Chapter 33: The Man Named Cheng Jie

The rest of Madam Gu’s words faded into the background, unheard by either of them. Gu Tingzhou’s surprise lasted only a moment before he regained his composure, though inwardly his mind was churning like a raging sea.

Cheng Jie, in his previous life, was already the boss of the underworld by the time Gu Tingzhou learned of him. Although they were about the same age, Cheng Jie had always been dedicated to his studies, while Gu Tingzhou had joined the army early on. Their paths rarely crossed, and they had little interaction. He only knew about Cheng Jie because of his own two disappointing sons, who followed Cheng Jie’s lead and brought shame upon the family—a senior officer’s sons reduced to mere gang members.

Fortunately, nothing—

She spat at Zhao Mengyao, but Zhao Mengyao wasn’t angered, calmly supporting A Yao and guiding her into the film crew to rest.

After Xi Wen left, she began to feign distress, wiping her tears and claiming that Lin Wan had taken responsibility for the matter.

It was in this heavy atmosphere that the gaze of the Scarlet Flame Emperor slowly settled on the face of the Crown Prince. Noticing the shock in the prince’s eyes, the Emperor deliberately remarked,

“This incident has caused significant repercussions. It’s clear that the Warrior Group is openly targeting my Xiang Xiang.”

The outcome was inevitable. He could only pound his chest in frustration, powerless to change anything. At that moment, they yearned for strength, desperately wishing they could appear before Lorraine. Yet reality was harsh, and dreams seldom become reality.

Just then, a soldier noticed a short convoy approaching on the distant highway, seemingly loaded with soldiers. Judging by their uniforms, they were allies, and their vehicles bore familiar insignia.

Wei Jing opened his eyes to see Mu Jiangsheng pressing down on Sheng Xia, one hand covering her mouth to silence her screams, while the other roved over her body, indulging his beastly desires. Sheng Xia’s hands were bound, her injuries leaving her incapable of resistance. All she could do was twist her body in vain, struggling painfully.

She stepped out of the waiting room, the cold air hitting her face and clearing her muddled thoughts. Forget it, there’s no need to trouble him; after all, she had little connection with him.

Datong, as a strategic stronghold along the frontier, housed a large garrison. There were many military dependents, families serving the garrison, and auxiliary military households.

Though two souls occupied a single body, the bonds between people were not rooted merely in flesh. True connection lay in the exchange and resonance of hearts—their shared feelings formed the foundation of all relationships.

Reflecting on this, the Ancestral Dragon was overcome with sorrow. Had the dragon race fallen so low? Then fury surged—hmph! The dragon race! If it cannot persist, then let it be annihilated!

Li Hao crouched down and pulled the cloth from Princess Honghua’s mouth, then pinched her philtrum. The pain made her frown, uttering a faint groan as if she were about to awaken. At that moment, Flying Eagle suddenly drew his Tang sword and slashed it across his own throat, his gaze resolute and unwavering, the movement executed in one swift stroke.

Though he hadn’t known his aunt for long, he understood her quite well.

Along the way, one bizarre thing after another appeared—not only strange fish, but all sorts of peculiar creatures. Yet their essence was always the power of laws, and before Qin Ling, who had seen through their nature, they could only vanish into dust in the blink of an eye.

Shen Wei met her gaze squarely, steady and unflinching. Since they dared provoke her, she had no reason not to strike back—why let them continue to act out? Enduring humiliation was never her style.

Mueller and Gomez exchanged a knowing glance and whistled together, while the others burst into cheerful laughter.

“The three sovereigns of mankind—Heaven, Earth, and Man—are taught by the three sects. The five emperors are guided by the Buddhist, Shaman, Demon, and Human sects. As for the final Human Emperor, I will arrange it myself! Does anyone have objections?” The Dao Ancestor declared directly.

“Jin’er, this is your uncle. He’s always lived in Ling City, so you’ve never met him before. Uncle, this is Mu Jinxi, my principal wife.” Jue Lin introduced them simply, as if nothing had happened.