Volume One, Chapter 53: Yao Jian

A little later, Feng Yuan returned.

“Young Lord Xiao, I suddenly thought of a suitable place for our temporary office!” Feng Yuan approached eagerly, seeking credit.

“Where?” Shen Ji asked immediately.

Feng Yuan grinned broadly. “At the Song family’s East Street Cloth Mill!”

East Street Cloth Mill?

Shen Ji’s heart stirred.

He knew that cloth mill.

This outcome, much like the unexpectedly abrupt beginning, pushed people’s psychological endurance to the brink. No one could tell if their eyes had deceived them at the start, or if the incomplete War God Ship A10’s whirlwind armor-breaking technique was simply an illusion.

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Only upon reaching the pagoda did I realize it was quite tall, its summit lost to sight. Brother Hou called Shidi Sha to knock, so Sha obediently went ahead.

The owner hesitated for a long moment, then said as such, bowed low, and retreated into the back room.

The cold words hit Su Huan like a bucket of ice water poured from head to toe—utterly chilling. She turned sharply to glare at Yu Yanxiao, thinking, damn it, what’s the harm in saying one less word to provoke her?

Brother Hou gave me a strange look. I hurriedly explained, “Brother Hou, don’t misunderstand, Old Pig didn’t mean it like that!”

“What do you mean?” he asked. “You know what Old Sun is thinking?” That left me speechless.

Several mercenaries guarding the wagon were skilled veterans, all at sixth rank. They immediately charged forward. The bandits were numerous; those who broke through were among their best, all above fifth rank. The mercenaries couldn’t stop them all, and a few surged toward us.

Jiang Weini’s apartment was in a well-known wealthy district—where a single square meter cost tens of thousands. Without a few million, one couldn’t even buy a toilet there. As a student, this drew a huge wave of speculation, and matters only escalated further.

Song Lian was especially agitated. Holding Jiangnan City’s hand that was pounding his chest, his eyes gleamed coldly. “Who is ‘others’? Jin Ting is my wife. Song Lian, have you no shame?”

Yang Feng picked up his phone; it was an unknown number. They exchanged a glance. Yang Feng pressed the answer key.

No matter what, Huang Zijie was determined to see her. Since she wasn’t home, he would just wait downstairs.

Sun Shilin walked directly to sit in front of Lü Fei and Fan Shuiqing, looking eager.

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“Haha, let us revel!” Father Luther laughed loudly, wildly sweeping through the high-rise hotel crowd.

After traveling half a day, the two paused to eat. Meteor Frost sat quietly behind Bai Yan, showing no signs of discomfort, and began eating the rations Bai Yan handed over.

Looking at the rushing water below the ravine, my fear of heights flared. In the end, I rode atop the kodo beast, which lifted its hoof and crossed effortlessly.

Su Yang slung the pack back on and immediately felt the pressure on her back. Two bamboo straps dug into her shoulders, causing her to instinctively hunch over.

Wang Tian said nothing, picked up the sunscreen beside him, and set to work. Words now seemed pale and superfluous; only action would suffice.

Seeing this, Duronde jumped excitedly, followed by dozens of giant demons shouting Charlotte’s name. Not only were the nearby orcs awakened, but even the human soldiers on the city walls were alerted. The number of torch-bearing soldiers grew.

I glanced at Buddha, surprised. Although he interrupted me, overall, he was cooperating. This remark also served as a subtle hint—truly strange. Forget it; I’d rather not ponder too much now. Better to solve the current problem first.

“Are these people from the Lily Sect? But hasn’t the sect leader already been arrested?” I asked in astonishment.