Chapter 40: Now That's What I Call a Big Shot

“Forget it, Xi. Stop explaining. No matter how you explain it, he will never believe you!” Yan pointed toward Leng Zishuo.

Whether it was benefiting from another’s influence or borrowing the authority of a powerful figure, the guards’ appearance also showed how seriously the clan leader regarded this matter. As the person in charge, his contributions naturally would not be overlooked.

As the renovation of Wuye Village progressed, Ye Ming’s envisioned ecological estate gradually began to take shape. Preparations for various ancillary matters therefore started as well, such as the robot acquisition plan Xu Fan had previously proposed.

“Hahaha, now that is an arrogant statement. No wonder you managed to anger Jin Yu and Chen Jun so badly. But if you truly want to fight me, I will suppress my strength to your level.” Long Tianyun burst into laughter at those words, and the gloom on his face vanished completely.

Chino stood beside Xu Yuexuan, weapon in hand, panting heavily. Her cheeks were flushed, her chest rose and fell slightly, and her clear eyes remained fixed on the distance.

“Yan,” Xi called softly. She knew Yan was angry. Bing Qianche, sitting nearby, had already been completely ignored.

The Blood-Devouring Demon Ape King let out a miserable shriek, feeling a bloody hole open in its back. It immediately turned furiously toward the human who had wounded it.

Huang Jun froze. In that instant of distraction, Daoist Huoyun pulled out a scale flashing with electric arcs and pressed it against Huang Jun’s brow.

In an instant, the shock wave produced by their collision poured wildly through the entire space, causing even the energy barrier to tremble violently.

Xiao Ruoyao did not seem to be in a very good mood. Although she kept forcing herself to remain spirited for the fans watching the livestream, Chen Lin, who knew her well, could see that her smiles were merely feigned.

A few breaths later, the entire Ninth Domain became a “sun.” The people from the Eighth Domain fled all the way to the Second Domain before the pain in their eyes finally eased.

“The suspect is here—smack!”

The Xu family experts who first rushed over had barely shouted when Zhou Wutian knocked one of them down with a tree trunk, rendering him unconscious on the spot.

Yu Meixi smiled and said, “Who wants to see you? Hurry up and go to work.” Qin Ming grinned and left the house.

The reason so many merchants traveled back and forth here, apart from the convenience of transportation, was another important factor: Xuancheng was rich in iron ore.

Lingmei glanced at Ilona and could only sigh, resigned to her misfortune. Why had she gone looking for trouble with that woman when she had nothing better to do?

Qin Ming had never expected to be fired after arguing a few sentences. He was stubborn by nature, and since the boss had already said that, he was unwilling to grovel for a job that barely kept him fed. With a dejected expression, he turned and left.

At those words, the disciple’s face went deathly pale, and he hurriedly tried to explain. Xiang Qing flicked his sleeve and said, “Get out!” A tremendous force sent both him and the person lying on the ground flying dozens of yards away. Before the disciple had recovered from his shock, he heard Xiang Qing’s voice echoing from afar:

“I will be going to Jinhui Valley soon to see whether Song Shide still remembers the rules of the sect.”

Chen Lin put on a disappointed expression. “What a pity. My psychological limit really doesn’t reach seven hundred and fifty thousand.” He kept glancing toward the door, as though he might leave at any moment.

When they reached the county seat, the two of them crouched near the railway station, staring blankly at this world. No one was willing to spare them a second glance.

“Yes, they were the ones who sent you back, Dasu. Aota-kun, do you remember now?” Yamaki continued asking.

“Remember? I can’t. I can’t remember.” Aota Kazumasa shook his head with difficulty, yet no matter how hard he tried, he could not recall that portion of his memory.

“What in the world is going on?” Tian Kongxiang was nearly driven mad. The thunderous mark had completely vanished from beneath his perception. It was enough to make him utterly frantic. What the hell was happening?

“When did you discover that Feng was missing?” His expression grew increasingly grim. “Have you sent people to search the woods beside the racecourse?”

The cold voice rang out, yet it was enough to reassure everyone.

“What kind of person am I? Shouldn’t I be asking what kind of people you are? I’m an ordinary citizen who has just returned from Mars. You demanded that I accompany you without asking any questions or even explaining who you are. And now you have the nerve to ask about my identity instead. Don’t you find that ridiculous?” Xiao Yu sneered at the black-clad man’s question.

“Leng Xuanye…”

Yu Mo had not expected Leng Xuanye to be so unconcerned with his own injuries at such a moment. Every word he uttered was about her. Once again, something deep within her was shaken.

Bing Mei gazed intently at Ye Xiang. He showed no intention of fleeing; his eyes were filled entirely with concern.

Just as he dodged aside, the blood arrow shot through the place where he had been standing. The rock it struck was instantly corroded and dissolved, leaving behind only a deep pit.

Zhongli Mo, Ji Bu, and the others sat on the left and right sides respectively. When Xiang Ye entered the tent, Ying Bu and Long Ju raised their heads and glanced at him, while everyone else lowered their heads, seemingly lost in thought.

He had been far too naïve. Zhao Gao would never give him such an opportunity. Li Si wrote dozens of memorials, and in doing so, nearly every drop of blood in his body seemed to be replaced. Yet none of the memorials he wrote ever reached the Second Emperor. Zhao Gao intercepted every one of them halfway and threw them into the brazier.

“Who are the three of you? Are you planning to force your way in?” One of the cultivators was already growing angry. Although a forged token could still be exposed upon inspection, at least presenting one showed them some respect. Yet now the three of them actually looked as though they intended to barge in by force.