Chapter 88: The Gale Kick

Growing up is often a lengthy process, so long that those eager to mature become restless and irritable, yet more often, it slips by in a bewildering instant when one is least aware of it.

The attack, shrouded in the aura of the five elements, was slowly devoured by that same spiritual energy.

In such a sweltering environment, even if one stays still with an electric fan blowing, sweat pours down like rain; to work under these conditions is almost unthinkable.

In truth, Li Qingcheng should understand that Li Yanqing could only take her from the Lu family. Yet, his stubborn temper ensured he would never come to the Lu household to look for her, not even if his life depended on it.

“Liu Yue, now that you know my secret, how could I ever let you stay?” Liu Yun agreed to this not merely because Liu Yue obstructed her future; most importantly, Liu Yun’s weakness was in Liu Yue’s hands—she could not allow such a hidden danger to exist.

Because Li Yanqing suddenly came to her senses and returned home, Mrs. Li was overjoyed, bustling about early in the morning to tidy up the rooms, deciding in the end to restore Li Yanqing’s original bedroom.

“Silly apprentice, did you say you infiltrated the Affection Guild?” Night Without Trace, dressed in white and carrying an ancient zither, swept his robe aside and sat gracefully on the ground.

“Huh?” Jin Yuexian was dumbfounded. This ‘Last Thirteen’ really was not easy to fool. That question struck right at the heart! She had never known him before; how could she possibly know who he used to be? Could he be an old player with a new name? What should she do? How should she answer?

Wang Shaohua, witnessing the scene, forgot the burning flame of his lighter, and the cigarette in his mouth nearly fell to the floor, unheeded.

But ever since Xiahou entered the Wolf Cub base on his first day—and especially after witnessing the senior class’s combat—he immediately realized his previous notions had been thoroughly mistaken, and wildly so.

Fang Yuan launched several attacks in succession, but failed to harm anyone; instead, his eagerness for achievement repeatedly landed him in danger.

What? The Fire God Hermes? This was an assignment from the supreme Sky God Jupiter! The Fire God Hermes could not be handed over; moreover, he carried powerful seals that could not be broken by ordinary means. Hearing Jiang Ranhong’s request, King Arius of the Celestial Race was visibly agitated.

“Hey? Where did this Poké Ball come from?” Before boarding the ship, Bai had not had this Poké Ball, prompting Shui Nai to ask in curiosity.

“Crossbows made with modern spring technology are naturally much more formidable. But these are real weapons, boss—are you planning to kill someone or start a fire?” Factory Director Wang joked.

A silenced sniper rifle fired once more, but miraculously, the bullet missed its mark. It was clearly fired from another position, but Master Luo dodged it like a phantom.

Moreover, it seemed they knew themselves and those around them deeply; if they were Westerners, how had they achieved such knowledge?

Zong Feng climbed onto the kang as well, eager to scrutinize his father—someone he had never seen since birth—to finally see what he looked like.

After the morning court, Zhuge Jin brought lavish gifts to the Duke of Rong’s residence to thank Huang Shirong for his assistance, pledging his loyalty once more. The next day, at dawn, Zhuge Jin and Prince Yi continued their journey toward the imperial capital of the Great Ming Empire.

But before Chen Chufan could finish dialing Lu Jia’s number, a call came in directly from a Hong Kong number. Though unfamiliar, Chen Chufan answered swiftly; after all, his number was private, and anyone who managed to reach him was certainly not a stranger.

Fortunately, their boss Chen Chufan finally took action, somewhat easing their pent-up frustration.

At first, the songs of the six contestants ahead failed to stir any emotion in Zheng Jian’s despairing heart.

“Alright.” Zhao Yi was carried off by the medical team, Ling Ming and the others left as well. G5’s match for today was officially over, and now only Chengnuo and Gao Wen remained in the lounge.

Chengnuo tried to put some distance between them, but didn’t get far before being struck by an energy blade; the newcomer’s wired dagger was equally deadly.

‘This looks oddly familiar…’ Luffy frowned slightly, suddenly noticing Brulee had vanished, only to reappear in a distant floor mirror, which then shimmered faintly.

Around eight o’clock, Li An finished breakfast downstairs at a food stall, and on returning home, was greeted by the sound of a ringing phone.

It was ten thirty when he returned to his room—still fairly early—so he logged in to the game to wander around the marketplace, hoping to stumble upon some fool who’d mispriced an item.

But Chinese antiques are rarely found in Tianwei… Chengnuo and Gao Wen exchanged a glance, each receiving the same signal from the other, and silently continued to follow Alex.

The forest’s trees and rocks suffered greatly; rocks flew through the air, wood chips scattered, as everyone pushed their physical strength to its fullest.

“There are so many here to welcome us~~,” Jet smiled at the crowd of hundreds of guards below, drawing his blade.

After bleeding for several more minutes, they were finally out, and as dusk crept in, only ninety-eight survivors remained, most belonging to two major teams.

But I didn’t send out the talisman; instead, I guided my energy with my mind, stepping out with firm movements, and stabbed the yellow talisman into the ground with a peachwood sword.

But how could their army compare to the fearless Qin soldiers? Each Qin warrior had trained on the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Races, surviving countless battles to achieve their current prowess.

“This…this is…” The middle schooler stared in shock; she knew that building—it was where teachers had once worked.

“You mean we’ve already completed the fifth round of the game with you?” Xu Yuan exclaimed in surprise.

Because of Tanya’s sabotage behind enemy lines, the communications between Hydra Empire and their Soviet corps were constantly disrupted. With numerous supply bases attacked, chaos reigned across the Soviet front.

In the driver’s seat, Erica could only watch helplessly as Gu Xing got out and left. His commanding presence had left her shaken, unable to speak.

Lin Qing buried her head against her chest, curling tightly into a ball. She didn’t want to listen to anything, nor did she have the strength to resist.

“Likewise, when I heard such a violent explosion, I finally confirmed my suspicion. After all, only my car could possibly contain gasoline!” Lan Haichen added.