Chapter 109

Where did this donkey come from? Zhao Ti raised an eyebrow and looked over.

The donkey was large and muscular, its glossy black coat gleaming, with four snow-white hooves; it had just stopped running and now lifted its head to gaze at the procession.

Zhao Ti glanced a few times, then asked Tong Guan beside him: “Are there many wild donkeys on Songshan?”

Tong Guan shook his head: “Your Highness, this servant has never heard of such a thing. It’s unlikely—probably someone’s domesticated donkey, tired of labor, bit through its reins and ran off.”

Zhao Ti shook his head.

Lingyu Sanren’s forehead broke into sweat; his face darkened as he glared furiously at Song Tong behind him. Song Tong trembled from head to toe, staring at Shan Wufeng on the stage with a look of bitter grievance.

The slope here was steep; they could not descend leisurely, so they had to climb down piece by piece. The rocks were hot to the touch, but fortunately the cave entrance was not far—after gritting their teeth, they all reached the designated spot safely.

According to his plan, to gather sufficient evidence, the criminal investigation team would split into two groups: one to surveil Qin Han, the other to track down the luxurious villa where Qin Han kept his demonic beasts, using the clues provided by Old Cheng.

Dantai Mingyue did not let Han Feng accompany him; he knew Han Feng also wished to speak privately with Duan Lang about matters to note upon entering the capital. Under the protection of several guards, Dantai Mingyue walked toward the inner quarters of the government office. As they reached the back gate, a voice came from behind.

Xiao Zhi Cheng sprang to his feet, furious: When the hell did you ever discuss peace talks with me? Don’t speak nonsense—you could get me killed.

Rui Chang returned victorious to the city and could not help boasting. Yong Gui believed Rui Chang’s words, ordered him to write the battle report, and submitted a memorial to Qianlong recommending him for merit. Camp officers hosted banquet after banquet for Rui Chang; for several days straight, he drank himself into a stupor. Qi Zhaonan, seeing Yong Gui and Rui Chang taken in, was inwardly delighted—no need to detail his joy.

Beneath that lay the true outer shell: the chariot’s surface was as smooth as polished marble—imagine such a vehicle rolling across a battlefield, leaving not a drop of blood.

This time, they built the chicken coop before even securing the chicks—far too hasty.

Though she had never witnessed it firsthand, she knew clearly: if anyone could restore all this to normal, it could only be Alan.

That’s right—when everyone arrived, no one saw Xue Meng holding any seed grain; they only saw her hugging the crying Wolf Bao.

So she angrily left a comment below: Don’t you know your pilot already has a wife?

Xifeng’s winter was always brief; spring’s breath had already arrived after just a few days. Inside Longyin Palace, Baili Yanxi sat listlessly by the bed, gazing at the still-unconscious figure upon it, her brow slightly furrowed.

That incident back then was carried out entirely by her own hands, without involving anyone else.

Su Xia did not know why she felt so terrified at the thought that Qin Yue might abandon her—her body’s most immediate reaction had been to mock Qin Yue, just as she had done moments ago.

“I told him,” Leng Xianning stared blankly at Hua Hao, her expression dazed; her obsidian-black eyes fixed through Hua Hao, resting on some distant point.

Though this was only the shallow wilderness, within ten kilometers of the Iron Wall, the danger remained no less—carelessness could lead to certain death.

She wanted to step forward, to find Li Moran—but she found her legs heavy as lead, utterly powerless.

Jace also grew increasingly aware that something was wrong between them; he didn’t know what, but perhaps it was time they faced it—avoidance would never solve anything. So he made his decision.

The Forbidden Yen Witch and her people, constantly evading reincarnation while seizing the lives and bodies of newborns, had long violated the Dao of Heaven.