Chapter 48

The Emperor nodded and said, "The Empress stated that if Yonglian's condition does not improve, she will kneel for a long time in the Baohua Hall to pray for blessings." The Emperor paused, his expression turning solemn. Understanding his intent, Ruyi immediately motioned for everyone to withdraw.

Wang Biao and Zhao Xing supported Cai Yuexiu, weeping in silence, while Liaoyuan and Dahuan were consumed by grief and indignation.

As long as he agreed to let Yong'er devour a portion of his soul, Yong'er would allow him to return to a state of severe illness. Mu Jiuhua would surely recover her previous tender care for him, anxiously accompanying him to seek medical treatment from Yishi. However, Cao Yun's feelings at this moment were no longer as steadfast as they once were.

"You are both getting on in years, yet you still play at these romance games of heroes and beauties," Sangsang muttered with a hint of annoyance. She knew very well that even if the Frost Saint were truly sincere, the Heavenly Emperor would never cast a glance his way. Yet, she still harbored a peculiar sense that something belonging to her was being coveted, making even her painting feel unpleasing.

In truth, had the door not been closed, the distance from the sofa in the living room to the bed inside the room was less than three meters. With just a slight tilt of his head, Chu Nan could see everything inside.

"Why are you so foolish? Brother Yan wants to flush us out so we don't have to slowly search for the enemies. Instead, we let them come looking for us while we simply stay here and wait. Think about how much effort that saves," Qin Huaiyu said, reaching out to slap the other man on the head as he explained.

"Of course... there are still ways, but my mood is a bit unstable right now, so I can't think of any offhand. Help me handle Huang Qianqian first, and perhaps once I'm in a good mood, a brilliant solution will come to me." Zhong Qing's face was plastered with an utterly harmless smile, though it was as wretched and sleazy as could be.

"The Azure Spirit Pearl! As expected, the Green Dragon is right here!" Wuchen traced a seal in the air and chanted.

The mecha "Lucky Star" operated on a psychic control system. At the time of the star-cannon assault, although the cockpit had ejected, Xiao Lang's mental energy remained trapped inside the mecha's frame and he had been unable to sever the connection in time. Struck by the star-cannon, he perished alongside the "Lucky Star," and even the origin of his psychic power within was compromised.

Yun Yi could even sense a ferocious grin forming in her own heart, though her original intention had merely been to catch up nicely with her master.

Ah Bo managed the apothecary quite efficiently. After the midday meal, he always allowed the pharmacy assistants half an hour of rest.

His previous promise to treat Miss to dinner had been nothing more than an empty check, but now he found himself riding a tiger—unable to dismount and forced to invite her.

The terrifying pain left the crocodile completely immobilized. When it tried to crawl back up, it sensed an overwhelming, terrifying pressure bearing down from directly above, and no matter how desperately it struggled, it could not shake it off in the slightest.

"Then why aren't we taking the initiative to attack? Why wait here?" Yuan Xueyi asked with a puzzled expression.

There was no need to let her mother know about opening a shop in the capital just to vex her good-for-nothing father. Once it was established and a fait accompli, surprising her mother with it would not be too late.

Zhao Youcai glared angrily and shouted, "You bunch of useless trash! You couldn't even accomplish a simple task for me and yet you still have the nerve to ask for money? Get lost, and don't let me ever set eyes on the likes of you again..."

Instructor Liu spoke with cold detachment, and mid-sentence, a brilliant and dazzling blue light mirror materialized right in front of him.

Of course, it could not be said to be entirely effortless; it was simply that the prices of some raw stones were truly exorbitant. Even though they contained fine jade, the actual yield was minimal, making them mediocre at best.

"Hahaha, Prime Minister Lou misses the mark. From this day forward, you all shall have only one sovereign, and that is I! When it comes to My own sincerity, what need is there to see proof?" Xiao Wujing answered with great delight. Though he did not explicitly state it, his words amounted to an acceptance of Qi's plea for peace.

"Are we considered to be in a relationship now?" For reasons unknown, Ye Xiaomei still voiced the question.

Not taking it away meant she didn't want it anymore, right? Zhou Xuan selectively chose to overlook the fact that the person in question had been carried away without her knowledge, and devoutly scooped up a spoonful of vanilla-milk flavored ice cream.

She repeatedly claimed him as "mine," asserting her ownership and desperately trying to drive away her rival, yet her actions only caused Lei Keyi to frown slightly, deepening his aversion.

Following the Lunar New Year, under Gu Tianlang's arrangements, Xiaowu entered a renowned design academy. She lived on campus during weekdays and only returned home on weekends.

"Be a good girl. If you are tired, you can sleep when we get back!" Ling Mo reached out to pinch her slightly plumper cheeks. He preferred her just like this—fleshy and adorable, and much more comfortable to hold in his arms.

After the harrowing ordeal, she amused herself with a bout of self-amusement, even shaking her weak, powerless left fist at the wild boar. The provocation only drove the beast into a greater frenzy as it thrashed its hooves and charged forward, frightening Qianqian into quickly pulling back her hand.

Ye An'an was already clingy enough as it was. If she later clung to notions of a "life-saving grace" and repaying it with her body, it would simply be too cloying and tiresome.

Knowing that on the day of the draw, before his departure, Qinglingzi had kept him behind to share a suspicion that senior Wufangzi might have already attained ascension—which explained why Panshizi spoke those words to Lin Feng that day. Now, seeing Lin Feng wield the Wufang Sword Technique with such exquisite mastery, he felt deeply comforted.

As for Wukong, although he currently possessed only the capability for solo combat—wielding a supreme-grade spirit weapon wolf-tooth club and draped in defensive spirit weapons—it could be said he was practically invincible among those in the Foundation Establishment realm.

Commander Tongchui's eyes widened like brass bells. He could not accept the reality before his eyes—his opponent had successfully defended against his full-strength strike.

During this period, you washed your hands of everything and lived in the countryside for so long. Have you ever thought about Xinghui, or considered how I was supposed to handle all these thorny issues? Did you think I was some sort of immortal who could resolve everything to your satisfaction?

This elderly man was naturally none other than Ding Sanyang. Seeing Old Liang depart in anger, Ding Sanyang knew his opportunity had arrived. Although he already possessed a spatial magical artifact, as the saying goes, the more wealth the better, and no one ever complained about having too much money.

Though they resembled humanoid creatures, they bore no resemblance to the elves of Mo Tian's imagination.

The southernmost tip of Florida was an endless expanse of the sea, vast and boundless, merging seamlessly with the horizon so that water and sky became indistinguishable. The ocean surface was misty and hazy, and as far as the eye could see, not a single ship's hull was visible. Between heaven and earth, there remained only the deepest shade of blue, unchanged since ancient times, preserving the sediment of countless millennia.

The Second Mistress was naturally overjoyed, as this was the best way to mend the marital relationship between Shen Bating and Yuan Zi. When the couple came to the Shen residence to bid farewell, she happily urged Yuan Zi to enjoy herself thoroughly and return home only when she had had her fill of fun.