Volume 1, Chapter 28: The Urge to Kill Resurfaces

Zixi truly retreated this time. She knew better than to joke; she was well aware of the Demon Lord’s power and had no intention of clashing head-on.

Shortly after, Boss Li tended to the wound on his neck and led Bu Fan and the others outside. Boss Li was remarkably warm, pulling Bu Fan along in a way that filled the guards at the entrance with astonishment. They could not understand who these people were to warrant such hospitality from Boss Li, the man who held absolute power in Heishi County.

A long while later, Bu Fan spoke softly, his tone tinged with melancholy, bewilderment, and heaviness, though fatigue was the most prominent emotion of all.

The most defining characteristic of the Explosive Spirit Clan was their volatility—a fiery temperament and aggressive techniques. They were a wild, fearsome clan of warriors.

Previously, because Green Water had been engineered by Green Whale specifically to target her, it was far too potent for an ordinary person, resulting in injuries akin to corrosive chemical burns.

Empress Dowager Xu was overjoyed and wanted to bestow a great reward upon Jiang Zhouzi. Jiang Zhouzi declined, offering a polite refusal before bowing respectfully and withdrawing.

Outside the Blood Demon Battle Formation, mysterious experts lay in silent wait. They did not strike, nor did they show themselves; they were awaiting orders, waiting for the new Supreme Master to summon them.

"Could it be that this Beauty Epiphyllum is the key to the boundary-breaking toxin?" Ziyang finally grasped the clue. He felt both shame and self-reproach, mentally cursing himself for his recklessness.

Mu Yuchen took a breath, accepted the item, and placed it on the table. He reached out to take her cool hand, and Xi Xiaye obediently sat down beside him.

"It’s late at night; my sister wouldn't go visiting! She never liked visiting neighbors, and besides, other than Aunt Zhang’s house, she wouldn't go anywhere else in this village!" Lian Ze’s tone was certain, yet his mood grew increasingly restless and chaotic.

Aoli drew two cards and promptly banished one from his hand, seemingly having prepared some kind of strategy.

In truth, for Liang Xiao at this moment, such an approach was no different from gambling—and the stakes for this particular gamble were far from ordinary. Liang Xiao was wagering his very life.

Watching Qingya’s tearful expression, the words Qin Junxi had intended to say were suddenly stifled.

The school bell rang, and the anxiety that had been building within Lanna began to soar. She did not know what consequences her actions today would bring, but a voice deep within her continued to drive her body, leaving her unable to control herself.

"What the hell," Han Shijie cursed indifferently, then left with the members of the Phantom Team.

"Why should I believe you? You are nothing but demons. You even dared to kill members of the Elder Council. Have you not thought about how you will deal with the aftermath? Once this is exposed, what does it matter that you are the First Division? You won't be able to escape the consequences!" Shanshan shouted, her voice trembling.

Although none of the injuries were severe, the persistent damage was difficult to endure. The hem of Lu Shuangyang’s clothes had been burned away, and several burn marks had appeared on his body.

Lu Yu’s cultivation had now reached the Purple Mansion realm, allowing him to use far more True Essence than before; healing wounds now took only a few seconds.

Seeing the usually imposing Master Liang in such a state, it was no wonder Seventh Master Lu felt a sudden urge to laugh.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Shiyu felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He stood agape, unable to utter a word for a long time, and eventually returned to the bar like a walking corpse.

The surrounding soldiers did not slow their attack because of this incident. The giant leaned downward, sliding along the ground to carve a furrow dozens of meters long. The large man raised his shield and charged toward the giant eagle, his heavy footsteps leaving crater-like pits in the earth.

Yehe appeared hesitant, stammering and failing to answer my question for a long time. Her eyes kept darting toward the Feather Foxes below, which I found strange. Was she not already the leader of the Feather Fox tribe? Why did she need to consult anyone else?

Xiao Lin spoke as he took a Brown Bess musket and handed it to Kuerde. Kuerde had never seen such a firearm and did not quite know how to handle it.

"Why should I agree to your terms? That is my father-in-law!" Shanshan shouted sharply, though her words lacked conviction. She was terrified—afraid of death, and equally afraid that her husband and child in the room might overhear her true thoughts.

A terrifying current gathered rapidly in one direction, swirling to form a massive vortex that seemed poised to swallow the entire world. Dense thunderclouds unleashed their energy frantically; the rolling thunder sounded like the end of the world.

"So that’s how it is," Sobel remarked. If she had been the first to discover this Demon-Radiance Beast, it likely would have perished under her merciless ice arrows. However, judging by its elegant posture now, its value far exceeded fifty thousand Red-Radiance coins.

This is why many players in solo queue shun teammates who pick Yasuo. Once the mid-laner chooses Yasuo, teammates are invariably forced to pick heroes with knock-up abilities to synergize with him. But if Yasuo collapses, even if the other teammates have an advantage, the match is almost inevitably lost.

As Zhong Qinghua spoke, she trailed off, laughing wantonly as she embraced the others. She was not the only one happy; old Chen stood to the side, wearing a joyful smile as well. He was relieved that he no longer had to fear retaliation from these people, and he even prepared several extra dishes to celebrate.

Seeing the creature’s behavior, Lanna couldn't help but shiver. This dog was far too intuitive! Still, she found herself liking Naigao more and more, even though it hadn't even been in her life for a single day.

Watching the item Xiao Yan handed over, Qin Junxi smiled slightly and took the ring.

When Mr. Feng Zhang saw that Wanyan Beiya was interested in Zhao Fuxin, he knew that the task he had been entrusted with could not be completed. He ordered the villagers to escort Zhang Jun and the others back to the village, leaving Wanyan Beiya and Zhao Fuxin behind.

"Well, what else is there to say? Call all my people. Once this is over, you’re treating us, how about that?" Old Wang also wanted to build a good relationship with the chairman.

"Then I suppose it’s wherever I say we go!" Gaoyuan felt a stir of excitement and said with a wicked grin.

Ling Jing did not continue, but Li Wuxin already understood what he meant to say, and she smiled at him as brightly as the sun.

Daniu was anxious to find Zhao Fuxin and had no time for idle chatter, so he hurried back to work, thinking that the sooner he finished, the better. He couldn't help but think: What a waste of such a good name.

The so-called "gully" was a marriage of mountain and water; the winding river stretched along the foothills, featuring rapids and waterfalls, though for the most part, it flowed gently.