Volume One, Chapter 41: I Asked You to Help Me, Not Cause Trouble for Me
Wenzhi took a deep breath and raised her head to gaze at her own reflection in the full-length mirror, her eyes filled with shyness.
In the mirror, her hair was slightly damp, hanging messily over her shoulders, while her cheeks were flushed red.
People were, in truth, so very practical. Whether it was Jizi or the guests on the third floor, they were all engaged in a gamble—their wager was Han Mo and Poison’s subordinates.
“Benefactor, thank you. Thank you so much. If it weren’t for you, our entire family would probably—” the man said, his voice thick with emotion.
“Whether it can be done or not, you don’t need to tell me.” Han Mo replied coldly to Bai Yi, his eyes fixed intently on the other man. Bai Yi’s expression was far too strange. He had already been defeated and driven to the edge of the abyss; at any moment, he could be knocked into it. Yet he showed not the slightest sign of panic.
Just then, the Duke of Chu happened to arrive. He asked about Chu Fengxi and was delighted to hear that his son was safe and well. But when he glanced at Qin Ruoyun, a trace of bitterness still stirred in his heart.
When they reached the kitchen, the man ladled a potful of water from the vat. Then, as though handling a priceless treasure, he moved aside a brick beneath the stove, took out a paper packet, and shook some powder into the pot.
“To light the soul lamp, one must temper the physical body, cultivate balanced physical strength, ensure lasting flexibility in the limbs and joints, and possess a heart free of impurities. All of this requires a solid foundation.”
Munan lowered his head in embarrassment. He knew that he had let down Roujie, who had gone to such lengths out of kindness toward him.
The moment Xiao Mao finished speaking, it was as though a massive stone had been hurled into a lake rippling gently in the breeze. In an instant, it stirred up waves upon waves, like water boiling in a pot—churning violently and splashing everywhere.
As their hands parted, Bai Ran could feel the rough calluses on Zhan Lan’s broad palm.
True love was the willingness to devote every ounce of strength and effort, solely so that the person one loved could live well—even if she never had to know what one had done for her.
Luo Lie had no time to think further. His previous experience reminded him that the harmony before him might only be temporary. Before long, the sandworm would awaken and launch a ferocious attack against him.
The man’s face was square, as though carved with a knife and ax, but his temperament was like a dung beetle’s ball—both foul-smelling and soft. He could not explain a single question clearly, no matter how many times he repeated himself. He was simply wasting time.
Only then did Yi Xiaotian realize that both his knees were on the ground, while his hands were instinctively braced before him.
After a heated dispute, the two fell silent. They appeared to have calmed down, but turbulent undercurrents surged within their hearts. Princess Longyu could see that Luo Lie had grown suspicious of her, while Luo Lie remained constantly on guard against her playing another trick.
“I will temporarily place your souls inside this crystal! Once we leave the Nightmare Realm, I will help you find new vessels for them!” Stephen’s deep voice rang out.
“I admit that I’ve already fallen in love with Gao Ming, and I will tell him plainly. I’ve given this matter serious thought. Since I’m willing to do it, I will face anyone and anything openly and accept every challenge.”
From being a low-level Boundary Breaker in those days to reaching the verge of becoming a Transcender, Su Bai had finally found an opportunity to restore the Grand White Sword Sect to its former glory and cast off the shadow of the Grand White Sect—only to encounter something like this.
“Suhan said we should keep it secret for now. They’re afraid it wouldn’t be good if our newspaper found out. They won’t let us say anything until it’s accomplished.”
Lin Yi had gradually calmed down by then. Upon hearing this, she could not help asking, “And what would the result be?”
After the group arrived at their destination, they got into an argument with the soldiers stationed there, which happened to alarm Cui Dazheng as he passed by.