Chapter 32: Still Playing the Part

Some people, seeing that all the dealers at the gambling tables had finished their shifts, exchanged their chips for cash and left. However, most did not want to miss out on the excitement; they held onto their chips, waiting eagerly for the next thrilling event to begin.

Before any words were spoken, Ye Canghai drew his sword in a swift arc—whoosh—and Itō Toshirō’s head was severed from his neck.

As the moon rose, a crowd surged before the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. Nobles and wealthy elites from all eight border cities had gathered for the Courtesan Festival.

Mu Lan’s lips trembled involuntarily, as if seized by a spasm. Destroying the school’s public grounds... surely that crime did not warrant death.

“It’s not mine; my mother gave it to me. She told me to bring the pearls to live in the Tang dynasty,” the young man shouted.

Thanks to Su Zhao’s aid, Carter’s body-wide pain had dissipated, yet his mind remained somewhat hazy.

Outside the long corridor, the elders no longer knew what expression to wear. The host personally bestowed a magical treasure upon you; if you show no gratitude, that might be forgiven, but to even disdain it was intolerable.

Though enraged, Croc Mad King killed the servant, yet according to Croc Jin Song’s understanding of his son, his behavior seemed peculiar.

From behind, Wen Jun chuckled, “Use this!” and poured a bucket of cold water over Xiang Lu.

Sitting down, looking around like an inquisitive child, Lin, still clad in black, arrived shortly after, carrying a long black cloth bag on her back, her expression indifferent.

At this moment, Penguin’s public relations tactics proved effective. Many players who had used scripts arrogantly claimed they had never cheated, thinking they could evade the game’s detection.

Yang Danxin slowed her pace upon hearing a messenger’s words about monks, listening attentively as she walked.

He had initially thought there was profit to be made, which led him to stir trouble at Yuzhang Manor. Yet, the manor’s young master, though only seven, was remarkably bold. One sentence from him forced a retreat. He had long heard the boy was a prodigy, exceptionally clever, but now he realized he had underestimated the child.

“I was just speaking casually, maybe I got lucky. Actually, I only knew that much,” Wei Xiaodong said.

“Perhaps. Becoming a ninja is an arduous path, but if it’s him, I believe he can succeed! Even reach astonishing heights! Just give him the chance to take that first step!” Sun Yue smiled, expressing absolute confidence in A-Kai.

As he approached, everyone recognized Zhou Kai’s return. The entire hall fell into a deathly silence, all eyes filled with astonishment.

In the original timeline, Uchiha Madara had indeed orchestrated many schemes involving the Three-Tails. For example, the Hidden Mist sealed the Three-Tails within Rin Nohara’s body, attempting to drive her rogue in Konoha. This plot was masterminded by Uchiha Madara. Sun Yue’s first thought was Madara.

Hu Fulang brushed his feet again on the worn carpet at the door, causing a slight pang in his heart.

Under the shining light screen, the wooden stage, once seemingly restless, suddenly stilled amidst the violent surging around it. As vibrations gradually calmed, the golden radiance dimmed and returned to its original state.

“This is the only way. Time is of the essence. I’ll go out now and resolve this matter,” Long Tianyu declared before withdrawing his divine awareness from the ancient jade space.

“Perfect, absolutely perfect!” Ran Bing laughed heartily; the first day of filming had gone remarkably smoothly.

Lobsters and sea cucumbers, never before tasted, seemed the least refined among the dishes. Meanwhile, the supposedly luxurious shark’s fin and bird’s nest soup were served in large bowls, as casually as inexpensive egg drop soup.

Ye Chen was speechless. Though he anticipated a fight between Tombstone and Han Xiaoyi, he never imagined Tombstone would envelop the area with deadly poison. Unable to stop it in time, he unleashed a fiery shield to protect Yun Ting and the others, isolating the poison outside.

As for He Yixian, he resembled a sage—a wise man silently observing the tides of the era, wishing to use his strength to save more innocent lives. This resolve had never wavered since the beginning.

At this moment, atop Ruyun Peak, Nangong Xuan sat within the main hall of Ruyun Palace, accompanied by elders Fang Rong, Wu Yi, Ye Liuxu, and Cai Ziyan.

He glanced at Chen Jia, who remained indifferent, sighed helplessly, and bent down to pick something up.

Bishop Marjory spoke quietly, while the Estonian Grand Duke and Duchess unconsciously suppressed their impatience, listening attentively.

Wan Tongtian and Hong Lian, both able to challenge Saori Mitsuki, were trapped far apart—one stranded hundreds of meters offshore on the Burning Immortal Platform, the other still on the cliff opposite—rendering aid impossible.

Tian Xin’s heart trembled involuntarily upon hearing his leisurely remark.

This matter was far beyond any combat ability to offset, yet he understood Morgana’s mood—merely seeking to preserve a glimmer of hope.

Jian Yijun laughed at his teasing, then saw Lu Bu’ao rising from the corner. He had changed out of his uniform, his aura subdued, appearing much gentler.

Suddenly, a hand reached out, gently pinching Xu Zuoyan’s chin and turning his head. Meeting his gaze was Ye Kaicheng, whose hand held him firmly.

Li Chenghuan intended to inform him directly but reconsidered—Jiang had yet to agree to be the honorary leader of the Yixiao Mansion. Why not use this chance to prod him?

Without pausing to thank, he dashed off again. All accounts pointed to Qin Fu, but no one knew how the water from that area had floated ashore. However, from others’ words, his oxygen tank was nearly empty, and he was motionless when rescued.

Xiao Chen’s surprise had not yet faded when he suddenly sensed danger behind him, rolling sideways and dodging ten meters away.

“Each one of you perverted fools dares to covet me? I’ll kill you all!” Xu Zuoyan cursed as he fought, leaving Cai Guowei powerless to retaliate.