Volume 1 Chapter 38 Who Did This

"Apologies..." The three Sun brothers bowed in unison, their hands clasped. Following their lead, the others offered their own apologies as well.

As long as the Star-Shine Mercenary Group returned to Coriano City before the start of the special auction for the immersion spots, it would prove that they were in no trouble and could still lead those who won the bids to the Elf Forest. That was all everyone needed to set their minds at ease.

"A pear tree in bloom, a moon over the stream; who does tonight belong to, I wonder?" She twisted a flower branch in her hand, a bitter ache in her heart, the words slipping out unbidden. Yet, in her heart, it was not just a single night that she regretted.

But seeing that face looking at her with hesitation, she found she had no choice. She took a step forward, her feet treading upon the water, sending ripples dancing across the surface.

She finally realized that her brother was not the omnipotent, world-shaping figure she had always imagined him to be.

In truth, what they sought was nothing more than someone reliable, trustworthy, and capable of providing for their basic needs—these were the fundamental requirements. As for being drop-dead gorgeous, cool in a fight, or possessing legendary bedroom prowess, those were merely optional, upgraded features.

Only then did Lin Yue realize he had been too naive. Chen Ji and Wang Yun had never intended to trust him from the start.

Song Doufu stepped out of the elevator and gave a slight bow toward Yu Yirao and the others. The angle was small, less than thirty degrees, but this gesture, akin to a respectful nod, was enough to convey his sincerity. He knew that when others returned the gesture, their bows would be deeper.

"What's going on?" Guo Lin’s eyes widened. It was only when the figure of Feng Zhongxiao vanished into the distance that he began to understand. He then delivered a sharp flick to the forehead of the mischievous Bai Bing.

"Of the four people from just now, the youngest one is Ling Yu, the captain of the Wilderness Team," Zhang Weixin said.

However, he liked how straightforward Gao Ping Kangjie was; only in this way could he manipulate that video to his advantage.

"One hundred and ten thousand Martial Sect coins," Xiao Yuntian, despite having his limbs broken, gritted his teeth and made his bid, clinging to a glimmer of hope.

"Things have come to this, Madam Shen. Please, console your daughter well; make sure she doesn't do anything rash." Princess Xin wiped the corner of her eye with a handkerchief, took two steps forward, and spoke.

"True. How should these magical medicines be prepared? Do I just mix them directly?" Bao Zi had never prepared such concoctions before.

As for the missing Zhou Xizheng... if it hasn't surfaced yet, let it rot at the bottom of the water.

All staff, with the exception of the building's security and members of the network security company who had to work overtime, were given the day off. Meanwhile, all production at the Dawn manufacturing base ceased, and all employees were released for the holiday.

Was this help sent from the heavens? Was this a deity dispatched to aid her because it knew she had reached a dead end?

Fang Ao waved his hand gently, and King Honghai and the others felt as if they were bathed in a spring breeze. A sense of heartfelt admiration for the person before them welled up, leaving no room for any thought of resistance.

Suddenly, a collision echoed, followed by Zhu Rong’s shrill scream. He had been swiped by the Spirit Dragon King’s claw once more, leaving him battered, bruised, and sent flying in a state of utter humiliation.

Liu Jin no longer scolded Li Li for being wasteful, instead stuffing ostrich eggs into his own mouth one by one.

Moreover, these armed men were even more formidable than the guards of Pure Land City. They were strictly disciplined, their expressions solemn, and their postures far more standardized—as if they had undergone some kind of systematic training.

Some say that the area is now a secret experimental zone, off-limits to civilians, and that the ten-square-kilometer hill has been a restricted area for a long time. Others say that a large team once went in, but like their predecessors, they never walked out.

Tingting and Xiao Ye were both public figures; they had plenty of enemies. Even if they were suspicious, the finger wouldn't necessarily point to me.

The above was Mother Wu’s testimony, which did not deviate much from Wen Yan’s deductions. Now, it was certain that the child was not of his own flesh and blood. Wen Yan waved his hand, signaling the servant to take the child away.

"Hmph, spreading heretical nonsense—kill him!" While Darren had been wasting breath with Li Mu, he had already ordered his men to prepare for an attack. At this moment, those attacks had finished charging and were unleashed toward Chu Yun’s position.

The wolf riders took out black blindfolds and tied them over the eyes of their magical wolves, covering their ears as well. This way, the wolves would be less susceptible to the suppression of higher-level magical beasts, though it made movement inconvenient, requiring them to be guided entirely by the riders' reins.

"Stop dawdling like a woman and get your neck cleaned," Li Mu said. He detested pre-battle posturing most of all, and with that, he fired a beam of golden light.

Hu Youming recognized the old man; he was Xiao Tiecheng, the former Deputy Director of the Health Department of Beisheng Province, and the grandfather of Xiao Shou.

"Sister Feng, since you’ve just arrived in the Great Capital, you haven't seen much of its architecture yet. I hear you were once a city lord yourself. Why not tour this Great Capital with me? It would be my pleasure to play the host." Xi Lingyan walked over with graceful charm, took Feng Ruiyan’s delicate hand, and spoke in a soft voice.

If he had just let things be and called the police back then, perhaps 15-year-old Yu Mei would have only been charged with "justifiable defense" or "excessive defense"?

Given his personality, no matter how close Su Muyue and Sikong Jingyun were to him, they were merely chance acquaintances. Who was more worthy of his trust than his own royal brother?