Chapter 31: A Dire Situation

Inside the wooden cabin, Wang Chen gazed coldly at the dark figure huddled on the floor, wrapped in a black robe. With a flick of his hand, he tore away the black mask covering the man’s face, revealing the unremarkable features of a middle-aged man. Wang Chen searched his memory, but certain he did not recognize the individual, he asked, "Who are you? Who sent you?"

...

Zhou Yiping pondered, lost in thought. Earlier, Jiuyou had mentioned that if they were to fight the opponent, they should first trap the master of the black snake. If it were him, he would have chosen to contain the serpent. If the opponent possessed a second magical pet, defeat would be inevitable. A single casual remark from Jiuyou revealed the vast gap between their tactical philosophies.

The figure was Chen Qing. As he waved his hand to disperse the smoke and dust, his current state was revealed. To put it in one word, he was wretched; to put it in four, he was a sight too miserable to behold.

"They hope we will join forces to fight, so they have temporarily borrowed our bodies. I don't know why they didn't borrow mine."

When the Mad God sent someone to find him, Chen Qing’s first instinct was to avoid them. Heaven knows what new trouble was afoot. Knowing the Mad God wouldn't bother him without cause, he decided he had no choice but to go and see what was happening.

Three immense primordial powers converged, instantly turning the grand hall into a lethal trap. Inside, countless forces surged against one another, manifesting three distinct sets of data.

"Absolutely not. I saw her buy them in secret and leave immediately. I also learned that some time ago, she asked her close friend—the one from the coffee shop—to purchase a large quantity of contraceptives from abroad, though I still don't know the reason why," the man said.

Gathering in silence, chirping in chorus, they lie in wait, emerging only when the veil of night falls, frequently appearing before you.

As for Cistanche, the best place to find it is in the desert. In the place where Qin Xuan lived in his previous life, there was Cistanche, which grows mostly in deserts and borderlands. As for the child ginseng, it is naturally easier to find in the Changbai Mountains of the Northeast.

The situation was heart-stopping. He resolved that, unless absolutely necessary, he would not risk drawing upon the energy contained within those stars. The concentration of vital energy carried by these clouds of vapor was already far denser than the outside world and could amply satisfy his current needs.

Yet, that sharp pressure still made everyone’s hearts tremble! The power of a peak Great Emperor! Could it be that these beings were all illustrious Great Emperors during their lifetimes?

Gu Qingge possessed a stunning beauty. A mere lifting of her eyebrows carried an indescribable grace, especially the brilliant luster in her eyes, which shone like crystal under the sun—infinite elegance.

Gu’er let out a soft breath. As long as the problem here was solved and the hidden danger eliminated, the explosion from her past life would not happen. Because there was a problem here, her father would bear no responsibility.

Struck by this move, Saint Bodhi calmed down significantly. The two clashed again, kicking up layers of dust.

Suddenly, a man named Chu Yilin entered his field of vision, leaving a deep impression on him.

If there were indeed issues as Gu’er said, discovering and solving them in advance would be considered a merit, so her father likely wouldn't refuse.

In the hall of the Thunderous Kingdom, Yuan Li, Yu Ling’er, and the other four, along with Lei Wu, were currently staring at the screen, watching Li Feng and Ning Hua, all feeling a sense of nervous tension.

Xiu Hongxue flew backward like willow catkins in the wind, blood staining the veil on her face as she crashed heavily to the ground. Like Yue Jianwuhua, she was on the verge of death.

Gu’er couldn't listen anymore. The woman had come under the banner of "saving face" for her, only to bully Lin Zheng and cause such a scene. Gu’er wished she hadn't come at all.

Xu Zhuo was still riding on the back of a hammer-tailed beast. In truth, riding this creature was quite comfortable; the magical beast was massive with a broad back, and one could even hang bags on both sides or lie down.

The ear-piercing shriek penetrated the Heart-Sealing Array, striking directly at the Seven Sages of the Withered Brilliance. The seven were instantly plunged into what felt like a ghost prison, entangled by ten thousand specters. The screeching was so shrill that even the seven felt as if their heads were splitting.

Just like the previous Van Starfire, after executing a single move, he was immediately exhausted, nearly collapsing to the ground.

"Iron hooks and silver strokes, sharp as blades; what a powerful 'kill' character. It makes me feel as if I am seeing a mountain of corpses, a sea of blood, and the raging fires of war."

As for the two men, one had eyes that looked cold as ice, while the other looked utterly roguish, complete with a scar across his face.

Yan Yuncheng immediately shook the still-slumbering Tian Pei and the others awake, informing them that Chu Yu had been abducted by a mysterious person. The group sobered up instantly, clamoring to go to the inn to demand his release.

However, one method was to use Jiang Han’s body as an entry point, transforming it into Jiang Han’s own inner world, allowing Jiang Han to forcibly possess an inner world despite being at the peak of the Golden Core stage, granting him a portion of the strength of the Void-Refining Realm.

The old man said slowly, "Therefore, before she joins the Heavenly Punishment Team, she must complete one mission."

"Brother Shanmin is indeed extraordinary. Not only is he chivalrous and righteous, but his methods are also unconventional. That his subordinates could unearth so many scandals about the Wu family in such a short time—things even we in the Tianjing circle didn't know—proves that a strong general has no weak soldiers."

"Go, go, go... I'm busy! If it has nothing to do with you, don't meddle!" Tu Ming waved his hand impatiently.

"Whoosh, whoosh..." Five arrows shot out like streaks of light. Sha Lie, furious, cut two down with his blade, but the other three swerved and pierced into the bodies of other Sea Shark tribesmen. Three explosions rang out, flesh and blood splattered, and smoke filled the air, leaving them in a miserable state.

"Brother Yu... are Brother Chu and Brother Su alright?" Wei Muyuan leaned forward, crawling close to the two men to examine them carefully.

Holding Feng Jianchen’s cold hand, Qian Nuo tried to pass some of her own body heat to him, even though her own hands were hardly warm. The night was long, and after a full night of companionship, she fell asleep from exhaustion.

"Thank you, Senior!" Lin Tianlong knew that the Heavenly Dao might not be able to hear him at this moment, but he still wished to express his gratitude once more.

"Really? Can't a carrier pigeon be sent to whoever one wants?" Mu Jinruo answered casually while gently opening the letter.

Long Yue’er was exhausted now, unable to muster any strength to resist; she could only watch helplessly as that hand reached for her throat.

"Mo Xi, I know this is hard on you, but you must believe me. I wouldn't play games with our lives." He squeezed her hand, offering comfort.

However, his deliberation took only a split second. "I'll risk it! As long as Du Yuesheng is truly resisting the Japanese, even if he were the King of Hell, I would stake my life to forge an alliance with him!" After a brief consideration, Jiang Shan gritted his teeth and made his decision.

Chu Yi said this, then turned to leave. He didn't want to spend even a second more in this boring place.