Volume One, Chapter 48: The Silent Playground

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One side of the emergency blanket was silver, designed to reflect body heat. The man in sunglasses used it to conceal himself behind a mirror. Given the circumstances, who would have suspected that someone was hiding behind the “mirror” above their heads?
He had thought Leng Kongqing possessed some hidden talent, yet it turned out he hadn’t even released a single composition to date.
But you all don’t know about Xu Damao. Let me tell you, Xu Damao was a eunuch. How could a eunuch have children?
She thought to herself, if she hadn’t seen the surprised look on Xi Jin’s face just now, she might have actually gone to the restroom.
Yet, without any evidence in hand, Qin Xiangru remained somewhat doubtful about the matter.
Qin Liu said nothing. The grassland scenery was beautiful, but after a while, it grew tiresome. The simple days spent with the children were warm and reassuring.
Shen Liuxiang dared not leave lightly; Helian Yi kept signaling her with his eyes, indicating he could handle things. Only then did she depart.
Shi Rong’s face was exquisitely beautiful, her features complemented by the dazzling diamonds in the crown, making her look like a noble princess.
Qin Liu asked curiously, “Isn’t it better to return to the capital? Isn’t that better than staying on the grasslands or in the frontier military town of Xuanfu?”
Among his groomsmen were Murong Rui, Murong Run, Murong Ge, and Murong Le—already quite a formidable group.
Equally surprised was Han Yue. He stared at his right hand, bound by bandages, which had prevented him from intercepting the chopsticks in midair, his expression somewhat dazed.
Cultivators defied the heavens; every advancement in cultivation invited punishment from the Dao of Heaven. As one’s strength increased, the punishments grew harsher. Whether forming the Dao fruit, condensing the immortal fetus, or entering the Dao palace, one had to endure the cleansing of heavenly thunder. Many practitioners perished, their paths extinguished under the unbearable torment.
Although he said so, Lin Yurun wouldn’t listen. Naturally, she sent people to carefully investigate the status of various noble ladies in the capital.
Xi Chong, having been publicly unseated from his horse, was utterly humiliated. Filled with anger and shame, he regained the courage that Zhao Xu had frightened away. Despite only bringing around a hundred riders, he dared to pursue Zhao Xu.

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The townsfolk gathered to watch the spectacle, noting the bride’s procession lined with strong men astride tall horses, arranged in two ranks clearing the way ahead.
The Horse Army captured Morse and sealed off the myriad worlds; the Biochemical Crisis dimension had lost the last piece capable of resisting the Horse Army.
“Which ‘Team Leader Ling’ are you referring to? The one from the Strategy Team or the one from Team Two?” Quan Lin chuckled and asked deliberately.
Unflinching, a baby-faced man bumped into a male’s back and swiftly turned around.
This was crucial intelligence. More information was needed to counter Tiger Head and the Blood Hand Group.
What truly surprised him was that during the raid, Fan Yongdou not only had a residence in the imperial capital but also maintained a courtyard at the Shanxi guild hall. Welcoming and bidding farewell to fellow Shanxi natives, Chinese people seemed naturally skilled at this kind of hometown association.
Ultimately, the true master of Tianbo Mansion was still Miss Mu. When the ghost-exorcising shop was first established, Xu Xiao had also been involved, so he was considered one of the decision-makers.
This man, already in his forties, looked spirited and well-maintained in an era rampant with premature aging. Xu Hao knew this was due to his early years as a Puritan student, disciplined in self-restraint. His eyes were deep and unfathomable, revealing nothing of his inner thoughts.
Such thoughts flickered briefly before Qin Pianpian gave up resistance and feigned compliance with Xu Ruogu’s demands.
Hearing Lord Qiu’s way of addressing An Liang, everyone present brightened, sensing a story behind it.
Many spectators shook their heads in disappointment and planned to leave, finding the show uninteresting.
Suddenly, a flash of thunderlight engulfed Yan Nao, electricity intertwining with terrifying thunderclaps.
In the 12th year of the Republic calendar, numerous Indian tribes in Los Angeles swore allegiance to the imperial capital, becoming its wings to counter the thriving Europeans.
This strike increased not only in power but also in speed by several levels. The crowd failed to catch his movements, only perceiving a black shadow sweeping over Zero, who was then violently thrown backward.

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In today’s entertainment industry, a television drama capable of bringing endless joy and laughter to the audience was indeed rare.
“Ouch!” The bearded man was caught off guard and thrown into a dizzying sprawl, grimacing in pain.
However, Huang Ruxie’s greed for credit and rewards led to Feng Zicai’s despair. Feng then led his men to defect to Lianzhou, under Guangdong’s jurisdiction, serving as magistrate of Lianzhou Town in Hepu County. He showcased his prowess in suppressing the Tiandihui and besieging Lianzhou.
Listening further, a line in the chorus suddenly made Qian Jiahui’s right hand tremble violently while clutching his cigarette.
It was said that the abbot of Dao Huang Temple was the highest-ranking enlightened monk in the island nation. Zheng He had come here because he was the abbot’s secular disciple.
Approaching the city-state, Qing Huan asked Xiao Junzhuo for the mission list received from Jin Yunlin and began reading. With Kong Zhi nearby, concealing her aura, this place was very safe. Besides, with Junzhuo present, she didn’t have to be too alert.
However, as Su Qianyu took a few steps forward, a sudden gleam of cold light blocked her path—a silver-white spear stabbed into the ground. Standing directly ahead was Xu Ruolin, advancing slowly.
The most conspicuous building in the public factory was the power generation and casting workshop, identified by its four large chimneys. This place not only supplied electricity but also handled steel casting, die casting, and forging.
Anyone of such an age leaving familiar surroundings for a completely unknown city would naturally feel some loneliness, but Luo Xi saw none of this in Gao Chuan.
Putting aside whatever was going on with Liu Zhu and Fan Tieren, based on Liu Zhu’s arrangement for him to go to Jiang New District today, he felt he ought to lend a hand.
Miao Renfeng’s intelligence was somewhat outdated, so when drifting downstream, he obtained information about Qin County from Wang Changqing free of charge.
Zhang Jingchu did not appreciate the blessing; the major Hollywood production was abruptly canceled. Song Zheng had no objections and immediately offered another script to facilitate Zhang Jingchu’s comeback.