Volume 1, Chapter 28: Taking Away What You Value Most

The two shadows let out a single cry before being drawn directly into Ning Yue’s body, who appeared to be reveling in the sensation.

Yu Kai had spent the better part of his life with Liu Chunhua. No matter how much he tried to ignore it, he could not deny that he had been drawn to her beauty. Even now, as they grew older, she remained beautiful, with an added touch of mature charm.

He was merely a commoner, lacking the strength to even join a powerful clan. The thought of the person he was meant to protect being tormented burned like fire in his heart.

Zhang Ye had worked hard for thirty years, and as previously estimated, he had saved enough for the one-hundred-bolt ticket, along with ten thousand in savings.

"Aunt, could there be a misunderstanding? The Prince Consort is not the kind of man to order an execution without rhyme or reason." No matter how angry Song Rongyue was at Cheng Yi, she did not want to see her come to harm. That Xu Kai was nothing more than a nephew of the Princess Xiao’s family; if he had truly broken the law, his death was of no consequence.

Hearing this, Cheng Yi stumbled back two steps, her fists clenched tightly within her sleeves. She had clearly waited an incense stick’s duration in the room before sending the letter; how could the Prince have lingered at her manor for so long? Cheng Yi suddenly recalled that she was holding the letter when the Prince kicked the door open. Could it be that he had already sensed something at that moment?

Strengthening the human race was also Luo Hao’s goal; in the grand scheme of things, he and City Lord Li Chaoyang were in agreement.

After flying for a distance, Ning Yue stopped. Below, he saw a village where villagers were busy with their tasks. Extending his soul power, he discovered a mark embedded in each of them, and he fell into deep thought.

Although Huang Mingchuan was reluctant, he knew that his fifty supreme-grade Blood-Changing Pills were thanks to Master Huang. In front of Master Huang, he dared not break his promise.

Xia Xi was naturally unaware of Jun Liyuan’s series of movements, for she heard him tell her to leave.

Zhan Xiao said silently to himself: No need, thank you, I would like to live a little longer.

"Jiu Jiu, give it to me." His low voice came from above, accompanied by his heavy breathing and the sweat that dripped onto her body despite the air-conditioned room.

Thank you, boyfriend! Thank you for your profound love all this time! I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, boyfriend, that I could not stay by your side.

"I don't think he beat or scolded me." An Ran looked at the concern in Mr. Lin's eyes and replied after a moment of thought: "I have been drowsy all day long, and for some reason, I keep mistaking the Crown Prince of the Yun Kingdom for my fiancé."

"If you do not agree to cooperate with me, then I am afraid you won't be walking out of this door today!" Blondeau wore a cold expression, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he spoke.

Thus, Lightning ran ahead as bait, while Ye Zhixing chased from behind. Before they knew it, they had inadvertently run two extra laps.

The Dream-Return Foot Therapy Center was truly too quiet tonight—so quiet it was frightening, so quiet it caused panic, so quiet it made one’s hair stand on end. From the moment one entered, something felt wrong; the biting cold wind that rushed to meet them chilled one to the bone.

"I have set my heart on becoming the top dancer in the capital. My dream can only be realized here with you, Chun Niang. I will not harbor any other intentions." Yang Yiqing sensed Chun Niang’s hesitation and interest, so she spoke up once more to offer her assurance.

Scrambling along, Ye Zexi didn't even have time to acknowledge Zhan Xiao’s "Uncle" as he dragged Ye Zhixing into a guest room nearby.

With a roar, Ni Hui Shiliuya swung his steel rod, using his tentacle-like tongue to fling the Licker into mid-air.

As the peach wood sword left his body, the Ghost Emperor’s form decayed and collapsed in an instant, as if it had endured ten thousand years of weathering. Dust billowed and dissipated; the body that had once been as hard as steel and iron was now as rotten as ash. Nothing remained, as if every essence within the Ghost Emperor had been drained away.

"Someone!" Chen Bozong waved his hand, and an attendant emerged from behind the throne, holding a brand-new crown, and walked toward Wu Mingche.

Yin Fengxiang’s ancestral home was in Hebei, and his kin were surely still there. Now that Hebei was under the control of An Lushan, his family was undoubtedly in An Lushan’s hands. An Lushan was likely using their lives to force Yin Fengxiang into submission; the tactic was somewhat similar to that of Li Mao.

The cultivators were all terrified, having guessed the identity of the snow-white roc. It could be none other than the mighty Demon Emperor of the Chaotic Fierce Beasts, currently ranked eighth on the Chaos Universe Heaven Ranking.

Adam felt helpless regarding this. Although he had brought a massive amount of ether crystals, the quantity was only relative to his own needs; providing for a trans-dimensional creature was merely a drop in the bucket. As for the preparation method for ether crystals, Adam felt that ordinary trans-dimensional mages did not have the clearance to know it, let alone him.

Yang Guozhong’s actions gave the restless imperial guards great confidence. It turned out the current Prime Minister was nothing special; even he had to retreat before them. Thus, the situation escalated, and under the leadership of General Chen Xuanli, the thirty thousand imperial guards of the Daming Palace entered to force the palace.

"Heh." Adam let out a cold, emotionless laugh, then took a bottle of clear water from his portable space and drank it.

Stopping before the door of a hospital room, Zaimokuza Yoshiteru paused to steady his nervous mood.

Her chestnut eyes fixed straight upon the powerful and overbearing youth beneath the scales of the Flame Dragon Man, Misaka Mikoto’s expression was complex.

Seeing a friend in trouble, one could never simply stand by; such sentiments, however, only made one... easier to exploit.

As they drifted toward the boat, the water rose, and the river spilled over the banks onto the Yellow River beach. The river surface widened by another mile, turning into a turbid sea.

"Very well! Then change into a samurai outfit." Qiao Xueyan did not hesitate. She had told Lu Sihan last night not to be too flashy for the time being. For the sake of safety, it was better to play the part of a samurai.

"What are you thinking about?" She didn't return to her senses even after the mineral water bottle had been waved before her eyes several times. Her gaze remained fixed on the opposite side of the street, which was empty. What was she looking at?

"Captain Ou’s consideration is very thorough. I support this proposal!" As soon as Ou Yu finished speaking, Qin Kang spoke up after a moment of contemplation.

Qu Chiwu’s face was ghastly, but seeing the princess’s icy and sharp expression, he had no choice but to take the cup and the medicine, swallowing it with a hardened heart.

Huang Shuyao was unwilling to give up. She swore to herself that one day she would conquer Xiao Meyao and make his every smile and frown revolve entirely around her.

"Mr. Qi, hello! Long time no see!" Shu Ran laughed along. It was truly difficult for him; she was wearing a large black mask that covered half her face. From where could he tell she was becoming more and more beautiful?