Volume 1, Chapter 26: Song Qingqing Returns to the Capital

She intensified her attack, and thunderous explosions echoed repeatedly over the Mu estate, while flames began to erupt throughout Mu Wanrou's courtyard.

"You beast, what do you think is wrong with Meiyang?" Ni Chuanqiong could not help but harbor a sliver of suspicion; after all, the black aura surrounding Meiyang appeared quite peculiar.

In a mere moment, several more lower-tier Yuan Immortals were slain, while the number of shikigami continued to multiply.

"Who says it’s impossible? I think I’ve already found a lead!" Lingxi chuckled, a look of triumph playing on her lips.

Lin Leshuang smiled at herself with self-mockery. If he had really thought of it, would he still treat her this way? Even when treating a hunting hound too old to run, one wouldn’t be so heartless.

Several days passed in such a mundane fashion. Tan Meigui seemed to have forgotten the incident at the hotel entirely, and her interactions with Huo Shangning were no different than before. Seeing her like this, Huo Shangning assumed she had simply been drunk that day and thought nothing more of it.

"Engrave!" Zhang Daoqing uttered a low command, and a character floated, as if alive, into the palace token held in Meiyang's hand. In a flash, two characters appeared on the token: "Green Wood."

Lin Da was in a dilemma, wondering whether he should lead the grand steward of the Princess Jingguo’s household and Mother Tan to wait in the Bamboo Garden, or keep them in the front hall of the outer courtyard.

"It’s great for storing food, and the freshness-keeping effect is quite good!" Lingxi said, her mouth full of fruit, speaking indistinctly.

This place was one of utter darkness, faintly permeated by an aura of extreme evil. It was a place where few human footprints were ever found; no great master would choose to linger here, for this was the realm of absolute darkness.

"Apologies, I was just asking." Yu Lingmo instinctively reached out to touch his nose but forcibly restrained himself.

Although he had great confidence in Uvogin, the naturally cautious Shalnark still questioned his companion, who was about to enter his first battle.

Two seconds later, smoke billowed up, and those with low health finally found a moment to catch their breath within the smoke screen.

"Wait a moment, Xuedie. I suddenly remembered something." Yin Tianye waved his hand toward the cherry blossom tree, and the tree suddenly vanished from sight.

Looking at the Imperial Seal, Yang Tianci’s face showed a glimmer of excitement, and his hand, gripping the seal, trembled with even greater agitation.

As time passed, the atmosphere at the scene grew increasingly intense, yet the expressions on the faces of Di Yi and the others became ever more solemn and strained.

It was customary for all officials promoted to the third rank or higher to travel to the capital to express their gratitude to the Emperor. During these audiences, the Emperor would typically offer words of encouragement, appearing very cordial.

Do not be deceived by the fact that Di Yi was the monarch of a nation, a majestic King; deep within his heart resided the soul of a young child.

The moment the words fell, Lei Ming quickly raised his foot in a kick. Ye Chengxuan leaned back to dodge and seized the opportunity to deliver a sweeping kick at Lei Ming.

A cold breeze brought the sound of a pipa melody, equally lonely and sorrowful. She donned her cloak, pushed open the door, stretched her legs, and headed toward the source of the music.

How many spots were to be allocated to the Star Brilliance Mercenary Group and the Torrent Mercenary Group respectively? And once those quotas were determined, to whom exactly should they be distributed?

Jin Xiaoge hesitated for a moment and followed the other’s gaze. Outside, there was a steady stream of traffic, but where were there any Ferraris? Only a constant flow of Mercedes and BMWs.

Song Daowu believed that, given the temperament of Sima Qingyun, the eldest young master of the Sima family, it was impossible that he didn't know what a Russian roulette was.

Both men wanted to seize this opportunity to defeat the other, and they immediately unleashed their strongest techniques. The disciples had not yet recovered from the previous clash of arts when a wave of even greater impact arrived.

From Guden's perspective, he hoped the Star Brilliance Mercenary Group would venture into the Misty Valley. Although this might lead to casualties or even the total annihilation of the group, as long as any of them survived, their strength would undoubtedly increase, which was what Guden valued most.

Seeing the expression on his face, she deliberately said, "I didn't come looking for you; I came for Steward Cui." No sooner had the words left her lips than his expression faltered slightly, and he gave a light cough.

"Heh, Xin, you are still so suspicious. After two years of marriage, you still refuse to trust me. Before the truth of any matter has been investigated, you have already passed a death sentence upon me."

Could I be so unlucky? I actually became a target for that group? Who did I offend to deserve this?

"County Princess, I have troubled you." The group stepped forward. Gu Ruoli had no time to speak further and hurriedly glanced back at Zhao Xun. Seeing that his expression remained unchanged, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, anyone would have assumed that Wu Yue was surely one of their own; thus, as Wu Yue charged over, they hurriedly cleared a path, and he rushed through without even pausing.

"Wuwuwu... I, Wu Yue, swear to the heavens that I will slaughter the five sects to avenge the innocent spirit beasts that died today."

She had been in the midst of her postnatal recovery and truly could not find a convenient time to visit Elder Song; she never expected that Elder Song would be so angered that he was hospitalized.

There were only two days left before the departure date for studying abroad. If she gave up now, her plans for overseas studies would become nothing more than a bubble.

At the stalls, they encountered many ginseng pills suitable for those in the Qi-Induction Realm. Such pills were much cheaper to exchange; a single spirit herb could be traded for ten ginseng pills.

At this time, the dense forest outside the castle was in a state of ruin, and several young disciples of the Cheng family were fleeing in all directions with pale faces, as if something were chasing them.

The people of the Great Song always kept Bismarck’s quote, "Truth lies within the range of the cannons," on their lips. If people would not compromise, they would destroy everything they could reach. It wasn't just things within the range of cannons; now the Japanese knew that the First Volunteer Brigade would also destroy anything within the range of their aircraft.

"Mr. Muto, that China has dispatched such experts to Jiangling—could it be that our plan has been discovered by them?" Nishikawa Shusaku asked, filled with worry.

"You surnamed Jiao, well? Have you finally decided to tell me where that thing is?" Liu Da asked viciously from the side.