Chapter 26

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But now, the elderly man who shakily stood up no longer possessed the humor and vitality he had shown during the meeting. His body, weakened and blood-depleted, seemed supported only by his iron-hard spine and large frame.

Without hesitation, he employed his soul transformation technique. He had tried this before when returning from the Sound Nation—his soul could inhabit a clone, a method that also helped him sense the enemy’s direction.

Bai Ru’s madness was no accident! Someone must have anticipated that he wouldn’t easily forgive the thief of the design drafts, so they poisoned Bai Ru in advance.

Liu Ye’s response surprised Old Master Tian; it was the first time he had encountered such a composed and dignified young man.

Yet, many curious onlookers remained. Even if she wasn’t present at the scene, someone would surely recount the events to her.

As soon as the dishes were served, Xia Chuwei pushed the steak in front of Huo Yunting.

Seeing her seemingly in good spirits, as if yesterday’s incident had never happened, Liu Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

The five pieces of legendary equipment, when converted, would be worth much more than 1.6 million if suitable for the members of the Chai Dao group.

“Was what Brother Lu and the others just said true?” Qu Feifeng smiled as he asked Yu’er. Seeing Yu’er’s beaming smile, Qu Feifeng felt as if his heart were being scratched by a cat’s claw — an itchy, pleasant sensation.

“That won’t do. Turn around, close your eyes—that’s what a gentleman would do,” Ling Xue said, undressing as she spoke.

At a glance, Bai Yi recognized this elderly man as extraordinary. His cultivation far surpassed Pan Wu’s, reaching the peak of the Profound Realm. A special aura enveloped him, his strength unfathomable, likely not weaker than the Eight Scenic Guards.

“Oh! If you hadn’t mentioned it, I’d have forgotten. Xia Yongning, hurry and squat down to see if her instant noodles are ready.” She was content just to have a warm bowl of noodles now.

The elderly duke nodded in satisfaction, then nodded to the old lady Lu, saying, “Madam, let us depart.” He mounted his horse first.

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The moment a small gap in the ‘door’ opened, Malong noticed the crowd outside recoil as if electrocuted when the large poisonous chamber door suddenly swung open. It was as if opening this door unleashed Pandora’s box.

“Huan’er…” Yin Sheng hurried in, intending to take Yin Huan away, but she suddenly moved toward the silent Feidian.

The bandits sighed in relief, but Miss Qing’s next words were less comforting than the previous ones.

“Together, it means we can all…” Bai Zihua hadn’t finished when she suddenly covered her mouth, her face flushing scarlet. Qing Jiu beside her also blushed deeply—whether from embarrassment or anger was unclear.

Fu Tianlei could no longer sit still. He hadn’t expected Xi Wu’s sharp tongue to leave him no dignity at all.

For Liu Mei, this friend was a painful one indeed, especially at her age.

Now in middle school, she had dropped out after the first semester for unknown reasons, but it was certain she often appeared near Shaozi.

This world of Lelouch also clearly favored the protagonist with high intelligence and charm, yet his physical stamina was surprisingly poor.

Though the secrets within were not worth much once revealed, this exquisite insight was truly beyond ordinary reach.

She chuckled softly, embraced Jin Liheng’s neck willingly, and planted a passionate kiss, murmuring “stinky old man” between her teeth.

Though Ruan Yao’s mouth was covered, her round eyes could not hide the bold and daring look within.

Li Yi fell silent—not out of disdain for Kaido, but because Kaido posed a greater threat to him than Whitebeard. Whitebeard, though powerful, was at least honorable. Kaido, by contrast, lurked in darkness, scheming and ambitious.

Behind them, Jian Yi caught a glimpse of her joyful gaze, finding it dazzling. Squinting, he met Lin Zifan’s eyes, which seemed to say, “Bring it on.”

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Fang Yun was momentarily stunned. Yang Hong’s words stirred a wave of emotions within him. He had to admit, were it not for their opposing sides, he might have entertained the idea of befriending this person.

Luo Chenxiao, who came out behind Nie Yun, was originally just a guest unwilling to meddle in Nie Yun’s family affairs. Unexpectedly, he mentioned the city lord, igniting fierce anger in both, their faces darkening.

“By the way, has there been any news about the Ten Thousand Paths Tomb recently?” Shen Xiang’s purpose in coming here was also to investigate that tomb.

The demon tribes in those cities never expected their demon king to surrender to the very humans he had once repelled.

Suddenly, a sword light streaked forth from beneath the ground, speckled with countless stars, brilliant and radiant, instantly enveloping the bald man.

With a thunderous dragon roar, Fang Yun transformed into a colossal thunder dragon over thirty feet long, charging through the cascading rubble like a waterfall toward Young Master Yu.

The sky flickered with infinite divine light, dispelling all destructive energy. Then the spinning object fell, landing in Jiang Li’s hands.

At such a moment, Christine remained silent. After all, the figure atop the city wall was her brother, and she wished to avoid unnecessary trouble, misunderstandings, or becoming a scapegoat.

It could be said that those demon gods compensated the Scarlet Heart royal family’s deficiency — possessing mortal wisdom but lacking overwhelming power — by granting them strength matching their intellect.

In the next instant, he gathered his energy, and his fist, infused with the combined force of five elements, surged forward like an enraged tyrannosaurus. The fierce dragon shadow struck heavily against the chest of the ninth-level Martial Saint.

As for whether he could escape safely later, that was not Wang Congcao’s concern. To him, if he could incite internal strife among the Mizhi bandits, even his own death would be worthwhile — a death heavier than Mount Tai, and thus meaningful.