Chapter 44: The Arrow on the Bowstring

“Hmph!”

A chilling glint flashed in Jiang Yingming’s eyes.

“Chief Li, are you trying to cover for him at this point? We already have ample evidence and information. Right now, Shuilei has stolen research data!”

“And inside this office, it appears there’s someone colluding with him. If my guess is not…”

He was sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the wall. His jaw was dislocated, his mouth twisted grotesquely. When he opened it, he spat out a mouthful of foul, bloody clots and a pile of teeth. Gong Xianghai was utterly stunned.

Mo Qiongyan nodded. She too understood that Feng Wu’s unruly nature could never be as tame as she claimed, but as long as she didn’t cause any real trouble, Mo Qiongyan didn’t wish to restrain her.

“Since she’s chosen to let go of the past and start anew, we must respect her decision. Besides, the Lord of Dongyue feels the same.” Zhang Heng, who had just spoken with the Emperor of Dongyue, interrupted Jiang Yi helplessly.

Originally, they had hoped to bring Mo Qiongwuh back to serve as the leader of Lingxiao Palace, but at the time, Mo Qiongwuh was still in deep slumber, and they had no idea where to find her.

She imitated others, breaking off long twigs without the slightest hesitation. The stall owner grew angry, insisting she buy the whole bundle.

Nangong Fengyi had heard his parents argue about that day more than once, but this was the first time he truly understood.

He thought he didn’t miss it, but this place—no, no place could ever replace it—his hometown.

Luo Jing asked anxiously, “Isn’t it risky, being a stranger in a new place?” I braced myself and replied, “It’s fine, you can rest easy.”

Such news exploded among everyone present like a bombshell, making all those in attendance jump in shock.

“Phew, I can finally breathe easy.” The monster had been eliminated, and the water level had finally stopped rising. The third brother let out a long sigh of relief, wiping the cold sweat from his brow, silently swearing never to return to this waterlogged place again.

But just as Shen Mengtian was enjoying the fight, a call came from Ai of the Underworld. Unlike before, her lovely voice now carried a hint of tension that Shen Mengtian had never heard before.

Here, there was not a trace of the city’s hustle and bustle. Instead, greenery flourished everywhere, birds sang, and flowers bloomed, enveloping one in the tranquility of nature—a true paradise apart from the world.

The old man was Li Jiangbei’s personal guard, Li Qian, whose cultivation had reached the late stage of “Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation.” He was considered a top expert in northern China. But today, after just a few exchanges with Wang Hu, he was immediately at a disadvantage—no match for Wang Hu at all.

The only thing that comforted Xie Jianyun was that the bumbling giant of the Xuantian Holy Hall, Qin Yue, left without saying a word or casting a single glance in their direction. At least that made Xie Jianyun feel a little better.

Although China had mastered the use of counterweight trebuchets as early as the Spring and Autumn period, using them to directly destroy city walls was still extremely difficult. Unless the walls had been soaked by rain or river water for a long time, even primitive cannons would struggle to bring down a wall in a short period.

Juzhou was where Meng Jiucheng first established his foundation, where many new policies were first put into practice, and it remained the most peaceful place for the longest time.

“I’m not sure. For now, before we sign the contract, there’s nothing we can do. Don’t worry, someone will be here soon.” Bai You lowered her head again to study the contract.

“By the way, do you know what this is?” At that moment, Liu Xun produced a transparent crystal he had found among the shattered remains of a Chaos Clan corpse.

Next, Master Wu Yi would arrive in the capital, and it was likely he would enter the palace. Once he did, there was no guarantee that Zhai Yuan wouldn’t try to take his life. Surely, Zhai Xiying would have to send someone to protect him.