Volume 1 Chapter 32 Debt Collection

To be honest, if Kang Youwei hadn’t said that final sentence, I wouldn’t have believed his vow so readily. But once he uttered those last words, the credibility of his oath increased significantly.

So, I had him change into factory clothes, then we took a motorcycle taxi together along the main road, heading to the nightclub. Since it was still early, the club was nearly empty, with hardly anyone inside.

I led Kang Youwei into the main hall and found the usual private booth where we typically kept watch. I thought no one would be there, but to my surprise, a man was fast asleep—none other than Young Master Jie.

I woke Jie up.

“Damn…” he cursed, sitting up and rubbing his face. “Brother Xiaohui, this…”

“What do you mean? Are you hoping something bad happens to us?” Upon hearing the words from the ship captain, Duan Wuya’s face immediately darkened. He didn’t care whether the captain meant it intentionally or not.

Rubbing his eyes again, the result was the same: the dagger was truly broken, snapped cleanly into two pieces.

Snowflakes drifted down, blanketing the battlefield at River Crossing Inn, where the clash of swords and blades had long since ceased. Unlike before, the trampled snow covered the ground. Under the watchful eyes of Zong Gan and others, Aguda patrolled the various camps. The soldiers busied themselves sharpening their weapons and preparing their gear for the battles ahead.

The mellow prelude of a live band began to play. It was a familiar old pop song that everyone present knew well.

The formation diagram was incredibly intricate, requiring rare materials from across the Nine Provinces. Some parts even incorporated bones from the royal demon clan, along with dozens of demon cores from ninth-rank celestial beasts.

Yet, he only recognized the precious orb in Gao Qi’s hand as the one used during the “Devour the World” technique. What this orb’s purpose was, or how to use it, he had no clue.

After observing his navy subordinates, Li Zixiao felt fairly satisfied. Their faces showed vigor and vitality.

Those who surpassed the Dou Emperor realm could walk on air, but to fly thousands of miles while constantly guarding against demon beast attacks, even many Dou Gods would find it challenging.

“Sir, leave it to me! I’ll unleash a full magazine and mow them down!” Jinx’s eyes gleamed with fanaticism, one hand already reaching for the machine gun slung on his back.

If, under these circumstances, the famed Blade City were to repay their debts, that news would spread like wildfire that very day, bringing with it all manner of ridicule and disdain.

“Her identity isn’t something I can reveal to you right now. Once everything is settled, someone will explain it to you,” Zhang Dong said.

Chen Yuanxi’s shoulders trembled slightly. Director Lin—how long had it been since she last heard those words? Once upon a time, once upon a time! But now everything had changed with the passage of seasons.

Seeing this, knowing the Crown Princess had something to say, Qingxi hastily resumed her steps.

“Shouldn’t the Duchess be accompanying Pei’er right now? How could she lose her composure like this?” The Empress understood clearly—it was all part of their plan.

At this moment, Du Yunxi had no idea of his thoughts, and even as he acted on them, he contemplated these matters for her.

A tall figure emerged from the shadows beside the tent, chuckling softly: “Seeing you all so happy, I didn’t have the heart to interrupt.” The visitor wore a tight, fiery red dress that accentuated her beauty. Her long hair, pinned up by day, now hung wet and loose, exuding moisture.

Yue had wanted to ask more questions but felt it unnecessary once the words reached her lips.

Upon hearing that he intended not only to take the child away but also to confine her, Jiang Tong’s face went ashen. She collapsed to the ground, staring blankly at Jiang Linghong.

“Madam, the monk… the monk went out today… and saw the prince,” the leprous monk Wuni spoke reluctantly after a long pause.

“Grand Empress Dowager is still the best to Jun’er!” Saying this, she nestled even closer into the Empress Dowager’s arms.

“Besides, the old physicians at the Imperial Hospital all know Grandfather well. Sister, don’t worry. There’s no need to beg anyone—they will care for Grandfather naturally,” Mu Wange said calmly. She feared not Mu Jiugo’s toughness, but that she might act without consideration. Now it seemed Grandfather was indeed her weak spot.

Hearing the surrounding exclamations, Haohai’s face showed arrogance. Though both were eighth-rank, his Wildman Star was far stronger.

In the Holy Yuan Void Realm, one must not only beware of ferocious demon beasts but also other humans who venture there—sometimes humans are even more terrifying than the beasts.

When Su Qiao cooked, she deliberately prepared a large quantity—over a dozen dishes enough for about thirty people. Because of this, everyone dined at two separate tables.

The two seated ahead exchanged a glance full of unspoken mischief, as if some scheme had succeeded.

Fortunately, the original owner had neither boyfriend nor husband; otherwise, she’d have worried even more about being exposed.

His Vermilion Bird’s gaze was fixed on the Flame Fruit Tree, especially the bird itself—its fiery eyes burned with desire for the fruit. If Tu Li hadn’t stood before the tree as the Second Elder, the bird would have flown right up to devour it.

In just a few short years, Warm Sun Biotechnology had become the top biotech company in China—or rather, it was the only one, and their technology was excellent.

Chen Mianmian’s ability to enter university and study for five years was not a gift from her family but the result of her own hard work.

One Dragon Boat Festival, the family gathered to celebrate during a thunderstorm. Suddenly, lightning struck, and Ji Xi was transformed forever.

They rushed here hastily to prevent Zhu Zu from forcibly handing the Zhu family over to Zhu Tianpeng. If that happened, they would gain nothing.

However, after years of development, Ah San had learned nothing from his wounds and pain; he failed to draw lessons from experience. Mr. Li sighed helplessly.

“There’s a rope over there. Go pull him up, then kick him down again, and I’ll teach you kung fu,” Li said. Ji Ming was anxious to learn kung fu from him. Hearing this, his face brightened. He decisively rescued the man, kicked him down again, and when the man climbed back up, his gaze towards Ji Ming and the others was filled with fear.

“I’m threatening you because you think you’re a super god, so you dare to seize and plunder. I’m just returning the favor!” Xue Yue snorted coldly.

At that moment, the communicator on his wrist beeped. Taking a deep breath, Xue Yue suppressed his anger temporarily, flew out over the sea, and answered the call.