74 The Golden Orb’s Chronicle of Raising Cubs (Part Two)

The white dog’s body writhed incessantly, yet it could not break free from the threads cast by Xuan Li. She knew it was wrong to give and receive in secret, but she simply could not let go of the man as gentle as jade in her heart. He was so outstanding, and yet at first sight, he had fallen deeply in love with her, offering her all his devotion.

When the spirit boat descended, Yang Yunxi recognized him at once, yet he did not even recognize her voice. Thus, his magic created the original Isle of the Undead, transforming his dwelling into an island where souls could survive.

Had that arrow not struck the middle-aged man who was forging the undying demon, who could say what would have happened, or how much longer the bitter struggle would have lasted? If it were not for his own strong constitution, and the fact that, after the calamity, the Zhou family provided rare and precious medicine to keep him alive, and even invited the finest surgeon from Lanshan Hospital to suture his organs, he would likely have lost his life.

The three venerables hesitated for a moment, but seeing the young patriarch’s grave expression, they resolutely stepped forward. No one shrank back; from the very beginning, when this team first assembled from afar, they had already shown their determination.

Yun Honghui could feel the blood connection; he could sense the pain, but even more so, he could sense the loathing in his heart. A sharp sense of danger startled Luo Qing, who swung upward with a longsword formed from the power of fear.

When she heard the words “love the people and bring relief to the world,” Empress Liu fell silent. The last words Zhao Chong spoke before taking the pulse were not clearly heard by others, but she had heard them distinctly.

“Don’t act rashly. The young master has his own plan. Compared to holding Silver River City, these things are insignificant!” Lin Ping shook his head at Elder Qiao.

Behind them, a massive wave rose, like an enormous sea monster, coming to kill them. A thunderous roar resounded endlessly, deafening all who heard it. Everyone was stunned by the Purple Emperor’s strike.

In later generations, the nine cauldrons were mostly recast, and the original nine cauldrons passed down from the Xia Dynasty had vanished without a trace.

“No, we came together and we’ll leave together. Mu Yi, as long as you promise me that after we leave you won’t seek death, I’ll leave the Dragon Pearl behind; if not, we’ll meet again in the Netherworld!” The Purple Emperor, knowing Mu Yi was utterly despondent and sought only death, deliberately pressured her.

The first thing upon arriving in Chang’an was to visit the university town that had changed their fate. It was the establishment of this university town that led to the creation of the imperial examination system; its emergence laid the foundation.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ping once again pulled out a broken arrow shaft. In the next instant, it brushed past General Han’s hair and flew off into the distance beside his ear.

“That is truly a way to make a fortune. Only the Nangong family could have thought of it. With just that invitation card, I imagine not just anyone can get their hands on one,” Liang Chen smiled wryly once more.

Perhaps the only thing unchanged was the flowing water of the lake. Water from the mountains converged into Lake Biwa, then flowed from Lake Biwa into Osaka Bay and thence to the sea, day and night, ceaseless and eternal.

Zhang Xiuxiu, seeing the man’s face almost black as charcoal, hurried over. She wanted to see for herself what delicious dishes had drawn so many people to feast.

Yuko Agasa, though utterly confused, was startled by how Haibara Ai reacted so bristlingly to his normal behavior.

As time passed, Chu Yue’s abdominal pain intensified, and she began to use a special breathing technique to alleviate it.

He Jianguo and Funi, seeing that Wang Guiying no longer held a knife, finally relaxed and collapsed limply to the ground.

Even if Gu Yuyu handed over all her New Year’s money and allowance, it would still be but a drop in the bucket.

Dugu Jue, Murong Qingcheng, Chu Zhongtian, Liu Wujian, the Void Patriarch, and Lanshan Mei—the six-star kings—each slew many demon kings as soon as they joined battle.

Lunch was lavish, with dishes from land, sea, and air; whatever was available on the market was present, and even those that could not be found elsewhere were served here.

Everyone has a taste for gossip, especially when it concerns the regiment leader; unable to resist, they stole another glance.

As long as his popularity grew within these circles, more and more opportunities would open up for Gu Yu in the future.

All that had happened in just one day seemed to him like a beautiful dream. Staring at his second sister and her husband, he finally nodded firmly, his voice choked with tears as he made his promise.

Regrettably, Lei Shuo’s plan did not succeed. Bai Qiao’s mind was exceedingly shrewd; he immediately saw through Lei Shuo’s intentions, and at Lei Shuo’s provocation merely smiled indifferently, pretending not to notice.

The system waited for no one. Before Lu Qingyu could recover from his sorrow, three skill cards were already floating before him.

Off to the side, Dongfang Yi glanced at Young Master Huai, the corner of his mouth twitching. This guy obviously knew where Yi Yi and the others were, yet still acted ignorant. That level of acting could rival Eric’s.

At first, Lu Qingyu saw that savage tide of magma in the Silent Spirit Mountains, felt that fierce, turbulent mood, and then the shadow of the Qiu Dragon Mountain of the Blazing Flame Kingdom slowly cast itself over his heart. That familiar yet foreign coldness and desolation made his heart tremble.

The autumn wind gently brushed through the mountain ravines, golden leaves drifting softly to earth. In this crisp, fair season, the Great Hunting Grounds outside the northern suburbs of Yandu welcomed the Yanxuan royal family’s annual autumn hunt and grand feast.

Because of Eric’s sharp retort, the atmosphere in the room instantly became awkward. Harlan, standing behind Eric, poked him in the back—what was this guy thinking, making things so tense?

After the drawing of lots, the trainees gradually dispersed, preparing for the next day’s official competition with renewed strength and enthusiasm.

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, the referee stopped wasting words and simply had both sides escorted to their positions, activating the outermost magic array of the competition arena.

Fortunately, the Xiao family’s staff technique, apart from its forms, also had its secret incantations. Only by combining the forms and the incantations could one master the true Xiao staff technique. Even if Yue Longtian memorized all the moves, without the incantations, he could not grasp its essence.