132. The Power of Public Opinion to Melt Metal

Li Ling did not know exactly how many of Lu Fengqi’s men were waiting outside. He knew that those brought by Lu Fengqi were all masters at the peak of the Mahayana stage. Never mind a Besta, even if they added Luo Wude to the mix and tried to break out, it would be entirely in vain.

"Where have you been hiding these past few years?" Xuanyuan Junyi asked, his gaze passing over her to look directly at her face.

She signaled for those around her to stop, then walked over to Zhou Anluo and Geng Peiyou with a cold demeanor.

Li Ling stood frozen in place, only realizing a moment later what had just happened to Mo Li.

Mo Zidai nodded with an air of complete innocence, though her expression remained unchanged. Inside, however, she was already laughing! She had not expected Shu Yiyi to be so easily deceived.

The Bodhisattva Hall is located south of the Mahavira Hall. The central shrine houses statues of Guanyin Bodhisattva, as well as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and the Thousand-Armed Guanyin.

"You know who I am?" Mo Zidai had been recognized the moment she walked in. Could it be that their impression of her was truly that deep?

"Why have you only just returned? Where on earth have you been for so long!" Jing Haoyu did not give Mo Zidai a pleasant look. Seeing her return so late, his tone was inevitably a few degrees colder.

Rong Lan’s hand, hidden beneath his sleeve, clenched slightly. Upon hearing those three words, his expression shifted. A flicker of pain passed through his calm eyes, though it seemed as if he remained composed as ever.

"I am a miracle doctor. If you don’t believe me, ask your wives; if I say I have a secret recipe, I certainly do!" Sumu said confidently. He truly did have one—in reality, it was simply a method to regulate bodily functions and pH balance to increase the likelihood of conceiving a son.

***

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and it was already late into the night. Xu Mu’e returned home, yet her face wore a look of deep worry and distraction. She failed to notice a figure walking toward her as she passed through the courtyard and nearly collided with them, only snapping out of her daze when the person called out to her.

"What is your take on this? Do you trust him so much? Might he not be deceiving you? Huo Jingran, you must remember that you are a soldier first, and only then are you brothers as close as flesh and blood." Number One looked at Huo Jingran sternly. These were all soldiers under his command, all so excellent; he did not wish to wrong any of them.

"No, you can't..." Lin Xiaoxi’s dazed eyes suddenly sharpened. Seeing Cecil, who remained expressionless yet had a sharp glint in his eyes, she struggled in Chu Ci’s embrace and cried out.

In the moment she leaped, Coral was pleasantly surprised to find that she could jump so high, even reaching the height of the thief. She did not realize that it was the profound internal energy foundation within her body that granted her abilities far beyond those of ordinary people.

Qu Fei’s plan fell through. The crane basket had already moved far away, and Coral had collapsed, as the modified knockout drug was too potent; inhaling the heavy aroma of wine in her lungs was enough to sap her strength. Fortunately, her mind remained clear; her wise mind would not be hindered from going to watch the excitement.

Hysterical, Fang Hua’s eyes grew hot. A stream of blood and tears spilled from her eyes, looking stark against her pale face. Frightened, Yelu Qi hurriedly reached out to steady her. Fang Hua was in such an agitated state that just as he was about to speak words of comfort, she suddenly lost her strength and fainted. He reached out quickly to catch her.

Seeing the strange expression on Coral’s face, Lord Lu hurriedly interrupted her train of thought: "Wait a moment, Coral. I also wish to give you a gift. I wonder what you would like?" He spoke with genuine sincerity; he had long wanted to give her something but could not decide what to choose.

After Murong Lanxin reported every detail, Sheng Mingzhu nodded with satisfaction. These twin sisters were quite steady, possessing a temperament that belied their appearance. Their speech was extremely respectful yet interspersed with humorous banter, and they even sprinkled in a few proverbs from Jinling, making their introduction vivid and lifelike.

Such a direct request left Sheng Mingzhu momentarily at a loss for words, and it was only after a brief silence that she nodded in agreement.

Li Shishi’s cultivation had already reached the Lian Shen realm, while Shangguan Yan beside her was at the Lian Qi stage. As for the three Li siblings, other than Li Shimin, whose strength had reached the super-first-class level, Li Jiancheng and Li Xiuning were merely first-class. Had it not been for the unique status of the Li family, he would not have spared them a second glance.

***

The singing soared. Although the enemy soldiers might not have understood the meaning of the lyrics, they were shaken by the majestic sound and felt unable to comprehend the sacred expressions on the faces of the Han soldiers. While the enemy was superior in numbers, they were completely overawed by the aura of the Han army.

After swinging his blade to repel the blades of Tyr and Yuna, Masca dropped his hands, leaving his defenses completely open.

In his capacity as "brother-in-law," Shang Fusu took Sima Xi and the three children to settle in July City. Their residence was set in the same house where Nalan Xue had lived when she was a hostage in the Shang Kingdom.

A trace of white light flashed across the pupils of the green-eyed young man. In an instant, he saw exactly what the brawny man was thinking.

The Silver Pine Forest was beginning to bustle with activity. Many players had already formed teams on the perimeter to hunt level 35 undead skeletons. These monsters had low defense, but their attacks were ridiculously high; low-level mages with poor equipment were very likely to be killed in a single strike.

From the moment Qu Siba left his home, a bad feeling had been circling in his mind. His body suddenly lurched forward as the carriage came to an abrupt stop.

As soon as she sat down in her office, a matron from the editorial department reported that the bathroom the Emperor had ordered to be installed for Lanxi the previous day had been fitted with bathing equipment overnight. After dozens of people worked through the night, a hot spring had been diverted from the Peach Blossom Bathhouse. Lanxi could now bathe at any time.

While the two were talking, Ladanu walked out of the room. Her attire today was very simple; anyone who saw her would never associate her with her former profession at the Aiying Inn.