Chapter 56: May 20th Side Story
At the first light of dawn, Xiao Yan’s fingers delicately dusted specks of golden powder into a glazed bottle. Floating within were not mere trinkets, but the dazzling Flame Flowers painstakingly gathered over several days from the Glowing Valley of the Western Sunset Mountains, the Startear Lake beneath the clouds of the Eastern Yunmeng Marsh, and the crevices of the Cloud Step Stones atop the Suspended Mountains of the Central Plains.
These flowers thrived only where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was most concentrated. They had to be harvested wrapped in Dou Qi during the peak of the midnight moon tide. The dewdrops crystallized on their petals refracted seven colors in the sunlight, an ethereal spectacle.
Seeing that Old Brant and Jim were somewhat puzzled by the events of the past few days, Leer summoned them to the dining hall, where he recounted the entire sequence of events and their causes in full detail. He implored them to keep the matter confidential, and if they declined to participate, he promised to pay three months’ salary and arrange for their departure at the next port.
After the company’s self-entertaining opening performance concluded, the gathering gradually shifted to the main agenda: the financial report.
Amazon, operating primarily under a B2C model, managed a vast range of self-operated products, handling procurement, delivery, and after-sales service on its own. Of course, in pursuit of traffic and profit, it later incorporated a significant number of third-party sellers.
Hawkins, along with those who had not gone off to revel, chose not to sleep in the hay but instead gathered together around the campfire, nodding off intermittently.
At this moment, Lin Chengqi, deep within the underground chamber, was deploying various pieces of advanced technology to conduct thorough scans and examinations on the newly tamed carnivorous bipedal dinosaur.
In the video, after the most spectacular plays of the entire match were showcased, Lin Chengqi’s footage began with his emergence from the respawn point. He immediately executed a Genji-style super jump off the edge of a structure, reaching the battleground first, setting the tone for the rest of the gameplay.
Having finished dinner, it was already the early hours in Paris. Liu Lingxiu, weary from a full day of travel, was exhausted.
“Did you get it? Can you help me treat it now?” Hua Shaojun was the most anxious, given how closely the matter concerned him. Wuji nodded: “Yes, I got it. It’s guaranteed to be instant and effective.” As he spoke, several items appeared in Wuji’s hands—sunglasses and adhesive bandages.
Even possessing the Source Rune, whose power level surpassed those within the boxed worlds, did not quell his boundless curiosity.
The specific procedure was this: after paying a certain fee, the gatekeeper responsible for overseeing the accumulation zone of the recycling plant would provide disposable protective gear such as a gas mask and rubber gloves.
“No, I think you’ve misunderstood. I mean this thing must be compensation you pay me!” Zhou Chen placed the pendant into his bosom, speaking coldly.
Suo Jiuer glanced at Wu Xian, then stepped closer and said, “Wuxian, my withered leak ailment seems to have improved considerably. Could a mixture of Angelica, Horsetail, and Fig sap possibly cure it?” He deliberately spoke to distract her thoughts.
A talismanic formation jade slip suddenly flickered in Yang Ling’s hand. This was a formation technique that Uncle Wen had never deployed. Having entered the Spirit Transformation Realm, as a third-grade formation master, he could use more powerful arrays. The jade slip hummed, and in an instant, a vast formation blossomed in the void, enveloping everyone beneath its shield.
Thus, the three flew tirelessly. Though they found no other companions, they were treated to a feast for their eyes, repeatedly marveling at the grandeur of their ancient predecessors. As twilight descended, they finally made some discoveries.
The tunnel resembled a pipe, its dark depths giving an unsettling illusion that something was always about to surge forth, leaving Tianchu’s mind unable to relax.
Light flickered; a streak of radiant energy appeared before the assembled group. In that moment, all eyes were captivated by the graceful figure that materialized.
Luo Jinyan immediately grasped his meaning. Amid the current storm, he intended to lie low, to avoid the heat of the moment, while freeing himself to handle other matters.