Chapter 21

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When Temari blocked the bone sword with the rib of her fan, and Kankuro dodged Kimimaro’s finger strike, both retreated, creating distance between them and resuming their standoff. Lin Ke nudged Meijiao with his elbow, signaling her to plead on their behalf—after all, it was her dream. Even the mere possibility prompted him to send someone to tail them, but there was no further development.

“Always left with the scraps,” muttered a dark-skinned, frail half-orc quietly, watching the five large figures scramble and compete. Moreover, the other party had looked utterly terrified just moments ago; this hardly seemed like the courtesy extended between acquaintances.

Qi Ruizhe sensed her body stiffen slightly as she suddenly twisted his arm. Then she dashed off, as if afraid he would catch her. He never planned to do so; in fact, he wanted to ask her a favor—to help him pry his eyes out from Bai Jinghong’s face.

In truth, he preferred the school to remain indifferent toward him, allowing him to focus on his own affairs without being bossed around.

Qi’s mother beamed, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at the dazzling array of goods on the shelves—it was endlessly pleasing to behold.

“No rush, no rush. Let’s eat first. We can indulge later.” The country girl’s eyes shone as she looked at the spread of dishes. She dipped two plates of beef rolls into the pot, swished them briefly, then grabbed them with abandon, chewing ravenously, her round face suffused with delight.

Another grand cycle had passed. He felt the surging magical force within him had become notably more docile, subdued by his will, and he slowly concluded his cultivation.

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At this moment, Meng Liangfeng’s ears, eyes, nose, and mouth all dripped with warm, fresh blood.

“I’m even more curious—why has the qi inside you become more enduring?” Xiao Yan asked with a smile.

The boy spoke calmly, a faint curve appearing at the corner of his lips. Mu Yu had indeed been cautious and refrained from the actions he anticipated. Yet, regrettably, he was unaware that every move he made was under his control.

However, the people’s leisure activities were too limited; idle hands breed trouble. If everyone stays busy, there would be fewer problems.

Xu Xinhui had previously been unaware of the other guests and had assumed she was the biggest star on the entire variety show.

Tao Tianze wanted to say something but found himself at a loss for words. Instead, he left his phone number with Mu Wanhong and told her to call if she needed anything, then turned and left the hospital.

Meng Liangfeng naturally did not bother explaining. This ancient sword of Lu Zu was a replica created through the system of punishing evil and promoting virtue.

The Greek Freak was still bewildered when suddenly a figure darted past him. Alerted, he looked toward Wang Chao, who was already sprinting furiously toward the Bucks’ backcourt. Without hesitation, he broke into a chase.

“At this point, things are beyond our control!” Ying Quan, struggling somewhat, gritted his teeth and crouched down, gently pulling open the chest of Fang Jie’s shirt.

The treasure he shot out failed to pierce the opponent’s skin; every one was blocked.

Yang Guang instinctively took a few steps forward in pursuit but suddenly stopped. Everything that happened tonight came too suddenly, leaving him somewhat bewildered.

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Though the march was slowed by the need to carry sufficient provisions, because they had just endured a baptism of fire against Cao Cao’s army and the town defenses had not yet recovered, their assault speed remained nearly unchanged, and casualties were much fewer.

Sheng Shu remained silent, slowly drawing the short knife from behind his right shoulder, gripping it as he awaited the start of the mission.

“We, the Eight Elders, firmly support the opinions of the Two Supreme Elders!” Elder Zuo Yifei declared coldly. Among the other seven elders, some nodded in agreement, others remained silent, all standing united.

His emotions were complex—there was a faint sorrow, not strong, but mingled with deep respect and admiration. Though he was certain she was his birth mother, watching her vanish before him stirred no tears, only a profound, ineffable feeling.

While a great number of industrial machines were transported to China, some residuals were left behind to prevent the New Alliance nations from becoming desperate. As long as they could glimpse hope for resurgence, the New Alliance would not resist too fiercely.

Gan Ning watched the Mo Dragon fighters still resisting despite being surrounded. The enemy had begun climbing onto the Mo Dragon ship, signaling their intent to seize it.

The ninja world was engulfed in war, with death everywhere. If he did not seize this opportunity to send some reincarnators in for training, it would be unjustifiable.

Though Liu Tian was unfamiliar with the local situation, he recognized that the terrain was ultimately favorable to their killers’ assassination and escape tactics.

Chatting jovially with neighbors along the way, Xu Changsheng gloomily knocked on the courtyard door. The trickster had no intention of caring whether Yan Yu starved. If not for his concern about Yan Yu’s foolish wealth and the banquet at Chu Feng Tower, or the current economic strain and frequent deficits at Xiangyun Temple, Xu Changsheng would have been reluctant to make this trip at all.