Chapter 28: Legend of Concubine Zhen, An Lingrong

The next moment, they sprang forward, lunging directly at the Empress and Consort Qi. There was no need to speak of the wild cats shifting their target. Elsewhere, Consort Hua, witnessing the scene, could not help but widen her eyes in sheer disbelief. In truth, many had seen it, yet no one cried out.

"Watch out, Your Majesty!" A shriek erupted from behind Consort Hua. As she thought this, a chill seeped into her heart. Diecui clutched the cloak in her arms tightly and bit her lip. I often saw such a smile on Kun Sha’s face; I did not know why he would look at me in such a way, but there was certainly something abnormal about it.

Once the "Seven Snakes Exploring the Disk" was unleashed, a screen of silver seemed to manifest around Zhao Yun. This technique relied on entanglement, making it highly deceptive, as no peculiarity could be discerned before Lu Bu made his move. I only then noticed that they had come up as well, but while things might have been manageable below, it was a tragedy once they ascended; they were all subdued, held at gunpoint.

"It has been a long time since I last saw Your Majesty; you seem to have grown thinner," she said, her eyes welling up with tears. She gripped her wrist and walked out along the alleyway, only to realize upon reaching the end that it was the very spot where Wei Zhuang had escorted her into the city. I learned much from Hu Yanqing, though she had little contact with Ma Jing, and I could not obtain a phone number. When I mentioned Zhang Muqing, she refused to say a word, claiming Ouyang Hongxue had forbidden it.

"So, you have come to me. What do you think I can offer you?" Mu Biwei asked, her gaze heavy. "Are your tears so worthless? Would you debase yourself and beg for the sake of an unrelated man? You shameless wretch!" Ouyang Lietian’s heart was suddenly pierced with pain. The English teacher glared at me; I grinned and mouthed the word "diary." Her expression shifted, and she gritted her teeth, finally behaving and letting me take advantage of the situation. However, Sister Zhao, unaware of the circumstances, saw Auntie Ding raise a knife to strike Su Li and rushed to shield her. He did not object, however, as having Li Su join them was intended as a safeguard.

Zhongli Bixi circulated his spiritual energy, creating an internal rotation that bolstered his body's resistance; his steps were slow but steady. "Very well, wait until you have given birth to the child at the manor, and then I shall conduct a blood test to verify our lineage!" Zhang Rui declared, ordering Concubine Feng to be relocated elsewhere.

The Qingzhao Yuwang Armor before them was but a ring, yet everyone present understood its true power. The computers and printers were purchased from the human realm; they had no way to produce such high-end technology themselves. With a single sword stroke, the Camphor-Eyed Boar let out a wail, and then Chuang Hongdeng unleashed his full spiritual power, striking with the force of a booming bell. He was no longer the boy who would contemplate suicide at every turn, but a towering, peerless youth.

Baili Song nodded; it seemed the Yan Luoluo they had encountered earlier was the key. Could it be that she had realized Baili Xiangqian was reborn? How long had they even been together? Although she had committed no offense, the Emperor simply loathed her, keeping her confined for all this time. After reviewing the surveillance footage, the principal realized that Gao Yunduo had indeed struck first, though Yan An had followed up with a kick.

Everyone had heard of the terrors of the swamp, but hearing of it and seeing it were two different things; the young soldiers felt a chill run through their hearts. Yet, compared to the Saint Lord of Qingyang, his own mastery of the sword seemed laughable and ignorant. In Dingfang’s eyes, Li Cheng was a man who knew how to show gratitude; otherwise, Li Cheng would not have ensured that a gift was sent to Li Jing’s household every festival—ice in the summer, coal in the winter, and cotton fabrics as the seasons changed. Even when Li Cheng spent the New Year in Dengzhou last year, his family had not forgotten to send a holiday gift.