049, Looked Down Upon

On the other side, Wei Xun led Lin Mi through the crowd, his demeanor calm and composed. Whenever they encountered an industry magnate or a renowned investor, he would pause with a polite smile and formally introduce Lin Mi.

“Mr. Chen, this is Lin Mi. Allow me to introduce her—she’s new to the venture capital world, but her insight is exceptional. I hope there will be opportunities for you to collaborate in the future.”

Wei Xun’s voice was steady and clear. He made no use of words like “female companion,” which might carry ambiguous implications.

“That is precisely why I’m still sitting here, and why the Cape family still exists,” Zhao Qian said with a cold laugh.

He immediately produced a jar, pulled open the ring on top, and drank its contents in one gulp, then let out a satisfied belch.

Shaking off his wandering thoughts and adjusting himself to his best state, Chen Hao sat down cross-legged at ease. Then he began to carefully analyze the extra memories that had emerged.

Hua Wu shuddered with cold sweat when she heard that ethereal, chilling voice. Somehow, without her noticing, the person had circled behind her once again.

He was a man with secrets, though not the kind concerning why he could not speak. Perhaps it wasn’t really a secret at all—he himself found it almost absurd.

If I had indeed done something wrong, your accusation and questioning would at least make sense.

Though there were various rules, in this situation, no one could truly restrain the outpouring of genuine feelings. Tang Lichuan’s heart pounded with panic and tightness; he kept his head lowered, not daring to look up.

Luo Han awoke slowly, exhaling a turbid breath. The spiritual energy around him drew inward, a flash of brilliance in his eyes before he returned to his usual unhurried indolence.

He packed away the lunchbox and returned to the crossroads a dozen meters away, where Irene was waiting for him with a gentle smile.

Zhang Qinglie’s expression froze, then fell, and he looked at Zhao Qian with a mortified, speechless face.

Although it was odd, sometimes Anya couldn’t help but feel that life after falling in love was like having an extra father in her world—someone who cared for her in every possible way. She truly enjoyed the feeling of being cherished so attentively.

However, perhaps because the distance was too great and no one had a clear view, it went unnoticed that while Wang Yao had managed to block Cao Cao, the fierce force surging from Cao Cao’s blood sword instantly shattered his internal organs, causing blood to stream from all his facial features in a matter of moments.

“Minlan, what’s going on? Where’s the guy who was chasing you? How did you shake him off?” I looked around warily, alert for the corpse to suddenly reappear.

Heroes of equal rank, or those whose levels differed by no more than two, could defeat a stronger opponent through skill. For example, Wang Yao and Zhao Yun had once joined forces to defeat Lu Bu.

“I brought you all here today to help me break through. Don’t worry, after I succeed, I’ll make you all my slaves—I won’t kill you!” The Thousand-Whisker Phantom Beast had not the slightest sense of urgency before the coming battle. It was as if Lin Feng and his eight companions had come solely for his breakthrough.

The big shot was not surprised by Zhao Mu and his companions’ reactions. After a few brief pleasantries, he ended the conversation. As for everything else, his subordinates would handle the details.

Had Lin Ming not brought Zilan into a place like the Soul Society’s Still Spirit Court, she might never have had to suffer such torment, never have met Aizen, and never become the half-dead creature she was now.

At this moment, the man’s eyes were vacant, his hair disheveled, and he lay sprawled on the ground in the shape of a cross. Several ice spears, like nails, pinned him firmly to the earth, and one even pressed against his throat.

But if it truly was awe she felt, how then could she explain her racing heartbeat? Or the possessiveness she harbored toward her master?

Lin Chen, too, had his own considerations. Given the current situation, with strange events unfolding one after another, he suspected more anomalies were yet to come. He hadn’t forgotten that, according to Yunlan’s account, there were still two bizarre happenings left unaddressed.