Chapter 53: Observation

Acupuncture is more suitable to be performed after a meal, so Gu Zhuo made arrangements with Xu Zhen and her daughter-in-law to come by an hour after lunch. Of course, before leaving, she also explained that she wouldn’t be staying at the family quarters anymore. Hearing this, Jiang Fang breathed a sigh of relief—not because she disliked Gu Zhuo, but with her mother-in-law hospitalized, she simply didn’t have the time or leisure to entertain guests at home. This arrangement was best for everyone.

Back in the ward, Gu Zhuo’s first task was to serve food to Yinyin, opening the lunchbox containing braised pork.

“Boasting nonsense.” Outside the octopus, the bird-shaped consciousness figure looked coldly toward the depths of the octopus’s innards, where Lin Xiao resided. Hearing him speak like that, it let out a frosty snort and muttered to itself.

Above, it restrained the fire of its soul—under that faint glow, who could spot the bones, stark and pale?

“Thud, thud, thud.” The earth trembled; the muffled sound of hooves echoed from afar! Such noise could only come from a large cavalry force. Nearby, an unknown troop of riders was approaching.

“I am already within the other’s domain of law,” Lin Yue reminded himself. Even if there were no others present, he still sensed danger.

“You always take his side! Is he your real brother or am I?” Yun Ze accused, drawing near Qing Rang. For once, Qing Rang didn’t retort; she hung her head in silence. Yun Ze guessed his sister’s thoughts, feeling regret and frustration, and redirected his anger toward Yu Qilang beside them.

What he hadn’t expected was that Nedaka, enraged by Aidaia’s indifference, issued an irrational command.

“Excellent.” Lin Tianyao nodded, the light in his hand flickering. A powerful Kun ring appeared in his grasp.

He shook his head, casting away the longing in his mind. Footsteps sounded from afar; he quickly tucked the wooden carving inside his armor, wiped away his tears, and when he heard someone calling, he responded, then carried the manure basket outside.

“Should I go back and change clothes?” Yan Xiaoxiao stared at her white T-shirt and jeans as she asked.

Of the four gates of Iron City, the east, north, and west gates are open year-round. Only the south gate has never been opened.

Although Mo Xiaobo isn’t as beautiful as Yang Susu, her figure is graceful and well-proportioned, especially her C-cup, enough to drive people mad. She’s above average, but that old fellow—skin thick, flesh tough—still dares to be picky, demanding so much when he should just be grateful for the view. Truly maddening.

Oh, so it’s this you’ve come to ask about. Tianxiu breathed a sigh of relief—not that she particularly disliked pharmacists, but tonight she simply didn’t have the patience for flirtation. Instead, when he brought up games, her mood brightened, and she felt a spark of interest.

The Noble Cauldron seemed to recognize that Zhao Xiang was there to help, so his disaster aura locusts operated within Xiao Xuan’s body as if it were their own. The cauldron even divided off a thread of noble energy to assist the locusts in devouring the dissipated disaster aura left behind by the original disaster idol.

Shaking his head, now that the Bodhi Patriarch was alert, Xiao Han’s plan to audit quietly was ruined.

In the end, Southampton easily defeated Everton two-nil away from home.

“Yes, if my prediction is correct, their firstborns will be twins—a boy and a girl!” Ye Xuan declared confidently.

“This film’s genre and core are honestly more suited to the North American market. The domestic box office has already exceeded my expectations. But that’s about it. The ceiling is set, and it won’t go much higher.” Wang Naijie remained clear-headed, never letting his expectations soar unreasonably.

Very good… The morale is decent, at least outwardly. Tianxiu glanced at the backs of several heads, feeling a bit comforted. After all, they’d just drawn the match. Previously, even reaching the playoffs was uncertain; now, with a guaranteed spot in the top four, the players’ mindset was naturally much improved.