Chapter 80: Don’t Be Jealous

"Although we now have conflicts with the Li and Jiang families, the influence of the Long family from the Imperial Capital has already spread throughout the country. On the surface, we may still be just a prominent family from the capital, but in reality, our power far surpasses that of the Li family, not to mention the Jiang family, which is only just beginning to rise!"

"Master, you truly have foresight. In my opinion, it's only a matter of time before the Long family dominates the nation!"

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The battle prowess displayed by the Licking Lion was utterly beyond reason; no one believed it was a young prodigy.

It turned out that Qiao Eighteen wanted Shiyin to help him promote porcelain. He had asked Steward Yang, who told him that the celadon long-necked vase was exclusive to the Qiao family—no other family in the county possessed it. Its price was five taels of gold, which was considerable, and they had plenty in stock.

Moreover, the balance and retribution advocated by the Heavenly Way aligned perfectly with her own principles.

"No lighter? That's fine, we've got Brother You!" Everyone admired Brother You so much they nearly tossed him into the sky.

For the instigator of these events, it was only necessary for Zheng Yuze to encounter some issue at such a critical juncture, at any point in time, to heighten the villagers’ sense of fear. The exact nature of their reaction was of no importance.

Even before Inuyasha was born, he had become a symbol of peace between humans and demons, destined to be regarded as a mascot all his life.

Upon hearing this, the patrolling city guards realized something was wrong and rushed toward the source of the sound.

You Lao’s expression darkened, and a fierce aura radiated from him. A wild wind stirred around him, instantly sweeping up and pulverizing the surrounding furniture into dust.

The two returned to the Qiao family; at that moment, Elder Qiao and his wife were already waiting for them in the hall.

I found a lighter in the kitchen and lit the white candle inside the white lantern. Watching the blood-red writing on the lantern grow moist once more, it seemed as though those bloody characters had never dried.

Qin Yang decided to enjoy the music and fine wine here, waiting for word from the old mystic and Yanlong.

"Alright, Grandma, Xiangxiang understands," Chu Xiang replied in her sweet, childish voice. Her obedient demeanor made Qinwan adore her even more.

Pu Tao was drenched from head to toe, supported by Lin Yin as they returned to what passed for home.

Yan Ruoyi felt uncertain, and likewise, she had no idea what Qin Shaoyu was thinking.

Yang Xiao was astonished at the news, not expecting such a thing. Now, at last, she could feel at ease—Brother Li and all the martial artists would help, so the master would surely be safe.

As soon as Poison Pouch finished speaking, thick poisonous mists rose in the region where Xiao Ling stood, followed by swarms of venomous beasts appearing and trapping him.

If the people at the company saw this side of Qin Shaoyu, the entire staff would be left in disbelief.

His grandmother's sudden return surprised He Chenfeng, especially since she had fallen ill and been hospitalized, catching him off guard. After asking which hospital she was at, he hung up the phone.

If Jiang Lichen truly wished to kill her, he would not hesitate. My heart clenched in pain. I knew this must be an illusion brought on by haunting—surely it could not be real. Yet before my eyes, I saw my best friend with my man holding a gun to her head.

I watched the incense quietly, only to see a gust of wind blow from the stove, extinguishing the incense instantly.

But it still depended on whether the other young master was sensible. If he was a wastrel, it would be better to strike out on his own, or perhaps cooperate with someone else—like the Bai family.

Lan Xiang, however, showed no fear, fiercely declaring in his heart, "A coward who dares not show his face calls the name of Prefect Yuan so boldly. Even if Prefect Yuan himself arrived, he could not interfere with the affairs of our military. You traitor, murdering a court officer and plotting rebellion—I will execute you on the spot!" Clearly, Lan Xiang understood the rules of officialdom well.