Chapter 72: The Mistress

Gu Yuanzhou could no longer maintain his usual gentle composure, his anger unrestrained as he pointed at the Marquis of Ruyang. "Father, there has never been a precedent in the Gu family for bringing someone of low birth into the household. If you insist, then please summon the clan leader!"

The Marquis of Ruyang was furious. "I am the head of the Gu family! Do I need the clan leader's permission to take a concubine? Ridiculous!"

Yao Niang, sorrowful and desolate, released the Marquis of Ruyang, bowed to him with grace, her eyes full of deep affection. "My lord, I do not wish to trouble you. I shall go and marry that seventy-year-old man in Jiangnan instead."

Whether it was Cixi or Guangxu, both knew that the Japanese army’s entry into the capital could only spell disaster. Thus, they replied to the Japanese, saying that this was an internal affair of the Qing army, and that the Qing army would need just one more day to resolve it.

"Haha, my name is Hun Yuan. I belong to no sect or school. What, are you looking for trouble?" Ou Haoyun’s expression remained calm, his eyes sharp as lightning piercing the opponent, causing the other’s eyes to sting as if pricked by needles—tears streamed down uncontrollably.

The vast majority of Americans believed that if the Huaxia Guild encountered problems building the Panama Canal, they would have a chance to seize it. A Panama Canal controlled by Americans was crucial to the security of the United States.

Bai Yu Jing’s provocation was skillful, and he also gave Tony some hints. Indeed, even with video evidence, judgment was necessary. Furthermore, Buckey was a hero from World War II seventy years ago. While Tony was contemplating his argument, a psychologist entered the prison to evaluate Buckey.

"I am not an old man," Gin Kurozawa said, head bowed, forcibly suppressing his negative emotions. He spoke in a barely audible voice, every word clear enough for Yokoguchi to hear, his tone low and hoarse.

"His Majesty has entrusted state affairs to the two prime ministers, military matters to Marshal Zhang, urgent matters to be delivered to the throne, while the Empress Dowager is far away in Qiongzhou, thousands of miles distant—how could she come at a moment’s notice?" Deng Guangjian waved his hand dismissively.

The birdcage has its shortcomings. Perhaps in the anime, this flaw was not obvious because there were so many people trapped inside. But in reality, the weakness exists: the threads only penetrate a limited depth into the ground.

In an instant, the once bustling Hall of Time emptied, leaving only thousands of geniuses standing, unmoving.

Lingzhi immortality herbs covered the land. The ginseng that had lived for a hundred thousand years had already become a spirit, turning into a ginseng child. Unfortunately, as a plant spirit, it was born without much magical power. Now, ginseng children were everywhere on Buzhou Mountain, but in later generations, such treasures would be rare even after ten thousand years.

As for Luo’s proposal for live experiments, Bachiko would not refuse. Yixiao had already left Sky Island, so Bachiko no longer cared about Yixiao’s opinion.

The reason these creatures were so excited was that they thought a creature was about to break through to the overlord level, but instead, it was two lords simultaneously advancing to the domain master level.

Su Yang did not know how to comfort Alice; she was, after all, a person with great inner strength.

Back then, Li Mu’s fake three-star giant companion card, Deathwing, threw Winter City into chaos. Now, with this four-star gold card dragon, it would be even worse.

Wuma Tiancai slowly came to his senses, approached Qi Ran, and reached out to tap the still intact barrier several times. Feeling the solid sensation beneath his palm, he confirmed it was indeed a genuine barrier, but the giant axe inside had truly vanished.

He Wanxin completely forgot the disdain and contempt she felt earlier upon seeing the other’s worn-out car.

After deducting his arena funds, Li Mu still had one million in active capital. He immediately took out three hundred thousand for payment. The remaining money would be used for shop renovations and equipment purchases.

Upon hearing this, Mu Qinghuan’s gaze changed, looking at Fengcheng in disbelief. In the past, Fengcheng, too proud to utter such words, would never have said "thank you." He would have dealt with the Black Duke with his fists instead.

Jun Yi’s mother had a fiery temper, igniting at the slightest spark. So it seemed Jun Yi would have to put work aside and head to the coastal company first.