Chapter 24: Want to Kiss You
Qiao Zhilin had indeed done her homework; Yuna was right about one thing—there were plenty of successful marriages that began as unions of convenience. She was confident she could make Ji Jing see her worth. Thinking of Ji Jing’s face, alongside the vast empires of the Ji Group and Hengxing, her heart raced with fervor. This was the only man worthy of her, and to make such a man bow to her would be the ultimate testament to her allure. Qiao Zhilin worked tirelessly, staying up for several nights in a row, and finally...
Reagan had a firm grasp on the psychological bottom lines of the council members. He was certain they would accept these terms, and the vote was merely a formality. As he expected, it passed smoothly.
Recalling the coercive display of power when the Xu family returned to their ancestral home, combined with Shen Rui’s current expressionless face, Shen Yuan looked at Shen Rui with growing disgust.
Du Fei had been busy all day, and it was quite late by the time he returned home. Passing by Ji Tielan’s quarters, he hesitated for a moment before stepping inside.
Fourth Sister Zhang had come seeking refuge, and at the thought of the grievances she had suffered while making a living in the world of vice, tears streamed down her face.
At this moment, Li Zhong, a reporter from the Sanxiang City Metropolitan Channel, rushed over and blocked Qin Chuan’s path.
Du Fei maintained constant communication with Yan Dingtian, staying informed about the latest developments in the Forbidden Brain Zone.
—Power of Faith: The ascetic’s devout faith in their god allows them to break through their own limits and reach a new realm. Increases all base attribute values of the ascetic by 10%.
Xiao Nianchun, Li Yong’s wife, along with Li Tang and others, were waiting anxiously for news. Upon hearing that the surgery was complete, they immediately rushed forward.
Contrary to Ye Jian’s expectations, Master Qingli did not answer his question directly, but instead responded with a counter-question.
Regaining his senses, Qin Tianshi realized that while Long Jing was holding a dagger to his throat, he had simultaneously pressed his own dagger against hers.
"Is there any way to make him agree to deploy troops without forcing him to lead the campaign personally?" Huaisha asked.
Lu Mingyu was at his wit's end. A year ago, the Crown Prince had traveled to Jiangzhou to manage the floods, only to be assassinated, his fate remaining unknown.
Both openly and covertly, Yu Haiyue unconditionally favored the 'disgraceful' Chen Wei, even threatening people with the division of the family estate.
Thinking it over, Su Feiran attributed her suspicion of Lin Xiuqing to the conspiracy theories she had heard at the Emperor’s court the previous day.
As these words fell, the three brothers fell silent, their eyes fixed on him in shock, as if they had just heard something inconceivable.
Rime Spirit Cats possess the two-star spirit technique "Frosty Heaven and Freezing Rain," which can create large-scale cold mist and freezing rain. Combined with their natural blue-white fur, they strike like ghosts.
He immediately turned back, his long sword scraping against the cliff wall, sparks flying and a sizzling sound echoing as he went.
The older the tombstone, the weaker the life force reaction; some locations showed no signs of life force at all.
There were many types of magical artifacts, each with different refining techniques. It seemed that the ancestors of the Yaochi Holy Land, who had once forged weapons here, had branded their crafting processes onto the walls of the corridor for future generations to admire.
The more this went on, the more crowded the area outside the Longyuan Tower became; everyone in the city wanted to catch a glimpse of the Champion Martial Academy.
Now that they saw him in the flesh and witnessed his strength, everyone wanted to carefully observe how his appearance had changed.
Jiang Yuxuan had previously experienced the Great Sage Heavenly Tribulation. Not only had he endured it, but he had done so in the most upright and righteous manner possible. If his method wasn't considered upright, then nothing in this world was, for Jiang Yuxuan had directly destroyed the tribulation with his own attacks.
Although the green sharpness was somewhat inadequate for dealing with monsters, it should still be effective against humans.
Li Zhichen frowned, staring at the white mist. "I have a feeling there is something alive in this fog. It seems..." Before he could finish, the white mist suddenly shifted, churning and expanding rapidly until it swallowed both Li Zhichen and Mei Hanxia.