Chapter 40: Bai Yue Organizes a Team to Beat Up Long Xingyu

Look at what they have forced the child to do; Cai'er has decided to use the Samsara Spiritual Stove.

Yet, seeing this, Long Xingyu continued to clamor from the sidelines: "Long Haochen, do you have any shred of a man's responsibility left?"

"Cai'er is prepared to risk her life for you, and you remain indifferent, just watching?"

Before Cai'er could launch her attack with the Samsara Spiritual Stove, Long Haochen gently placed a hand on her waist and back, whispering, "There, there, Cai'er, don't do anything foolish. It hasn't reached the point where you need to use the Samsara..."

The moment Mo Shuixin lowered her gaze, Rong Yu forcefully pulled his hands away from hers. He kneaded his palms, his eyes not on Mo Shuixin, but fixed on the sheet of rice paper she had just written on, his gaze darkening.

The consequence of waking up from a drunken stupor was a splitting headache. When Yun Zi opened her eyes and tried to sit up, the pain was so severe that she let out a low moan and collapsed back onto the bed.

"What are you doing?" She had completely lost the ability to think; the question came out as a purely instinctive reaction.

Fine, it was indeed lewd of me to think that. I couldn't control my thoughts at all; the things I imagined grew increasingly erotic... especially every time I thought of Fan Ye, my thoughts became uncontrollably more suggestive.

"You kick it? It's your door, kick it all you want! If you kick it open, I'm calling the police!" Seeing the keys on the table, Ji Lingfei felt slightly relieved, but knowing someone like Xia Zechen, who was capable of anything, if he wanted to kick it down, he would.

With a deep sigh, I realized everyone was siding with Luo Nian, blaming Xia Nian. I truly wonder if this was just an accident, or if Luo Nian had orchestrated it all?

Tang Tong finally agreed to eat, and I sat by her side watching. She was so reserved now that she felt awkward even eating a meal.

Summoning her courage, Xia Nian dialed the phone number she hadn't called in over seven years, yet had never forgotten.

Thinking this way, the taxi driver found some rope and tied Xia Nian’s limbs to the four corners of the bed in an 'X' shape, then used duct tape to seal her mouth so that even if she woke up, she could neither cry out nor escape.

My heart skipped a beat. Xun-ge is unwell? I hurried to see him, and Liu Ji, setting aside her company affairs, came along with me.

Ruyi lay with her eyes closed against the pillow, looking somewhat frail, though there was no obvious sign of what was wrong.

Trundle, with his blue skin, sat brazenly on the Throne of Bones, looking out of place in every respect.

What more could she ask for now? She only prayed her child would be safe and receive the honor he deserved.

"Yes." Dabao walked up excitedly, grabbed a corner of the cover, and pulled it away, revealing a brand-new blue Bugatti Veyron.

Even when coming here to bail someone out, he had to put on a grand show, as if appearances could be eaten; the novelty of it all was already fading.

After Desheng finished reading, he beckoned, and several new sets of palace attire were brought forward. Hongye busily led the others to store the items, her eyes sparkling. Just a moment ago, she had spoken of better days to come, and already the Emperor's favor had arrived, showing he was still quite fond of Ruyi.

The child, visiting the city for the first time, was curious about everything. He looked around happily, his eyes drawn to everything, calling out to his "whole world"—his mom and dad—as if he wanted the entire world to share in his happiness.

After the drinks, Zhao Can rode with Yamaguchi Takeo in his Lexus back to the hotel. As he stepped out, Yamaguchi handed him an invitation.

"Cough, cough... what are you saying? How would I know he has taken a fancy to me?" Leng Han seemed somewhat startled.

Even for those fortunate enough to transcend the ordinary, it was merely trading rifles for silver coins, sour beer for sweet wine, and Stuart cotton for southern silk.