talent had long since undergone a qualitative transformation.

From his perspective, what Tang Su sought was nothing more than career and prospects; unable to get what he wanted from Yu Zhen, he had embraced a desperate, mutual-destruction mentality.

As these two punches formed, centered around their fists, a rippling wave actually fused the fist-winds they generated together. Consequently, the offensive momentum unleashed by the two of them doubled in power.

Turning his head to look around, Ye Zuzheng discovered to his surprise that he was lying on a wooden plank bed inside a cabin. A basin of charcoal fire crackled nearby, making the room cozy and warm.

Those aunts who had previously been plotting to play matchmaker for Mi Duo now regretted not securing the match sooner.

Ye Zuzheng remained silent, turning his gaze toward the tightly closed bedroom door while a faint sense of worry stirred in his heart.

After taking a Marrow-Cleansing Fruit followed by a Hundred-Poison Pill, Mo Qianyu took a bath to wash away the toxins and impurities expelled from her body. She changed into fitness attire, lay down on the bed, closed her eyes, and drifted into a light slumber.

However, Magellan found his curiosity too difficult to endure. Thus, during the second rotational period, he used a meteorite to fake an accidental crash landing on Earth. After reporting the situation to the Security Council, Magellan obtained approval for his landing application.

Li Changse turned to look at Ning Feng, then smiled at him, signaling that Ning Feng could begin praising Traditional Chinese Medicine. To his surprise, Ning Feng's opening remark almost made Li Changse roll his eyes.

This was something Li Zhidid not anticipate. He only thought Xue Rengui was capable, failing to consider that he currently could not do without Xue Rengui.

Therefore, just as Wu Kuang was clearing the path ahead and Yan Nangui was attempting to escape under the escort of the others, Hu Fei suddenly let out a whistle.

The humphead wrasse is the largest coral reef fish in the world. When fully grown, it is iron-blue in color with prominent lips, weighing up to three or four hundred catties and measuring over two meters in length.

Shuangshuang raised her head and frowned: "Sister Mi is going to grunt tonight!" She had started calling her mother "Sister Mi" just like her younger sister, and even imitated the sound of snoring.

"Gege, thank you." Qingtao wiped away the tears welling at the corners of her eyes, blushing as she muttered her thanks. She thanked her not only for saving her life, but also for granting her such a wonderful opportunity to wholeheartedly inherit her father's mastery of the spice trade.

That was true; everything has its match. The old lady was very stern, yet she was thoroughly obedient in front of the old master.

Evangeline trusted Zhang Yadong implicitly. Since he assured her those three dark shadows were not ghosts, her mind was instantly put at ease; as long as they weren't ghosts, she wouldn't be so afraid.

The massive giant butterfly at the core emitted a strong current, instantly detonating all the lightning balls in the air as massive spirals of electric arcs continuously spread outward.