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Chapter 189 – Wood Spirit <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Qu Chenzhou’s mind was in turmoil. For a moment, he didn’t comprehend what was being said and just uttered in a daze, “Turning point? What turning point?” After calming down a bit, he quickly realized his confusion and lifted the object to inspect it more … Read more
Chapter 190: Reincarnation <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Rocks tumbled down along with mud, making a rustling sound. Liu Zhongming half crouched, struggling to maintain his balance, pulling back his foot that nearly missed a step. He lifted the person behind him a bit higher. “Zhongming…” Qu Chenzhou laid against his back, his head hanging … Read more
Chapter 191 – A Kindred Spirit <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In the moment they locked eyes, Liu Zhongming suddenly felt his nose tingling. Perhaps it was being moved by An Ning’s story, or perhaps it was thinking about their two chance encounters. They had been so close to each other yet it felt like … Read more
Chapter 186: An Ning <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The journey from Dingling Hill to Chengsong Ridge, spanning over ten li, wasn’t an easy one. Once they left the official road, there was no longer a path suitable for riding horses. They left one person at the foot of the mountain to guard the horses … Read more
Chapter 187: Yin Wood <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Qu Chenzhou’s face turned ghastly pale in an instant. After encountering those two people halfway up the mountain, he had considered that the “tree monster” named Yan Guiqi, while possessing astonishing strength and overwhelming power, hadn’t initiated an attack against them. Even Ding Lekang, who had … Read more
Chapter 188: Turning Point <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> With a thump in his heart, Liu Zhongming’s eyes widened. As the long night neared its end, the first light of dawn illuminated the tall branches. Through the gaps in the weeds on the hillside, he spotted several clusters of pale yellow mushrooms. The faint red … Read more
Chapter 183: Changing Weather <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Shortly after noon, the intense sun of the morning was enveloped in thick clouds, unable to break free. The air suddenly turned cooler. Pedestrians on the street quickened their pace, seeking shelter before the rain fell. The street gradually emptied, allowing a few people riding horses … Read more
Chapter 184 – Shimao County <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The next morning, as they mounted their horses again, Ding Lekang felt a bit weak in the legs. He barely managed to put his foot into the stirrup, looking at the other two who still appeared lively. He couldn’t help but sigh, youth was truly … Read more
Chapter 185: Leaning Moon <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Although Dingling Hill wasn’t famous nowadays, it had been a royal capital several hundred years ago during the time of the Nine Wangs’ struggles for power. Traces of its past glory remained on the old city walls. Merchants and travelers came and went through the city … Read more
Chapter 180 – Thorns <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The sound of approaching footsteps came from the opposite direction. Someone shouted sternly, “Who’s there? Running around in the palace!” Liu Zhongming sensed the person beneath him tense up. He crouched down, whispering softly, “Is it the Jinwu Guards? Don’t worry, I have a plan.” The … Read more
Chapter 181: Familiar Ground <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The doors and windows were all closed, and the room felt a bit stuffy, especially in this summer heat. The scent of the baby made the stuffiness even more unbearable. The cheeks of several people in the room were flushed. Emperor Yu seemed completely unconcerned, holding … Read more
Chapter 182: A Troubled Heart <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> With the collapse of the Thousand Child Pagoda in Yunnan County, for almost a month, a gloomy atmosphere pervaded the entire imperial court. The emperor’s once unwavering determination in building the pagoda had now suffered a major blow. On the day they received the urgent … Read more
