Chapter 25

“Captain!” Karlochi, noticing Commander Bido’s irritation, quickly signaled to Xuene, indicating that Xuene should take over the mission for the time being.

Because she was pregnant, the medical system regularly monitored her condition, with daily data all normal. Additionally, the Western physicians from the Chadmo faction visited daily, so Ruyi did not feel the need to conduct separate checks on her own—details like the number of fetuses or cell lengths were trivial.

Of course, the God of Reincarnation was definitely not trying to kill the shadow; it was deliberately stalling her here, preventing her from pursuing the enemy.

The young man’s lips bled slightly, yet he was straightforward and honest. Nodding, he said, “I lost!” Then, without another word, he dusted himself off and staggered back to Li Ziyang’s side.

Though saddened, she suddenly smiled—those were all things of the past. Hadn’t her previous life been equally tragic? Yet, fortunately, the two of them, both unfortunate souls, together became fortunate.

Seeing her torn between laughter and tears, Lilac could guess the letter’s contents without needing to look. But to ease the mood, she asked a question.

Looking around, she thought silently: Since there is a pact with the Buddhist sect, this battle is inevitable. We cannot hide away in the mountains, refusing to emerge. It’s better I first choose a place to prepare thoroughly, so when the conflict arises, we won’t be caught unprepared.

Delivering a chilling and shocking statement, she still wore a smile—mocking yet pitying—as she stared at Liu Quan and concluded.

Just as the sun sets, leaves fall, and time fades, so too are destinies fixed, beyond human power to reverse. Yet the melancholy born of this truth cannot be dispelled, he said.

She squatted on the ground. The Assassins’ Sect was her only hope to save Lou Chen. She could not alert anyone. Once the Assassins’ Sect was involved, it would mean abandoning Lou Chen. Even at the cost of her life, she would never give up on him! So now, was she truly the only one who could resolve this?

The First Earth Blade radiated strong spiritual energy, yet it was impossible to discern its precise level.

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Actually, by now, that mood had already dissipated. Everything the emperor did for her on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month at the Cloud Mountain Scenic Spot was enough to make up for what happened on the night of the thirteenth.

Seeing Hao Yu’s hand still gripping her tightly, Yun Xun struggled desperately. But with such disparity in strength, and him injured, escape was impossible.

The third type was a continuous parallel deck with two oars stationed only at the rear of the ship. This design allowed carriages to disembark directly without turning. The disembarking method resembled a drawbridge.

After all, the Broken Army Fist is a technique of utmost strength and ferocity, while Tai Chi’s hallmark is overcoming hardness with softness.

Before Xuanqi finished speaking, the sky above suddenly trembled violently. Spiderweb-like cracks swiftly spread, as if the entire sky were shattered glass, ready to break into pieces and fall.

Because the core of the stronghold was guarded not only by three mind masters but also watched secretly by a formidable seventh-ranked warrior.

The group of five reached the top floor of the Alliance Building, where they met the four main leaders of the current Anomaly Alliance. Among them, three suppressed calls for launching an attack.

According to current intelligence, Old A still possessed several tons of missing white powder, prompting the Shanghai City Bureau to remain vigilant.

Scenes from the past flashed in Ye Xingchen’s mind like a movie, just as her voice sounded once more.

Sun Ce and Yu Fan charged into the forest, followed closely by Lu Bu, Zhou Yu, Liu Ye, and Chen Dao leading over a hundred guards, all storming into the woods.

“Where have all our fighters gone?” Zhang Ying glanced at the dark night sky around and muttered to herself.

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In broad daylight, this group of thugs, resembling a criminal gang, brazenly ascended the stage. Acting as Chen Xiaotang’s bodyguards, A Long, A Hu, and Jack lined up, shielding their boss on stage.

The Blood Moon, after all, was the renowned Holy Martial Corps within Twin Star City. Although their strength paled in comparison to Zhao Xuan and his companion, their vigilance was keen. Seeing Song Bufan’s black armor coating his body, someone screamed in terror and tumbled down from the heights, nearly dying of fright.

The closing line of the report naturally didn’t miss the mysterious Mrs. Cao. The question, “Your husband is once again the subject of a red scandal—Mrs. Cao, what do you think?” instantly became the hot topic of water-cooler gossip in the office.

Taking a deep breath, Prince Jun gently knocked on the door. After two knocks, the door was quietly opened, revealing Zhao Jingyan, her eyes reddened, appearing before Prince Jun.

Though black sugar and brown sugar each had their uses, their value was low. The rare brown sugar on the market sold for just over two hundred coins, and if white sugar were to be released, priced at ten strings of cash, someone would likely buy it.

Seeing Zheng Youtian and Huo Qiming both fall into Chu Tianshu’s trap, she covered her mouth to stifle a laugh and grew to admire Chu Tianshu more. However, when she noticed many officials reacting lukewarmly to his speech, she secretly clenched her fists in worry.

Qi Lenghan climbed step by step, with everyone nervously watching, fearing he might fall.

Lü Bu appointed Hua Xiong as deputy commander of Huang Zhong’s unit. Having followed Xu Rong for over two years, Hua Xiong’s command skills had not improved much, suitable only as deputy commander, not principal. In contrast, Ma Chao, Pang De, and Ma Dai all had great potential. With some training, they could all hold their own in battle.