24 Roses Dedicated to Dio (24)

He had been careless just now, which was why Chu Yicheng managed to injure him with a single kick. Despite Chu Yicheng’s immense strength, weighing thousands of pounds, and her formidable "Nine-Step Chain Kick," his innate first-level power made her moves no match for him.

Lu Tianyu felt a shiver in his heart. He nodded coldly and turned away. No matter what, the man surnamed Zheng was right: a bodyguard must have the awareness of a bodyguard. He had been taking himself too seriously.

Bai Fei looked at Sang Yu’s elaborate hem and thought she might have some difficulty moving about, so he bent down and lifted her up.

Although the Dortmund youth team had retreated in good formation, their defense inside the penalty area was very loose. Some tried to mark opponents, others tried to hold their positions, leaving exploitable gaps.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jian smiled. He reached out and gently patted Xin Xin’s head, advising her carefully.

A seemingly ordinary man, yet he had a pair of phoenix eyes as beautiful as peach blossoms, and his words always carried a hint of frivolity.

Chen Mu looked up toward the ceiling and saw the stone wall above slowly descending.

Without waiting for Ibra’s response, Zheng Yi took off toward his position, leaving Ibra dumbfounded.

Moreover, the timing of their team’s initiation was excellent; it was not just a reckless act born of passion.

Although possession did not slip away, Ibisevic gained the advantage, leapt desperately, and barely managed to head the ball to Dembaba in the center. The latter beat Iniesta to the ball but struck it with too much force. With pursuers behind and blockers ahead, Dembaba fell and slid the ball to Zeng Ke.

He lacked no courage to fight to the death, but he understood the importance of preserving his useful self rather than sacrificing himself pointlessly.

Each breakthrough to a higher stage exponentially enhances a cultivator’s power. Under normal circumstances, a first-level Foundation Establishment cultivator can defeat several peak Qi Refining cultivators, and a first-level Golden Core cultivator can take down several peak Foundation Establishment cultivators.

It’s hard to say if a district office director can dominate single-handedly, but the situation was clearly worsening, and An Tianwei seemed completely oblivious. Was his confidence too excessive or was he simply inexperienced?

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“Eh, why do I feel like I’m seeing several Lucys?” Though somewhat confused, Lu Yu still greeted Lucy.

“Surrender! I have no time to play with you anymore.” Jadexiu looked coldly at Xuecai.

“Roar!” When Ao Qing saw a powerful Ao family member rushing over, he let out a furious roar. Sword light erupted around him, blocking Ye Zun’s attacks, yet the terrifying beams still pierced through his defense, striking his body.

“What hybrid nonsense! Over two thousand years ago, those were our ancestors!” Although Master Liu Si found it strange, he maintained his professional composure, put down his weapon, knelt by the clear water river, and bowed repeatedly to the ancient corpse.

The sound of rushing wind was heard as his body suddenly appeared before the most viciously insulting person. A piercing shriek tore through the air, and a palm struck fiercely across that person’s cheek.

After returning to Yuexi Island with the others, Xiu Mo went straight to Huangsha Kingdom. Five Golden Core cultivators left behind on Yuexi Island—Qin You and the others—remained, while Cui Tianyou and Qiao Ying returned directly to the Five Elements Sect. The upper echelons of the sect would decide which disciples to send to the South Sea in the future. Qin You no longer managed these affairs.

“If this is your regret, then you are already dead.” Lu Yu’s eyes were cold. Amid the two’s shocked expressions, Lu Yu raised his hand.

Though seemingly detached, she was warmhearted beneath the surface. Though strict, she was flexible when necessary. Behind her cold exterior lay a heart of gold.

Zhao Xiongfei didn’t care. The reason he had Lu Chengfeng do this was not only a clear strategy but also punishment. What Lin Jiao had done could not be excused with a simple apology—it was naïve to think so.

The wolf king led the charge, shouting as he went forward. The fierce man carried Zhao Xiongfei closely behind, while the blue wolf covered the rear, moving forward with caution.

Suddenly, a skeletal arm burst violently from the ground ahead, followed by a humanoid skeleton emerging from the earth. The group was startled but maintained their formation without panic.

Actually, by this time, Eliza had come to terms with it... Some things in life she would never be able to rely on.

The Japanese captain nearly wet himself; he knew all too well the temperament of the commanders—no ordinary good men, their moods difficult to predict, quick to shoot and kill at the slightest provocation.

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Chen Dali said, “That won’t do. Then think of another way!” Saying no more, he turned and went back to his work.

In contrast, seeing Zhao Xiongfei arrive, the blue wolf and the fierce man finally understood why Zhang Xiaoya had suddenly become so bold. With Zhao Xiongfei here, there was no need to keep up appearances anymore.

The first floor held the living room and kitchen... On the second floor, the first room was Yan’s bedroom, next to it was Lu’s, and beside that was Xi’s bedroom.

Most importantly, their body shields had been depleted in advance. Without the protection of the shields, the wounds on their bodies continued to expand.

By now, they had reached a field stretching far and wide, lush and verdant as far as the eye could see—rivers and farmland, farmers and fishermen—a tranquil and picturesque scene.

The two reached the mountainside as dusk fully settled. Under the snowy peaks’ faint glow, visibility was barely enough to discern objects. The peaks were steep and treacherous, the paths rugged and icy, making footing precarious. They dared not proceed further.

Over a dozen security guards charged forward fiercely, ready to take advantage of the chaos to exact revenge for their comrades, hoping to gain some benefit.

My master told me these strange occurrences seemed connected to the construction crew that came to the cultivation school. But I don’t understand why. Could it be that their excavation disturbed the feng shui here? According to the villagers’ accounts, this was clearly a ghostly phenomenon, not some kind of spirit or monster.

Qi Ying, however, was incredibly lucky. She once traveled to the ancient world of primordial chaos, where she unexpectedly received the inheritance of the ancient human deity “Cangjie.” Though her soul fragment should not have returned to her body, the strength of her soul cultivation allowed her to successfully reunite with her own body.