Volume One Chapter 86: Dad Promises, He Will Never Let You Suffer Again

"We have never abandoned our daughter. It was your Shen family who stole the girl we cherished. We will thoroughly investigate this matter, and anyone found involved will not be spared."

Huo Zheng's arrival was like a towering mountain suddenly descending, almost crushing Zhang Gui and her daughter like ants beneath its weight.

"You... you... who are you..." Zhang Gui's trembling hand pointed incredulously at Huo Zheng.

This time, even Shen Congyue recognized the man before her.

Huo Zheng!

They were from the Huo family.

Which meant Shen Ruzhi...

Zhang Gui and Shen Ruzhi turned pale as ghosts, shaking all over, shrinking back in terror.

The Huo family—the foremost in the capital...

Winter morning wind was already impatient, prepared to act directly. He had to protect her safety, and safeguard their love as well.

So many years had passed, yet the memories were deeply rooted in his heart. Whenever he recalled them, a rare gentleness and longing appeared on the man's face, though today it was tinged with sadness and melancholy.

To smile meant Tsunade had finally accepted him; to cry, it was because after just recovering and leaving the hospital, he suffered another blow. Wasn't it simply old wounds replaced by new ones?

As long as your strength surpasses everyone else’s, it doesn’t matter if you point at someone and call him a pig—no one will dare object.

"Sis, make us something to eat. It's been ages since we had your cooking." Zhu Yu spoke as he led everyone to Yi Yi's house.

Upon hearing this, Teng Yonglei immediately patted his chest and said with sincerity that mountain folk were indeed honest and hospitable, especially since Wang Hao hardly looked like a troublemaker.

Chu Nan smiled; today was the couple’s first chance to be alone together, at least without anyone barging in or calling for them.

He spent a good deal of money, but fortunately, among both families, he was the only one who drank—otherwise, those bottles would never have lasted this long.

Under Elder Hai’s stewardship, the Sand Hidden Village’s espionage defenses soared. Even at the height of Danzo’s reputation as the "Shadow of the Shinobi," he had never bested Elder Hai in the shadows. His abilities spoke for themselves.

The old man smiled again, a sign of relaxation, then left the private room and closed the door behind him.

Ye Wei Yang asked everyone, "Has Fallen Flower made any moves lately?" With the merchant alliance settled, the next enemy was Fallen Flower. Though his eyes had healed, the vendetta remained.

"Are you saying I didn't turn and point ahead just now, so turning and pointing forward now was wrong?" Qin Yi asked Tie Zhu.

"Got it, got it, your thinking matches mine!" Qingshi nodded obediently, not forgetting to flatter.

Sang Yin interjected, "You’re right. The children are young and ignorant, which led to this silly misunderstanding. Who among us hasn’t been young once? Since the groom doesn’t mind, let them proceed with the wedding ceremony." She looked over at Zhuang Fulou as she finished.

Thus, those who joined the society were not jealous, but rather wished their family businesses would grow even bigger.

"I’ve arrived at the Spirit Taming Sect, but my wish to enter Barbarian Island hasn’t come true. Now an old Daoist wants me to leave—could you speak to him for me?" Zheng Fan said with a smile.

Still, Li Gongjin knew it was a critical moment. Luo Rulong, having injured him, would not hold back and would attack again. Now, his strength was less than half, and he needed time to recover, but Luo Rulong would never allow it.

The six major sects joined forces through their elders to seal the entrance to the Blood Vault Secret Realm, making it nearly impossible for ordinary cultivators to enter.

"What if you don’t earn 17,000 Sea God points in three days by venturing into dangerous places?" Hai Li’s eyes flashed as she asked.

"I won't say any more. I'm leaving." Shen Liancheng brushed off his hand and strode outside.

Of course, Mingxi had no objections to the Great Ming Kingdom growing stronger and becoming one of the Empires of the Six Realms.

With the arrival of Sun Haoyang and others, those living in "Dragonfly Court"—the White Shark, Golden Crab, Old Black Turtle—immediately sensed it. They rushed from the mansion, soared into the sky, ready to face the incoming enemy.

The Emperor was truly grateful to her for bravely stepping forward and taking the blade meant for him from Lady Ding. Moreover, because she deduced he was poisoned, giving him time to seek treatment, he rewarded her lavishly.

Especially that burly man, who spent all day holding it, prodding and poking, trying to find which part of its meat was the most tender.

Now, the flattery and praise outside the palace gates seemed to mock her stupidity. The contrast was stark.

The five Divine Marshals, and even the four great guards of Godslayer Cloud Sky, had no idea what the true purpose of the two men’s journey was.

"Who goes there! Don’t you see the Forest Army is on duty?" The leader saw Lin Da and his companion approach and felt a twinge of anxiety.

Mobilization had been completed before the army left Anguo County. Liu Tianhao’s doctrine, instilled from top to bottom, was that the Yellow Turban Army was nothing but a weak rabble! Even if the Yellow Turbans numbered a hundred thousand, what did it matter?

"I understand." Zhang Kun wasn’t being unreasonable, and the other party was polite, without threatening to cancel his qualification outright.

The old man kept smiling but said nothing. Then I saw something moving in his palm—indeed, it was something, like a stream of air swirling. As it spun, the airflow gradually changed color, turning green.

After all, everyone in Ming was used to being ministers, accustomed to assisting others. Here, assisting Lord Wei was no different. As for Ximeng being the leader, everyone voiced their approval.