Volume One, Chapter 21: Awakening

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Without them, no matter how many camouflage uniforms we had, we wouldn’t have enough to change into. In this disaster relief effort, without them, perhaps we would have had to wear wet camouflage every day.
“Grandpa… come on, I wouldn’t come if it weren’t important. I’m just buying some nutritional supplements for you,” Peng Ruijuan said as she stretched out her hand, and the supplements appeared in her palm.
Everyone was stunned at this sight, their eyes glazed, faces shifting in expression under the intense light.
“Hehe, Brother Qingtian, rest assured, with me around, no one can treat me like that. So, Brother Qingtian, you can be at ease,” I said immediately as Qingtian’s words ended.
Apart from those dried seafood and delicacies favored by food lovers, most of the dishes were light and mild.
That day, after everyone finished their cultivation, we all gradually woke up. I looked at everyone and said, “I’ve made up my mind. There isn’t much time left before we head to the clan, so it’s time to visit the Qianyu Sect. After all, once we leave, we don’t know when we’ll return.” I looked around at everyone after speaking.
Though sensing the odd looks from all, Teacher He still didn’t explain much, instead simply saying this sentence.
One topic after another was brought up; doubts and opinions were raised frequently, and on some issues, disputes broke out, turning the scene into a noisy mess—like a crowded market. Fortunately, at critical moments, an aged voice would step in to mediate, then everyone would vote by raising hands and reach consensus.
At that moment, I realized that when I had just absorbed those pills, I had used the Five Elements True Fire, which consumed a great deal of vitality. So I decided to restore my True Energy and spiritual awareness first. With that decision, I took a pill to restore True Energy and another to restore spiritual awareness, then began cultivating.
While speaking, Su You twisted hard again; the familiar stalagmite immediately snapped in two. Su You threw the slender piece away, keeping only the thick, short segment.
Rong Qi’s heart sank with a thud, an instinctive premonition of trouble. He shook his head subconsciously; at this moment, he was no longer the emperor of a nation but a pitiful man—indeed, a miserable and laughable man.

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Chen Yunming called, saying the world-class martial arts competition had basically finalized the list; Ye Dong was among them and was required to report to the army immediately for training to prepare for the contest.
Compared to their outstanding talent in blacksmithing, they were blind when it came to brewing techniques. But considering their low intelligence, oh heavens, let’s forgive their skills. Besides, with their taste, distinguishing good wine from bad would be far too difficult.
An, who acted as bait, suffered a major blow to his image—not only had he lost his bone staff, but his mouth was filled with dirt. He had tripped over a scattered dry bone and gnawed at it; if he hadn’t quickly learned to roll on the spot, that stumble might have sent him straight to meet the Bone Sea Deity.
Huang Ling received a call, thinking of Guang Shao’s mother collapsing over him again, his temper flared, and he hurried to the airport to pick them up.
Seeing that Liu Dingkai had already planned what needed to be done, Ye Dong was pleased. Having Liu Dingkai come to the city as director would bring many favorable conditions for the next phase of his work—a definite blessing.
Perhaps it was the ordeal of that battle that had tempered his spirit, allowing him to successfully ascend to Grand Priest and, within a short span of years, rapidly rise to become a level-14 regional chief.
To be honest, compared to the endless variety of things, anything produced on Earth was quite ordinary—this was quite regrettable, but that was the reality.
They held ritual implements, apparently preparing to set up formations in the courtyard outside the main hall, intending to expel snakes, insects, rats, and ants from the residence.
He knew many had been scammed by Pruss, yet never heard of anyone scoring a bargain from him.
Though Cao Cao harbored the desire to kill Cai Mao, all his commanders were skilled in infantry and cavalry combat, and generals adept at training the navy; even gathered together, they were no match for Cai Mao.
She had had enough of his dullness, as if he treated everyone the same, even her as his wife.

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Sheng Xia, distressed for her son, couldn’t bear to watch; she covered her eyes the entire time but knew that the child she bore in her previous life had been poorly taught—no rules, no order.
The examination was fiercely competitive, like thousands of troops crossing a narrow bridge. For the top three, naturally, she hoped Boya would secure such a rank, but this was not something she could simply will into being.
While applying disinfectant, Su Xiao tentatively asked Sheng Xia, “Does it hurt?” Sheng Xia shook her head, indicating no pain, but Su Xiao felt pain herself. Fool, why do you say it doesn’t hurt when it’s me who hurts? Do you know where it hurts? In my heart—I ache for you.
After speaking, the old man with white hair and a youthful face quietly glanced at the massive palace at the horizon, his meaning clear without words.
“Clearly medical harassment—these people are lawless!” the pharmacy auntie said resentfully, eyes moist. If it weren’t for the strict regulations imposed from above, she wouldn’t have to open the door here with such anxiety.
Zheng Kang was not a fool; it was just that yesterday, he was too angry, clouding his judgment.
Upon hearing this, the white-haired elder’s proud and satisfied expression subtly faltered, then slowly receded.
To be honest, the hospital wanted to keep doctors on duty, but the newly hired doctors weren’t familiar with Ye Fei, so few came. In contrast, the former social workers and nursing staff didn’t need to stay on duty, and with the maverick Dr. Vinci, all 24 of them were present.
I shook my head at the old man to assure him I had everything under control, then turned my gaze once more to that young man’s face, twisted with mischief.