Chapter 83: The Winds Have Changed

Within the Chiba Gang’s main hall, the gang leader Zuo Shaosong’s head was already missing, and most of those who dared defy orders had become corpses. More than ten others, now weaponless, stood meekly with blades pressed to their throats, hands stretched out to be bound.

Seeing the situation, Ning Third Lady realized the outcome was already decided. She called out, “Old Hu, younger brother, you two stay here and keep watch—I’ll go help big brother.” When the two nodded in agreement, she leapt away, stepping onto walls and rooftops, vanishing into the night.

Hu Shengcai…

Sorong’s reasoning was not unfounded. Wang Peng indeed could not guarantee how those who came later would work, and the repairs on the 219 National Highway’s Rutou section were far from satisfactory.

At the end of the report, a particularly sensitive condition was highlighted: the appointment of the army commander must be personally nominated by General Stilwell.

“No matter what, thank you, Li Yan. I’ll remember your kindness for the rest of my life,” Xin Mengmeng said.

“You’ve come out now—can you tell me what happened here?” Bai Ze asked, his demeanor free of hostility as he looked at them.

Bass looked down on Nan Ming, completely forgetting that Nan Ming had already introduced himself. If Bass had taken a moment to calmly reflect, he would have realized that Nan Ming was the name often mentioned by King Batu, and had been the most capable deputy commander under the former Marquis of Jingzhou.

Although the Great Celestial Army outside the city had already withdrawn, Batu’s soldiers still feared the army might return, and the city was filled with soldiers patrolling through the night.

A fiery slash collided head-on with Lone Rain’s powerful Spirit Gathering Sword Strike. This was yet another formidable skill acquired after Hundred Ghosts’ job change: Blazing Flame Slash.

At that moment, the nurse entered to check on Pan Guangnian’s condition. Wang Peng and Liu Xibei took their leave, each departing the hospital separately.

Han Shui’er, seeing the frightened look on the ill-tempered staff member’s face, turned around in confusion.

“Meow, meow.” As Qianji saw the scythe, his eyes glowed gold. He dashed straight over and circled around it.

The Blood Pact Alliance, renowned and hailing from distant Xinglan, but Suiye City was outside their sphere of influence.

The gesture was a bit too familiar. After Yizhu made her move, she paused for a second, then withdrew her hand awkwardly, embarrassment on her face.

The crowd below burst into laughter once again. When Ji Lan Hong was on Xu Lang’s bed, she probably agreed with most of these characteristics he mentioned.

Xiao Zhan was no match for Wu You—he had no magic skills and could only endure his disgust, inching through the cracks in the rubbish heap.

Wu You wandered around the room like a headless fly, going around and around for ages without finding an answer. Eventually, he dialed Nanshan’s number.

Whenever he had time, or when the mood struck, he would play a tune—sometimes “High Mountains and Flowing Water,” sometimes “Su Wu’s Longing for Home,” all depending on how he felt at the moment.

“Stop talking nonsense, who… misses him?” He Qingyun’s heart raced nervously. Under Wang Yijun’s intense gaze, she closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling incessantly.

Few knew about this, for their obsessed master was a mysterious figure; even the Five Ghosts dared not provoke him when he was alive. The Starry Array was temporarily managed by Old Gu, precisely to prevent the treasures from falling into the hands of the Underworld Clan.

Xun You arrived at the rear courtyard of Cold Mountain Academy by the Yishui Ice Lake. He changed into the Yangzi Divine Robe and leapt into the lake. With his maximized physical strength, he could now stay in the icy waters for longer. He soaked silently, and when time was up, he would leap out with all his might.

None of them could figure out whether Fu Yuecheng’s mind had gone haywire—how could she suddenly utter such bizarre threats?

Ling Su, without hesitation, voiced her doubts to Ling Yan. Though she had little contact with Liu Gui, the situation she’d just heard about in the martial arena truly surprised her.

Li Si had already been received by Zhao Fuxin at the Zhao residence. He never imagined that the brother he’d shared a tent with would turn out to be the top scholar. And to be so trusted—of the two deputies, he was one.

Well, this isn’t urgent. When the time comes, I’ll find an opportunity to experiment. Anyway, there’s no need to rely on Ye Ye’s power for battle.