Chapter 120: Peace of Mind

On the way back to Northern Qi, Lu Qingqing was exceptionally cautious, fearing that Master Xue might go back on his word.

Fortunately, the journey remained safe.

The carriage sped along the road; after days of relentless travel, Lu Qingqing dared not pause for a moment.

But as the carriage reached the border town, still short of Northern Qi, someone suddenly blocked her path.

“Qingqing!...

For example, when facing a likely strong opening in the second round, both sides play their cooldowns conservatively, providing ample first-wave defense items against rush attacks.

The gap between each realm is like the difference between heaven and earth, a truth all cultivators deeply understand, and they believe this gap only widens at higher levels.

Qin Feng's expression grew particularly earnest; no one would have imagined that a seemingly honest and clean-cut child could lie.

Now, only these four major countries maintain somewhat peaceful borders; among them, the Summer Kingdom is the safest, and this peace rests on the leaders of each country's first echelon.

“So you’re just simply unable to sleep?” Anders suddenly looked at him with concern after his silence.

Thus, he quickly dove sideways, rolling on the ground to avoid Pando’s sword strike.

This was the largest port city within the Xingluo Empire, and currently the only city in the empire yet to fall.

In the TS server, the five-person convoy was still gathered inside, neither dispersing nor starting a new game.

The Chaos Archangel suddenly swung down a great sword; the blade’s deadly aura erupted violently, a magnificent fusion of light and darkness surging forth as if to cleave the heavens, unleashing a massive radiant blade toward Lucifer.

Though Chen Shenyen’s acting had been praised countless times, in this moment, his performance pretending to confront empty air utterly captivated them.

Early the next morning, when Wu Xiang awoke, he was cold, hungry, and sore all over—likely still nursing injuries from his mother’s beating the night before.

Instinctively, he controlled his mech and fired the shoulder cannon, expending his remaining ammunition, but apparently missed—at best, the impact only dented the mech’s exterior.

“Seeing the two of you like this, I’m beginning to believe that true love can blossom in university,” Liang Jing remarked.

Night deepened, and both banks of the Jinghuai Canal lay silent, only distant shadows blurred in the haze.

Bored to the extreme, Liu Xiu suddenly felt as if he’d grasped a lifeline, his spirit revived instantly.

Zhong Wanyan smiled; her recent interaction with Shen Yi had given her some confidence—no matter any ill intentions Shen Yi might harbor toward her or Xiao Zhuo, he would likely not act rashly.

Reaching out, he gently grasped her wrist, the coarse pads of his fingers rubbing the soft flesh there.

“Starry… don’t be afraid. If you really can’t hold on, we’ll proceed with our second plan,” Su Yijiang sensed her trembling and, mindful of the public setting, held her hand tightly, transmitting strength to her.

Unexpectedly, the Three-Legged Golden Toad seemed impatient, flicking out its tongue and swallowing the Fiery Lion whole.

“Earlier, we encountered the sandstorm right here; if our direction is correct, this should be the spot,” Ye Rong took out a map. Their frantic flight had scattered their bearings, and with the compass in hand, she could only estimate their approximate location.

Wei Baichen knew the situation was not as simple as they claimed; otherwise, the two would not have confronted them directly at the door. If it were about cooperation with the company, Chen Hui would certainly refuse.

At home, Mo Beihan and his mother Jiang Yingqiu were seriously preparing for the engagement ceremony. Jiang Yingqiu was contemplating finding a chance to inform the Gu family; such matters required careful prior agreement before proceeding.