Volume One, Chapter 22: The Loyal Dog

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However, the other three could not understand why such a multitude of evil spirits had gathered in this sparsely populated region.
Watching the blood splatter in the void, Chen Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. At that very moment, a gleam of blood-red light suddenly flew out from the jade pendant on Chen Xiao's chest, instantly absorbing all the flesh and blood in the void.
This "Young Master Tian," named Tian Pei, was the son of Tian Yihuan, the master of the Second Tower in Yanjing; naturally, he was the young tower master. He was currently a student at the Jixia Academy’s School of Commerce, while our young master Geng Tian was a student at the School of Agriculture.
He recognized Locke; back in the Digital World, he had owed Locke some favors, and in the end, he had offered a portion of his own blood as compensation.
Giant ants were scurrying in and out of the cave entrance, numbering in the hundreds or thousands. At the bottom of the cliff lay a colossal queen ant, and one could only imagine how many more ants were densely packed around her.
Jiang Xie raised an eyebrow and said, "Do you intend to avenge him?" Although Jiang Xie spoke with calm indifference, he was actually extremely nervous inside.
Zhao Ling'er, standing to the side, stopped crying and said to Shangguan Tingyu, "Senior Sister, before we leave, may I see the Second Senior Sister one last time?" As she spoke, tears rolled down her face, one after another, making her look truly pitiful.
Xie Gongbao kept his promise and released the beauty dragon. The single-horned dragon, having lost its spirit, dared not cause any more trouble and carried the beauty dragon back into the Black Water River. Although Xie Gongbao and Fang Siruo had reached the opposite bank, there were still many poisonous insects and vermin, and the two had to fight and run for twenty or thirty miles in one breath before finally shaking off the venomous creatures behind them.
"Ugh!" Chu Zifeng's knees bent slightly, but he still refused to kneel, his handsome face turning purple from the effort.
"I am the new manager here, I'll go." She swayed her slender, serpent-like waist, exuding a myriad of charms.
She did not want his life to be so dependent on her; she feared she could not provide the equal affection that Jiang Sinian desired.
Seeing Yan Hong reach out to retrieve the whip, Shen Yan hurriedly clutched it to her chest. This was the first weapon her master had ever given her; how could she possibly give it up?

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It was just as Mu Ling had expected; Wang Yanan had to tutor Mu Ling from scratch, otherwise, these problems would have been impossible to explain.
Mi Xuan bowed again and then followed Xiuzhu, who was carrying Li Yingxue, as they slowly departed. Master Dan stroked his beard as he watched Mi Xuan walk away. What a fine child; if only she could become a member of the Dan family, it would be a true blessing. But... he mused.
He was furious, wiping the tears from his face with a fierce gesture, his mouth clamped shut, his expression one of utter grievance.
Shen Zui had said that if he died, she would remarry immediately. How could he bear the thought of her lying in someone else's arms, her eyes fixed on another... he would not allow it.
Hearing her bring up the reputation of the jade hairpin, Lin Moheng could no longer contain herself, her face darkening: "Xiao Li, I am returning the person to you! You take her and deal with it! Furthermore, how dare you cast aspersions on my sister’s purity."
The man was also dressed in a black brocade robe, his build lean, standing at about the height of Xiao Li's ears.
Qiao Changzai glanced at me with disdain, likely satisfied to finally see me in such a wretched state. I did not want to pay her any mind, and Yong Yan nodded in tacit agreement.
"I will not marry... I told you long ago to give up that thought." Qide remained firm.
"What do you want with me?" He had been resting and had heard the commotion outside, which had thoroughly disturbed his sleep. He stood at the door of the Xianxuan Palace with an angry expression, which softened only slightly when he realized the person approaching was Lan Xing'er’s personal maid.
What Wang Wei said made perfect sense, but An Feng did not give an immediate answer. He knew he was not cut out for business and thought it best to find an opportunity to talk to John and ask for his advice. Afterward, Wang Le told An Feng that his brother thought An Feng’s performance showed the caution expected of a businessman.
"None? Then never mind. Actually, I was just joking. Hahahaha." Once Matsugami Yoshimitsu confirmed that he had been delusional, his disappointment was overshadowed by a sense of relief. If ninjutsu were too powerful, it was something he, as a samurai, would not be willing to accept.
Lan Guiren’s flamboyant attire only served to highlight Qing Guiren’s "lotus rising from the clear water" quality. If Lan Guiren was a peony, then Qing Guiren was a daphne blooming in silence, fragrant and elegant.

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The other party cherished this opportunity. Among the current members of the consortium, Bazel was the most respected and popular, while An Feng was relatively low-profile but held the most business opportunities. Both were unique, and building a good relationship with either one could save a great deal of struggle.
They waited and waited, but there was not even a shadow of the famous courtesan. Once some people finished their pleasantries, they began to grow restless.
"Officials are awed by the Emperor's power, so it is only human nature for them to use flattering words. How could one take them seriously?" Chongzhen’s expression remained indifferent, as if he did not care.
Yian held Kemi in his arms, looking up at the moon. The envoy sent by the Oda clan to form an alliance would decide Yian’s fate. How he longed for that day. Because his wife was being held hostage in Sunpu, Yian could not actively send an envoy to Nobunaga, a fact that had been troubling him greatly.
"Senior, there is no need for such formality. This junior will certainly not let you down." Yu Lin, like Li Keruo and Wang Qingshan, was very surprised by Ishikawa’s sudden display of attitude.
He was now the number one person beneath the Heavenly Pride Ranking; apart from the ten on the ranking, who could be his opponent?
This spear-wielding genius was truly formidable, forcing Bai Shijing to use his trump card.
Merlin smiled without answering. He would not easily fall for someone else's provocation, even though with his current strength, there was essentially nothing to fear in the Void Realm.
A long queue had already formed on the street where the Administrative Division was located; at a rough glance, there were nearly a hundred people, and the number was still growing. Awed by the authority of the Administrative Division and the importance of the examination, the place was crowded but not chaotic. Many body cultivators were eager and excited, their faces filled with anticipation.
"To graduate, one must reach the cultivation level of a Spirit Master. Soul Masters who emerge from the Stan Academy are valued by all the great families. If everything goes well, they will make a name for themselves in the region within a few decades." As Wang Xing spoke, a hint of excitement appeared on his face, as if he were already fantasizing about his future.