Chapter 43
Under normal circumstances, a novice mage at zero rank would typically learn two or three zero-rank spells before advancing to the first rank, where an entirely new set of first-rank spells awaited study.
Before Dea stood the crown prince of the Kingdom of Susetani, the nominal heir to the throne.
The Lamia who appeared before Dea had one hand and one leg missing, as if they had been severed.
Lin Nuannuan had not replied to his letter, despite his teacher's praise that his handwriting was finally presentable. Xue Minglang felt deeply disappointed.
With such probing questions, Yun Chi surely understood. She could not answer them, and rather than waiting helplessly to be cut down, she decided to strike first.
Upon hearing Ye Tian’s words, Bai Zun and Zhuge Ming nodded in agreement. Guo Lengyue was not very bright, but he knew to follow Ye Tian’s every instruction.
“Dad, has Mr. Robertson’s method succeeded?” Xiao Yan asked anxiously.
What was really going on? It was clearly the third sister who invited her here to dinner, so why was Xiao Zhe present?
At this moment, Ake suddenly stood on tiptoe and planted a fierce kiss on Gao Jianli’s cheek.
Yun Chi said, “Senior, I promise you I will never reveal the true nature of these twin swords before the world.” She had planned to hand them over to Yuzhen upon returning, with no intention of displaying them publicly.
The man who had spoken just now wore a terrifyingly dark expression. Angrily, he gulped down a bowl of tea and was about to leave when two men in green robes, each carrying a treasured sword, entered through the gate. They glanced at him before heading straight toward him.
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On the field, the once excited Rakow players had calmed considerably. They helped the fallen Real Madrid players to their feet and exchanged jerseys with friendly goodwill.
The Tiger Pass was a critical route to Guanzhong, known as the “lock of the celestial pivot” and the “throat of the Three Qin.” Towering cliffs rose on both sides, with Mount Song to the south and the Yellow River to the north. Only a deep ravine to the southwest led to Luoyang. The pass’s strategic position was such that “a single soldier could hold the pass against ten thousand,” serving as the gateway to the Eastern Capital, Luoyang.
At the very moment their eyes met, the image of her head swathed in bandages two years ago at the hospital remained vivid in his mind.
With the establishment of the Celestial Clan, their leader decided to adopt the “Grand Unification Plan” proposed by the “Emperor of Yulin.”
Before departure, Xunchuan Shi warned Han Bo that trusting this Purple Profound Dimensional Array Map was questionable at best, though Han Bo had not heeded the warning. Yet, the circumstances they encountered this time were far worse than Xunchuan Shi had predicted.
Yu gazed up at the city gates, heavily fortified with thousands of archers covering every corner. If he advanced another step, he was certain a volley of arrows would rain down upon him.
The terrifying memories from five years ago surged back into Sun Hong’s mind as if they had occurred only yesterday.
“Lele? Why are you calling me at this hour? Is something wrong?” Uncle Bao asked with suspicion, his first thought being a problem at work.
Whenever their eyes met, his body tensed so tightly that an electric thrill often coursed through him.
As Shen Xia prepared to sleep, she opened Lu Yunqing’s social media feed and saw a new update.
Eunuch Sun let out a low grunt and quietly went to investigate the mysterious palace master who had never appeared before.
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Qing’er kowtowed several times on the ground before finally lifting her head to look at Yun Shan. Seeing the empress’s troubled expression, she was startled, wondering if she had said something wrong.
She flung herself onto the bed, determined to stop worrying. What must be faced would have to be faced; avoidance was no solution.
The situation was perilous beyond belief. Through the flashing lights, I saw that the undead here were densely packed, filling every gap between the vehicles. Their car was completely surrounded, and with twice the number of attackers, they were clearly struggling to hold their ground.
The nanny relayed what the crown prince had said upon leaving. Sixth Lady was still present, glancing at the crown princess. Though the crown prince remembered the crown princess as he left, his words had been harsh.
The empress had already arrived, dressed today in sumptuous silk and satin. Her deep red gown was embroidered with blooming peonies and soaring phoenixes. Her makeup was heavy yet natural; her arched eyebrows swept into her hairline, and her crimson lips bore a defined outline. She looked every inch the mother of the nation.
Meanwhile, Wei Min’s first reaction upon learning the news was: Could there be corrupt officers in the police force again? He quickly reported his suspicion to Chen Mingjian, who checked the police department and found almost no one worthy of suspicion.
Nangong Zhao’an supported Yun Bing as they walked back. Holding her waist, he whispered, “Bing’er, do you really want a child so badly? Then I can fulfill you tonight! No need to wait until tonight—if you want it now, I can make your wish come true!” He then bent down and lightly bit Yun Bing’s earlobe.
It was unclear whether Lady Ye was involved, but the wife of the Northern General and others had already made inquiries. She paused at this point, leaving her sentence unfinished.