Volume One, Chapter 50: Becoming the Scapegoat

But to outsiders, it was an entirely different story. The people around cast strange glances, as if they were witnessing a flower planted in a pile of dung.

Shen Lansheng glanced at him, then at Su Ruo, lingering before handing Su Ruo’s hand over to Xu Zhenting. He was in no rush, content to wait.

In the darkness, Su Ruo’s face flushed intensely at his words. She was flustered and at a loss, unsure how to handle the situation. By the time she recovered, Xu Zhenting’s steady breathing had already reached her side.

There were also bathhouses—true bathing establishments, not those other things—and their success came from attentive service, reasonable prices, offering a sense of upscale yet affordable luxury.

When he approached Tang Wanying, his eyes suddenly shone brightly, his breathing quickened. If one observed closely, one could see the pupils of his eyes contract like those of a beast.

At the main hall of Fengtai Palace in the Zhao King’s residence in Handan City, upon receiving the messenger’s report, Empress Dowager Zhao lost her usual composure and erupted in fury.

Who else but such a person would deliberately douse themselves with that foul odor? The identity of Song Wuji before them became unmistakably clear.

“Your Majesty!” Shaoqing’s puzzled voice appeared before Jiang Xinyu. She looked up to see Shaoqing holding a cloth, staring at her in confusion.

While various incidents unfolded in the Empress Dowager’s Ciyang Hall, this news also reached Nangong Tian’s ears.

But in this era, the Giant Clan had already vanished. Antian Wei never imagined he would still encounter the legendary giants here.

Since Wenren Yi and Wan Xing were not outsiders, he simply revealed everything without reservation, recounting the entire experience, including how he met You Lianpu, Mai Yuchen, and the enmity with the Mingzhu father and son, as well as Zhao Zhan.

Sheng Xian resolutely pierced through the final defense, silently touching the surface of the Blade God Jin.

Liu Dongfa’s words were true—most graduates who wished to stay locally entered society full of passion, renting cheap apartments and joining brand-new companies.

Qiu Wuyi still lay on the rocks, with no memory of what had just happened. The deafening, agonizing screams in his mind finally ceased, allowing his consciousness to slowly return to his body.

Wu Zhao remained calm. With a flash, she dodged the incoming Haotian Tower. Knowing that sword qi’s long-range attack would hardly be effective, she resolved to rely on close combat to prevail.

Manlin Yu said, “I heard it.” At this point, he began to dispel the magic on Bai Fenghua. Once the spell was lifted, Bai Fenghua immediately returned to normal.

Zhang Yu knew that what Xiao An said sounded like protecting him, but the real intent was to monitor him. Still, it didn’t matter; having a powerful expert from the Peeping Yin Realm as a free enforcer was more beneficial than not.

“That’s right! Xue…” Bai Ye’s excitement flared at Meng Tian’s reaction, but before he could speak, Meng Tian raised a hand to stop him.

Liao Dongfeng’s question to Xiang Jiuyan went unanswered. Knowing he wouldn’t get a reply, Liao turned to Gu Xie instead.

She said she disliked him because he was not human. Other things might change, but this one fact, Feng Mozhang was truly powerless to alter.

Back then, Sun Huaijin did so much for his sister. Now that Sun Huaijin knew he had killed her, what might he do in return?

Qin Tian’s power suddenly rose to a new level. The seemingly scant space energy spiraled as it surged into his body.

“Why not? I think it’s fine. Today, Lord Qin and Lady Qin came to our home for this very matter. Given the Qin family’s current financial strength, it’s already lucky they set their sights on you. Why not accept it?” Xia Zhixuan said sharply, laying out the facts.

“Jiujiu, to overcome difficulties, you must first face them directly. Do you understand what your master means?” Yi Chenchen asked Ye Jiujiu.

The three entered the tomb one after another, facing a stone corridor. Shishi, eager to find treasure ahead, hurried forward. The burly man tried to stop her but was too late. A “click” sounded as Shishi stepped on a trap.

When the Green Scorpion Demon’s fire dissipated, countless eyes turned toward the figure of Mo Feng.

She could no longer make any changes; all she thought about was walking her own path. It might be difficult, but she had to walk it herself.

Xia Shan’s gaze was filled with surprise. If he were guiding Xia Shihao, he would never be like Xiao Ling.

Gao Yuan no longer simply took jump shots; he increasingly drove to the basket, dunking violently amid the crowd’s jeers. The louder the boos, the fiercer the dunks. The rim shook violently, causing onlookers to hold their breath in fear.

If this situation spiraled out of control, it would truly capture the mainstream social spotlight, triggering a seismic upheaval in the gaming world.

Wan En tried to break free but saw Huang Jinling gesture silently at him several times, so he ceased resisting.

Ten thousand dollars!? Robertson’s eyes widened. His annual income barely exceeded thirty thousand dollars. A guaranteed bet that could earn him an extra ten thousand—equivalent to one-third of his yearly salary—was something he couldn’t refuse.

In the afternoon, Jiang Feng, leaving Yushi Company, once again felt like the center of attention.

She instinctively glanced at her left wrist, where a striking red lotus bloomed like a birthmark.

Although Yongning University had long been the finest higher education institution in Bagui Province, and a modest 211-level university.

But as long as Lin Guoliang could offer a comparable price, the preferential shares of the second and third branches could only be transferred to him.

They could only watch helplessly as this once united, fearless, and joyful family fell apart.

Daoist Qingyun dared not exhaust his true energy and immediately closed his Five Eyes. Gathering his spirit, he floated lightly to the door.

Mo Nanbei suddenly understood what Tang Keke had meant by her previous words, grabbing Tang Keke’s hand and turning her around.

These oil bombs exploded with a boom as soon as they landed, splattering a large area with burning oil. Although many soldiers’ clothes were soaked, it did nothing to stop the flames.