Chapter 176: This Must Be What They Call Fame!

Xu Ze knew that Shi Guoqiang was watching him coldly from a distant private room at this very moment. Regarding tonight’s “Black Sea Incident,” Xu Ze was certain there was someone behind the scenes orchestrating it. And the only person with both the capability and motive to do such a thing was Shi Guoqiang himself. His sole intention was to ruin Xu Ze’s reputation during the live broadcast of the finals. Unfortunately for him, he had greatly underestimated Xu Ze’s mental resilience. Had it been any other newcomer, the outcome would likely have been different.

“Greetings, my lord.” As Yang Chen appeared at the Lord of Lakewater City’s mansion, everyone bowed in unison. Yang Chen swiftly mounted his wolf and commanded, “Follow me!” With that, the wolf surged forward, and over three thousand followers immediately fell into formation behind him. Outside the city lay the Shadow Assassins’ camp.

For both Yun Feng and Xia Tian, the Ice-Sealed ‘Cave’ Mansion held a special significance—it felt as if this was the place where they had been reborn.

Without any hesitation, he bit his finger, and the blood that trickled forth seemed to command the heavens and earth itself. The entire Tiger Fang Mountain was suddenly enveloped by a mysterious barrier.

Huang Ying wiped away her tears but remained seated, choking out, “My husband has been harmed by traitors. He is now poisoned with a rare toxin and is on the brink of death. I earnestly beseech you, honored elder, to save him.” With that, she bowed her head deeply.

“Three hundred thousand? How about twenty thousand coins sold to you? From that, take out fifty thousand and zero pieces for yourselves, and the rest—all of it—goes to me,” Yang Chen instructed.

At the sound of that voice, Qi Juesha’s brow furrowed. Although he longed to hear that voice every moment, this was a critical time when he needed to sever ties with all his loved ones.

Fang Mengbao hurried forward to help her ease down into the chair. Lu Ying was still unaccustomed to the darkness and groped through the air for a while before finally touching the petals of the Ice-Fire Lotus, letting out a quiet sigh of relief.

“I sense a violent storm approaching us. We must be cautious. Bringing them back and training them properly could turn them into a formidable force,” Shen Yun said without hesitation, analyzing the situation openly.

“Haha, I am who I am. Where is my fault? Come, let me return and together we shall open the heavens,” the golden mask slowly lifted, revealing a handsome face beneath.

As the First Marshal of the Chu Empire, Sek’s father naturally took to the battlefield to meet the enemy and ultimately fell in combat.

He believed this was no time to rush; maintaining his own condition was paramount. He had no desire to be caught off guard again, like when he had just emerged from the underground cave and was struck by a sword’s energy before reacting.

A streak of white light shot diagonally, and a black-robed cleric pointed his hand, launching a bone spear that sped toward the diving Sea Hawk.

The price of this dragon bone spear was roughly three hundred mid-grade spirit stones, causing the Ling Sect’s auction house to lose over a hundred coins in one fell swoop.

Zhou Anran’s earlier reaction had been instinctive. Only now did he realize that what he had written contained no flaws and obediently withdrew his hand.

The person shouting was quite elderly, with half his hair turned white, speaking with a thick Xiliang accent.

On the gunboat’s mast, a platinum-hued flag fluttered in the wind. At its center was the emblem of a castle and scepter, flanked on either side by grotesque griffins, above which hung a crown adorned with several crimson rubies—this was the royal crest of the English monarchy.

She stared at the opened office door, momentarily stunned. Then, as a thought struck her, a faint smile curved her lips.

Ruan Niannian instinctively glanced at Zhang Xiangyun, curious to see her reaction. This would determine whether she could magnanimously “take Zhang Xiangyun under her wing” in the future.

Even if they consumed pills as if they were candy, it wouldn’t make up for such enormous energy expenditure.

Lin Yuming finally understood this sly little woman’s mindset. He felt helpless to have such a friend. Watching her feigned sincerity, Lin Yuming almost wanted to spit at her, but dared not.

Schmidt’s brow gradually knitted as he began to ponder the true meaning hidden beneath those words.