Chapter 1: Rumor Has It the Empress Is All Bust and No Brains?

Of course, Bugatti would not reply to her. Li Jiayu sat beside it in a daze for quite some time before finally standing up and going upstairs.

Yu You buried herself in her studio work all morning. By about noon, she took the initiative to send a message to Ou Ting, inviting him to lunch.

“How is he supposed to stop all this?” This was the question weighing on Chen Zizhen’s mind. He was deeply curious how the person who was valued by his superiors and leading this great conflict would put an end to it.

After receiving her award, Li Jiayu hurried out. Following Duan Weiqi’s reminder on WeChat, she took her car keys, leaving her belongings in the trunk.

As he grew older, her admiration for him only deepened, and a faint longing began to stir in her heart. People are always drawn to strength.

Though his talent was remarkable, his cultivation progressed much slower than Jiang Yunqing and his companion. With his humble origins, he had no deep ties to Xiwú, while Jiang Yunqing and his companion now led Xiwú and were intimately connected to its fate.

Zhang Jialiang laughed, “Go ahead and play, don’t mind me! But don’t go too far, or I’ll pull you out!” As he spoke, he poked Wang Ba in the cheek with his finger.

Due to the refraction of light, it looked as if a mirror had been placed in front of Lan Ran. Bullets struck the barrier, instantly rippling out in delicate waves before bouncing away in all directions.

Old Jing remained silent, and the longer his silence lasted, the brighter the smile on Third Elder Shentu’s face grew.

A surge of anger rose in He Weichang’s chest, but he forced it down. Now that he was already on the pirate ship, he no longer had the grounds to speak up.

Within the Lu family, Dao Changqing could never be trusted with real responsibility. Even his death came from a conspiracy within the family itself.

“Well then, since we’ve talked this far, tomorrow the second floor of the Many Goods Shop in Wind Spirit City will open.” Wu Jin nodded slowly as he spoke.

Even with all his strength, Chu Guan could only glimpse a fragment of the other’s projection across endless space and time.

At that moment, the courtyard lights came on, and Granny Li was the first to rush into Old Lady Zhang’s room.

Thus, Wu Jin’s good deeds accumulated ceaselessly, and the people of the Six Cities were satisfied.

Jenny’s cold expression never changed. She ignored Alice and left the room, intending to survey the surroundings and look for any blind spots. Alice, left behind, stomped her feet in anger.

Before they even reached halfway up the mountain, the sounds of horns drifted down from above—strange flutes made from what seemed to be stone, emitting calls reminiscent of wild creatures.

But after all, this was a world of cultivation. With so many cultivators, most distinguished themselves from ordinary folk, looking down on the mundane Divine Dynasty. Though the dynasty had the power to suppress those who defied its laws, it was impossible to do so perfectly.

Zhou Xiyan also sensed the terrifying aura outside and, terrified, clung to Wu Yingbo, not daring to set foot beyond. Together, they watched as two masters fought fiercely, from sky to ground and then toward the mountain peaks.

Unexpectedly, one of Yu Jinru’s movements startled Yu Fei so badly she screamed and desperately slapped his hand away, shrinking further into herself.

Upon learning that Shen Qiaoan and Ouyang Ye had disappeared together, Shui Qianqian turned deathly pale. Why would Ouyang Ye leave with Shen Qiaoan and not invite her?

As for him, he never brought up my breakup message, nor my secret departure, nor the matter of rescuing my grandmother. He simply walked alongside me, and before I knew it, his strong hand naturally encircled my waist, drawing me into his embrace.

Everyone chuckled softly. Chanel No. 5 was already a rich fragrance, but with so much applied, the scent became almost overwhelming.

Cang Yunhai did not fare well either. When his palm clashed with the Tide Sword, he suddenly realized that this strike was even more forceful than the last—the blade sliced through his palm in an instant.

Glancing around to make sure no one was watching, Liu Haisheng licked his fingers and repeated an action he’d done many times before—counting his money.

No matter how flustered she felt, Anji knew she could not let it show on her face. Her mind raced for a way out. As long as her identity remained unknown, the king would not dare kill her. Yet among demons, countless cruel methods still circulated.

As soon as the words fell, two figures in elegant attire strode in, followed by a large group of people.

After such a change, I could no longer remain idle, so I followed Wei Lianheng to the company to check on things.

At first, no one thought much of it. They assumed Vice Principal Shen’s forceful actions were all for the good of the school.

Even on a trip to the café, he always had a beauty in his arms, a fact that his social circle never tired of mocking.

What was Su Tang waiting for these days? She was waiting for Lishan to reopen. This closure had been a tacit agreement between her and the man from the pool—he gave her time to prepare, so she could lay out her plans in secret.