Chapter 20

If it is proven that you attempted to harm Huo Yubai and remain unrepentant even unto death, then... a tarnished reputation is what you deserve.

“That nervous reaction is perfectly natural since you’ve never had physical contact with a man before,” Sun Ye explained.

In the distance, the blue light surrounding Zhou Xiao gradually faded, and the spiritual energy waves on all sides slowly weakened.

His exquisite wristwatch, clearly expensive, caught his eye again as he glanced back at Jin Heng’s wrist, which bore a larger watch of the same model with identical inscriptions. Suddenly, his heart clenched painfully.

Yang Xu grabbed the robe by the bedside, flipped off the bed, and landed on the floor. Several tranquilizer darts shot toward him, but he raised a surge of spiritual power to shield himself. Then, conjuring a black whip in his hand, he lashed out, sending the few people at the bedroom door flying, and the door itself shattered as if exploded, scattering debris and dust across the floor.

After some time, even the velociraptors grew anxious. They all understood the spinosaurus’s true aim—it was not to annihilate all the velociraptors but to seize the clan’s treasured item: a crystal that emitted yellow electrical currents.

Master Bai finally exhaled deeply, his previously tense body relaxing as a smile crept onto his face.

The car headed toward the shopping mall, mainly to buy home décor items. Lan Ting was quite knowledgeable about such matters.

Xiao Yuna forced herself to maintain a gentle and charming smile, but the knuckles of her hand hanging by her side had turned white from gripping tightly.

With company matters at stake, Zhou Xin no longer cared whether Sister Xia would be upset. After all, as long as he apologized and bought a gift afterward, Sister Xia would forgive him.

Zhang Mengyu returned to the changing room to put on the clothes brought by the waiter, but when she saw their style, she was instantly dumbfounded.

Besides the new divine ability, there were two more divine abilities waiting for him to evolve into divine ability seeds. One of them was the defensive spiritual creature he painstakingly found, perfectly matching his innate divine ability—the Bone Pile.

Indeed, the figure that suddenly appeared before the young man was one of the Twelve Generals-level Blood Puppets from the Blood Puppet Sect that Wang Huai had obtained.

Hearing Wang Huai’s words, the old man finally relaxed a little. If it were only an enhancement of the Battle God divine ability, it would not impose too great a burden on his mind.

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Meng Nan’s clear eyes flickered with a hint of slyness, her inquisitive gaze seemingly glancing briefly at Xia Xi’s face.

“Perhaps there’s no need for us to refine the complete pill at all, or maybe they just want to see if I can succeed by substituting the ingredients,” Ye Zi’ang said.

“I suspect I saw a fake Zhan Musi. Yao Ming never even dared to think of this before,” Ci Shiping, who once fought alongside Yao Ming, said with a frown.

However, just as Aimo was puzzled, he suddenly sensed a ripple in the sea of his spirit. Images of Ai Wei and Dai Weilan appeared before his eyes, making him almost irresistibly want to reach out to them.

On the sidelines, Cole shook his head helplessly, whispering beside the linesman to pressure the referee. The linesman occasionally replied with a somewhat tense expression.

The three rookies from the Golden Team looked dejected. Losing despite such a huge advantage was utterly humiliating.

After finding his phone, his fingers hesitated slightly before dialing Sheng Miao.

Meanwhile, Zhu Pengyi and Mrs. Tang couldn’t help but glance at Luo Qinglan, their minds filled with thoughts.

Seeing that she had successfully attracted the attention of numerous monstrous beasts, Luo Qinglan quickly retracted her sword and called upon Mo Jianchen and the others to swiftly fly toward the formation.

With more than half a month until filming began, Si Tian spent her days either working out to shape her figure or at home memorizing the script and familiarizing herself with her character.

Dongfang Mu anxiously pushed aside the two old men, making space for Bai Zhi to enter the circle.

Regarding Mi’er’s explanation, Xiao Yu had nothing to say. The result was already out, and he could no longer hide it. Fortunately, it was not a complete exposure.

Aside from the first three mornings spent breathing fresh air in the park, Mu Yunshen had long refused to use a wheelchair.

To cut open the mountain stone containing the blood-infused rock, someone had to be present. Once it was opened and the fiery butterfly appeared, that person was doomed to die.

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In the eastern region of the Tianlong Empire, aside from the hidden sects, which force could possibly surpass Lingyun Sect?

After the spirit crocodile uttered these words, the surrounding spirit beasts began to flatter him eagerly. The place was filled with sycophantic voices, but the giant bear seemed to thrive on this and laughed heartily, looking very pleased with himself.

After a bout of self-recrimination, he went out to check out of the hotel. After eating a little, he pondered whether to head to Xizhou or stay here to do something. Suddenly, he remembered he should report to Kong Jie, at least to warn him of the islanders’ conspiracy.

Upon hearing this, Li Zhenhua frowned deeply. In his eyes, Cheng Huayu was no different from the Li family’s grandson.

No one noticed the bone-clawed eagle standing silently and motionless like a statue atop the carriage.

After the man entered, Leng Mingzhao sent Wei Changqing out. Xin Ben, who had been kneeling, tried to sneak out but was frightened back down by Leng Mingzhao’s sharp glare.

Gu Renhai had long understood the importance of influence. In the past, lack of resources and manpower had made it impossible to develop any real power.

“The older one, right? Look how festive his clothes are,” Leng Mingzhao said, staring at Wei Changfeng. He vowed not to allow Wei Changfeng to dress so gaudily again after returning.

This was like holding a sword to everyone’s neck, forcing them to cooperate wholeheartedly with her work. Yet, from another perspective, it left a glimmer of hope for “President Gao.” Zhao Xindong had been kicked out from the deputy prison warden position; how much more so this newcomer who hadn’t even taken office.

At this moment, Bai Yan Shao, ignoring everyone’s expressions, stood up after finishing his meal, wiped his mouth, and glanced at the half-eaten crispy fried chicken on the plate. He sighed softly, as if reluctant to stop, then tore off another piece and chewed thoughtfully.

If Lin Fan could see his own expression now, he would notice his mouth wide open, a strong sense of foreboding rising in his heart.