Chapter 35: Together in Life and Death

While the doctor attended to Ji Shichu, the leader of Country M rushed over in a hurry.

This space was clearly larger, almost double the size of the previous one. However, both sides of the cave were stacked high with hundreds of burlap sacks, leaving only a one-meter-wide path in the center for passage. The three of them opened one of the sacks to find it filled with grain. They felt more convinced than ever: this was preparation for war.

Sima Zhe could no longer feel pain; he knew he had lost, without a doubt. But what of his thousands of death-sworn soldiers? And did they know of his plans?

Sometimes he wondered whether he should resurrect his parents, but they had departed happily, passing away together at the end of long, natural lives.

After circling around, the massive figure turned back to face the group. The skeleton knight pulled tightly on the reins, pivoted his skeletal steed, and prepared to charge once more.

The group had been traveling in such a rush that they truly needed a good rest. Qi Yueran intended to enter the city and find an inn, so she did not pay much attention to the roadside. Holding the reins and gently nudging the horse’s flanks, she followed the caravan ahead at a steady, unhurried pace.

They had been listening with pounding hearts, feeling anxious, and were now stunned to hear that this party was descending from Chiyang Peak.

Grandmaster Liu stood beside Jiumozhi, watching the situation unfold with nonchalant ease. He couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, thinking, "You actually hit the nail on the head—Duan Yu really isn't Duan Zhengchun's son!" He glanced at Duan Yanqing, the leader of the Four Great Evildoers, and noticed Ye Erniang secretly stealing a look at Xuanci.

Qian Long looked at Luo Xucheng and said, "The 'Buddha' refers to the Sect of Thieves. I cannot tell you about the inner workings. In the past, the people here knew nothing but hunting. Later, members of the Sect of Thieves would often pass through and teach them a few skills, so they made a pact: they would never harm anyone from the Buddha sect."

Every level of improvement in the Great Dao Pagoda Art significantly heightened Yun Che’s five senses. He stopped behind a massive boulder two miles away, his gaze piercing through the layers of night. Sure enough, at the entrance of the Golden Crow Thunder Flame Valley, he spotted a clear silhouette.

"Four high-tier remnants? A decent separation!" Despite the approval most of the audience gave to young Li Xiangfeng, Chi Yang’s assessment was indifferent, showing not a hint of worry.

Lin Wei glanced back at Zheng Yiyun, whose face was full of apology and lingering fear. She said nothing, but both understood that they would likely have no further contact in the future.

Beside them, Yao Mu and Yao Jin both stiffened, turning their eyes toward Song Fan with expressions of anger and resentment.

Ling Tian brought out some materials, opened the alchemy furnace, and placed the medicinal herbs inside. He then retrieved a formula from his storage ring; indeed, Ling Tian had no intention of refining the elixir from Chu Ling’s memories right from the start.

However, he had originally intended to use this trick to renege on his debts and recoup his losses should any mishap befall Song Fan.

"Senior Brother Yao Jin, I wonder if I might see Master. I would like to thank him in person," Song Fan offered proactively.

We sat in Tianfu Square until the early hours of the morning before parting ways. She returned to Muma Mountain’s Blue Cartier, and I returned to my hotel. When we separated, she told me to live a good life forever, and I told her that without you, I cannot be well.

I had only just handed the materials to the blacksmith when the system notified me that I had completed the quest and obtained the quest item, which left me feeling somewhat skeptical.

"It's fine." Seeing the look of unease on the representative of the common people sitting in the passenger seat, Cong Yi surmised that the man was likely afraid the "Iron Divine Bird" might peck at him.