Chapter 104: The Jade Capital Understands the Tender Care for Precious Beauties

The crimson mist surged and receded like the ebbing tide. Yang Tao’s sword sliced into it, but it was as if cutting into thick honey—every ounce of force was swallowed whole. Was the mist dispersing the power or was the blade piercing through beyond it?

She pondered briefly, then shouted, “Everyone, don’t attack recklessly! Stay calm, gather together, and defend back to back!”

“Captain, where are you?”
“I can’t see anyone at all.”
“The detection scripture is useless.”
“The incantations don’t work either.”

Yet the monster’s movements did not cease. Its six giant eyes spun in unison, all focusing on Hou Yi. Within those pupils, a white light flickered and grew ever more intense.

Yang Jing smiled as well. He hadn’t expected Song Ci to recommend him to Dong Huai, but thinking it over, much of Dong Huai’s official career involved promoting prosecutors and judicial officers—senior figures in the criminal justice system. It was no surprise he and Song Ci had a close connection.

Three years ago, it was Bai Nanxiu who suggested skiing on the rooftop mountain, as he had been there before and was familiar with the terrain.

But now, such thoughts were meaningless. The most pressing matter was to restore consciousness to Yilun as quickly as possible.

Their compliance left Duan Yongfeng in a tough spot. The tall, burly Gu Delu relentlessly beat him down—not with a weapon, but by stamping on him with the heel of his shoe. It was a habit he developed during his military service, believing this method was far more satisfying than wielding a weapon.

Five thousand miles from the city outskirts lay a primeval forest, teeming with swamps and dangers. Yet beneath the forest was hidden a ruined palace.

The return journey was markedly slower than the trip there, taking two days to reach the border of the Xiao Kingdom.

Li Xuanting’s eyes burned with fury. Despite unbearable pain coursing through his body, he forced his remaining meridians to circulate energy, unleashing another palm strike.

Though the words were few, those present sensed the bloodshed and turmoil that lay beneath them.

Although the Boundless Heavenly Venerable was displeased, he was powerless; after all, he had no one left capable of stepping forward on his side.

Shi Yi suddenly realized that Yuan Xixiang was someone who truly needed care and protection. It was only because she had always been sheltered by Jiang Yunyi that no one had perceived this before.

“Everyone, don’t panic! Gather around me!” Xia Ye’s voice rang out in the pitch-black fog. Fortunately, the group was not far apart, and in an instant, they clustered together, backs pressed close.

Three months later, one evening, on a narrow mountain path deep in the Zijing Range, about fifty people and fifty wolves descended together.

At the moment the sound fell, a fierce gale swept out from behind You Kuang, rushing toward the old man Qiu with a thunderous roar.

A silver-haired figure, leaning on a silver spear, encircled by crackling lightning, gradually came into clear view before the watchers.

While retreating, Luo Zhan suddenly swung an axe blade at each of his two “teammates” beside him. Qian and Liang were focused on the armored dragon beast and never expected Luo Zhan to strike them. Unprepared, both were hit simultaneously.

The first beam of light pierced straight through Yun Xian’s body, causing him to tremble violently.

“Finally emerged!” After his exclamation, he couldn’t resist feeling the long-lost power stirring within him once more.

Soon after, his elbow lost all sensation and control, and the pain from the wound brought tears streaming down Li Chen’s face.

Guan Yu was furious. Yuan Shao hadn’t even acknowledged him, merely assigned tasks upon hearing the report, not even offering him a sip of water. Flushed with anger, Guan Yu returned to stand beside Pao Dayou.

Zeus cast a disdainful, chilling smile at Demos below, cold to the bone. The other deities chuckled quietly along.

As her lips parted, she whispered firmly, her gaze and tone unwavering, resolute and tenacious.