Volume One, Chapter 46: She Has Always Been Loved

Pei Xi’s words were like a shot of adrenaline, gradually calming Xu Qingning’s initial anxiety. Yet, at moments like this, she became more clingy than usual.

Pei Xi understood that her past had shaped a habit—a compulsion to keep the other person close until her goal was achieved. He recalled when he first found Xu Qingning, he had secretly observed her for a while. Back then, she would lock herself in the training room for days without stepping out. Some even speculated she hid away crying because she couldn’t understand the blueprints.

But Pei Xi knew better. The blueprint training was a limited project at the time, and Xu Qingning had shut herself away...

Although riding didn’t require physical effort or mental strain, it was surprisingly exhausting—sometimes more so than labor itself. Especially for Zhu Yingtai, who became so carsick she vomited profusely. No matter how many motion sickness pills she took, they had no effect, and some she even vomited immediately after swallowing.

The elder brother ahead, puzzled by Pei Xi’s pace, stopped to wait. Once Pei Xi caught up, he urged his horse forward, and they slowly made their way toward East Flow Valley.

The level-four divine beast, its spirit fully awakened, saw the stance of the two clearly. Knowing the intruders meant harm, its eyes glowed a deeper crimson. Its iron-like claws slammed heavily onto its chest, covered in white fur.

Liu let out a sigh; this mess was his doing. What had seemed a mere joke or spectator sport now looked far more serious.

Zhang Yuan saw Yin Yi return with a large bouquet of roses and assumed it was a gift from a fan, so he didn’t ask further.

What he didn’t notice was his entire skeleton had turned golden, absorbing thunder into itself.

“Saint Maiden, tell him exactly what transpired as he requested. Let’s see what abilities he truly possesses!” Snowyaha commanded. Recently influenced by Wu Yong, she no longer spoke to Xiang Xiangna with such reverence. Familiarity breeds contempt, after all—what could be done?

This outburst offended many around them—mostly common folk who had come merely for amusement. Hearing her words, they grew furious and began to condemn her.

She had refused many times but couldn’t resist Qian Weiyi’s insistence on preparing a special room for her. He promised that even if Xia Zhiyi married in the future, her family home would always have a bedroom reserved for her.

Facing a pair of sharp, bright eyes, her face flushed fiercely—thankfully hidden behind a headscarf.

If they put so much effort into this only for Phoenix Entertainment’s singers to be outshone by Sha Yetong, it would be utterly humiliating.

“Where will the drunkenness of tonight’s wine awaken?” Gu Changkan found Wen Gujiang languidly seductive upon arriving at Shu Yao’s courtyard.

“Lord Hou, Master Dou, the young master has sent over Hua Shenjiang, the matron of the Lu family from Fanyang,” Gui Hong pushed a crack open and squeezed half his face inside.

Xu Ji never expected such a matter would make it onto the trending micro-news, causing such a stir.

Ultimately, these machines would likely be sold to the brigade, then operated collectively under the brigade’s name.

Although Factory Director Fang’s offered compensation was only slightly higher than Liu Xinyu’s estimate, Zhang Hongliang was quite satisfied. He insisted on his own principles despite Fang’s request for availability at any time.

If she had to pass by the couch to reach the restroom, and if Xiao Jingci had some unusual sleeping habit, it might be too compromising if she saw something—too sinful.

After the world was established, Ye Chu left behind the path of cultivation and spent ten years settling the second generation of humans he created. Later, to temper his will and resolve, he sealed himself as a mortal with great divine power, undergoing the process of death and rebirth.

“By the way, where is your friend at the Tribulation Crossing stage? Why haven’t I seen him?” Nangong Qi asked casually.

Thus, the rare tribulation threatening Xu Tian was somewhat unorthodox—a deviation from the natural order, in other words, outrageous and against the grand Dao’s rules.

“Eh, why do you have the token? Didn’t they say it was with the old head of the family?” Gao Delu demanded loudly.

“I see now.” A clear, cold voice rang out, awakening the entire world in an instant.

“I don’t know what they intend,” Batman shook his head gently. Though he knew some of the background, he couldn’t disclose it to Gordon.

Within the melody of the zither, countless beings unknowingly broke through their bottlenecks, reaching higher realms. Some with extraordinary talent even advanced multiple stages in succession.

Because beyond the great Dao of heaven and earth lies an even mightier Dao. If it dared to manifest and oppose a being within its world, it would undoubtedly be annihilated by the superior Dao.

Regarding the cultivation status of those few girls, Liang Dong felt helpless given his own predicament. Staying would only bring them greater trouble, so he could only contribute financially. With Hui Ruxin’s care, he trusted they would be fine.

Jian Liang stared at him, bloodied. The man who had once been handsome and alluring, now looked utterly defeated, without a hint of resistance.

Wu Yinan took the phone and saw a torn cardboard box discarded in what looked like a parking lot—the very same kind that Ma Jianjun had brought to the Ma family.

As Zhao Jia spoke, he lifted the children from the couch. Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind: he seemed to have the potential to be a kindergarten principal.

With that, Ouyang Yuyou was pushed into the car. She guessed Ji Linchuan intended to bring Molly back. She had just checked; Molly was seriously injured, and she was preparing to find a doctor.

The last time she entered the Tribulation Crossing stage, it seemed to be as Hua Liang, experiencing firsthand betrayal and life-and-death struggle.

Tang Ao’s heart sank. Clearly, he still couldn’t wield the power of the stars. Changing his mind, he replaced it with the power of the Five Elements. Instantly, a golden-brown glow surrounded him.

“It was Grandpa who made it. He shielded my heart without me noticing. I always said Grandpa wouldn’t neglect me after sending me to the Seven Treasures Sect,” Bai Dede smiled.

Before Bai Dede’s eyes flickered an explosion of fireworks—the fiery blaze of another floating ship, like a jade whale vessel, being sunk.