Volume 1, Chapter 21: The Lady of the Ji Clan is With Child

Chapter 1

Chu Tiance furrowed his brows slightly, then nodded gently. Holding the scroll in his hand, he stepped out of the council hall.

“Stop sighing like that. In a few days, you won’t have a moment’s peace even if you want it,” Zhang Cheng said with a smile, passing through the front hall and heading toward the mountain behind the Divine Lord’s temple.

However, the shock effect differed from the Thunder Frequency Sword Technique; it seemed to delve deeper into the fundamental structure of the energy laws, making it much harder to comprehend.

All the martial artists felt their breath catch simultaneously, their true essence instantly surging to its peak. Even the two spirit array masters drew their swords in an instant.

“I shouldn’t have given her advice. With her indecisive nature, I knew she wouldn’t dare cut the stock. I was just impulsive earlier, trying to help her out of kindness. But look at how she looks at me—it’s as if I’m harming her. This world really doesn’t favor good people,” Yuan Hao said, full of regret.

To the right stood Tao Yunjiu of the Mountain-Breaking Path. His entire aura was like clouds, ethereal as smoke, yet he carried an imposing dignity.

Most of the energy consumed in reassembling the corpse had been absorbed from the innate energy within the Fire-Shaped Spirit Treasure.

This scene left not only Chen Qi and Sheng Xueqin dumbfounded, but even a few cultivators who hadn’t yet left were utterly confused.

The man wore a deep blue robe, with high cheekbones and narrow eyes, his appearance far from handsome. His face was covered in smiles, and the words just spoken seemed to have come from his mouth, yet he felt no sense of sacrilege.

But this was not what surprised Chen Yuan the most. What truly set him apart was that Ji Sifei’s soul power carried a trace of profound Yin energy.

Xiao Bing, the director of the First Investment Department where Li Jiayu worked, was a man in his forties. He was brought in by Yu Jin. After losing the competition to Liu Mao, who was promoted, Xiao Bing remained as director. But he didn't mind and continued his work contentedly. Among the three departments, he had the best temper.

Chapter 2

Luo Tianhuan was secretly relieved that she had arranged for Mo Yan as a sniper beforehand; otherwise, if the weapons had been destroyed right at the start, they would have been doomed.

This time, Dingyang had signed contracts with five companies. Along with the heads of Dingyang’s related departments, more than a dozen people gathered in the conference room, a mixed group.

One day, he vowed, he would make her crawl at his feet begging for mercy, making her regret her actions today until her insides turned blue.

Moreover, if he wasn’t mistaken, Gu Jinxi had used silver needles when killing the Tian family head.

Standing in the center of the stage under the spotlight, her white, tender skin seemed so inviting one wanted to take a bite.

“I had someone inquire in Q City before. No neighbors could confirm that event,” he said. He had asked not only the current residents but also anyone who had ever lived there and was still alive.

“When I booked the room, I asked. No one ever booked it. What do you mean by this?” Pi Guangming stared at the manager, his eyes flashing with a murderous light.

Li Jiayu laughed heartily, but it wasn’t a happy laugh—just a feeling of amusement. Yesterday, she had spent most of her time with Duan Weiqi, yet no rumors about them had spread. It was truly uncanny; they just didn’t have any chemistry.

Huaduo was momentarily stunned, suddenly realizing she had misspoken. Saddened, she lowered her head and swallowed the rest of her words.

Duke Su was a clever man; he perfectly understood the meaning behind Bai Qiye’s words. Smiling awkwardly, he exchanged a few words with Bai Qiye before seeing off Bai Qiye and Ning Sheng.

With a gentle smile, Bai Qiye approached Su Wan. Less than three centimeters away, he lowered his head and cast down his eyes, a reckless smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he stared at Su Wan’s pale face trembling slightly.

Chapter 3

But this time, was Pu Xiaosheng angry? I just turned my head and couldn’t feel any trace of him. Is he upset? It turns out the initiative has always been in his hands. He only reveals his aura when he wants me to notice it.

“Master’s last command: Ouyang Li, execute!” Tang Ao said calmly, his voice tinged with an indescribable sorrow.

“No matter, we have plenty of time,” Qin Jiantian said with genuine composure. One cannot rush the process. Besides, this was a rest phase; nothing had happened, and there was no evidence to continue their investigation. So why hurry?

Just as he finished speaking, the sound of a carriage came from behind. Jia Shu looked up upon hearing it. As the carriage stopped, Zhang Zhu caught sight of the two occupants and was startled. After a while, she opened the door, jumped out, and ran forward a few steps before standing still, stunned.

Ah Jiu reluctantly followed Tian Le away. Once their figures disappeared, Zhang Yi’s expression darkened, cold as ice. Luoxia Peak? Heh, soon there would be no more Luoxia Peak.

His heart tightened little by little. He knew well—after years immersed in the entertainment circle, he had played countless lives, countless moments of life and death.

They quietly stayed by Xiao Moran’s side but exchanged a knowing glance.

Princess Fengyang spoke to Bai Li Qingyun but kept her eyes fixed on Xiao Yumia. It was as if by staring at him like that, she could see a flower blooming on his face and discern whether his heart was red or black.