Volume 1, Chapter 61: Gaining an Imperial Noble Consort as a Backer

A hearty voice echoed within the Azure Fall Courtyard, "Little sister, I'm back, and I brought you something wonderful!"

Just waking up from her afternoon nap, Xia Qianqian widened her eyes instantly upon hearing this.

Something wonderful? What wonderful thing did second brother bring back for me?

Xia Chaozhang strode over, and seeing his little sister staring at him with a pair of bright, sparkling eyes, his heart instantly softened.

"Foster father!" With the fourth man still hesitating to act, Wang Ye grew even more enraged. He stood up and struck the fourth man across the face with the palm of his hand, knocking him to the ground.

When breakfast was finished, the kitchen staff noticed that the collected bowls and plates were in utter disarray, with very little food left over. Feeling rather puzzled, they inquired about the reason, and upon learning the truth, could only murmur in approval, "Good!"

Long Jianfei had no intention of running away; he needed to rush immediately to the construction site, where Ouyang Tianyu had already arrived in advance.

Shangguan Yun mused, "This person must have been sent by that innkeeper. It seems the relationship between Clear Water Manor and the rice shop is not simple; we must thoroughly investigate this." Seeing that the man had already left and assuming he would not dare to follow him any longer, he strode once again toward Clear Water Manor.

Following the paintings along the wall, the two of them viewed them one by one, gradually reaching the depths of the grand hall. Their hearts suddenly tightened as they realized someone was actually standing ahead.

The King of Green Hill wore a grave expression and nodded. The rest of the demon kings and cultivators from beyond the continents had no objections whatsoever. Under the arrangements of the King of Green Hill and the King of Yonghe, they each led five people, using the jade slips to search for suitable locations within this remaining space of sixty zhang in radius.

"How did Xiao Jun get the sword wound under his left rib? What on earth happened at that time?" Liu Ruyan was consumed with fury.

"It's hard to say! Right now, I can't determine whether he is an ordinary member of the demon race or one with cultivation. Judging by his unconscious state, he likely possesses some cultivation, which makes recovery extremely difficult. Given the formidable constitution of the demon race, these external injuries shouldn't be enough to kill him!" Ye Ge walked to the bedside with a heavy expression and said.

Tao Tianche was struck with dismay, but having traveled the pugilistic world for years, his combat experience was in no way inferior to those martial arts seniors of the older generation. Instead of retreating, he slid a couple of steps aside, twirled the long sword in his hand, and thrust upward toward Shangguan Yun's ribs once more.

"Since when do my actions require reporting to you?" Ye Qingjue's tone was drenched in ice.

"What is going on? What happened to Song Fang?" Wang Youcai asked as he sat down beside Wang Youfa.

Before Xia Jian could speak, Xia Zecheng chimed in eagerly, "The Mid-Autumn Festival is a national holiday, and all enterprises and institutions are required to take time off. Why wouldn't he be able to come back? Unless he simply doesn't want to come back at all," Xia Zecheng said with a hint of annoyance.

"Where did you go just now?" Although Luo Yang spoke as if making an irrelevant remark, once it reached Xu Yongfan's ears, he understood.

Bowl-Holding Arhat Lingyun, Jubilant Arhat Lingkong, Door-Guarding Arhat Lingzhan, Sitting Arhat Lingjing, Ear-Picking Arhat Lingzhi, Elephant-Riding Arhat Lingji, Deer-Riding Arhat Lingtan, Joyful Arhat Lingfu, and Hand-Reaching Arhat Lingmie instantly felt a surge of violent energy strike them. Within this utmost majestic and powerful force, there was implicitly contained an utmost shadowy and gentle strength.

Li Jiang's expression shifted slightly. The Abyssal Underworld connected to the netherworld of the dead, which perhaps might not be a bad thing for Mo Xueyan.

Li Motong said, "We'll know just by trying." With a wave of Li Motong's hand, Mu Yi and his son were trapped within a pillar of light. This column of light was a formation, and before the two men could even utter a scream, they were completely reduced to ashes.

"What's so impossible about that? Senior Sister Gongsun possesses supreme natural talent, and coupled with the personal guidance of the Patriarch, naturally..." Wei Yide said matter-of-factly.

"Bitch, I didn't expect you to be quite so tough!" Seeing the sharp-mouthed man fall to the ground, another man grabbed Ji Zili by the hair and viciously slapped her across her left cheek.

Amidst Yan Ying's hazy gaze, Ao Jue, now fully dressed, pushed the door open and stepped out once more into the pitch-black night.