Chapter 73: Clamor

“So you’re wondering who Jiang Yingfang is? I suggest you stop struggling. Jiang Yingfang will soon take over your position as captain. You’d better retire gracefully.”

“Haha, with your meager strength, we’ve already seen enough. Step down.”

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The Creator God told Bai Boyi that although she was already over two thousand years old and had long since come of age, her dragon bones remained in a juvenile state—only her dragon soul had matured. If she were to regain her dragon bones and the beastly nature of her clan all at once, she wouldn’t be able to endure it; she needed time to adapt gradually.

Her second sister put down the thimble and started playing with it together with Sanbao, but the result was the same—their fingers were too slender and the thimbles wouldn’t stay on.

Feng Zijian reassured them repeatedly that he would personally oversee a thorough inspection of every vehicle, ensuring nothing was overlooked.

Chen Hui instinctively scanned the lineup of Class Seven but did not see Wu Zhong among them. He hadn’t come for the exercise break; perhaps he already knew he wasn’t among the winners.

Hearing this, Chen Hui was at a loss for words. It was the first time she’d seen Wu Zhong so aggressive.

The way the customer savored every bite, sometimes squinting or arching his brows as if comparing flavors, made the shop owner inexplicably anxious and expectant.

Though they belonged to opposing factions, Liu Sisi now harbored a deep resentment toward Tang Ren. She planned to leave as soon as her contract expired.

“What’s the situation at Mount Leishen now?” Lin Ye’s first thought was for Mount Leishen.

She pushed Huang Limei away with a shy reproach. After speaking, she glanced down at herself, then at the others, and suddenly felt the urge to return to the classroom for her jacket.

Qi Muyu believed Bai Boyi did not place much importance on blood relations, and reality proved him right.

Mu Yuan circled around Shi Yunde and approached from the front, but Shi Yunde turned again, keeping his back to Mu Yuan, muttering about family under his breath.

After hanging up, he turned to He Yan, who looked pale and terrified. He soothed her gently, “It’s alright, he won’t get away. There’s nothing to fear.” The words seemed to carry a sense of finality.

The purple divine dragon was briefly stunned by the old man’s reaction, perhaps not expecting such disrespect. It had already shown enough courtesy by not suppressing him with its full might, but clearly, its goodwill was not reciprocated. The sword raised in defiance was nothing short of a provocation.

Shen Wanyu had no worries about the upcoming battle; the members of the Water Command carried several of her personally crafted poisons. Their mastery of poisons had all been taught by her.

Considering Xiao Changqing’s decision, Wu Xuanbo quickly made up his mind and, together with the Bone Sage, sped toward the Nine Suns Sect. They could not afford to lose Meng Tianxu, the Sun God’s chosen one, whose allegiance meant the support of the entire Holy Palace of Nine Suns.

In the afternoon, Shi Lang brought Ji Qiang to Jiang Yunyao’s Serene Residence. Ji Qiang was preparing to return to Jiangzhou, and before he left, Jiang Yunyao gave him a generous amount of silver, expressing her gratitude for clearing Jiang Xianghai’s name and subduing Ji Lian to avenge Jiang Xianghai.

“You really are from the Lan family? The Lan family from the Western Continent?” Shi Kai asked the puppet.

Now, the only way was to force the young man into a direct confrontation, leaving no room for him to dodge. Only then was there a sliver of hope. Understanding this, Xiao Feitian suddenly spun around, his fist wrapped in spiritual energy as he charged toward Wang Dong.

After all that he had done, after so much entanglement, it turned out nothing had changed from the beginning. Her tears, her laughter, her coyness, her anger, every act and every word—all had been a deception. Only her hatred for him was true.

In truth, he deeply admired the youth and was certain that he would not remain obscure for long. But now that they were enemies, hoping to win him over was nothing but a dream.