Book One, Chapter 26: Scheming in Secret

Compared to the tension displayed by Wan Qingya and Meng Hao, Ye Ling appeared remarkably composed, not even twitching an eyebrow. She asked in a calm, flat voice, her stunning face devoid of any trace of embarrassment.

Jiang Liu was somewhat uncomfortable with Wang Yuyan’s teasing, yet she found herself quite able to accept it.

Wei Dong had no intention of speaking to him, as it would be a complete waste of words. To him, no matter how much was said, a fight was inevitable. If a few words could make the other side retreat, he would gladly talk until his lips were dry, but that was impossible.

"Senior Sister, I've finished running." Just as Lan Rui was preparing a sharp retort, Jin walked over, drenched in sweat. Jin had removed her coat and sweater, wearing only a base layer and a cute red plaid cartoon cotton vest.

Thinking no one would notice her strangeness, she was caught off guard when, as her steps faltered, she fell into a warm embrace. The familiar scent inexplicably set Ye Ling at ease, and the color returned to her pale cheeks.

Ye Ling did not act coy; she opened her mouth and bit the very culprit that had tempted her. After swallowing the morsel, she couldn't help but squint her eyes and offer a satisfied word of praise.

Pulling her into his arms with a heart full of tenderness, Jun Qingyao raised a hand to gently stroke her tense spine, his warm breath tickling her ear and sending shivers of numbness through her.

Qiu Yunong got off the bed and walked to the window to shut it, but unexpectedly caught sight of several cars slowly entering through the main gate.

"Father, that is not certain yet. I feel that with Tang Nianxi’s standards, she shouldn't be interested in someone like my brother," Ning Mengling said.

He knew best what he had done; the material was not difficult to handle, let alone simply helping to revise it.

With a series of creaking sounds, the doors on both sides of the corridor swung open in unison.

Indeed, these were all high-level items, especially the Fire Magic Wand, which was a grade higher than the others.

Taste is not something that can be accumulated simply by being expensive. Xie Zhiyan did not see any refined taste in Fu Mingzhu, but rather a touch of nouveau riche flair.

The queen ant’s body was finally exposed to everyone’s eyes, and beneath her lay countless ant eggs. Among these eggs, crystals shimmering with iridescent light appeared before them.

It was a rare occasion for Su Mingyang to spend some quality time alone with Sui Dongyu. They discussed it and decided not to go out to a restaurant, opting for the atmosphere of dining at home. Su Mingyang called Zhang Ming and asked him to prepare a few dishes and have them delivered.

"Prime Minister Cao, it is getting late..." Deciding firmly not to engage with Liu He any further—if this continued, he would never be able to leave today.

The moment Liu Bei had just gained the trust of the people, staging such an incident would essentially ensure his failure.

As the premier sect of the Great Zhou Holy Dynasty, it held a position of extreme prestige within the territory, one that even members of the royal family had to pay respects to upon arrival.

"Boom!" With a thunderous sound, Sun Fo took another step forward, his pressure intensifying as he unleashed a second strike.

Liao Yong shook his head, a faint smile appearing on his face, and he reached out to pat He Xuan on the shoulder.

Her scream drew everyone’s attention. Following the direction of her finger, they saw the blood-stained prayer mat.

Seeing that others had made room for her, Qiao Mingjin nodded repeatedly in thanks and set down the basket alongside Ming Heng.

However, after living together for over a decade, day in and day out, how could Yun Qiuqin not have any feelings for Xia Boran at all?

Around three in the afternoon, Gu Hanhao knocked on Shi Rou’s office door. He hadn't brought Ling Lan along for this visit, as the favor he had to ask of Shi Rou was somewhat embarrassing.

"I didn't expect this guy to be so tough, did I? Do you know what I felt the moment my head plunged in just now?" Master Xuanyin continued to wipe the mud from his body.

The Emperor hoped that his wayward imperial sister might act with a bit more reliability this time and set her sights on someone with a more modest background.

So, when Tao Zhang first married into the Tao family, Tao Huixin had never given her a pleasant look.

Penglai calculated that it would be three days until her own duel. During these three days, she intended to observe the duels of the other cultivators carefully; perhaps one of them would eventually become her opponent.

Fabian finished speaking in one breath, his face flushed with excitement. His eyes were full of conviction, and most importantly, his words gave the generals every reason to be deeply moved and stirred.

Ziyun Feixiang understood immediately. With a slight smile, he followed his sister into the medicine hut.

"Does that mean our next step is to go to Ronghua Villa?" Yan Qing exclaimed with excitement. Heaven knows she had long been curious about that mysterious place! Finally having the chance to see the truth for herself, how could she not be excited?

The cold moonlight spilled down, kissing his cheeks, attempting to smooth out his furrowed brow and soothe his anxious, restless heart.

"Find them! Find the infantry!!!" Oka roared. For the first time, he struck his mount hard to force it to turn.

The day after taking office as the commander of the Imperial Guard, Oka did not return to the barracks, but a written order was delivered by Olian, who took two knights to the camp to announce it.

The discipline of the Roman legions meant Oka did not have to worry about the soldiers forgetting how to maneuver during the chaos of battle. Therefore, the newly added formations were complex, yet powerful and lethal—a mysterious art that their enemies could never hope to comprehend.

Yatogami Tohka did not know how to express this feeling in words—anger, murderous intent, hatred.

A long-suppressed roar echoed through the secret chamber, yet the soundproof walls forced the sound to circle endlessly within, unable to escape.