Chapter 44 (Proofreading)

Zhuo Han flew into a rage, grabbed Ming Jiaqi by the hair, forced her down to the ground, and then slapped her heavily across the face.

Li Chang'an had no choice but to nod. After a moment of thought, he used his own phone to make a call. After two rings, the line connected.

Compared to the other three attributes, his strength and stamina were indeed rather low. Moreover, stamina and strength formed the foundation of the physical body, so Ye Hao did not hesitate to raise both his strength and stamina directly to seventy.

Although the British police tried every possible means to stop drug trafficking rings from smuggling narcotics into British territory, wickedness always outstripped virtue by a foot. The clever Baggs always managed to devise methods that caught the British police off guard, successfully transporting vast quantities of drugs into the country time and time again.

"Alright, there is no need for the two of you to argue further. Perhaps there are still places we haven't searched yet. Brother Xue, think about it—are there any locations we might have missed?"

Wan Miao said, "Right, Captain Bao, Sister Yingying, and I all share the same view." He then proceeded to give Yu Jing a detailed report of the events that had recently transpired.

"Let us return to the family estate," Sui Wei said to his two guards. Then, supported by Sui Yan and Sui Liu, he walked in the direction of the Sui family residence.

Damn it, this was practically a martial arts manual containing diagrams of internal energy circulation pathways! It was probably related to the incident that occurred that night, as mentioned earlier by the monk and the Taoist priest. Never would he have expected that government officials were also involved in one of the opposing factions.

I was torn between anger and amusement, wondering whether he would develop psychological trauma the next time he used a toilet.

"Sinner! Release the princess!" the demigod knight roared, his voice shaking the heavens as a mighty divine pressure descended like an overwhelming tide.

I knew that from this moment on, the two of us were destined to be as incompatible as fire and water. But this was an unavoidable outcome; I was certainly not someone who could be easily bullied. If someone instigated trouble first, could I simply let it go and part ways peacefully?

Zhuo Kui raised his head and saw a man with an honest, naive face and an extremely sturdy build, who grinned broadly upon seeing him.

Just as the two of them were going back and forth with their banter, the boss, having finished his business, finally came into view.

Lan Sheng said with a face full of fury, "Because the Raging Torrent Halberd is a treasure passed down in the Giant Whale clan for tens of thousands of years. Wielded, it can summon towering waves and raging torrents. It is a weapon exclusive to the patriarchs of the Giant Whale clan and also symbolizes the clan's supreme authority."

Hearing this, everyone wore solemn expressions. In the Continent of Gods, where power reigned supreme, strength was indeed the ultimate guarantee of survival. At the same time, they were pleasantly surprised by the Primordial God's praise, which greatly bolstered their confidence.

Mikoto was completely baffled by Li Ling's words, her mind too fuzzy to determine whether she should believe him or not. Yet, the possibility of enhancing one's esper powers was something Academy City had never heard of before, right?

This fellow happened to have good judgment and understood the principle of returning a favor with loyalty. After recovering from his injuries, he directly knelt on the ground and begged to become a servant, pledging allegiance to Xu Feng as his master. No matter how many times Xu Feng tried to drive him away, he refused to leave, leaving Xu Feng with no choice but to take him in.

That managerial disciple, having accepted Tian Cheng's bribe, became even more subservient and began meticulously explaining the functions of the entire set of equipment to him.

It was indeed not yet ten o'clock; to be precise, it had just passed a quarter past eight.

Some members of the crowd gazed at Li Ling while others looked at Koro-sensei, unsure of what emotions to display in the face of these two.

Following this incident, even the search for the jade pendant had to be temporarily put on hold. The three of them immediately packed their things, stepped outside, and galloped away on horseback. Fortunately, Ganling Prefecture was only about three hundred miles from the capital. Riding continuously without rest, they managed to return to the Prince Protector of the Dragon's Estate just as dusk was falling.

Thus, he extended both hands and groped cautiously around him. Feeling that his hands had indeed brushed against something, he gave it a strong, resolute pull and then swam upward toward the water's surface.

Although both were floating islands, Angel Island and Pica were undoubtedly two distinct realms. Naturally, Reno and his companions were no longer considered illegal intruders. Although their identities as Blue Sea natives drew sideways glances from many sky islanders on Pica, no actual conflicts arose.

Nearby, Ye Zhengxiu wept softly, her face covered in tears. Qin Yuangang placed an arm around her shoulder, offering silent comfort.

Shu Han gave a cold smile, her gaze lifting to sweep past Xi Feijun and Xi Feiyan, who were standing silently behind the Mu siblings. "You can certainly try." With that, she bypassed the four of them and headed straight for the stairs.

However, she was not one to indulge in mere leisure. Seeing Gu Kun's infatuated expression, Yun Tianque sneered inwardly. The origin of her seven-colored musical power within her sea of consciousness had already merged into a single, highly refined colorless source. Yun Tianque could sense that this power was immensely formidable.

The concepts of *feng shui* were matters wherein those who believed had them, and those who disbelieved did not. Yet, the wisdom left by one's ancestors was able to be passed down through a millennium for a reason, naturally bearing its own underlying logic. She had never imagined that Second Uncle actually understood *feng shui* and could identify the hidden dragon terrain of Chaotic Wind Slope at a single glance.

What kind of identity? Ye Yan's eyes narrowed slightly as another train of thought suddenly crossed his mind, deepening the smile on his face.

Xia Tiantian felt depressed; a moment ago she had been entirely silent, and now she was smiling like a blooming flower—it was utterly terrifying.

Before long, with the doors and windows tightly shut, she flung herself face down onto the bed, closing her eyes to calm her erratic breathing.

After enduring the agonizing five-minute wait, everyone once again launched the Steam platform, preparing to enter the game and give it a try.

"Imperial Princess Consort, let me wipe the sweat for you! The weather is truly scorching!" As the words were spoken, the person had already ascended the steps and drawn close to Ouyang Ningxin.

Awa pushed blindly against the coffin lid, paying no attention to Liu Liu nearby, who was trying to tear the yellow talisman off Awa's body. Suddenly, Awa raised its head, its eyes locked firmly onto Liu Liu.

"Awooo!" Yingzhao let out a miserable screech. The sonic wave was specifically targeted at it, leaving it injured. However, the regenerative capacity of exotic beasts was immense, and such a wound meant little to it. Flapping its wings, it lunged fiercely at Cang Feichen.