Chapter 54: The Cave

"All right, all right, I am unfamiliar with all these matters—Master Zisen may take charge of everything!" Upon hearing Li Jia Zisen’s repeated instructions, Li Jia Fengnian was already starting to assume his new role.

With each breath and every cycle, Li Tian’s mouth could hardly keep up with the pace. He could only add more molten iron, but dared not add too much at once, always dividing the amount and pouring it in little by little.

As for the two cultivators, their figures never appeared again. Perhaps, at this very moment, they too had become just another pair among the countless floating corpses.

The sound of the zither brimmed with helplessness and grief, gradually turning mournful. Memories of the past surfaced, and the sorrows of life—too many regrets, unable to remain together with the one she loved. Parting today, in the clear autumn, hoping for a reunion in another life.

The Di Family Manor and the Pisces Army seemed to have formed a tacit understanding; living in peace with one another, there was tranquility.

To use the power of spatial laws three times in succession, traversing through space, was an immense strain for someone who had only just begun to comprehend such rules. Even with all his rare treasures, he barely managed to endure it.

Yu Shuisheng never imagined that his master would risk himself so recklessly. Hardening his heart, he raised his blade and rushed to Li Naixin’s side.

She hardly cared about the business of the Xia Corporation, nor did she need to. After all, she received a hundred thousand yuan every month on her bank card for pocket money, and if that was ever insufficient, she only needed to mention it to her father.

Xu Qing was so shocked that sweat poured down his smooth, bare torso, soaking him completely.

Even so, Xue Long dared not show the slightest hint of discontent, obediently leading the way ahead. He carefully chose the most secluded corridors, lest outsiders catch sight of the Celestials and spark unnecessary misunderstandings.

Yet, her gaze remained so calm, her expression so tranquil as she looked at him. Only after staring into her eyes for a long while did he realize that six years was indeed a long time—long enough that she no longer remembered those bygone days of youthful university life.

In the Eastern Palace, the royal physicians bustled about, the Crown Prince pacing anxiously. He had not expected Yun Duoduo to be so resolute, and now he somewhat regretted his earlier rashness.

"Get out, get out! This is my world—you are but a mere passerby. I will not let you consume me, nor harm my family and companions. Get out!" Within the pillar of fire, Zining roared at the heavens, her long hair flying wildly.

"Hey..." Xin Yu saw Li Rui heading straight for the door and called out, but then a sly, mischievous grin crept across her face.

Nan Wuyou did not intervene; it was their own negligence. Despite knowing she might be in danger, they had let their guard down at such a critical moment. Mu Jingyan surely had more tricks up his sleeve—though he could not say what, he had a sense that it would be fatal.

Having made up his mind, Li Rui quietly took a breath, surreptitiously rousing his spiritual power, hoping to strike at Zhao Da’s mind as he had with Xue Xiaoni. But to his surprise, the spiritual power that had obeyed him so well earlier was now utterly unresponsive, as if he had just finished some great feat of strength.

"By the looks on your faces, you don’t believe me? Hmph. Wait until we reach headquarters—you’ll find there’s nothing left to cry about!" crowed the Black Serpent member in triumph.

So long as the Jade Flute Envoy denied everything, in the eyes of the crowd, all such speculation would be dismissed as Li Yu’s desperate slander in refusing to confess.

Exhausted, Meow Nine collapsed to the ground, no longer able to feel pain—the soreness and fatigue overwhelmed his entire body. He was too weary, drifting in and out of consciousness, yet his face was filled with joy.

The teachings of the Sage Confucian fill the classics, yet today, in the immortal forest, there are few who would willingly sacrifice themselves or face death with courage.

Sui Yiyi then stated that, if the Emperor doubted her, he could summon the civilians injured by the Western Liao princess’s subordinates, as well as the crowd that had witnessed the scene, to testify for her. She believed that everyone had seen what happened, and that her conscience was clear.

Nangong Yuyu led Qin Xiao all the way to the rear garden of the Nangong estate, and from afar, Qin Xiao could already hear the crisp sounds of laughter.

Not long after taking over, a troop approached the city wall. Most of the soldiers recognized the man at the front—Commander Lu Dan, known for his arrogance and overbearing ways. Many disliked him greatly.

"To sacrifice one’s family for selfish gain, to forget the fundamentals of humanity—is such a person any different from a beast? To act against one’s own conscience, how can one claim to be true to oneself?"

In the distance, clad in white, Dragon Baixu looked on in puzzlement, the corners of his mouth twitching in a half-formed smile before fading away in a wisp of white smoke.

They all knew too well—if Prince Qi were to return and see this scene, who could say how furious he would become.

Bing Wu fell silent for a moment after hearing Sun Wukong’s words. She still had other means, but those were her trump cards—using them now would not win against Sun Wukong, and would only expose her hand. Clearly, that was not a wise move.

Jiang Yun could hear the meaning in Zhang Dagu’s words. No matter how unwilling she was, she understood that this time, there truly was no choice.

Relying on his formidable divine sense and spiritual power, he barely managed to guide the Heavenly Phoenix back to hover over Bright Moon Island. Even so, Ye Jun looked battered—his body swaying in midair, hair in disarray, his clothes torn in many places, and the striking wings on his back trembling up and down.

Klein instinctively wanted to ask for more money. Ever since the platform was established, he had grown increasingly enamored with the power of wealth. Even mid-ranked and demi-god extraordinary beings could spend money to hire other supernaturals from the platform to solve their problems.