Chapter 63: Waiting for the Hare
“With the Jiang family’s current strength, they could easily extend their influence to the surrounding regions of Jianghai City, bringing a dozen nearby cities under their sway!”
“However, this move would undoubtedly provoke resentment from local powers. We’ll need to mobilize a large number of warriors to properly reason with these local tyrants…”
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This was a deficit that could still be overcome, with more than a quarter left to play—enough time to catch up.
Zhang Ruofeng suddenly lunged to the left, his explosive power unleashing a violent torque in an instant.
The authorities had already notified all shops to close for the entire day; no one was allowed near Beiguan Gate for any reason, nor was anyone permitted to set foot on Imperial Street or Qingyun Street.
Their sweet conversation was abruptly interrupted by the shrill ring of a mobile phone. Zhang Ruofeng took out his phone—it was Tang Tian calling.
The Gentleman’s Banner, Bai Qi, Xu Xiao, together with Xu Qiug, Xie Changjin guarding the southwest of Kaifeng, and the formidable Yan warrior wielding a serpent spear—so many great figures. Even if they had to fight on two fronts, opening up another battle line against the Imperial Army in Shouzou would still be well within their means.
“Village chief, just say what you have to say. No need to beat around the bush; everyone’s eager to get back to work,” said a dark-skinned peasant.
What made him breathe a sigh of relief was that, now that he had successfully channeled the power of the God of Martial Arts, the evil spirit crystal could no longer affect him.
With single-quarter scoring not even reaching ten, Qin Yang sat on the bench, dumbfounded. The game’s tempo had slowed to a crawl, and their offense had completely lost its rhythm.
“Then why did he just call you?” Ye Yaotiao couldn’t shake the feeling that Xu Wenwen wasn’t telling her the whole truth.
In the blink of an eye, a murderous intent erupted through the surrounding space, and waves of celestial energy surged forth.
Ye Huaiyuan’s gaze sharpened, a wild and violent glint flashing in his eyes. He hurled his arm forward with ferocious force, shooting out like a beam of golden light, crashing violently toward Ling Zhan.
“I understand. You mean there’s a chance. But what if they don’t manage to sense your divine hound’s aura later?” Chen Fan asked.
She looked at those around her with extreme gentleness. No matter what emotions flickered in their eyes, her cloudy gaze seemed capable of embracing them all.
An automobile factory could drive the growth of over a hundred downstream component suppliers. If all these parts manufacturers set up shop in Aoshang, creating fifty thousand new jobs would be a simple matter.
On the third day, the imperial army finally lost patience. They actually rounded up large numbers of civilians and used their bodies as human shields to cover their assault.
Wu Ping tossed the cable ashore, where people quickly caught it and joined forces to secure the boat.
Second Aunt snorted, turned away angrily with her son, while the other relatives looked at each other in dismay.
“We’re not here to chase you, nor do we harbor any hostility. The Heavenly Kingdom of Lingxiao has been waiting for an opportunity, and that opportunity lies with Qin Ming,” declared the ruler of Lingxiao, making his intentions clear from the outset. After all, the two sides were strangers, and the Thunder Clan of Chaos was currently on high alert.
He already possessed the Aqua Spirit Pearl—a heaven-defying artifact filled with an immense reservoir of spiritual energy. A treasure that could drastically increase one’s cultivation; even great immortals of the Celestial Realm would covet it at first sight, eager to claim it as their own.
“Brother! How could you speak to Father like that?” Unable to sit still any longer, Yun Ao finally rose from his seat, rebuking his elder brother’s improper behavior.
If he refused this proposal, it was certain that Sun Shao and his disciple would never show him a friendly face again. More than that, the repercussions for internal unity were uncertain. One was a high minister, the other the heir to future power. Both they and their factions could make life very difficult indeed.