Volume One, Chapter 33: Paulownia and Locust Wood

“It seems that these three spirit herbs are not commonly found.”

The next day, Ji Die left his cave abode and wandered around the Alchemy Peak, inquiring about Amber Vine, Jade Emperor Grass, and a hundred-year-old branch of the Parasol Locust Tree. After all, once he gathered these three spirit herbs, he could refine the Dream Recalling Pill. Naturally, he was eager to do so.

Of course, Ji Die had also doubted Liu Zhong’s words. But the previous day, he had deliberately checked through the ‘Alchemist’s Notes.’ There, he found a record of the Dream Recalling Pill, along with the required ingredients. After checking, he realized that with the spirit herbs in Liu Zhong’s storage pouch, plus the Bloodvine he had found earlier in Liu Wenbin’s bag, only these three herbs were missing to refine the Dream Recalling Pill.

Gao Yuan gestured a report to him: “Your wound has opened, you must leave here at once. I’ll cover your retreat; you break through.” After speaking, Gao Yuan tugged twice on the safety cord that bound him, thus passing the message of danger back to the fishing hall.

Though these dishes could also be found at restaurants outside and weren’t considered rare or expensive, when it came time to pay, Mu Zili calmly produced two bright red bills.

Aura One’s eyes suddenly turned cold. She glanced sideways at Hao Yi, biting her silver teeth in frustration, her voice tinged with indignation.

The man looked around with an air of mystery. Once he saw everyone around him pricking up their ears to catch a big scoop, he was satisfied and struck a pose that suggested, “I’ll tell you, but don’t tell anyone else.” He bent down as if to whisper, yet loudly announced without lowering his voice at all.

A deep voice sounded from across the desk. It was Academician Zhong, who had remained silent until now. He slowly turned around, his gaze sharp as fire, fixing Wang Wu with a grave expression.

After all, they were all heads of noble families from the southern pastures. Now, being taken captive was bad enough.

Li Beauty: “Brother from the Southern City, I miss you.” Mu Zili, wearing a look of disdain, typed these words.

Having read so many storybooks, she thought she’d see something dramatic in the real world, only to find she had guessed wrong.

A Dried Salted Fish: “Then why don’t you change your name? And why did you follow him to District 20?” Mu Zili couldn’t understand—the other didn’t seem like such a lovesick person.

The tulips kept blooming, but it became clear that the going was tough. In her mind, she saw the long-haired Dutch team leader packing up to go on vacation.

This proposal was really nothing unusual; every new border governor said the same. The imperial court would only listen perfunctorily—where would they find money or grain to support your schemes?

Given Xin Wuchen’s wildly imaginative mind, he would surely take the question to a deeper level.

He then placed the book of basic talisman techniques on the table, indicating that Mili should give him a proper lesson.

Beyond the mountains stretched wild plains, suitable for cultivation. Most pleasing was the northwest passage to the sea, while the rest was ringed by towering cliffs, overlapping ridges, and dangerous peaks, wrapped around like a stone fortress. On the back, to the east and west, high and steep mountains provided a vantage point to watch ships coming and going.

Witnessing all this, Gong Yichen couldn’t help but shake his head. This was the fate the Xie family’s ancestor had brought upon himself. Though cultivators defy the heavens, what one is destined for must be accepted; there was no need to force matters beyond reason.

At this moment, Grandmother’s eyes were aflame with fury. She wanted to lash out, but hearing Old Demon Black Mountain’s cold snort, she could only glare at Lin Fan in anger.

“You old wretch! Of all things, why use that to frighten me?” Xin Wuchen cursed, still shaken.

The two bodyguards didn’t sit with them, but at another table with the German prince’s entourage and Ruices’ driver.

He used to love watching the generals’ duels in ‘The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.’

I wanted to wave off Lin Xiaoman and tell her it was only 169—really not expensive—but paused and changed it to 69 yuan, indicating it was very cheap.

Yet no matter how Chu Feng tried to comprehend it, the outcome was always the same as before. He always felt something was missing, and whenever he thought he was close, he’d find that feeling mistaken.

Years of military campaigns, wind and sun, had given Zi Yan’s skin a healthy bronze glow.

The meeting was attended by Chief of Staff Nan Yuan, Bureau of Police Director Ji Gang, Dr. Jian Village from R&D, the presiding Director Miyazawa, and his assistant.

He even sensed that Emperor Chongzhen’s attitude toward him had changed, and the true Donglin Party members in the court now attacked him at every turn. Only now did he truly experience how hard it was to be a eunuch in power, and see the shamelessness of the Donglin Party.

Yan Qi did not suck out the poison from his wound, but he neither complained nor blamed her, as if accepting it as natural.

As Chu Feng and Luo Qian prepared to return after meeting, the Elegant Garden in Tian Guan City was a completely different scene.

Guo Dalu stepped into the courtyard and looked up; snow from the tree branches, blown by the wind, fell in sheets and covered him head to toe.

“Tang Chenghao, you’re still calling me? Don’t you know you’re in serious trouble?” I picked up my phone and started scolding.

War is not only about the lives of soldiers; it shapes the fate of the universe and determines the survival of entire races. That is why the people of Huangfu Star dare to use weakness to suppress the strong of Tianlan Star—because they possess the most cutting-edge, innovative, and practical technology.

But what made Lin Yu even happier was something else: ever since returning from the Lord of Time, he felt he was on the verge of a breakthrough.

Xia Wanwan looked Pei Baiyun up and down; Pei Baiyun maintained an innocent expression, quietly eating her noodles.

Unfortunately, he seemed to forget one thing: if I were so easily frightened, I would have stopped fighting the Zuo family long ago and maybe even gone to their door with money to apologize.

The opening lines I’d rehearsed in my mind were useless; a single punch and a few harsh words proved surprisingly effective.

“Let’s go!” Chen Li called, but when he turned, he saw Yu Sisi running down the steps without a care, and inwardly, he sneered at her.