Chapter 42: Investing in a Stationery Store

"You are not yet to die; you will still be of use in a moment!" Voldemort said, and then he departed.

Banxia had finished her preparations, and the three of them—mistress and servants—left Xiaoxiang Residence and headed straight for Yuanxiang Hall.

A great battle between the two armies was imminent. One hundred thousand Wei troops had crossed the river to engage in combat. With Cao Cao personally beating the war drums to command them, and facing a battle with their backs to the river, the Wei army’s morale and momentum were at their peak.

Yet, it was precisely because of this that he felt all the more guilty toward his nephew. His mother had sacrificed herself for the sake of the entire Shen family, and they had failed to protect her well, just as they had now failed to protect her only child. His heart felt truly heavy with grief.

"You will surely succeed. Heaven is not heartless; if you can move the heavens and the earth, surely you can move the tender-hearted Brother Danlong?" Haiqing deeply hoped that the outcome would match Yanling’s wishes, bringing a perfect close to their somewhat superstitious expectations.

What is the meaning of bringing me to a place like this? Didn’t it clearly say "Men Prohibited" above? You aren't treating me like a man, are you?

"Naturally," Luo Qingchen replied immediately, then recounted the events that had just occurred to Meng Zhong and Yao Xuan.

He slowly opened his eyes—they were bloodshot from pain, filled with dullness, suffering, and... terror.

She gave a light cough. "Well, you see..." The unfinished sentence startled Meng Pei and Feng Tao, who had been lost in thought, causing them to jump.

Three days after fleeing Xuchang, Liu Xie and his group received intelligence from the east: the allied forces of Liu Bei and Zhang Xiu had captured Pei City a month prior.

This also caused Soros great anxiety. On one hand, he feared that if the delay dragged on too long, he wouldn't know if they could capture Casterly Rock upon arrival, or how long it would take if they could. Before departing, he had patted his chest and promised Li Lingyi that they would definitely take it.

"One never knows the outcome of anything until the very end. I believe I have taught you that," the Third Hokage said calmly. At this moment, Orochimaru tore off his human skin mask, revealing his true face.

"The death and dissipation of Ksitigarbha is likely only the beginning. The Three Pure Ones and the Fire-Banyan Celestial Venerable will certainly stir up more trouble!" Zhunti Daoist said, his face full of fury. The death of a Great Vehicle practitioner at the Quasi-Saint level was a heavy blow indeed for the Buddhist sect.

"That would be for the best, but the reincarnation of His Majesty and the Queen Mother is extremely dangerous. It would be better to have the Twelve Yuanchen reincarnate together to protect the safety of His Majesty and the Queen Mother. What do you fellow Daoists think?" Jieyin Daoist suddenly said with a smile.

Tian Xuanzi felt a chill in this cave, though he did not know why. Mizhu, however, seemed unaffected. She squatted on the ground and picked up a spirit insect. It appeared that Dongfang Xiao had left from here, but the space was so small that one could see everything at a glance, and there was nothing suspicious.

The Primordial World had undergone countless great wars; who knew how many spiritual roots and fairy herbs had vanished? Not to mention these innate spiritual roots—aside from the Five-Needle Pine on Spirit Fire Island and the Ginseng Fruit Tree at Wuzhuang Temple, there were no other superior innate spiritual roots left in the Primordial World at this time.

The Slanting Moon and Three Stars Cave was a rare blessed land. Sun Wukong could not help but settle down there for quiet cultivation, practicing the various divine abilities and techniques of the Nine-Turn Profound Art. In the blink of an eye, over a decade had passed.

Seeing the men in black rushing toward them, the villagers formed hand seals in unison. Countless tree roots and vines rose from the large trees, engaging the men in black in battle.

"What was she wearing? Just ordinary clothes, nothing special. A sweater, pants, and her hair was all draped over her face, sticky and matted. A blue bedsheet was curled up beneath her body," Shu Xue managed to say.

At the same time, Professor X and his two companions were about to say something to Li Lingyi when they saw his figure vanish into thin air. They were stunned for a moment before realizing what had happened and turning their attention to the images on the screen.

He exerted force with both hands, and the blood-stained clothes instantly turned into shreds, drifting down into the soil of the nearby garden.

In a secluded spot, she quietly took out the Nine-Turn Jade Cong, where swirling mists, flowing rivers, villages, and the mysterious, hidden royal capital of Rongcheng appeared.

The monkey took his orders and left. Zhang San went to check on the school again. Yang Tai and the others were all there; even Gan Xingtai was watching the children practice boxing, stepping in from time to time to provide guidance. Liu Yun and Le He were also there, making it convenient for Yang Tai to instruct them.

Previously, Prince Chen had not said those things to provoke Rong Wanxi into leaving. He truly had that intention initially, but because he could not make the first move, and once they did, the situation would become unpredictable, he could not be sure if he had enough men to carry out the task. After all, the safety of the Prince's mansion was of the utmost importance.

Suddenly, the temperature between heaven and earth rose sharply. The cliffs below seemed to be melting at a speed visible to the naked eye. In an instant, this region became a furnace; ancient trees standing tall for miles around caught fire without a spark and turned to ash in the blink of an eye.

"Axin is still alive? What happened to him?" Wang Mazi, who had been worrying about Gongsun Xin’s safety all along, could no longer restrain himself upon hearing that his situation was dire and immediately asked.

"Fourth Brother, go back to your seat first. Do not get involved. This is none of your business," Qin Yingyue said pleasantly, with the poised demeanor of an eldest sister-in-law.

Zhao Yi had been a bit wary before, but then he thought: this was his own territory, so what was there to fear? Even a powerful dragon couldn't suppress a local serpent.

He had originally thought he would never speak this name to anyone, but unexpectedly, he had said it in this way, at such a moment.

Unexpectedly, he had still fallen some distance behind the swift-footed Ji Yining, wasting some time.

By now, the person in front of Hu Xue had finished testing and left, offering endless thanks. Hu Xue hurried forward.

Nier’s aura had not changed much, but his appearance seemed to have undergone a great transformation. Nier now had blue hair, and those eyes, which had originally been eerie, had also turned blue. His body was now enveloped in a surge of blue true energy.

She was a ninth-level student and would be attending the inter-academy competition held under the Renyan Academy next spring. The number of spots to enter the Renyan Academy was limited. Although she had confidence in her own cultivation, there were many geniuses among the various academies.

Dragons were creatures of legend on the continent, having not appeared before people for many years. Scaled creatures that attained a human form usually did not choose to become human, but rather a jiao, in order to become a legend. Although the hope was slim, this was their highest pursuit.