Volume One, Chapter 22: Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkey

At that moment, one of the three seemed to recognize Lu Yunduan. Isn’t he the prince’s son-in-law? Hastily, he knelt down, and this single act stunned everyone present.

Captain Xu asked in confusion, “Brother Zhongyou, what are you doing?”

Chang Zhongyou’s voice was sharp and serious as he retorted, “Do you know who this person before you is?”

Xu Captain looked at Lu Yunduan’s appearance, having never seen him before, and paid no mind.

“He’s just a soldier, what’s the big deal?”

“Be quiet! He’s the son-in-law of the Prince Yan.”

Those five words—son-in-law of the Prince Yan—struck like a thunderclap, shocking everyone present.

The shock was palpable...

For example, in Mei Kingdom, Cunningham suggested inviting the now wildly popular Macaulay Culkin from North America to star in a commercial.

The details? How did she know what exactly happened? Facing the questioning, her mind was a complete blank, unable to recall anything.

Whether it was the Mystic Fire Spirit Technique, the Metal God Art, or the Azure Sea Tide Surge, all were treasured relics of the Mystic Heart Sect, especially the Mystic Fire Spirit Technique, which only the sect leader and elder masters could practice.

After all, in the drama, the deep love between Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen was unmistakable, impossible to hide.

“Granny, will you let them in?” She had finally found a peaceful place to live and did not want those people to come in and disturb her quiet life.

Taking a taxi, Song Lei kept his eyes on Tang Yun until Tang Yun disappeared from his sight before finally withdrawing his gaze.

“The weather’s getting colder; it’s my fault for not thinking to build a few heated brick beds back then!” Cai Wei patted her head as she spoke.

Zhu Shan and Ling Yue waited by the door for a while until a waiter came to inform them a table was ready.

Young Master Ji had been silently observing the unfolding situation, suddenly exchanging a look filled with... sympathy? with Shen Lang.

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Chen Shuang’s achievements were unmatched on horseback. Of course, the streamers came together; He Shaonan was reluctant to clash with Chen Shuang and had been placating her. During the stream, they put aside their differences and cooperated, concluding the broadcast successfully.

Moreover, they gained the aggressive aura and rapid-fire aura, directly enhancing melee and ranged attack power.

The education director’s face darkened, sensing something amiss but unsure how to respond.

Even if Song Qingru spent lavishly, inviting them to the Yongyi Marquis Mansion would be futile in the end.

By comparison, Gu Qian seemed more like a sluggard—cooking poorly and never cleaning properly.

As expected, the next day, the prefect governing Anning County arrived at Anning town, bearing an imperial edict and heading straight to Anning Marquis Mansion.

Li Qing shook his head helplessly but couldn’t help smiling slightly. Without hesitation, he strode toward the underground space thoroughly infested by insects.

Today, Wang Erhu and his patrol team were out, so after assigning missions to Wang Erhu’s squad, Yun Lang prepared to return home.

But Feng Yushu’s mental state then was near collapse. In a frenzy, she first gouged out her own eyes, then pierced her eardrums with two chopsticks. Blinded and deafened, she lost all ability to receive information from the outside, leaving the ghost utterly helpless.

Su Yang took the bank card, casually placed it on the car seat, and stared ahead at the endless road.

Drinking strong liquor while watching the wolf and waiter flirt, he felt as if he had returned to an ordinary life—a feeling quite pleasant. In his heart, he thought the so-called post-war trauma might not be as severe as imagined.

Luo Cheng and Gao Changgong also refused to be outdone, their guns dancing like meteors streaking across the sky, chilling to the bone.

At that moment, a voice suddenly came from nearby. Why was someone speaking? And the voice sounded vaguely familiar.

Footsteps approached. Yilan appeared in the package zone, clearly trying to take advantage of the thickest smoke to sneak into the package area.

“Damn it, I told you to hide!” I cursed under my breath, raised the M200 rifle, knelt on one knee at the cliff, and emptied the entire magazine at that large tree.

Regarding Chen Gong’s question, Liao Xi was momentarily at a loss—was she really supposed to admit she had read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms? Ridiculous.

After a series of flashes from explosions, despair crept onto everyone’s faces. With the destruction reaching this level, even if one were made of steel, they would be blown to pieces, let alone flesh and blood.

Song Zhe’s expression was one of delight—unexpectedly, Ouyang Shuo, whom he had met by chance today, possessed such formidable strength. Song Zhe had never imagined it and was thoroughly pleased.

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She didn’t listen to the rest, her attention caught entirely by the words “Madam Xiu.” Her mind inexplicably recalled the high-ranking elder Xiu that the third brother and others had mentioned.

Qiao Yang was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing. No wonder Bo Yuhan looked so strange when he arrived.

Just as Mu Xiaoxiao was about to get into the car, she suddenly saw a familiar figure emerge from the hall.

Wang Yang gave no chance for the Black and White Impermanence to counterattack and slammed his blade fiercely across He Shufan’s face.

Gong Yuchen abruptly shed his previously gentlemanly demeanor. Standing so close to Jiang Qiao, she hadn’t reacted yet and instinctively leaned back, trying to create distance between them.

Ye Ernuo took advantage of Mo Jiangye peeling shrimp for her; her hand sneakily reached over to grab the Star Album from his side, flipping through it page by page.

But thinking of his weak stomach, she decided against it—better to endure bad taste than end up hospitalized.

“No need. Yue Tingshu has been too busy recently and should be resting,” Baili Yuxiao said, watching Di Xiaohan who showed no sign of backing downI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.