Volume 1, Chapter 9: The Spirit is Willing, but the Flesh is Weak

After designating this area as a military stronghold, Old Nine began instructing Tie Zihao to transform the entire plain. Once they confirmed the location for constructing the teleportation array, Old Nine built another military teleportation gate before returning to the Carefree Basin.

“I am Feng Xianbei, the third leader of the Maritime Map Gang… If you dare harm me today, our gang will never let you off,” Feng Xianbei declared passionately.

Next, the five legions were divided into armies of 100,000 each, made to compete with one another. The Carefree Empire promised the top three armies the best logistical support and salaries.

Old Zhengtou stared silently at the locust resting on his outstretched palm. After a moment’s pause, he clenched his fist tightly. Without a sound, a soil-colored light filtered through his fingers and scattered away. He then opened his hand again, and the locust remained in his palm.

Wu Qingling was the top student who once confronted Yu Zhen alongside Gong Zhaihao. Her goal was to enroll in the city’s top university, and naturally, she disapproved of Yu Zhen’s actions, which earned her the hatred of the underachievers.

At the company, the employees were still upset about Merck getting beaten up. Lu Yan immediately stepped in to stop the conflict and told a lie to calm things down.

Nearby, Yun Feixuan could no longer stand it and spoke sharply for the first time in public, loudly enough to silence those who had been sneering at Yue Chengfeng.

Qi Zhen wore a confused expression and looked at her in puzzlement, but she had already averted her gaze, rising while holding a jar of wine.

The slashing afterimages of blades, scattered by the strike, instantly merged into a solidified great sword. At that moment, it tore through the void, leaving behind a curved arc in its wake.

Since learning of Ye Qiufeng’s disappearance, she had worried about Qi Yao, fearing something might happen to her. Now seeing her unharmed, she asked Emperor He to cast a protective barrier on her, and the two stepped out together.

Just as the scene was about to turn into one of merciless destruction, even the brutish man who usually cherished beauty hesitated to strike hard against such a lovely face. Still, the girl seemed destined to fall into the tiger’s den, forced to follow the scoundrel along that dark path—was this fate already sealed?

More importantly, the price had jumped from 20,000 taels to 100,000 taels, an increase of 80,000 taels in gold. People were less shocked by the price itself than by the fact that anyone would pay 100,000 taels for a pair of jade bracelets.

Hao Ren laughed, “Men who don’t keep their word are everywhere! You’re lucky to have met one who does!” In truth, he seldom kept his promises. To his family, he was faithful, but to outsiders, no one could say.

The cooks were terrified, unable to bear the blame. The manager had been beaten so badly he was left speechless and took one of his close aides, Zhong Pozi, to report the matter to MadamI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.