Chapter 127: Big-Character Posters

The attempted coup by the Fourth Prince, Zhao Yu, caused an uproar within the imperial court, yet the common folk in the capital remained largely unaware.

The morning market began as usual, with streets bustling and clamorous. In teahouses, taverns, and beneath the overpasses, storytellers were all recounting the appearance of the ten moons yesterday. Some called it a miracle, others an omen, and some even whispered that it was a sign of great prosperity.

Far away...

Wu Ling had gone to sleep. Seeing that it was still early, An Yu made an excuse about meeting a client and slipped out of the house. Though he said as much, his heart was filled with trepidation, for he did not know if he would be able to withstand what was to come.

After Xia Yunli finished explaining the polar environment, he began to introduce the clothing suitable for such conditions.

A sense of guilt sprouted unconsciously in his heart; he felt he had been far too reckless just moments before.

Unknown was smiling, yet for some reason, Wang Yuan could discern a hint of bitterness in his expression.

The three arrived at a secluded spot. To be honest, being alone with these two brothers made her quite awkward. Although they had once been the closest of companions, they had all grown up now and had not seen each other for several years. "What is it you want to say, being so mysterious?" Qiu Jin asked, looking at the two brothers.

Lou Shangzheng knew it was over. Everything he had planned had fallen to ruin. Having lost the Lihua Group as his primary backer, the path ahead for his law firm would be arduous. He blamed that good-for-nothing son of his, who had spent these years abroad neglecting his responsibilities, only to end up harming others and himself.

A few dry chuckles echoed through the venue. Many wore awkward expressions; although they knew there were internal issues within the Ye family and that Ye Ting and Ye Ling were at odds, they had not expected their relationship to have deteriorated to such a degree.

"Heh, that depends on whether you know your manners," the green-haired man said, revealing a cruel smile.

"Haha, I was wrong. We have finally found the right path; we no longer have to struggle in this chaotic world. There is finally hope." Yang Lin started with a laugh, but his tone gradually turned sorrowful.

Suddenly, another wave of massive air blades struck. Even someone as strong as Qing Yan could only dodge a few of them. To Qing Yan, these air blades seemed to possess a sentient quality, all carefully avoiding the Profound Leaf Illusion Flower. It was likely that the exotic beast, the Dread Hawk, was the guardian of this strange bloom, coveting the abundant spiritual energy within it.

His heart stirred as he secretly wondered: could it be that Liu Yun intended to give him these twelve formation flags so that he might summon his master, Li Qinglian?

In this moment, Lin Xuan closed his eyes, communicating with the interior of the divine artifact with his mind to examine the secrets of the Heaven-Opening Axe.

"Next, I intend to continue deeper until I find their lair." Li Hui had accepted the mission, and he was determined to complete it. Even if the depths were more perilous, he would not retreat.

If he had not been poisoned back then, what level would he have reached today? How could he have allowed a mere Fifth-Level Spirit Body cultivator like Lin Xuan to act so insolently before him?

Qin Yue could not help but tense up. It was this very surge of baleful energy that had startled him just moments ago. Now, it emanated from Mo Shoucheng once more.

A migraine—it might not sound like a serious ailment, but like a toothache, it is unbearable when it strikes. And while you can pull a tooth when it aches, you certainly cannot pull off your head when the pain reaches its limit.

Ling Yue circled the public path and spotted the entrance to the hydraulic elevator at a glance. With a flash of movement, he shot directly out from the seabed. He made his way to the surface, only to find that the floating bridge connecting to the mainland had vanished; the only way to reach it was to swim.