Chapter 117: A Hundred Million Bounty

In fact, Ye Cheng had been contemplating expanding his operations further for some time, but with only less than twenty million yuan earned from the wholesale of medicinal herbs at hand, the plan remained in its infancy and could not be executed immediately. Though he now managed five additional storefronts, their revenue was unremarkable—each brought in only thirty to fifty thousand a month, paling in comparison to wholesale profits.

Three days later, when the fourth round of war bans would be lifted, those national bases lacking the protection of the Dragon Kingdom would face instant obliteration where they stood.

The sword was remarkably short; including its scabbard, the total length barely exceeded sixty centimeters. Blue Light received it with both hands, displaying utmost reverence.

In that moment, countless players in Azure Dragon City surged toward the Guest Pavilion in a frenzy, while all major guilds received word at once and immediately teleported to Azure Dragon City in search of the person.

The first sight that greeted the eyes was a sky ablaze with crimson light, and high above it hung a crescent moon, seeming to be illuminated by the bloody glow.

Bai Bing remembered that Yang Ming had just said he was from Mountain-Cleaving Village. Ever since she ascended to the position of head, she had ordered her subordinates to strictly forbid collecting grain taxes and head money from villagers, allowing them only to levy such dues from wealthy merchants and officials in the city.

Bai Su was momentarily stunned, but was already standing before Fu Yunchen. His hands rested on her shoulders, his arms forming a protective barrier around her, keeping her safely within his grasp and shielding her from any further intrusion.

The new city’s education still followed the old model, except that three youth classes had been established, each enrolling fifty children of talent and good character for specialized training.

Was it Emperor Liang’s deliberate intimidation? Or were the spies of West Qin’s Black Ice Platform stirring trouble under cover? Or perhaps some unknown force was fishing in troubled waters?

Apart from arrows and crossbow bolts, which remained plentiful and played a crucial role in city defense, the stocks of incendiary oil casks and ballistae—key to inflicting heavy casualties on the Golden Men—had been depleted excessively.

“Good. Jin Lin, Zhou Chao, you two will go as well. This time, we must ensure Xiao Yi disappears from the world for good,” Elder Jin Guang said coldly to the other two formidable warriors.

Sekelian was startled and quickly dodged back. He was about forty meters from the Spartan phalanx, and since they were heavy infantry, he had thought the distance was safe. He hadn’t expected such a sudden move from them.

“Yes!” Martius waved the regimental banner. The captain of the guard, now almost fully recovered, had sought out Daevers yesterday afternoon, insisting on returning to the battlefield. Daevers had no choice but to let him rejoin.

"I see merchants from other city-states trading here," said Burkes.

After Emperor Jun’s announcement to the Primordial Lands, the Celestial Court sent invitations to all great deities. Though Emperor Jun had already made the celestial wedding known, and all the deities were aware, their esteemed status required that invitations be formally delivered to fulfill ritual propriety.

Though he was innately obsessed with Ma Long, so long as Ma Long refrained from making requests to become his disciple, their daily interactions remained harmonious.

With a flip of his palm, Luo Chen unhesitatingly produced the Birthstar Tower and enlarged it, then summoned the other five Star Sovereigns.

At that moment, Purple Phoenix had already picked up the storage ring, her spiritual power breaking through its defenses and penetrating inside.

With every shout, one figure after another leapt onto the summit of Qianjue Peak. In just a few moments, the vast peak was crowded with people.

It even knew to bite onto Lu Xiangnuan’s pant leg, wagging its tail in a playful plea for more food, but Lu Xiangnuan firmly pushed it away each time.

Back in her early years living at the family home in the capital, she had learned these skills from the neighborly grandmother who took pity on her and taught her many things. She could not only sew clothes but embroider beautifully as well.