Chapter 54: Stirring Up the Capital

Yang Beauty’s Beautifying House opened simultaneously in all four corners of the city.
The sound of drums and suona filled the air. Lanterns and streamers decorated the streets, while lion and dragon dances erupted into celebration.
On Vermilion Bird Avenue, Zhao Su stood with Xiao Dengzi, Splendor, and Liu Rushi, blending into the bustling crowd and joining in their cheers.
“Yang Beauty’s Beautifying House? Do you know what this is…”
“All right, just try to call me by my name. We’ve barely begun, and you already want to rest. Are you trying to delay your journey to the Empire of Blackthorn?” Lu Yu asked.
Even those who resisted with all their strength eventually had no power left to fight back. Gradually, the number of rebels dwindled until they were hardly worth counting.
Her voluptuous red lips were claimed without restraint, muffled cries escaping as she weakly struck Lei Yu’s chest, only to respond with increasing fervor and madness.
Enjiou’s weapon was a blade forged from the power of Wind Radiance, its form shifting with the flow of battle—sometimes slender, sometimes thick, sometimes a sword, sometimes a spear, all directed by Enjiou’s will.
Liu Tuo quickly formed a Divine Dragon Spike and shot it forth. It whistled through the air, gleaming brightly—parallel to the Reaper, but never crossing paths.
Jiang Bieli smiled and nodded, refraining from questioning Yun Xiao further. In a flash, he darted away, vanishing at the edge of the sky, with An Jiuyou and Mu Qingye following close behind.
In truth, Lu Yu’s gaze drifted toward Dan’er. Their eyes met, understanding passing silently between them. Dan’er approached, ready to help Lu Yu through his difficulties.
Watching the Yellow Rock Mountain demon appear so lost and defeated, I felt a twinge of pity. Perhaps to avoid attacks from both sides, or out of a sense of moral justification, I spoke up.
Hearing Liang Xiao’s arrogant words, many young doctors were indignant. Why should a young man boss them around and threaten their lives?
The automaton entered its turn again, drawing a card and letting a subtle smile play at the corners of its mouth.
Back at Tongliu Lane, Master took in Anian and Chen Pingsen. As Master explained, the house was large enough for everyone, and besides, it needed a bit of lively company.
After making the rounds, nothing was gained. Chen Pingsen said he could sketch the area, but reconstructing the map would be difficult. Still, he could identify the place.
Shi Tian had not expected that, though the dragon’s body and countless crystals in the Demon God Tomb were destroyed and reduced to dust, he had unexpectedly obtained a powerful artifact.
Excitement shone in his eyes. Unconsciously, he tightened his arm around Gao Xinjie, causing her to frown in her sleep. Lin Canghai loosened his grip, and her brow relaxed again.
Lin Canghai tried to awaken himself, but was powerless, feeling as if a great stone pressed down on him.
Just as Elder Su finished speaking, a formidable figure named Su Mu suddenly cried out in shock, then collapsed limply to the ground as though utterly drained.
Shi Tian was unaware that, while refining the Soul Power Pill, many had already followed the scent to his location.
Jia Liwu led the way, with Ding Yizhong following behind. After climbing a dozen steps, they reached a heavy iron door secured with a password lock.
Yu Jingming replied on behalf of the captain, “Respected Leader, it is indeed as you say—we had not discovered this point. The formula for liquid fuel was also provided by them, which enabled our rockets to reach altitudes of more than twenty thousand li.”