Chapter 40: As If She Were Bewitched

Poka nodded, her expression conflicted. "Yes, but very few people know about this. Miss Xu and Third Master..."

"I am Shen Yue's girlfriend, but he doesn't know that I work at Listening Snow Pavilion," Xu Yu said graciously. "Just as I know Designer Bo is Shen Yue's friend, yet works beside Third Master..."

Himiko let out a sigh of relief. She didn't know what was inside, but since the envoy said it was safe, it must be fine.

Just as everyone in the livestream expected the battery to explode, it remained utterly still. Instead, the battery was sliced in half, exposing its contents to all.

Hearing this, Jiang Shiyue's face darkened significantly. It was clear that they intended to send all the unimportant people back. Though Jiang Shishu couldn't see her expression behind the veil, the defiance in her eyes was unmistakable. Jiang Shishu feared her attempt at comfort would only earn her ridicule, so she kept silent.

Because he knew, he was now quite curious—this "Lingyun," was it the soul fragment left behind by Chuxue, or simply Chuxue's disciple?

Not far away, two armies clad in red and black armor clashed, blades and spears colliding, silver lights flashing everywhere.

Their fear was etched deep in their souls. It was said that when Li Shiwei fancied Lin Feng, these people often strategized for her.

"The officers we've dispatched are currently in training. Their combat abilities have improved compared to before, but it will take a long time before they reach our standards," the operations staff replied.

This battle was stifling, and unfortunately, calling for reinforcements would require waiting a while longer.

He twisted each rope together, then used a very long rope as the main line, dragging it far away.

He was nervous, too anxious to unravel it, suspecting it might be another foolish act by Liu Yun, that silly village girl.

Even the tough warrior Mi Guozhong pressed his lips tightly together, for he too had once enjoyed his moment of fame.

Receiving Du Zhuang's apologetic gaze, Hua Jiao sent him a reassuring look, full of understanding.

Atrax appeared in the Nightmare Realm with a piercing shriek, rushing toward the King in Yellow who stood in the arena. The King in Yellow showed no fear, but spoke softly.

A grudge had indeed been formed, but his conscience told him not to be too ruthless. Soon, both sides would have a fair fight, making up for what had just happened.

If news of their comeback spread, it would surely cause a stir. In some respects, their influence was no less than that of the Star Master and others, and combined, their destructive power would be formidable.

When Hu Guiyang arrived, the briefing was nearly over. There was nothing especially important, nor any news about his foster father's remains. Hu Guishen waved in the thirty-sixth brother, then declared the meeting over and sent everyone else away, leaving only the thirty-sixth.

By noon, Tianzhi Jiaoyang noticed movement among the barbarian soldiers outside the village. Two units of a thousand men each split off, circling toward the south and north gates of Chiyang Village. His heart skipped a beat.

"Still a bit short," Hu Guiyang said as he led two others to the riverbank. Looking down, the water was pitch black, its depth unfathomable.

"I cannot resign myself. Had I known that barbarian general possessed such strength, I would never have recklessly sought glory," Yu Jin choked out, painfully closing his eyes.

With the essence of these spiders, after certain alien modifications, Gresta was confident she could create another spider brood, one not under Atrax's control.

After flying for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the blue light descended upon a continent lush with vegetation and shrouded in mist. Yet no living creatures were present, and Beichen felt slightly relieved.