Volume One, Chapter 88: Xiao Junhe’s Subtle Schemes

The three blocked the doorway, confronting the police. A few officers looked troubled, casting their gaze toward Shen Yan.

“Captain Shen, what do you think—”

“Take him away.” Shen Yan’s expression remained unchanged, his voice stern.

“Yes, sir!” The officers immediately straightened, hauling Shen Bohuai away.

Shen Bohuai’s wife stared at Shen Yan in disbelief, her face aflame with anger. “Shen Yan, what do you mean by this? He’s your uncle! You’re actually letting your men arrest your own uncle!”

Yet for certain burdens he was unwilling to shoulder, he kept his distance; with Yun Na, for instance, he truly admired her keen intelligence and bold decisiveness, and her radiant beauty, but these were far from enough to make him risk his fortune and life for the heavy entanglements of family and country.

Wu Yi analyzed that among the Mongzhen sorcerers, there must exist a sophisticated method of communication linked by spiritual consciousness. As practitioners of divine mind cultivation, it would be illogical for them to neglect such an efficient means of contact.

Fei Changwei felt this reasoning was sound and was about to nod, when he suddenly remembered Jiang Hao’s disguise as a porter, and promptly relayed the incident to Liu Jiao.

Song Shihuan slept until afternoon; if not for someone ringing the doorbell outside, she might have never awakened. At least her life was no longer in danger, and she could slowly search for spiritual roots and meridians, hoping for a chance to embark on the path of immortality.

Seeing that Qian Fang seemed to realize her mistake, Li Dai’er naturally lavished praise upon Chen Fan at this critical moment.

Nangong Wanrong laughed along, seemingly restored to her former self. Though she wore a smile, deep inside she felt immeasurable joy. After some thought, she decided it was best not to ask further.

Most crucially, Ron faced a terrifying lineup led by two generals. If it were anyone else, even the Four Sovereigns, they likely would have already been defeated.

It sounded like giants walking; every step was steady and powerful, stirring a sense of earth-shaking might.

In the distance, beside the master of Siyi Temple stood four others, all supreme prodigies, watching the battle unfold within the formation.

Once the grand formation was activated, the Western Garrison that had left Baiyu Pass could first encircle and annihilate the enemy forces outside the city, then join forces with the defenders inside to retake Baiyu Pass.

His ministers, like himself, even upon returning to their mansions and lying in bed, mentally replayed their areas of responsibility, searching for any imperfections. Thus, before dawn had even broken, Zhu Biao and the court officials had risen, beginning the final preparations for the celebration.

Du Juan said, “Today my family is forcing me to get married. No matter what, this wedding has to be called off.”

Wang Jun’s mind was consumed by Liu Bing’s confirmation that Zhao Cheng’an had already been married. Upon hearing Zhao Cheng’an’s voice, he turned and ran out.

Ning Yuan returned to the capital, but did not first visit Emperor Jingyuan or her own mother, instead heading straight to the Princess’s residence, where she slept for two days under thick covers, undisturbed by anyone.

Later, Du Juan arrived with a group to call off the engagement, while Du He sat nearby, munching sunflower seeds and enjoying the spectacle.

“Chongyang Cleansing! Is this my first divine power?” Li Lang kept savoring the marvelous sensation, feeling he would never tire of it, even after ten thousand repetitions.

The monk Hui possessed exceptional martial skills and unwavering loyalty. If he were made only a bodyguard, it would be a waste of his talents.

Yet he did not disturb Tong Heyan, patiently watching as the latter carved a piece of jade.

Without such ability, one could silence voices with violence, but in unseen and unheard places, the unrest would only intensify.

Han Qi realized, upon meeting Sun Ji, that it was Sun Ji he had wanted to see. Not only was Sun Ji renowned, but among the many elite guards and their equipment, he was by far the most popular.

The others, meanwhile, gazed at Ye Haoxuan with eyes filled with reverence and awe.

Zhan Wushuang wished for no one to fall in battle, so he stepped in to halt the conflict, striving to resolve the enmity between them.