Volume One, Chapter 54: Traces and Clues, Step by Step Verification

Zhou Zhihang only regained consciousness after the commotion outside had erupted completely, so he was unaware of many things. Jiang Ning glanced at the open door, then quietly walked over and closed it. Now, I too wear the black robe, just like Musa’s bride-to-be, who will be married in a week. Will he like it? At this thought, I hurriedly shook my head to drive it away. Forget it, forget it—why am I thinking of him again?

Outside the palace, after the ceremony establishing the Empress was completed and Hong Zhu received the golden book and seal symbolizing her new status, the phoenix palanquin set off once more, being carried through the gates of the main palace.

Feng Ruhuang’s eyes shone as she looked at Rong Jin, and just that single glance was enough to make the fearless Prime Minister Rong take two steps back in alarm.

If you were one of Lord Zuo’s close associates, at least you could expect some extra income. But if you had no patron at all, not only would any hope of promotion be out of reach—your daily life might even become a constant struggle to make ends meet.

“It’s not one to one, it’s one to zero!” Old Chen, who had remained silent until now, suddenly roared with rage. He drew his extraordinary blade from his belt and plunged it fiercely into Old Scoundrel’s back.

“Mummy, don’t be angry. Getting mad isn’t good for the little sister in your tummy!” Miaomiao, ever so good at coaxing, gently stroked Cheng Yuhan’s round belly.

As a popular contestant, Yin Yi’s vote count was steadily rising, though not as rapidly as the other three.

Bai Miaomiao was silent for a long time. She stared vacantly at her mother’s ashen face, clutching her smart device tightly in both hands, praying over and over that Yin Yi would see her message for help.

She would never actively provoke others, but if someone reckless enough came looking for trouble, they would surely not return.

At this time, Xiao Yue was covered in wounds—he truly fought bathed in blood. Jian Dugu was also in a bad state, having let Xiao Yue get close several times and bearing many wounds himself. The stage was covered in blood; it was impossible to tell whose was whose.

All the other elders and godlike figures, regardless of their previous attitudes, now craned their necks like great white geese, unwilling to miss a single detail, hoping to comprehend something from the proceedings. This was the rebirth of the Sacred Hall, a blessing for all on the Five Elements Island, one that everyone could partake in.

After yet another exchange of flashing blades, the two finally separated, standing several yards apart, weapons in hand, watching each other from a distance.

I smacked my lips and, like the others, grabbed a pack of instant noodles from a box near the fridge to make for myself.

Although Pei Donglai didn’t reappear to merge with Xiao Fei’s soul, nor did Xiao Fei instantly regain his formidable combat prowess, he soon discovered that whether it was learning martial arts or firearms, he picked things up with immediate understanding and astonishing speed—his progress could only be described as miraculous.

A player hurriedly called out, “I want your autograph!” while another exclaimed, “Hey! Don’t you dare fight me for it—I want one too!” The crowd around me swelled until I was completely surrounded.

I swallowed nervously as I looked at the Flame King of the Underworld, my eyes full of wariness. Suddenly, the Flame King’s fireball flashed—I quickly raised my weapon to my chest. Just as I expected, the fireball struck me squarely.

“Master Li, could you please find some scrap materials?” As Gao Chong spoke, all the craftsmen paused to listen. Hearing his request, they promptly brought over some scraps. He picked up a piece and began grinding it on the hand-cranked wheel, sending up dark red sparks.

Yet she remained intensely curious about what treasure Luo Ping intended to offer in exchange, because judging from his confident expression, she could not help but hold onto a sliver of hope—perhaps the item Luo Ping would present might truly be even greater than her Ninefold Imperial Elixir.