Volume 1, Chapter 24: Seeing the Gold Digger for What She Truly Is

Ye Qiaojiao misunderstood, thinking he found her delicate and fussy. She hurriedly reached out to grab his sleeve, anxious to explain, "Brother Fu, I just have very sensitive pain receptors; I'm not the type to cry just from a bump."

Fu Juechuan turned back and saw her looking delicate and dainty, a look she couldn't hide even in her feigned pride.

"I was just looking for some ointment." Seeing her watery eyes and 'pitiful' appearance, his gaze darkened involuntarily.

"No need, I’m really not in pain." Fearing he would misunderstand her further, Ye Qiaojiao quickly handed him the shell necklace.

"Brother Fu, enough talk, help me put it on." She lowered her head and said.

Fu Juechuan’s fingers rubbed over the shell, one hand gently...

Rong Lang was stunned. How could Xi Zhan be here? He rubbed his temples, looked around, and realized he had arrived home, not a hotel.

Rong Lang was the kind of person who, even in such chaotic surroundings, remained as aloof as the moon—elegant and refined, yet faintly mysterious, with a noble aura that was picturesque.

Damn it, the last thing Xia Zhiqing wanted to hear right now was anything about her lips. She looked up and glared fiercely at Wang Dong. Isn't this all the trouble you caused? Now you're acting like nothing happened. Once you recover from your injuries, I’ll have plenty of time to deal with you.

Lin Qianzhong’s gaze swept slowly across Chen Feng’s face, then he exchanged a look with She Ziling. Both saw the same conjecture in each other's eyes.

Looking at those watery, cherry-red lips, so tender and inviting, he could taste them with the slightest movement closer.

"Oh? Master Feng, could this be—" Ji Qiandao finally changed his form of address for Mo Mo upon seeing the bottle of wine.

This Fangtian Halberd was something he had spent over four hundred years forging. With a single swing, it could summon thousands of evil spirits to serve him. The halberd itself was also a weapon of extreme, sinister sharpness.

"Present!" A burly man adjusted his newly donned religious robes and stepped onto the stairs. But the robes were clearly too small, binding him like a walking tire.

***

The ground beneath Knowles suddenly turned into flowing earth, from which eight tentacles shot out, instantly binding the eagle before it even had a chance to react.

The banquet at Guiyun Hall had dispersed, and the Old Madam, finding an excuse, leaned on Nanny Qian’s arm and entered the inner room. Inside, Guihua and Xiaorong had been waiting for a long time. The Old Madam carefully inquired about affairs in the inner courtyard of the Xiao residence, offered a few warnings, and then let the two leave.

When Qinan came out, she happened to hear Jinfang’s loud, defiant reply. She shook her head repeatedly, sighing. Jinfang was still so unwilling to admit defeat, not realizing that she had already suffered a crushing loss; putting on a show of strength was useless.

Upon reaching the vicinity of Lingjin Lake, the three got out of the car. After walking for a stretch, they arrived at that patch of woods.

Seeing Wuzhi appear outside, a flash of joy and surprise crossed Qian Youliang’s eyes. He had not expected Wuzhi to actually find him.

"This is a long story, Senior Brother. What exactly happened here?" Ling Feng asked hurriedly.

"Ha!" On the other side, Naruto took the chakra paper, gripped it tightly, closed his eyes, and poured his inner chakra into the paper, followed by a loud shout.

It would be more accurate to say that Ning Yuruo was already terrified out of her wits rather than trying to keep Xiao Yi calm and composed.

Although Prince Ping did not spend much time in the capital, Princess Shi had been married to him for over two years. The fact that she had failed to conceive in two years seemed suspicious, and with the two concubines also childless, others began to look at Princess Shi differently.

"I can handle the preparations, but there is one condition: everyone must listen to me. If they don't follow my requirements, I will kick them out at any time," Ling Feng said.

"I didn't. This is my first time encountering you and Qian Youliang," Fang Yi replied to Bai Qi’s question, then looked at Jack.

They were all old classmates, yet they still plotted against me? It would be a lie to say that Li Xiang felt no anger, but even though he guessed who it was, he was powerless to do anything.

Although she had been carried by others before, whether it was helping to fight monsters or offering strategies, Liu Hongyan could always find a way to make herself useful.

Although she later managed to catch a breath by seeking refuge in the grasslands, all of these events felt far too coincidental to him.

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Zhao Min was also red with anger and snorted coldly. More than three years ago, when the Jianghu world merged with reality, it was not only a huge test for the Jianghu sects but also for the nation. As Prince Ruyang of Mongolia, she naturally could not stay out of it.

Seeing these two powerful figures clash, the people below could not help but grow excited.

This was also the reason why Li Xiang forgave them. People have different aspirations. Li Xiang never felt he could satisfy everyone's needs. When your conditions cannot meet the desires of others, letting go and parting ways is the most appropriate approach.

Earlier, the opposing robot had placed a ward, so they had discovered Yasuo’s movements in advance.

However, they were not worried about Su Zheng, but rather surprised that this guy called Qiongqi was so incredibly resistant to damage; Su Zheng had smashed a city tower down on him, and it still hadn't knocked him flat.

Chun was not in the Chengqi Building; this was what Li Zheng saw upon his rapid arrival. His brow furrowed even deeper—if she wasn't at home, where could she be?

"Wait, this mid-lane Lux is not the Douyu Wind God!" Lu Ziran narrowed his eyes and said.

The Second Prince had been a father before and had experience; he handed the child to the wet nurse and said, "She’s hungry." He told the wet nurse to go feed the baby.

While conversing, the seven of them had arrived in front of an inn. This inn was as peculiar as the city of Fengdu itself, at least appearing quite eerie from the outside.

By the time he recovered his senses, his previously bulging money pouch had shrunk by more than half. If it weren't for the bustling street, he would have wanted to cry out loud.

Because Ye Jiarou had always harbored the idea of changing her destiny, Lu Huai’s background naturally held a strong attraction for her.

However, he hadn't! He just brazenly hung up the phone after throwing a young master's tantrum and fell silent. Had he taken her too little to heart?