Chapter 42: Who Told You?

Zhang Chenxi jogged all the way toward Lin Siqing, who was sitting in the stands. Sweat dampened the wisps of hair on his forehead, causing them to cling to his fair skin. He wore a blue and white school uniform, the hem fluttering slightly with his movements.

"Lin Siqing! Lin Siqing!" Zhang Chenxi called out as he ran, panting heavily. He came to a halt in front of Lin Siqing, bracing his hands on his knees and bending over to catch his breath before finally standing upright.

Lin Siqing was staring blankly into the distance. Her beautiful hair cascaded down her back, though it was stark white. Her eyes were tightly shut, and her long, delicate lashes cast shadows beneath her lids, making her pale face appear even more lifeless.

Thinking of how Ma Xiangyun had risked her life to shield her and Wu Hai, suffering a broken left arm and multiple fractured ribs in the process, she could no longer bring herself to curse the woman. Yet, she was unwilling to share a man with anyone; she wanted to leave, but she didn’t want to let Ma Xiangyun off so easily.

The sect leader nodded and said, "Rise! I shall credit you for this task." With a flick of his finger, a plume of black mist surged toward Kong.

"How dare you attempt a brazen abduction within my Holy Light City!" Li Feifei shouted in fury. She leaped into the air, summoned "Bulwark No. 3" into her hand, and hurled it at the man in black while simultaneously triggering her "Heavy Strike" ability.

The screen that had shattered a few days ago had been repaired. Even though it was still under warranty, it had cost Wu Mian two hundred yuan. He had originally intended to ask Zhou Hui and the others for reimbursement; after all, if it hadn't been for the examination, his screen wouldn't have broken.

The group ran over and saw a flat vine behind a large tree, moving like a needle through fabric, piercing the bark and emerging repeatedly until it reached the canopy.

Master He was accustomed to being attended to by crowds. Although he was a merchant living in the sparsely populated Jianglin Town, he was well-respected. Having never been subjected to such insults, a surge of rage rose in his chest. He stood up, ready to retort, but the moment he opened his mouth, he seemed to recall something. He abruptly clamped his lips shut, gave a strange laugh, and sat back down.

Once everything was over, she would be completely free. In the future, she could make her own decisions regarding marriage and would no longer be a pawn used by others.

Suddenly, Shu Qingyu gave a light cough. The disciples of the Shengyuan Sect immediately ceased their actions and stepped aside. The Qingyun Sect disciple was left beaten black and blue, his face unrecognizable.

Gu Jueqing and Wei Changqin sat in the main hall, exchanging private words, when a sudden gust of cold wind blew in. Gu Jueqing instinctively shrank her neck.

As a faint glimmer of light entered her vision, Chu Feiyan slowly opened her eyes. Her limbs felt weak, a splitting headache tore through her, and her body felt as heavy as lead as she lay motionless on a device resembling an operating table.

On the battlefield, the two figures separated as quickly as they had collided, reined in their horses, carved a graceful arc, and immediately entangled once more.

Zhao Han did not falter in his stride, answering each question methodically—sincere to his heart, honest with himself, neither evasive nor deceptive, standing open and clear.

"If that is the case, so be it." Fa Zheng furrowed his brows. This was hardly a good solution. He could only pin his hopes on the missing Zhuge Liang; perhaps Zhuge Liang would work a miracle.

The simple two-word phrase exploded in Zhen Shifeng’s ears like a dull thunderclap. It was unexpected, yet within the realm of possibility. After all, considering the time constraints of the script, the system would not drag the plot out into tedious, time-wasting lengths without reason.

Shen Yu failed to withstand Tang Jun’s "Sword of the Mind" within his consciousness, causing the power of his magic arrows in reality to diminish significantly, ultimately leading to his defeat.

Jing Ye remained filled with suspicion and dread. With the "Seven Stars" in hand, he fought his way forward, cutting through the four or five hundred Divine Deer Army soldiers blocking the mountain path.

It wasn't until later that someone found him and delivered a letter. The messenger only said it was from Jinling. After reading the letter and understanding the truth of the matter, he traveled to Jinling without a moment's rest. Before he was even halfway there, he heard the news of her death, while Chen Yu had unknowingly crossed paths with him, already being taken toward Liao and Jin.