Chapter 17

The awakening ritual takes place more than 20,000 meters underground. He had to enter the depths several days in advance, and before that, he needed some time to prepare.

Pei Juan held Bai Ling’s chin with one hand and kissed her directly. In the brief moment when they paused for air, he silently gasped a few times before releasing her, resting his body on her shoulder. However, his fingertips did not stop and gently traced her cheek.

Chen Xiao responded politely. This makeup artist was considered an auxiliary member of Chunqiu, an ordinary person by identity but still enjoyed the welfare benefits of Chunqiu’s grassroots staff.

“I just wanted to warn him not to sneak a peek at me. But if he gets injured, what should I do? Wouldn’t I have to compensate for his medical expenses?”

The funeral of Ye Shitou and He Ying was rather simple, but with the help of the villagers, everything necessary was in place. Originally, Ye Laidi had planned to resolve things after her parents’ burial. Nobody wanted to spend money, and she couldn’t afford to invite the villagers to a banquet as the fool.

Nearby scholars were discussing, expressing their regret, but Pei Juan showed no change in his expression as he looked at Bai Ling’s face. Her attention was entirely on the lecturer on the stage, looking like a diligent student, so obedient it was almost unbelievable.

Ling Feng looked confused, while Zhang Yu wished he could bring a fully automatic washing machine from the future to show him.

To the left of Old Master Zhou was his future father-in-law, Zhou Jun, and to the right was an unfamiliar middle-aged man, who bore some resemblance to Zhou Jun.

After renting a room, Xuan Ye turned and climbed higher. On the side of the Da Qingqiong mountain, he spent 100 contribution points to rent a simple stone cave.

The stone village before him hadn’t changed much since his last visit, not even the people inside had changed much. Since Huang sealed the stone village, everything here remained the same. The only difference was that the strength of the people here was much greater than when he first came.

He and Deng Chao teamed up to catch crabs and fish, but those crabs and the yellow flower fish were all placed in Deng Chao’s backpack, while Li Chen’s backpack was still empty.

“Don’t be afraid, I’ll protect you.” Lei Yu said softly, smelling the fragrance on the other person.

Looking at the careless Bert, Lei Yu held his sword with both hands. The two-hooked Sharingan in his pupils began to spin at its maximum speed.

“I am the captain of the Tai Beijar ship, Ning Xu. You must be Chief Engineer Wang, right?” The captain in his early twenties was a few years younger than Wang Shijie.

Zhao Liying and Baby were stir-frying gray sea salt, while Liu Yifei and Chen Qiaoen were starting the fire.

Yutian had always imagined that the most powerful being was the Chaos Demon God. But now, the Chaos Demon God was telling him that beyond Chaos, there were even stronger existences.

“This guy’s strength is pretty good. He can compare with Shaoyu in terms of power, and his skills are quite impressive. If I can recruit him, he would make a great enforcer.” Lei Yu thought to himself as he looked at Nongjia Sheng Qi in front of him.

“I…” Zhao Lingying choked several times, but fortunately, her gaze regained rationality.

Mo Xie sighed, and together with Mo Sanqiu, they casually ate something at a street food stall outside, quickly finishing their meal. After returning to Mo Sanqiu’s home, Mo Xie took a hot shower and lay on the bed, reflecting on everything that had happened in recent days.

“I met a young man,” Qi Chu decided to be honest, mainly because he knew it wouldn’t be easy to hide it. Planting seeds of doubt between a couple could become an obstacle in the coming decades.

From the feedback from the police, it appeared that after Mad Dragon escaped, he didn’t return to Yiheyuan. That meant he must have hidden in his own shop.

“So, you’re saying that the three of us were in different time and space just now?” Chen Aili widened her eyes and asked.

“No need, no need. You all continue, I won’t interrupt,” Lin Chengping said, waving his hands and smiling as he stepped back.

Han held Su Manqian’s hand, walking halfway before switching it to the other side and holding her other hand, warming it inside his pocket. The ground was slippery, and Su Manqian grabbed Xiao Bohan’s arm as he guided her back home.

Barbara was afraid of getting sprayed by Terry again. She was trying to avoid him by walking around Stecien, but unexpectedly, she almost got hit by his wildly swinging arm. She hurriedly jumped back.

Zhu Pingjin and Liao Daheng, one a feudal lord from Shu, the other a Sichuan governor appointed by the imperial court, had not met for over half a year. Now, under a new political landscape, they had formed an alliance once more.

Reaching out, Lian Ge lifted the wooden crate by both ends, pulling it up from the bottom of the pit, causing the dirt beside the tunnel to roll down.

Although it was not his first time in the capital, Li Xiang still found it very unfamiliar. He had not visited many places, including this courtyard where he was now.

“I won’t let them deceive me any longer,” Ling Jiajia said with a self-mocking smile, her tone cold.

My hands were sore, but the resentment in my heart couldn’t be eased. I noticed Zhang Xianru anxiously pacing back and forth nearby, seemingly wanting to ask me something but then retreating.

Next, Naruto had no choice but to comfort her in other ways, pressing her onto the bed. With a slight thrust, he immediately entered her body, giving her an incredibly delightful sensation.

After discussing, everyone decided to walk east along the border. Once they reached the farthest east near the territory of the Fire Palace, they would turn back.