Chapter 39

As the roulette wheel appeared, everyone fell into a trance, breeding a sense of bondage as if their futures were being manipulated and their destinies gripped in someone else's hands.

With all her own dowry items also poured into this embroidery workshop, the mistress had reached almost the end of her rope.

"Oh, I really am not sure about that. You know, my head was struck before!" Zhu Dapeng pointed to his head and explained with a touch of apology.

Covering her face in shame, Qi Juan retreated, though she dared not leave, lingering just outside the door in dread that the mistress might have further instructions.

"Yunxin, you still love me!" Ji Yuechi's stomach pain subsided, and seeing the expression of worry on Yan Yunxin's face, he spoke slowly.

"Young Master, let me handle it. I guarantee I'll have Su Huanhuan tied to your bed by tonight, at your absolute mercy," the attendant said with a sinister grin. It seemed he was no good either, cut from the same cloth as Qiao Shanming.

However, Fatty Wang's comfort offered little consolation. Liu Ziyun, the centurion of the grenadiers, kept his head lowered, kicking stray stones around the ground with his boots.

From inside that side room, day and night, came a stream of spine-tingling, seductive, and alluring cries that never once ceased. It sounded as though an inexhaustible monster remained endlessly active within.

"You really are a sly little spirit. How did you ever come up with such an idea?!" Jinfang twirled a round fan in her hand, unable to stop smiling.

Although the Spirit of the World was not endowed with supernatural abilities, it was nonetheless the most powerful among the Seven Holy Spirits. The reason was that it belonged to the primary soul, while the other six were secondary souls. The soul power and energy of the Spirit of the World were the greatest of all. Therefore, before the slumber of the Seven Holy Spirits, the other six referred to the Spirit of the World as the eldest.

Xiao Han understood. Although the young teacher was too embarrassed to say it out loud, Xiao Han knew it must be due to extreme spiritual thirst, which was why he constantly kept a water cup by his mouth and consequently needed to urinate frequently. Given that he was bedridden and paralyzed, it was no wonder Lu Ziqiang had to rush back in such a hurry.

Given Zhao Zhengce's current rank, although he and Quan Xinyi shared the same sub-department-level official rank, in reality, Zhao Zhengce was the acting director of the Fifth Division, exercising the authority of a full department-level rank. Moreover, since the Fifth Division belonged to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, even as a mere section chief, he had the authority to investigate officials of Quan Xinyi's caliber.

Xiao Han couldn't be bothered to deal with such a drunkard. Glancing through the gap, he saw that the person leaning unsteadily against the wall and being helped out was none other than his own cousin, Tang Li.

The middle-aged man spoke indifferently, and then his figure vanished instantly. Even with Chen Luanfeng's level of martial arts, she couldn't see what had just happened, nor could she perceive her master's form.

Wudi smiled and released Elaine's hand, nodding to them both before saying to Elaine, "I'll come again tomorrow afternoon!" Without waiting for her reply, he turned and walked away.

The moment the six-syllable mantra was finished, the Four Great Tathagatas, including Duobao, suddenly transformed into golden lights and vanished instantly, disappearing into the body of Sakyamuni Tathagata.

Yet upon reflection, he had no one else he could truly trust. The only person he knew reasonably well was probably He Ying, a former colleague from his old company.

Zhao Zhengce was a leader who understood the art of delegation. He did not handle every single matter personally, paying close attention to allowing his subordinates to exercise their abilities and realize their own value.

Samur gave a bitter laugh. "I could never be as carefree as you, Lord Tushun!" As he spoke, he reached out to hand back the transparent magic crystal, a trace of envy flashing in his eyes.

Of course, if the Xiao family could honor their promise and reveal the true secret of the Gathering Spirit Array to them, that would naturally be the best outcome.

Luojia demanded, "Demon race member, will you return to the seal on your own, or shall I have your head chopped off?" The head sneered, "A mere ninth-tier Divine King dares to act presumptuously before me? Your realm is utterly insignificant in my eyes."

He was extremely confident. Two pinnacle sixth-rank Great Mysterious Venerables were practically invincible existences; apart from top-tier powerhouses like the Dragon Vulture, no one could kill them.

I lowered my head and pondered for a moment. "The only one here who can determine the exact location of Ao Yaizi is you. If you want to demolish everything, we'll demolish everything. But let's see if we can start digging from this grave?" I pointed to Shu Cen's tomb mound.

"The eleventh-floor ward? Aren't those all critical patients waiting for kidney transplants?" asked another plump middle-aged woman who had accompanied her, speaking in a casual tone.

"What good news?" Yun Shichen asked happily, though he wasn't overly excited, as if he hadn't expected any truly great news to begin with.

"Talking business? What kind of business?" Wang Donglai gazed coldly at the dark figure behind the glaring headlights, a sense of ominous foreboding wrapping around his heart.

Long Luo's impression of Bai Jun dated back to the Illusory Moon Tea Gathering years ago. At the time, he only seemed like a benevolent elder. Among the masters of the three major factions in the Central Region, he was the most steady and the most unfathomable God Emperor. He had never seen this sect master since, so he didn't hold a very deep impression of him.

If they harbored other intentions, this matter could also serve as a test, at least sparing them numerous troubles in the future.

"Isn't the office of a proper town mayor a bit too shabby? Would you like me to have some furniture brought in for you?" Luosisi said, seating herself generously on the sofa.

Their conversation was not concealed at all. They chatted without the slightest regard for Chairman Richard and Princess Ruoshui, completely unconcerned that they might leak the secret.

By this time, the torrent of rolling stones had completely subsided. When the boulders stopped rolling down, Tian Zhengzi and Zhang Yuan ran over from the right bank.

"Just now while crossing the bridge, the streamer noticed that the enemy blocking the bridge had no cover around them. Furthermore, the streamer is up here on the slope, occupying the high ground. The streamer can easily take advantage of this moment to eliminate the enemy who just blocked my bridge!" Lin Feng spoke to the viewers in his livestream room as he sprinted toward the top of the slope.

A short while later, Lin Feng entered the urban area of Lion City. The moment he stepped into the city, he shortened his stride and slowed his pace, lightly and cautiously making his way toward an unfinished building at the center of the safe zone.