Chapter 58: The Second Body Refinement
“Hei Yan, go see what he wants to say. If he has nothing to say, then shut him up!” Ning Xuan commanded the mercenary captain who had just finished dividing the spoils.
“Understood, Miss Ning. Don’t worry, when we arrived, we didn’t bother with them because we didn’t want to disrupt your plan. For scum like them to try tricks behind our backs—honestly, if you give the word, my brothers and I can tear them apart right now!” Hei Yan’s gaze was fierce as he stared at the group not far away.
Several times, the father and son reached for the same dish simultaneously. Ji Qianchen’s face lit up with joy, a clear sign of his pride in his bloodline.
Her eyes seemed drawn into the unfathomable depths of his, unable to look away for a long time.
Ji Qianchen had no choice but to call Steward Su, scolding him over the phone for not consulting him beforehand about such a significant matter.
Though he was the longest-living witness, he was also the one who suffered most deeply. These years, the shadows had followed him relentlessly, making his life unbearable.
Lord Chu said, “Five bronze mirrors have gone missing. If all eight were lost, then through mystic arts and divination, the true location of the tomb could be determined.”
He wasn’t sure if Brooke could grasp the implication, but it would undoubtedly follow every word he said strictly. For example, it would not allow Zhao Xi to leave its sight; even if Zhao Xi went to the latrine, Brooke would watch closely. Whether this caused Zhao Xi constipation was not his concern.
Sn’s expression was disdainful. Having accompanied Mu Yunfan in America, he had seen all sorts of situations.
Feng Chi had recently handled many surgeries. A few days ago, Yu Beiting invited him to dinner, but he didn’t go, so he was unaware of the affair between Yu Beiting and Jiang Suqian.
“Making a comeback from two to three... although Lulu’s strength is impressive, I think it’s impossible,” Caihong shook her head.
Prince Ye only glanced briefly and thought it a success if five hundred remained in the end. In his mind, he calculated that with only five hundred, it would be difficult to play a decisive role. Unless they could carry out a decapitation strike, but now, they didn’t even know who the enemy leader was or where they were, so such an attack was out of the question.
My plan was indeed good, but the result was a complete mess. Just as I turned around thinking to run desperately, I suddenly crashed headfirst into a mountain-like figure, bouncing back and falling to the ground, stars flashing before my eyes.
This was bad. I had come in such a rush, without any source of light, not even a lighter. As soon as I plunged into darkness, I was instantly disoriented.
Luo Shuiyi held her chopsticks, looking at the table toppled to one side. Her favorite braised pork lay scattered in a radial pattern on the floor. Amidst the chaotic cups and plates was also the demon lord’s beloved Longjing shrimp, which had met a heroic demise.
“Who told him to covet you! You belong to me!” Hua Lingyu declared possessively, almost stubbornly asserting her claim.
“I miss you all very much too,” Qingyuan whispered, a voice only they could hear, like the subtle warmth that spreads slowly through the heart when sipping a cappuccino, permeating every corner of the body.
“Murong Zihan, what are you trying to do? Don’t you know you must assess the master before striking the dog? Especially when they are people... Is this how you ‘treat’ your servants?” Long Yuling didn’t shout but questioned sharply.
They knew the city lord’s temperament well. Since the city lord had said he would make a fair judgment, he would surely handle the matter personally.
Others always treated her as a jinx to avoid, but no one had dared to use her as a hostage until now. Even Minglong was considered a founder.
Except for those close to the matriarch, everyone else in the mansion was probably caught between favor from the main and secondary branches—perhaps even leaning more toward the secondary branch.