Chapter 41: We Only Handle Pest Control

Everyone knew just how difficult this decision was.

This cruise ship belonged to the Star-Track Tourism Bureau. As one of the largest interstellar tourism companies within the Interstellar Alliance, it held a near-monopoly on seventy percent of the industry. Kang Chen was a common captain of the security force for the Star-Track Tourism Bureau. There were at least fifteen billion such captains across the star systems. Yet, for a position that was virtually a lifelong commitment, Kang Chen—

Xiang Long explained, "Sigh, it’s really too embarrassing to say out loud, so let’s leave it at that. It’s getting late, let’s go to sleep." With that, he pulled Irina toward the bed.

I truly hope this is the last time I ever walk into this Taoist temple; if it is, it would mean my life is no longer haunted by shadows. But while the wish is beautiful, reality is harsh, and it seems fated that this will not be my last encounter with the Taoist Qingxuan.

"Greetings, three masters. Thank you very much for your help; otherwise, I would still be trapped in that other realm," Sawen said with great composure.

"What a goddamn lawless mess!" I cursed under my breath, preparing to head back upstairs to call Fan Ruru. In a situation like this, it was best for us to clear out.

Zhu Mei’er needed someone capable and loyal to help her break free from Xinyi. But Peng Haoming knew his "capability" was nothing more than an empty shell, far from the level she desired.

Sawen thought to himself that he must find someone capable of offering strategic counsel in the future; otherwise, he would remain helpless whenever faced with such situations again.

The two were stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Alright, let’s not stand here any longer, let’s go inside," they said, leading the group toward the restaurant.

Before long, Xiang Long returned to the forest. Wendy and the others were somewhat annoyed to see him arrive.

Mei Lu’s remark was directed at Xiang Long, as she truly could not fathom why he would perform such a bizarre action.

"Illusion-Shattering Sword Formation, seal." I waved my hand, and the area outside the window shuddered, as if struck by an earthquake.

Yet, no matter how he steadied his breath and focused his senses on the surroundings, he could not detect anyone nearby.

A young figure slowly opened the door. With handsome features and dressed in a simple grey Taoist robe, he appeared to be an ascetic practitioner.

Gu Yuanyuan jumped off the cliff right behind Shen Zhengling. Of course, this wasn't an attempt at suicide or some act of star-crossed martyrdom; she simply wanted to use her wood-element spiritual energy to stimulate vines, cushioning Shen Zhengling’s fall so they could land safely.

This was because, based on her research over the past few days, she felt it might be possible to attempt refining it into medicine along with the Eternal Soul Flower.

Xia Qi stared intently at Bayern’s goal, his hands slowly clenching into fists as his emotions fluctuated.

After a brief introduction and exchange of pleasantries, Manager Qian signaled his subordinates, learning the general sequence of events from Zhou Hui and Ouyang Qian.

In other words, some magical arrays had high entry requirements, making them inherently more powerful than those inscribed at lower cultivation levels.

Aunt Wu had not expected this to be what Feng Yuanyuan was most concerned about, having assumed she wanted to ask about her young master's romantic history.

"However, the power of this divine ability is not weak at all; it is extremely close to the top one hundred. Given your foundations in spiritual cultivation, you could barely manage a draw against Gu Jingzhi," the Sword Saint added.

The people in town always assumed Shen Zhengling had no backing, and were spurred on by wealthy families in the county to try and seize his business—sooner or later, they would regret it until their guts turned green.

At the Battle of Hefei, he dared to lead the charge and scale the city walls to break the defense. When Sun Quan’s forces were routed, he dared to lead a hundred men to raid the Cao camp, restoring the morale of the Wu army. When the Sun-Liu alliance was on the verge of collapse, he dared to declare that he only needed five hundred men to guard the ferry crossing, and Guan Yu would not dare cross the river—and if he did, he would certainly be captured alive.

At this moment, Ribery raised his hand. Shama originally didn't want to deal with him, as he was an annoying student, but she had no choice; she had to face such students, so she could only allow Ribery to speak.