Chapter 111: It's Time to Meet Him

Leo withdrew his hand. Although his expression remained bright and sunny, there was no hint of desire; it seemed he had no intention of taking things further with Maria.

“I have other matters to attend to.”

After turning Maria down, Leo swung himself off the horse and, accompanied by his attendants, made his way toward the castle.

“Arrange a room for me, preferably a larger one. Also, if there’s any paper and ink, bring it all out. I have quite a bit of work to handle now.”

Chen Meilian was baffled, but seeing his reluctance to elaborate, she didn’t press further.

Since hearing him mention “just the two of us” once, he had adopted the phrase himself, often bringing it up from time to time.

Walking through the cavern, he was reminded of his first entrance into Peach Blossom Valley. Back then, entering the valley also required passing through a cave, where he had met stubborn Stone and Bing’er. Unfortunately, since their sudden disappearance, no news of them had surfaced.

Wang Yu still managed to put up some resistance, which made him seem more formidable in comparison. After all, how many could really go toe-to-toe with him without being thoroughly outmatched?

“Fine, then I’ll take twenty percent as well, and another twenty percent for the team. The rest can be invested in the foundation for charity,” Zhang Daoling nodded in agreement.

“If you can beat me, I’ll admit it!” Fangfang boasted proudly, taking a sip of tea and glancing elsewhere with a teasing smile.

The moment her voice rang out, the once tranquil space became unsettled. As the story unfolded, the previously orderly formation of the group grew chaotic.

Suddenly, strands of true energy surged forth from the Heavenly Eye, rushing toward the nine stones. The stones, as if sensing a fierce attack, immediately became alert. Together, they leapt up, encircling Liu Jia and enveloping her tightly, as if to block the energy from entering.

Within the same space, one deliberately remained silent, while the other sought to ease tension but found no way. Thus, the stalemate persisted.

Sweat beaded on Gong Anlan’s forehead. He couldn’t have imagined that this junior’s junior would be so cunning. As the ancient coin hit the ground, the Golden Spirit Silkworm had already turned into a wisp of smoke, vanishing without a trace. At this moment, Gong Anlan’s complexion turned pale, his cultivation dropping steadily from mid Golden Core stage until it finally halted at Foundation Establishment level four.

“Hardship? How can a single word capture these past years? Do you remember how Qinghuan was six years ago?” Lu Ningyuan said with a slight, bitter smile.

Once matters were settled, Hua Tianqiong fell silent, sitting cross-legged in the air, lost in thought.

Qin Shiyu then turned his face toward him; the earlier hostility had completely faded, as if it had been an illusion.

Though not strikingly handsome at first glance, the man’s features became more captivating the longer one looked. Watching him peel an apple with focused intent, Xiao Xiao felt as if she was the sole object of his unwavering attention.

After the promotional video ended came the trash talk. This time, everyone appeared on screen, though the lengths varied, depending largely on who was better at “stirring things up.”

“Hahaha~ Are you here to join me?” Wu Xinmo laughed upon seeing Johnny arrive alone.

Jiang Jiuxun glanced at it twice. It wasn’t the common sugar candy sold in markets; its appearance was exquisite, wrapped in a thick layer of oiled paper. Upon opening it, the candy was partially melted, suggesting it had been stored for quite some time.

A chilling aura surged along Luo Changfeng’s bones, attacking his shoulders and elbows! His face changed dramatically, and he acted decisively.

Originally furious Elder Chu froze when he turned around and saw Tong Wuji, his entire body stiffening, the corners of his eyes twitching uncontrollably.

Liu Pianpian was about to speak more, but the sudden force gripping her waist jolted her into alertness.

Yue Wu seemed like a brightly colored, multihued cake—so delicious-looking that one couldn’t help but want a bite here and there, forever craving more without ever growing tired of it.