Chapter 29
It seems there is still the east where the Desolate Kingdom could expand. However, there is actually a faction in the east. Why call it a faction rather than a country? Because to the east of the Desolate Kingdom lies a coalition known as the Yuan Alliance.
Seeing Mu Yi’s odd expression, Tang Shang assumed he did not intend to lend it. This was normal, as a magic artifact is incredibly precious, especially one that has not been refined. What if he could not resist the temptation and refined it directly, or fled with it?
As these words faded, the fish eye emitted a dazzling red light once more. At this moment, Mu Zifeng wanted to reach the perfection of the second stage of the Dao Origin in one go; this resentment would significantly boost his strength again.
"Don't worry, my body temperature is high, and I'll be dry in a moment. Besides, the Mata people aren't as prone to illness as other tribes. I haven't coughed once since I can remember," Long Ge said with a hint of pride, crossing his arms.
Nian Qing spoke, directly grabbing Jun Ruoxi’s arm and dragging her toward the place where she practiced. Being dragged so forcefully, and seeing the gazes of her fellow disciples, Jun Ruoxi was extremely shy, lowering her head and not daring to face anyone.
This was the very layout of the empire; the four kingdoms were like four pillars supporting the sky, guarding the safety of the Yunlan border. As the central city of the entire empire, its prosperity was evident.
Mu Zifeng nodded, and the two left the mountain range. As they emerged, the old man appeared before them, his face filled with rage.
From the moment Zhou Cang broke through the gates, the soldiers of Jiulian Town began to collapse. After Bai Li was captured, the morale of the Jiulian Town soldiers plummeted rapidly, leading to a rout. Those who remained by Duan Jiulian’s side now were all his loyalists, an army he had painstakingly cultivated.
"It's nothing, I was just asking," Lu Tianming chuckled, feigning a nonchalant air.
Yan Huang was leading the eight Demon Kings in hurling insults. The other side, adhering to the mindset that superior beings should not stoop to the level of inferior beasts, barely managed to keep from retorting, maintaining an elegant and noble posture, enduring it for several hours from morning until now.
A hint of coldness flashed in Lu Shuangshuang’s eyes. However, she was obsessed with the art of poison, and it was precisely because she wanted to extract the antidote from Zhi Mo that she humbled herself so much.
"I advise you all, it is better not to refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit," Yang Er’tan said, his previously sinister smile vanishing as his face darkened instantly.
The gazes of the crowd did not fall upon Yu Qian, who was busy trying to cast flirtatious glances at Gu Zhehan. Her tightly bitten lower lip and shy, hesitant expression made Gu Zhehan feel like vomiting.
But wasn't it said that she died eight years ago? How could she suddenly appear? Everyone suppressed the shock in their hearts and exchanged greetings with "Yao Xue."
Ying Zi rarely saw the Palace Mistress smile, because whenever she did, someone was bound to have bad luck. Her heart sank, and she handed the medicine to the Mistress.
Seeing Murong Jianyu, Ye Nanshan was overjoyed. Murong Jianyu had gone to the secret realm of the Thunder Emperor Palace, and these past few days, Ye Nanshan had been worried about her, fearing she might encounter some mishap.
"So that’s how it is." Sheng Chuyi’s heart finally settled. In this way, he only needed to return a Tangtang to Xiao Lian.
Nothing more needed to be said; Wan Dugui understood. It must have been Prince Pingyang, Tuoba Han, who had sent someone to give word. Among the various armies in Jinling, only Prince Pingyang could make Tuoba Jian show such respect.
The cold aura radiating from him, along with an inescapable gloom, immediately made her feel very uncomfortable.
Mo Xiaosheng’s mood was complex; his eyes burned with rage, and he was at his wit's end. Two more soldiers had been wounded. Although the wounds were not fatal, without timely bandaging, there was no guarantee they wouldn't die from blood loss.
"The Hongmeng Heavenly Sect deserves to be slaughtered and destroyed. I am merely acting on behalf of Heaven!" Eastern Savage said bitterly.
"The materials are all laid out here; see for yourself," Director Che pushed a stack of documents toward Chai Hua.
At breakfast, Fan Xian noticed that Lin Jing’s complexion was not very good. Lin Jing was somewhat surprised and explained with a smile that even when the Northern Qi delegation went to the capital, the Court of Diplomatic Reception had made similar arrangements.
He wondered what Haitang was doing on the grasslands now. The Hu people there were already in an uproar. With internal strife among the Western Hu, no matter how talented she was, being so far from the Northern Qi border meant she could not exert much influence.
Five minutes later, Feng Shiqian walked back into the conference room. His expression shifted unpredictably, seemingly tinged with a hint of helplessness.
"The spirit core will be brought shortly. Is there anything else the old gentleman requires?" Ling Ya’s voice became increasingly seductive.
Ya Lan quietly picked up the surgical scissors and hid them behind her back. If Da Hei or Lin Nan tried to harm Mo Xiaosheng, she would strike first. Even if she lost her life, taking a Japanese colonel who had slaughtered her compatriots down with her would be worth it.
The Tianning Provincial Finance Department was a department-level unit with an independent office building. The Director of the Provincial Finance Department, Fang Qinghai, was a member of the Provincial Government Party Group.
"Alright, now let’s talk about the good news. Some of you already knew this afternoon: our company is expanding this year and will open many branches. Every city will have them, and Fengtian will have five or six. We will be drawing people from among you; when you go over, you will be team leaders or foremen, and in the future, you can become store managers. Your salaries will definitely be higher than they are now."