Chapter 52: Seizing the Herbs

Meanwhile, the siege tanks deployed their massive cannons well within range, unleashing a fierce bombardment directly upon the target coordinates.

For some inexplicable reason, as the fateful moment arrived, Wang Yi's once heavy heart unexpectedly grew calm. Seeing that Wang Yi still had the composure to tend to his spiritual herbs, Chen Jin's previously restless spirit settled down as well.

Chen Ahniu had not always been called Ahniu; he once had a respectable name of his own. Yet, when all was said and done, he was merely a servant, and to make matters worse, he had always lived in that dilapidated shack converted from a cattle shed right beside the stable. As time passed, the estate manager casually "bestowed" upon him the name Ahniu. Fortunately, he was allowed to keep his surname, which meant he had not entirely brought shame upon his ancestors.

Surveying the utter devastation of the gruesome scene all around her, Yushan's heart instantly plunged to rock bottom! Could it be that she had still arrived too late? Silent tears streamed down the corners of Yushan's eyes.

Danyangzi shouted to Yuyangzi, "Sister Shuang, I'm going down to help!" With that, she grabbed several coils of rope and leaped down into the earthen pit that Longleiyan had dug.

The mare's milk wine of the grasslands carried a sour and spicy flavor that Li Mu'er had never tasted before. To be honest, it was not refreshing at all. A single cup of turbid wine carried one ten thousand miles from home, yet with the Yanran Mountains still unvanquished, there was no way to return. She propped herself up halfway, her gaze once again wandering distantly toward the horizon.

Illuminated by the luminescent plants clinging to the vaulted ceiling of the subterranean expanse, he could see that vegetation grew lush and thick throughout the underground space, with faint black shadows darting to and fro amidst the foliage.

"Mr. Sima, I have brought all the supplies you requested!" For a legendary general of Sima Cuo's caliber, Fuxi, the leader of the Hetu Guild, naturally had to make a personal appearance. This time, he was here to complete the handover for the first quest.

"Scram!" Jun Yixiao barked harshly, immortal essence surging through his left hand as he met the oncoming attack without the slightest bit of concession.

Only then did he abruptly realize that the attire he wore today—a hat with a red tassel, an iron helmet, and iron armor—wasn't it identical to the uniform worn by the imperial guards standing watch outside the Gate of Heavenly Purity?

One had to know that Ning Jingzhi was the president of the Clearwind City Alchemist Guild. Although he wasn't intimately acquainted with Ning Jingzhi, he was more or less familiar with his temperament and disposition.

"Captain, have you finally mastered the skill of working during your vacation?" To mask her own loss of composure, Milani attempted to brush it off with a sarcastic remark.

"I am not trying to persuade you to give up. In fact, even if you wanted to back out now, it would be impossible. The initial investment was simply too heavy, and now that you've finally made it to the final table, no one would willingly retreat so easily. Besides, human beings have an overwhelming propensity for gambling."

This position afforded access to the distribution of a significant portion of Konoha's combat strength and defensive deployment information. Absolute loyalty was an absolute requirement; if a spy were to infiltrate this post, it would be equivalent to directly handing the enemy a Kage-level combat asset.

"To save people, must one first learn how to kill?" Li Ye could not comprehend such logic. Although Lux had also explained this approach to him through other means, he had always wondered whether there might be alternative ways to handle the situation.

Gradually, everyone realized that this was not a favorable question. An uneasy shadow spread like bleeding ink across the silent hall.

Yunmeng let out a sharp cry, yet Li Qiang did not look in her direction; instead, his gaze remained fixed squarely upon Zhang Cancheng.

That vast and boundless imperial palace world was effortlessly summoned forth by him at this moment, transforming into a colossal fist imprint that carried the supreme force of heaven and earth, smashing ruthlessly down toward the crown of the Light and Dark Supreme who charged at the very forefront.

The damp chill of the mountains and forests, the biting cold winds, the freezing rain, and the slippery, treacherous terrain all carried the constant potential for illness and injury.

As for Qin Yi, three months ago he had voluntarily left Ernst Institute and traveled to a secluded place of cultivation.

"No way." Yemoxing had never intended to take on apprentices. Having one scheming disciple in the game was already enough; she certainly didn't want another one in reality.

"Which..." Li Jingyi glanced at Yusheng, her eyes flickering with hesitation as her palms tightly clenched together.

Therefore, right from the start, he noticed how this place differed from elsewhere. It clearly did not resemble ordinary commoners originating from the Great Ming dynasty found in other parts of Taiwan, as some of the patrolmen stationed at the port were actually dressed in the official uniforms of the Brocade-Clad Guard.

As soon as these words were spoken, the oppressive atmosphere instantly dissipated. Mo Yang's darkened visage revealed a mixture of urgency and joy; disregarding the guests present, he strode directly outward.

"There is no need for your glib tongue. I merely wish to ask you this: if you are truly of the human race, why do you consort with intruders?" In the eyes of the Martial Saint Mingmie, stars suddenly seemed to fall, and his aura surged violently.

Wei Xiao had never experienced this before. Having experienced it now, she truly felt that she could never let go of it for the rest of her life.

Qin Jinyu's gaze had been fixed on Su Heng the entire time. From beginning to end, she had not sensed that anything was amiss, right up until the moment Su Heng smiled upon seeing the items brought out by Shopkeeper Wang.

Everyone felt as though their brains had suddenly failed to process the situation. She had spoken with such utter directness, yet to them, it sounded like teachings from a celestial realm.

Should she remind him to get some proper rest when he returned? No, that was far too out of character for his aloof and cold persona. What if her dizzy assistant thought his account had been hacked?

Having served by her master's side for many years, the scenes from the eradication of the W Organization were still vividly etched in her mind. The intense desire to personally destroy every ounce of hatred still sent chills down her spine whenever she recalled it.

Budget travelers typically slept on the streets or threw up a makeshift tent, but Leng Qingyu had no desire to sleep on the street. Fortunately, she happened to have the ten thousand yuan Ling Yu had given her—the very sum she had earned by agreeing to act as Ling Yu's tour guide.

Could Yanxi have bought it for him? Otherwise, given his financial circumstances, purchasing a villa worth tens or even hundreds of millions of yuan would be an absolute fairytale. Yes, that must be it. He and Yanxi were so close, and her family was so well-off; gifting him a villa was entirely within reason.

At that moment, many of the Wuji Demonic Sect martial artists were fleeing frantically, while others begged loudly for mercy, hoping that Yang Xuan would spare their lives. Among these individuals were even several elders of the Wuji Demonic Sect.

The corpse slave's strength fell into the upper-middle tier among those in the late Core Formation stage. Could it be that the youthful Tian Ermiao possessed strength reaching the upper tier of the late Core Formation stage?

Watching Lin Chenxi execute such a formidable shot, Moyu Yu assumed that Ling Yu would certainly fail to reach it, as the ball was heading straight for the corner.

"I killed Shang Ning of the Sixth Story, so the Sixth Story harbors a bone-deep hatred for me. How could I allow a beauty to distract me?" said Tian Ermiao.