040. "A Stray Dog" and "Settling Down and Starting a Career" (Bonus Chapter! Please vote for monthly tickets!)

From north to south, from east to west, I have set foot in every one of the thirteen provinces of the Great Han Empire, save for the four frontier regions—Liangzhou, Yizhou, Jiaozhou, and Jiangdong.

As expected of a successor raised in a prominent family, Wu Ming’s impeccable conduct suggests how much effort she must have exerted in corners hidden from the public eye.

The reason she was able to defeat Long Fang was not due to some mystical energy, but entirely through a strategy of catching him off guard. She knew well that if such a situation were to repeat, victory would not come so easily.

Initially, the bodyguard remained motionless, his face still etched with terror, staring straight at the back of Ye Qingmei as she walked away.

Situ Fengya let out a loud shout, pushing his strength even further. However, the main force in this battle remained Xi Wan; his role was to continue drawing the boss's attention.

A sense of comfort welled up within me: Fatty had always felt that the Ji family’s familial bonds were weak, and this could be seen as a form of compensation for him.

The energy of the two quasi-emperors could not save the dying body of the Great Emperor, but Lin Jiufeng no longer cared. He looked toward the other quasi-emperors and let out a light chuckle.

Qian Changzai looked at Ruyi, who was kneeling on the ground. She finally understood the source of her favor; it was because she had risked her life to run out last night.

Turning around, she saw Qingyun standing with his back to the door, looking up at the sky. His expression was incredibly complex, shifting between heavy, cold, angry, and melancholic.

Because he shielded Feng Qingqing at every turn, he offended Princess Kangping, causing the Emperor to deny him the chance to return to the battlefield and even intentionally or unintentionally suppressing the Shen family.

Dragon roars echoed everywhere, yet the shadow of the venomous scorpion remained fierce and fearless. Unfazed by the pressure of the golden-patterned dragon, it was the first to move.

Hua Shiyue pulled out a pack of "Camels" and handed one to Wang Bo. He lit one for himself and began to puff away, surrounded by clouds of smoke.

The sword energy hammered against the surface of the umbrella, but Liu Ting remained as steady as a mountain, emitting a soft laugh.

A disciple of the Martial Arts Academy was startled to see Ye Fan charging over in a rage, spear in hand. He knew why this was happening, but he had no choice but to block him.

"Damn it, last time I came to Jiangyang District, he left me humiliated and nearly skinned alive... Don't laugh, it's true. That aside, when I got back, my old man beat me black and blue; my backside still hurts! Don't you dare say you know me!" Pan Ke shouted.

"What, something on your mind?" Yan Dong sent a message. The whole class was rowdy, even John, Jack, and Liu Wei had joined the discussion. Only he and Zhang Yong sat there like two stones; it was hard not to notice.

Wang Anran had actually blocked that blade for Lu Yuan, blood streaming down, and the Duel King immediately withdrew and walked away.

The other was a chubby, middle-aged man whose every gesture carried a sense of cynicism, his round face still bearing a smile. He was the one speaking, and he seemed quite familiar with Jian Wuxin.

He pinched a magic seal, and nine flying swords soared out, transforming into eighty-one blades to set up the Dragon-Slaying Sword Formation. Countless sword rays twisted, morphing into a giant dragon dozens of miles long, charging into the thunder with boundless sword energy, fire, hurricanes, ice, snow, and massive waves.

Subconsciously touching her face, she found the seven scars had completely vanished. Unlike a man's rough, stubbled skin, her face and even her palms felt tender and smooth. As for her clothes, they were a complete set of pink, one-piece evening wear.

"Despicable? As long as the goal is achieved, the means do not matter!" Li Shan grinned. This was a trick he had learned years ago. He lifted the person in his hands, using them as a shield, forcing Li Daniu to stop in his tracks, his sword becoming powerless.

Ouyang Zhiyuan knew that it would be easy for Huang Xiaoli’s father to arrange her transfer.

The other standing committee members watched this scene and immediately understood: it seemed that Chen Mingliang’s appointment as Executive Vice Mayor of Shenyang City was undoubtedly the result of Hu Fei’s efforts.

He could make movies. The system’s point shop must have plenty of films; he could watch them slowly and find classics without much trouble.

Yun Zi spoke without a care for the consequences; she inexplicably disliked this Green-Purple Snake Demon from the bottom of her heart.

The minions of the Spade Pirates shivered, casting a terrified glance at Kid before looking imploringly at Xia Nuo, pinning their last hope on him.

One must know that even at his worst, his cultivation level was extremely close to that of a Great Power; even if his foundation was not perfect, he could still be considered a formidable expert.

Fu Yunyao was shocked by how someone had managed to get so close to her without her noticing, especially since she had been so lost in thought. Ever since reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, no one had been able to get this close to her undetected; perhaps she needed to sharpen her vigilance.

Watching the Heavenly Demon strike at him, beads of cold sweat appeared on Yun Tian’s forehead. But the moment he thought of Xiao Yueyi behind him, some unknown courage surged within him, and he let out a roar, charging toward the third-rank Spirit King Heavenly Demon.

Once back in Shanghai, the Liuwei Dihuang Pills would arrive. He would have Qin Ze take them to recuperate for a while; after all, there was a long road ahead, and one shouldn't deplete their vitality while still young.

In any case, the exchange with Huang Yongjiang’s side was mostly over. Feng Yiming responded perfunctorily, focusing only on the food and drink. It was rare for his dad to take a bottle of good liquor from under the bed today; once Zhang Changhe left, he would surely hide it away again, so he made sure to drink as much as he could tonight.

However, Dr. Li was in a miserable state, bound by ropes and forcibly brought here by Duan Hu.

Empress Wu had always disdained the use of conspiracies to seize power. Even if she were to hold the reins of authority, she would do so uprightly, leaving others with nothing to say.

It wasn't just this military enthusiast questioning the issue; foreign military experts were also in doubt. They knew the Liaoning was mature and capable of any combat, but for this A01 to be deployed for battle just after its completion left them utterly stunned.