Chapter 33: That back, so firm and upright.

For the next half month, Jiang Mengnan lived alone in the Rose Garden.

As for Lu Yu, he was away recording a program and never returned.

Before that, she had complained to “Sea Bass” about how unaccustomed she was to living with someone else.

She had never expected that Lu Yu would immediately become so busy that he vanished from sight, inadvertently creating a comfortable life of solitude for her.

Having listened to the two adults, Yao Xin’er was not looking especially pleased either. She grabbed Peng Yu and hurried out of the Peng family villa.

Back then, when Guan Canghai had betrayed his country and colluded with the enemy, was not the enemy he had colluded with the very Yi Guoru standing before him? How, then, had he blurted out that Guan Canghai had died because of the royal family’s suspicion?

Shen Yushan thought for a long while before finally understanding. Jia Shaojie had been trying to capture Shen Hanluo. If Jia Shaojie’s father learned that his only son had been stabbed—and so seriously—he would certainly be enraged. In that case, Jia Shaojie’s father would undoubtedly hunt down the culprit and send him to prison.

Among the immigrants recruited by Li Mu were many skilled gardeners. Those craftsmen were currently on Governor’s Island, and Li Mu’s home was their first assignment.

Just as Captain Albrede led the 456th Attack Aircraft Squadron in circles through the skies south of Sariwon, the impatient shouting of “Hound” came through his headphones. Captain Albrede frowned.

Rogozin placed heavy emphasis on the word “someone.” Yaktoyev started when he heard it. He knew perfectly well that the “someone” Rogozin referred to was Bai Yi. Whenever Bai Yi was mentioned, Yaktoyev’s teeth began to itch with hatred. It was bad enough that Bai Yi had refused his suggestion to attach himself to the Soviet military-industrial system and insisted on developing weapons and equipment independently.

Yue Ming and Wei Renwu had come to investigate this “convenience store.” It was the stronghold of the Feicheng Gang.

They were all strapping men, each standing seven feet tall. None of them wished to debase himself. Becoming pirates had merely been an act of desperation; if given the chance, every one of them would rather stand openly beneath the sun.

It was only when Yun Qixi saw the distant camp that her heart finally settled. Even she had not realized that ever since leaving the Crown Prince’s residence, she had been desperate to return.

The moment he said this, a chorus of mocking whistles rose from the surrounding American soldiers. In close combat, the Chinese army’s “hand cannon” was something even American troops like Lawrence might regard with a measure of caution. But against an enemy firing from a distant position, the Americans felt no pressure at all.

Hu Cong led the strongest warriors up Hotstone Mountain, while Ta followed close behind with the elders. As soon as they reached the mountain, they began a sweeping search, leaving no crevice or puddle unchecked. In the end, they found the pool and wiped out the entire Shark Clan.

Luo Li now had two animals. The broad-billed bird, which had one leg tied up, was still alive, though it remained listless. Luo Li could only feed it a little minced meat. It had eaten some cabbage leaves as well, but she still did not dare test mushrooms on it.

When Yi Xiaoyue heard that there was still a chance, she hurriedly asked what she should do. Chu Yunlian told her that the Blood Jade had to be worn on her body every day. Whenever a similar aura appeared near her, it would show the slightest reaction. If she suspected Ling Luo, she could find an opportunity to investigate.

When Lin Mengjiao heard Tan Luo expose her shortcomings in front of everyone, her face instantly went deathly pale. Other disciples might have noticed as well, and she naturally found it difficult to argue. Who would have thought that Tan Luo, who appeared so carefree and boisterous, could be so perceptive and meticulous?

Xing Guanghui walked to the window again and watched Qi Yuqing disappear through the hotel entrance with lunch in hand. After waiting a little longer, the young soldier came out onto the street and walked straight into the tonic shop. He called out the watcher inside, and the two of them walked a few steps outside before activating their flight talismans in the middle of the street and soaring away.

By now, Qian Mo had unleashed her full aura. Strangely, although Qianyue was clearly stronger than she was, he merely kept her in check. Whenever she used one measure of strength, he used one measure in return, maintaining a level equal to hers. No one knew what he intended, but one thing was certain: she no longer had the strength to kill Chu Yunlian.