Volume 1, Chapter 31: What Use Are You Useless Gluttons?
Yun Yi curled her lips in a mocking sneer. In the eyes of these people, once Cui Xingze left the Cui family, he was no different from any common street dweller.
If Cui Xingze were not a member of the Cui family, would these fence-sitters still be so eager to "cherish talent"? Their appreciation was nothing more than a pretext to curry favor with the Cui family.
She toyed with the lid of her teacup, scraping it against the rim with a rhythmic, indifferent motion. Her gaze drifted toward the man in purple sitting to Cui Xingze’s right: Shen Muqing, the younger brother of Shen Muyao.
After racking her brain for a long time, Lin Xiaoxiao still could not determine if this television series had been released yet. It was highly likely it hadn't been filmed at all; otherwise, her parents would certainly be watching it. After all, in this era with so few entertainment options, television was the most popular form of leisure for everyone.
"Good! Thank you for your understanding, Man'er!" Leng Yihan gazed at Su Luoman with deep affection for a moment before pulling her into his embrace, speaking with intense emotion.
"You will understand once you go there later. Matters regarding the Clan Academy are not to be shared casually. Once you return, you should apply for admission. Learning more will always be beneficial for your future," Chang'an said earnestly. Thinking back to his own days at the academy, though busy, they had been truly fulfilling.
"This... because I was ambushed at the airport upon my return, the police have been watching me very closely. I have temporarily hidden her elsewhere," Yamashita Fengwu stammered.
The suitors coming to propose marriage were endless. While there had always been many in the past, the number had visibly increased over the last two days, and the caliber of the suitors had improved significantly as well.
Helplessly, they found the organization’s operations were far too secretive. Even with the network that spanned almost the entire territory of the Kshatriya realm, they could not uncover any detailed information regarding the Eight-Headed Serpent.
Feeling as though she had been played, Totori decided to struggle with all her might, even though she knew her unprincipled parents were invincible.
Though the strike looked heavy on the surface, it actually didn't hurt at all—Totori knew this. Yet, her mother’s unexpected reaction still left her feeling extraordinarily stunned.
On the earthen wall south of Maland, old Valam, draped in a long linen robe, stood at the heights looking into the distance. His eldest son, Alta, stood by his side and felt a sudden sense of bewilderment upon hearing his father’s sigh.
"I cannot tell you that. If you join us, I can tell you the details," Situ Sheng replied with a shake of his head.
The people present nodded in succession, agreeing with the Elder’s statement. Kaelia, in particular, looked at Chang Jianfeng with a burning gaze, as if she were calculating something in her mind.
Throughout this process, due to the need for a united front against external threats, there had been no time to complete internal reforms. This allowed the remnants of the old aristocracy to continuously draw nourishment from the empire’s expansion, entrenching themselves within the new Star River Empire.
In a split second, Kamijou Touma regained his composure. With a look of utter determination, he stretched out his right hand and pressed his palm against Index's forehead.
Inside Wang Hao’s villa, his friends and companions had gathered. The room was serene and peaceful, without a trace of despair or sorrow.
He chose it only because its shell appeared the most vibrant among the pile of insects; the bright yellow and crimson stripes made it stand out uniquely. Beyond that, there was no special reason.
The scene felt familiar, yet this time, there would be no one to help Long Xin protect Li Shizi.
In front of everyone, Wang Hao served. It was not a tricky serve, but a very ordinary one, carrying only a fierce and domineering momentum.
However, before Xun Mang passed away, he had undertaken a journey. It was precisely this journey that drew the attention of all the major powers across the continent.
Seeing that Blomberg was truly trying to recover his losses, he intervened to help, gunning down the police officers and breaking the siege around Blomberg and Mensamerc.