Volume One, Chapter 55: A Terrifying Event Unfolds in the Land of Cherry Blossoms.

Page (1/3)
She quickly rose, slipped on her shoes, and headed out, eventually finding Yin Li’s room. But just as she reached the door, she heard the voices of the Emperor and Yin Lang inside.
It was all too incredible—defeating the guest expert from Notting Academy, wagering against the Spirit Hall’s steward, a great spirit master with two rings of purple spirit rings at the age of seven.
On a massive rock ahead, Ying Tong rested his chin on his hands, blinking his dark, shining eyes, his feet swinging in the air, the anklets on his wrists jingling softly.
Hua Qianye stood with his back to Hu Yi, his fine fringe dampened by rain, obediently clinging to his flawless, delicate face, hiding the expression of the man beneath.
When Li Shuoxi reached the car that had come to pick them up, it was clear that Yin Xuming was truly sincere this time, having upgraded to a model with exceptional comfort.
Their visit today was partly to witness the grand occasion and partly to assess Zhou Yan’s skill.
I hurriedly put on my clothes, wanting to conceal those two words—wanting to hide that shameful past of mine.
The howling mountain wind battered Wang Ping’s troops, a force mainly composed of Southland men, causing the Wudang Flying Army to stagger unsteadily.
I glanced at Zi Chen and smiled faintly. Alas, at this moment, a deep sigh escaped my heart—I truly did not know what to say.
In the evening glow where red and orange mingled, a faint blush of pink shimmered. Above the sunset was a deep blue sky with white cumulus clouds, below, dark mountain peaks. Once verdant, the mountains could no longer display their beauty under the dazzling sunset.
The speaker’s voice was filled with lethal intent; I felt his words were no mere warning but a genuine threat he would carry out.
The trio of the 2-5-8 team began to act separately, and soon enemies surrounded them, each holding a torch, illuminating the bamboo sheds so brightly it was like daytime.
Watching Angela change clothes before me, Su Jun felt his beastly blood surge; the scene was exceedingly thrilling.
“If I said I want intelligence rather than valuables, would you agree?” Ming Fan asked calmly.

Page (2/3)
Then Jiang Yi listed several “crimes” of Qu Rong to prove his claims were true, seemingly all for the benefit of King Chu Xuan.
“Did you load your damn bullet?” A dagger flew out in a beautiful arc, finally piercing the enemy's heart.
The ancestral hall was a new building completed two years ago. Recently, a collapse occurred just beneath it, severing the foundation and tilting the house precariously over the cave entrance.
Uncle Zhou watched as Ming Fan was dragged past him; his heart bled—family ties ran deep. That was his son; to save Ming Fan, he had sent his own child to Cell 76, knowing well that Ming Fan would lose half his life there.
“Then what the hell are you still waiting here for, foolishly!” Wang Mei’s tone was clearly mocking Bai Jian.
Climbing high and gazing afar helped greatly to comprehend the mysteries and grandeur of nature and to ease the turmoil within the heart.
By then, I could no longer utter a word. I never expected that the journey I had always misunderstood was actually real—but what did that have to do with me?
It was Lotus speaking, making me both annoyed and amused. A ragged lotus holding a mischievous child—how could such a thing be accepted? Despite my thoughts, the Immortal Lord still brought the lotus to his side chamber.
Seeing him somewhat incoherent was amusing—such an honest man, clumsy with words and no match for Gao Cheng. If it were Gao Cheng, he could silence me in seconds; with Xu Jianglun instead, I said nothing, yet he looked utterly embarrassed.
Larry chattered nonstop; Sawin glanced at Eliza, realizing his foolishness. It was the clothes and shoes that made their journey feel twice as hard.
In those brief ten minutes waiting, I tried to focus on stopping the boat, but the howls pierced my eardrums repeatedly. Just before I pulled the lever, the howling ceased, and I heard nothing more along the way.
Rising, I felt dizzy and faint, a slight hypoglycemic reaction. I poured a cup of warm water, held the tea cup, and walked to the window. Below, the place was brightly lit, with a crowd of people around the guard post. The distinctive flashing lights of police cars were striking, and an ambulance stood on the other side.
The sword moves with the heart. We have long fused sword and soul, accustomed to wielding weapons, integrating their use into our very being, so as not to be bound by the weapons themselves.
Liu Yi nervously approached her, seemingly wanting to hold her hand, but she turned away. Liu Yi’s expression dimmed—she was still upset with him.

Page (3/3)
Jin Yun was taken aback; since when had the usually calm and serene Emperor shown such emotion? The Emperor’s rare anger was a sign of respect; in the end, he still left, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.
With age, spiritual power grows very slowly; to gain two or three more points was already commendable.
The phone suddenly fell silent. Fu Mingyan knew Bo Jingmo had more to say, that matter was important to him.
In late summer, early autumn, the matron wore a high-collared garment. After meeting Ji Tianyi and Master Zhang, they walked silently to the garden pavilion by the pond.
Lin Wei murmured softly as a sharp, black blade materialized above Helik’s head, striking down fiercely.
The three enemies above were enraged, revving their engines as they chased David. The motor clattered, and the electrified wolf’s tooth club ahead sparked blue flames.
That voice seemed to mock her recklessness. Fu Mingyan bit her lip tightly; her pride had long been discarded. Now she was so humble she might as well kneel before Jin Shuyan.
Li Yu glanced at the time and decided to leave, planning to collect the remaining money from other auction houses.
Unexpectedly, she was roughly shoved by the coarse servants at home. Zhan Xueying hurriedly scolded them, then stepped down from the carriage, bowing slightly in apology.
The moment the three giant birds fully entered the forbidden zone, the energy rift instantly closed, electric arcs once again crackling fiercely, their aura terrifying.