Chapter 40: Borrowing Money

The couple hurried to the police station by car.

"I am so sorry, this is our adopted child. Look, here are our adoption papers. Officer, we would never dream of kidnapping or trafficking a child."

Huang Yiliu quickly produced the documents. Fortunately, they had been cautious enough to get their paperwork in order; otherwise, they would have been ruined by this little menace today.

After the police examined the documents and verified that the couple had not abused the child...

Zhou Qing offered a calm salute with his fists, remaining seated. This displeased the two sword attendants, who glared at him with icy gazes.

Afterward, Hu Lai slowly clenched his fist. Visible to the naked eye, the tea leaves within the water orb were instantly pulverized, and the orb emitted a whistling "whoosh" sound.

Yan Wen chuckled. Although she was a singer, she was even more passionate about dance. Therefore, being praised for her dancing always pleased her far more than being complimented on her singing.

Seeing her brought me no joy; instead, I felt only a growing irritation. Especially in her current state—smoky makeup, a short skirt, and a camisole—she looked, by rural standards, practically indecent.

Seeing this scene, their expressions shifted. When they saw Zheng Yun'er pursuing Zhou Qing, her face full of desperate pleading, they realized what was happening. Indignation flashed across their faces; they exchanged glances, walked over, and blocked Zhou Qing's path.

Thus, Yellow Hair suggested they go scout other areas to see if they could find anything else. They could search while they waited, as the creature was unlikely to leave that pool anytime soon.

When they first stepped out, no one noticed them, but as they reached the plaza, people began to react.

However, Zhou Qing had no intention of investigating. It was simple: he was already a ninth-level life form, and those low-level resources were completely useless to him.

A glowing mark was branded into the divine body of the God Emperor Cang Wu. It was the Great Universal Salvation Technique, which bound the God Emperor completely to Ning Yang, ensuring he could never rebel and would forever remain Ning Yang's servant, subject to his command.

Once inside, the scorching heat completely banished the chill from Chen Yao's body.

In the past life, when the great disaster struck, refugees flooded into Huajing. Master Huijue exhausted his heart and soul to resolve the crisis. When the plague broke out, he tested the cure on himself, but ended up contracting the disease and departing for the Pure Land.

The State of Wu had fallen, Fuchai was dead, and the heart of Xi Shi had died with him. She closed her eyes forever, and the entire world plunged into darkness.

I smiled and said nothing. In two or three days, it would be the weekend. The spring breeze was already brushing against our faces, and the weather was turning warm. During the afternoon gym class, Su Yan led everyone to the sports field before dismissing them.

"That's right!" Her words struck like a thunderbolt, waking Lin Keqin up. "I am Lin Keqin. Xiao Wanrou died in a self-detonation, and the one who returned is me!" She repeated this as if confirming something, yet deep down, she remained lost, feeling that this was not the truth.

Li Yibai nodded casually. In truth, the other party's words could hardly be called offensive. After all, at his level, such slights were like dust on one's clothes—a light flick was all it took to brush them away; they could not harm him in the slightest.

Perhaps many adults understand just how cruel the world is beneath its warm exterior.

By the time they recovered from their shock, Li Yibai was already nowhere to be seen.

"That was a mark I left. I was afraid they would run, so I kept them barely alive, waiting for my seventh day after death to seek my revenge," Chen Ling replied calmly.

And so, another two days passed. The minotaur simply could not keep still and caused trouble once more. The strongest one among them brutally beat another, knocking him unconscious with a single punch. Even with several Archmagi in the school, they were unable to arrive in time to stop it.