Chapter 53 Investigating the Double and Reuniting with the Man

What on earth was so special about that substitute that he knew nothing about?
Doubts grew stronger in Si Mochen's heart, and a probing look gathered in his eyes.
"I don't want to argue with you. I have matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Si Mochen raised his hand to check the time on his watch. He had an appointment to discuss a business partnership and had only dropped by to offer birthday congratulations to the elderly Mrs. Shang along the way.
Hearing that he was leaving, the expressions of Fu Siyue and Wei Xifeng eased slightly. They remained calm on the surface, but their eyes were filled with hidden urgency and a desire to prompt him to leave.
Hearing Xiao Caini's words, Bai Huayan frowned slightly. She had once worked summer jobs outside and frequently took on part-time work in her spare time. She had long since heard tales of the deceit and treachery in the outside world. Now, the situation involving the nun made her heart beat with lingering anxiety!
Looking at Zhu Yuan, who had finally fallen fast asleep, Yun Xiangxiang clenched her fists involuntarily, unable to contain the rising murderous aura within her.
She had originally intended to work desperately to make money, but this illness had instead cost her a small fortune. Even if she was in a rush to make money, she still needed to take care of her health first.
Yan Qi did not answer his question. He picked up the chair the man had just been sitting on and violently smashed it toward him.
He was seen bustling in and out of the kitchen three times, bringing out a total of several dishes that looked exceptionally exquisite: stir-fried pork intestines in soybean paste, oil-immersed large prawns, flash-fried phoenix-tail fern in spicy sauce, sliced beef and ox tongue in chili sauce, and fish in pickled vegetable broth.
Ye Fengtian stood proudly in the courtyard, flicked his feet off the ground, and charged into the main hall of the Nanzhu clan. Not long after, he walked out holding a piece of jade.
Knowing full well that she was a living, breathing person at this very moment, what then were the eleven years she had experienced? Could it be that everything was merely a dream?
Years ago, the Yu family and the Chen family enjoyed a good relationship. Once, when the two families went out together to search for delivery and transport channels, they accidentally discovered a rare mineral deposit.
Mo Bai could only maintain an awkward yet polite smile, joining Dingxiang in praising Madam Lu for having a young heart despite her old age.
Ning Chuan's expression was grave as cyan spiritual power surged forth, combining the power of rules with spiritual power to form a barrier before him.
Eldest Liu slammed the courtyard door shut, dragged Eldest Liu's wife into the house, and beat her mercilessly, demanding to know if she was having an affair with Liu Hui.
"Stop talking nonsense! Since you're here, it's just as well. Today, the lot of you can die together, saving me the trouble!" Master Lao Ma said, as the dark clouds suddenly gathered, swelling their bellies out like pufferfish.
As the saying goes, the Dao models itself after nature. The elders of wild juvenile demonic beasts would never subject them to life-or-death trials right from the start.
"The second round of assessments will take place at the Yin-Yang Pool of Sword-Merging Peak. Only those who successfully pass through the Yin-Yang Pool may enter the third round of assessments," Yang Wuqi continued.
She then turned and walked into the kitchen, bringing a cup of hot tea to Granny Liu: "Mom, have a cup of tea to calm your anger. I'll go make New Year's Eve dinner right now. Ever since I married into the Liu family, which year's New Year's Eve dinner hasn't been prepared by me?"
Suddenly, someone pressed closely against Wei Qingqing's body from a short distance away, instantly making her feel completely uncomfortable all over.
Han Qianyu's expression turned stern. He hurriedly withdrew his right fist and lashed out. The momentum of his fist was immensely powerful, combining overbearing might with a heavy sense of solid force.
Just as everyone continued their attack, the cactus's body began to vibrate violently for some unknown reason. Under its shaking, the knocked-off spikes actually grew back once more.
Hearing this, Jiu'er and I nodded, silently following behind Qingyunzi as we retraced our steps. Qingyunzi practiced Daoist arts, gliding swiftly through the air, while Jiu'er and I could only follow closely behind. It was already late at night, and the surroundings were dead silent. Realizing that Jiu'er had been successfully rescued, I felt a slight sense of relief.
"I suppose we should offer something in exchange, shouldn't we?" The witch-woman smiled, revealing a mouth devoid of teeth, a sight chilling enough to make one's hair stand on end.
"Hey! You've finished talking, now get lost quickly. Don't disturb the two of us—me and Luona," Lucifer directly chased them away.
The dishes on the table were steaming and emitting waves of appetizing aroma, but everyone's attention was completely elsewhere.