Chapter 149: Scheming Even Against Childhood Brothers

In an instant, Zhou Jingyi was the first to let go.

Jiang Shaozhang pulled Wen Ni directly to his side. "Let's go home, darling."

Wen Ni curled her lip and shook off Jiang Shaozhang's grip, though she did walk toward his car. Jiang Shaozhang raised an eyebrow at Zhou Jingyi with a look of triumph. Zhou Jingyi turned away blankly, watching Jiang Shaozhang get into the car and drive off with her. A faint sting pricked the corners of his eyes. He climbed into his own car and sat in the driver's seat, his burning gaze fixed on the vehicle that had already disappeared into the distance.

***

Li Chen said, "I just used my spiritual sense to search for the cultivation techniques and found the locations of Cheng Yun and Liu Yutong. I have already sent Xiahou Guan and the others to rescue them."

As for where to go next, Kong Xiangsen had not yet decided, but as long as they could escape Baihai City and stop being beaten, it would be enough. Ye Mu stared at his own hands, muttering to himself, but before he could make sense of it, the office door was pushed open.

Across the entire Great Xia battlefield, the formation had once again taken the shape of a pincer attack with two titans of heaven and earth at the flanks. However, having the molten giants at the vanguard signaled a truly terrifying reality.

She was the bodyguard and assistant to Luo Changcheng. Having followed him for eleven years, she had never seen him this agitated over anything. Tian Yu had forgotten many things; though his life with Xiao Qing was peaceful, he always felt as if something was missing.

The handshake as a greeting did not originate from modern etiquette; long before the age of agriculture, during the era of hunting, a handshake meant "discarding weapons to show friendship." Ever since Zhao Yu took control of Great Xia, this young nation, less than a century old, had been developing at a furious pace that terrified everyone. This growth was built upon the foundation of various heaven-defying items exchanged for soul energy.

Footsteps approached, and a middle-aged man dressed in simple attire, carrying an absurdly large longbow on his back, came to his side. "General Bojian, how can you speak such disheartening words? You and I shall finish this cup, and once this battle is won, we shall drink three hundred more!" Xu Yanda took the cup, drained it in one gulp, and shouted.

They saw a white light enveloping the black boar and Qixue. This white light formed a barrier, protecting them inside and blocking the fire's attack. Yet, the light was exceptionally pure, unlike any ordinary barrier.

***

Shortly after Ao Yuan unleashed his "Shocking Hundred Miles" technique, Ao Xi received a secret report stating that Elder Ao Yuan’s residence had been attacked by mysterious figures. The guards within the estate had formed a defensive encirclement, and the current status of Elder Ao Yuan was unknown.

Upon hearing Chen Xi’s words, Bai Chengfeng’s eyes widened. This young man—who possessed such immense influence, had annexed countless factions, repeatedly outmaneuvered the elders of the Martial King Sect, and even dared to infiltrate the sect itself—was not actually a member of the Martial King Sect.

Seeing that Chen Xi had discerned his intentions, the thin, wizened old man blushed. He then pointed at Xing Yi and said, "This old man has just regained half of his physical body. To be whole again, he needs ancient coral for his meridians and bones, and soil from the breathing earth for his flesh and blood. I can lead you to these two divine treasures, so you must take me with you."

Because she always hoped that Jielan could be with Chengfeng, she believed they were the most suitable pair.

"Who are you?" I couldn't recall who this person was for a moment. It wasn't until she emerged from between the mountain rocks that I saw her clearly.

This man did whatever he pleased, never considering the feelings of others. A moment ago, he had held her in his arms, yet now his words were chillingly distant. Jielan felt a sense of loss, but unwilling to argue in front of so many people, she followed Luyou toward the palace gates.

"What a stroke of luck. I never expected to run into you in a place like this. This is truly your misfortune, Blue Demon!" The red-haired man’s emotionless words pierced into Jielan’s heart, syllable by syllable.

After escaping the forest, they came upon a verdant mountain, and at the foot of the mountain flowed a stream. Upstream, there stood a ruined temple.