Chapter 174

Learning magic was more difficult than Deng Ken had anticipated.

He could easily summon elemental forces such as wind, fire, and lightning, but when it came to transmutation and summoning spells, he learned extremely slowly. The magic system of the Medieval Era remained chaotic; many powerful sorcerers of the ancient mythic age were born with this power, and history recorded almost no examples of mortals becoming powerful sorcerers through study alone.

But now at last there was one

Qi Ming raised his eyebrows slightly upon hearing Luo Caiyu speak this way. Luo Caiyu spoke with great politeness, clearly fearing this person immensely; though Qi Ming could not see Luo Caiyu’s expression, he could infer something from her tone.

What exactly is my relationship with him? I’m currently half his captive, and he certainly isn’t my master—it should be a half-enemy relationship, right?

Li Zixiao smiled at her, then looped the long red rope from behind Qin Xiqian’s ankles, binding their legs together with it.

Xia Yuyan took the menu, glanced at it, and couldn’t help but sigh—the prices were absurdly high; even a simple dish of guobao rou cost over a hundred yuan. But since she’d already come today, she couldn’t leave just because of the price—others would laugh at her.

Cen Kexin wasn’t arrogant, but too many people supported her on the spot, so she had no choice but to go onstage and dance.

Li Zixiao walked with uneven steps, occasionally muttering complaints. In truth, he wondered why Tianzang hadn’t let Ling Yue come along—once dependence took root, it was hard to shake off.

Gu Yongfeng first went to see the factory director, Zhao Jianqiang, a round-faced, plump man with a friendly smile, short in stature, fifty-something but well-preserved, looking barely over forty.

Seeing everyone’s astonished expressions, Gao Hanlu grew puzzled. Although Shen Xing Wuji’s mental strength was indeed high, it wasn’t so extraordinary that they’d all look like they’d seen a ghost.

Wang Cuixia had also inquired about Zhou Tongtong’s mother’s opinion, and Zhou Tongtong’s mother adored her son immensely—this made Wang Cuixia’s heart bloom with joy.

Emperor Shengwu sat upon the dragon throne, his hawk-like eyes fixed intently on Ye Meng, gleaming with calculation. Ye Meng was both a renowned general of Northern Chu and a deified hero in the people’s hearts; for an emperor, having such a subject nearby was undoubtedly a source of sleepless nights and restless days.

Chen Yihui stared at Huangfu Yichen’s upper body, shifting her gaze up and down, left and right, then reached out to touch him—but just before her hand made contact, she paused, blinking at Huangfu Yichen as if seeking his permission. Huangfu Yichen said nothing, merely nodded, granting it.

“Qing Yuanyi, you dare kill me!” Qing Zhenghuan’s face twisted as he performed an iron plank to evade the blade, then moved his hands rapidly, launching a furious counterattack.

The golden token landed on the counter, its lustrous sheen still visible despite the dim light blocked by the crowd behind.

Though doused with cold water by Gan Lao, Gu Luo still refused to give up, pointing and gesturing everywhere, still dreaming of finding a mysterious treasure among the street stalls, as in the legends.

The major event prompted the Brocade Uniform Guard to exert every ounce of effort, racing day and night to key locations across Liangzhou—the prefectural seats of the sixteen commanderies, secret military camps of the Liangzhou army, and armories. Within a single day, all military and political officials in Liangzhou were aware of the fatal upheaval in Luoyang.

Upon hearing the voice, Robert, Padrick, and Du Gu Shuqin all froze, halting their movements instantly.

“Dad, I’ll be honest with you—I’ve already had physical intimacy with Ying’er! Here’s the test result!” Huo Qiong pulled out a piece of paper.

“Hehe~ You… aren’t one of those heretical factions, are you?” Lin Peng leaned back in his chair, one arm draped over its back, hand propping up his chin as he sized up Luo Qin with half-joking eyes.