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Lacquer (4K, 1\u002F2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now admitted that Liu Kai’s wife had been right: in terms of facial features, he had inherited fully eight-tenths of Xiao Man’s appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few drops of tears fell like jade beads onto the carpet beneath him; then he could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down like broken pearls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on the familiar sofa, he felt a surge of emotion. “It’s all my fault,” Cao Wei said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Lin Feng had deliberately staged this self-harm ploy—to have the most reputable Old Li spread the rumor that the Spirit Soul Temple was conducting a respectful search, thereby completely dispelling the blacksmiths' suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a look of helpless amusement, Ning Fengzhi hurriedly exited the room and rushed off to find clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ling said nothing and pushed open another bronze coffin lid; inside was another sword—but a flexible one. He held it in his hand, ecstatic. He had only seen such swords before, never used one. This blade was both supple and rigid, incredibly agile—a remarkably exceptional flexible sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Lin yuan, who had been pondering Luo Lichen’s scheme, felt a sharp pain on his lips. He glared fiercely at Luo Lichen, then sensed the wetness on his lips. He stared at Luo Lichen in disbelief, eyes wide open—adorably so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain in her arm finally jolted her fully awake. She realized it hadn’t been a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Hanyu did not immediately answer his question. Instead, she narrowed her eyes and scanned him from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Yingluan pulled out an ancient, peculiar wooden box from beside him. Inside was a ring adorned with mysterious patterns. He handed it to Feng Xi. Feng Xi examined it closely and realized the patterns resembled characters. She looked at Ye Yingluan, utterly baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jeep slowly drove out of the township government compound. Not far beyond the gate, it came to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long since heard Ziwei mention that Empress Dowager was deeply displeased with Xiangjun’s manipulation of the Emperor and her constant opposition to her, and had indeed hinted at eliminating Xiangjun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Song, Kong Xuan, and Yunxiao sat atop the dais, listening as Gao Ming and Gao Jue reported on movements across the Three Realms. Gao Ming and Gao Jue said: “The Great Song has now been fully reorganized by Zhang Bairen; a northern campaign is imminent.” Li Song had assigned Gao Ming and Gao Jue as liaisons for convenience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You dropped another useless waste in my cave?” Lei Shou, visibly annoyed, confronted Li Shaofan the moment he returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Sa bowed respectfully to thank her for the advice, swearing solemnly that if he ever had to choose, he would pick her over the Black Rider King, purely out of their past friendship. He rose to take his leave, but the bandits erupted in shouts, urging him to stay as a guest. Mu Lin, however, wished to establish ties; Xi Sa read her expression clearly and kicked her under the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prince of Xi Wu sighed deeply and slumped. “It’s not that I’m cowardly or fearful—I know that if Xi Wu fights now, there can be no Jiaoxing . I believe surrender is the wisest course. But… ah…” He sighed again, unable to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Tian was about to bite his tongue and die when a needle pierced an acupoint, freezing his slightly open mouth in place, unable to close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Zhengce’s eyebrow twitched. At this moment, for Old Master Gao to request a meeting could only mean he intended to negotiate terms. Years ago, Zhao Zhengce, as an official of the Central Discipline Inspection Commission, had let Gao Zhongqiu, governor of the southwestern province, off the hook—effectively reaching a temporary compromise with the Gao family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Sa remained confident, letting him ponder. He calmly lifted his teacup and drank. Just then, Yan Yangtian made his decision. “Have you heard of the Five Fiery Tyrant Sword?” The teacup slipped from his hand, shattered on the floor, tea splashing both their pant legs—but neither cared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galan, who had been fighting monsters longer than anyone else, knew better than anyone how cruel they were. If he failed to subdue the Dark Dragon, his life would be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Lu Hui called a halt. I was aching all over, yet still pushed myself up with my hands, trying to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How are the jade stones you were told to buy? And what about Dao Yuan? How’s the collection going at the clan’s land?” Zhan Tian asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, there was first silence, then a creaking sound. The door opened from within. Jiang Ruan leapt into the vehicle and sped off. The door slammed shut behind her. Not a single word was spoken throughout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan You slept restlessly all night, waking intermittently. She could not deny it—her quiet excitement stemmed from his imminent arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled the fuse of the firework with his other hand; it hissed to life. He hurled it into the sky. It exploded overhead—dim in daylight, but sufficient for guidance, and the sound carried far enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another kick came at my forehead. Ignoring the pain in my knee, I raised my hand to block. Zhang Qi’s assault was fierce; right after, a heavy punch landed on my chin. I didn’t see it coming and collapsed straight to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was all built from his daily sense of superiority. Li Changqing’s parents were both capable cultivators, holding solid positions within the Li family’s business in Jingdu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Yishen drove, eyes fixed ahead, a faint smile always on his lips—his mood clearly good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did have feelings for Wen Mo. All those years of raising him—he was her only family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the hotel room, Nan Yu was already exhausted. Though her recovery had been good, such prolonged travel still strained her physically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing the lightning-struck peach wood to one side, Mu Xiaotian pulled out another object: a round stone, roughly three times the size of the peach wood, glowing with golden light and imbued with thunderous power—just like the peach wood, it could also draw upon the thunder energy within the thunder source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Lei gradually realized that if a magic ship could only unleash its full power through a powerful captain, it still had a fundamental flaw. A truly powerful magic ship should liberate its captain from micromanagement, allowing him to focus entirely on strategy and tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An explosion erupted. The first gray-robed man turned instantly to charcoal. The other three fared no better—fire ignited on their robes, and the blast threw them down. They struggled to rise—but never got the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Zhang Beihai timed it perfectly, returning precisely half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Absolutely real! No fakes!” Han Dao laughed. If the Red Alert base were a company, every Red Alert soldier could rightly be called a company security guard—and each one was the most professional of them all.\u003C\u002Fp>",1157,"2026-06-19T18:47:42.084Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ce62926f19baab2970b0224152a245718de67efab13e488f2b1f6a2522469c99","there-is-a-malevolent-spirit-chapter-117","there-is-a-malevolent-spirit-chapter-115",209,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthere-is-a-malevolent-spirit-cover.jpg"]