Chapter 53: The Variety Show Ends, but the First Episode Begins

When someone is truly determined to avoid you, there is no opportunity to speak with them. Li Wanbai found herself blocked at every turn by Yu Baichuan’s vigilant watchfulness, unable to exchange even a single word. She was still regretting it when she boarded the company car.

Qian Quanhao suddenly approached the car window, tapping on it lightly, the sound crisp and clear.

Li Wanbai rolled down the window and asked curiously, “Is there something you need, Teacher Quan?”

With cameras layered inside and out, what could this man possibly want with her?

The sound of leather shoes struck the floor—sharp and heavy—echoing with unusual clarity in the cold, silent night. Zheng Chenheng stepped forward, one pace at a time, until he reached the main doors. When he pushed them open, he was faced with a row of bodyguards in tight formation, standing vigil outside.

Not long ago, Lin Feiyu had been locked in a life-and-death struggle with Shenzong, but now dispatched them with casual ease.

Ning Xiu decided to seize the first chance to make her his. Once she became his confidante, she would no longer speak to him as she once did.

Much later, Jiang Xiao would learn that the human race was truly pitiable. Among the countless seekers of the Grand Dao, those of the human race who attained the Dao Realm could be counted on one hand—let alone those who reached its pinnacle.

After all, the imperial examination was entirely overseen by the Superintendent of Studies, and those who passed and became Scholars were, in the strictest sense, to address the superintendent as their benefactor.

Since Lu Shu’s return, he had not sought out Li Xianyi, nor had Li Xianyi taken the initiative either.

No matter if you were a centurion or a commander of a thousand, even Commander Liu Shouyou of the capital’s Embroidered Guards, elegant and dignified as he was, would not put on airs before Inspector Sun.

It had been less than two days since Lin Feiyu refined the Heavenly Suppression Seal, and already such tremendous change had occurred, proof of the immense gains he reaped.

“Yes, Bureau Chief Pang, I’ll head over right away.” The waiter, aware of Li Rui’s identity, responded promptly and turned to leave straight away.

“Yongcheng, Cancheng, change into your performance costumes and head to the city stadium.” This time, would something be different?

Yao Qingmu could barely register what he was saying, only shaking her head nervously as she slowly retreated toward the door.

“I won’t marry you.” Though she denied it aloud, her heart was touched. Still, who could say if he meant it or was simply joking? If it was just a jest, wouldn’t she lose all face?

Having just awakened, Yunduo was still disoriented, lingering in the spellbound echo of that earlier voice. A faint, barely-there smile surfaced on her lips. Murong Che, seeing this, was overjoyed—yet before his own smile could fully form, Yunduo suddenly lunged and bit him on the neck.

When the robot offered no resistance and obediently went to wait in the bathroom, Xiao Baizhu closed the “door,” tossed the box into the trash, glanced guiltily at the neighboring room, then climbed onto the “bed” and fell instantly asleep.

Unlike the area they had just passed, behind the stone wall lay a silent, empty passageway, its sides densely lined with flowers strikingly similar to sunflowers.

With rage boiling inside and nowhere to vent, Lu Fengfan slammed his fist down on the table. The sturdy tabletop split with a sharp crack.

“Heh heh.” Yuan Ben glanced distractedly at an auntie haggling by the roadside, shaking his head in all seriousness, having not heard a word of Zong Yang’s question.

This floating bridge had always been meant as a temporary measure. After a dozen heavy grain carts crossed, the ropes linking the planks began to fray and snap.

Annoyed with herself, she formed her hands into claws, parrying and swiping at the incoming blade energy, deftly neutralizing Luo Yan’s strike.

This was truly what everyone saw with their own eyes! The scene was identical to when Li Xiaoyao was sucked away earlier.

At Lin Qian’s words, the whole room erupted in laughter. The classmates instantly turned to look at Li Xiaoyao.

Huigen no longer paid attention to the first floor, nor anything outside the inn, but was thoroughly attuned to the atmosphere on the second floor, his focus unwavering and intense.