Chapter 104: Fulfilling Her Wish, The Engagement

“Admit it, you like me,” Wu Meng said, cutting straight to the truth. “Actually, I saw it a long time ago. You were quite unhappy with Qu Peng’s assignments and often helped me behind the scenes, speaking up on my behalf.”

“At that time, I was foolish, blinded by my own feelings, unable to see who truly cared for me. Now I understand, and I won’t make the same mistake again. Just as your grandmother said, if you like someone, you must bravely seize the chance. I don’t want to miss another opportunity and regret it again.”

Bai Licai felt the same way, and the Straw Hat King was even more dramatic, bursting into tears in an instant.

A few years ago, fleeing from chaos and exiled to the countryside, she had done hard, rough labor. The elements had weathered her figure and appearance, leaving them a bit coarse. But after nearly a year of pampered care, Empress Wei’s figure and demeanor had blossomed into something elegant and regal.

Ren Sinian looked at Leng Yi standing at the door—tall and lean—and truly didn’t know what to say to him. Such a delicate heart in a young man, how could she possibly hurt him so harshly?

Qin Beifeng heard the growing roar and realized the gravity of the situation. The avalanche had seemed distant just moments ago; now, within two minutes, its might was overwhelming. What would happen next? His expression grew stern, as if a cold frost had settled upon his face.

“Your waist is too slender, and your mannerisms don’t resemble those of a farmer—you’re a city child,” his observation drew the crowd’s gaze, scrutinizing the young woman closely.

However, Zhao Ya had made a firm decision: under no circumstances would he allow anyone to discover his cultivation method. He would rather be regarded as a useless cripple with a shattered dantian than let anyone know he possessed the world’s one and only martial art.

As Zi Mengran swung her weapon down, a thick, platinum-colored sword aura shot straight toward the Corpse Emperor. Wherever the sword aura passed, the yellow sands swirled wildly.

No matter how hard Lei Tian tried, he couldn’t break through to rescue his wives from imprisonment. At that moment, the Corpse Emperor, the Heavenly Sect Leader, the Iron-Blooded Demon King, the Bull Demon King, the Rainbow Demon Sect Leader, the Death Sect Leader—all the demon kings and lords Lei Tian had defeated before—laughed heartily as they approached the prison.

After breakfast, Ren Sinian took Leng Yi by car to the headquarters of the “Ancheng” Group located in Baicheng.

“It’s really so neat and clean. I... I don’t even know where to sit,” Li Longfei joked.

I’m quite willing to freeload like this because she was right—it was almost mealtime. Even if I had something to do, I had to eat first.

Finally, I understood why she stopped mid-sentence—she probably wanted to tease me with something like ‘I don’t mind if you come up, but if you do, you’ll die.’ Then she realized such provocation wouldn’t work on me and stopped herself.

I asked the working girls and others if they knew who the man in black was and what entanglement Shen Hanyan had with him.

Suddenly, a terrifying mutant appeared at the main gate. The alarm sounded, the gate slammed shut, and the guards quickly surrounded the area. People waiting in line to enter the city scattered and watched from afar. Gao Lei’s hunter team didn’t stray far but kept their distance.

Hearing the busy signal over the phone, I felt utterly confused, unable to understand what was going on.

She was so shy she didn’t notice Shen Changfeng looking at her with a mocking, disdainful smile.

“Li Yanfang” laughed again and, before we could ask questions, began recounting the entire story herself.

Yet, he still wanted to see Bob’s expression change, eager to witness the moment his face shifted because of concern for his father.

Noticing Jiu’er was indifferent, he relaxed. But the nanny’s mention of “the concubine” still aroused suspicion in the third concubine’s heart, because here the nanny only addressed her as “madam” unless visitors were present.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng flew into a rage. He threw the basketball he was holding onto the ground and pushed her down with a swift hand.