Chapter 141: Demons!

All eyes instantly converged upon Fang Xiao.

The scene of him hurling his weapon to slay the phantom-slave just moments prior had been witnessed by at least half the members of the caravan, prompting expressions of shock, astonishment, bewilderment, and delight to ripple through the crowd.

The phantom-slaves were exceptionally cunning. While chasing and taunting the convoy, they consistently maintained a safe distance. The arrow loosed by the young escort earlier served as the clearest proof of this. The command given by Head Escort Han Shijie was undoubtedly justified.

"Hey, do you mind not wearing such a skeptical look on your face? Show a little bit of face and confidence, will you!" Ying You rubbed his chin, gazing deeply at Wu Ai.

"Our Nuannuan has gone astray into demonic cultivation. I truly have no idea what kind of overwhelming magic that Duan Chengyu possesses to have completely hooked our Nuannuan's soul. Ah, what an absolute pity for this dear girl," Wu Xinshi also sat up, pointing at Su Nuannuan while shaking her head.

"However, since countless beast souls dwell in that place, the likelihood of encountering powerful, undying spirits is extremely high. It goes without saying that heading there is not without danger. Since everyone has unanimously decided to go together, we must still formulate a thorough plan beforehand," Xiu Li's aged voice murmured slowly.

If they could secure Cheng Feihu's partnership, their health supplement factory, currently still in the preparatory phase, would become as solid as a fortress. As long as no policy-related missteps occurred, they could simply sit back and enjoy their share of the dividends.

Zhou You handed the matter of participating in the open-bidding auction over to Dazhi, then wandered around aimlessly, only joining Huang Jianming for the sealed-bidding public auction when the time was right. At present, they were at the crucial stage of cross-checking the bid sheets; once verified as correct, the results could be officially announced.

She cast a light, backward glance and noticed that everyone was looking at her. Turning around, the corners of her lips curled upward as she gazed back at them.

"You, too, must be cautious. Do not let outsiders easily pry into affairs within the inner court!" Remembering Nie Yuansheng's remark just moments before—that an external official had no business peering into the imperial harem—Ji Shen grew increasingly disgusted with his two older brothers, and huffed.

Because she did not actively vie for favor, yet her official rank was not low, once the various palaces figured out her true background, they generally refrained from making things difficult for her.

"I am at the Zhang residence," he reported truthfully, the corners of his mouth curving upward in an irrepressible wave of good mood.

Madam He, who had followed closely behind, was already accustomed to such a scene. When Nie Yuansheng bowed to greet her in cupped-hands salute, she merely smiled and nodded without finding it strange, then softly instructed Taozhi to personally go and brew a fresh pot of tea.

This was a trick that even Dongfang Xiuxiu, an expert at the mid-stage of the Tribulation Crossing, had suffered losses from. The remaining two middle-aged men were also startled by such a massive damage output, breaking out into a sweat as they stared fixedly at Tang Qi.

A beauty as flawless as jade still required inner substance—a naturally emanating temperament. Be it charming or gentle, each was like a delectable dish, possessing its own unique flavor and distinct appeal.

Look at this string of jadeite necklace; every single bead was emerald green in color, translucent with an even tone, completely devoid of the slightest flaw. It was undoubtedly the finest grade of jade. Coupled with exquisite craftsmanship, it was clearly the work of a master artisan—truly a rare and precious treasure.

"Where is that monster?" She refused to believe Third Master Yuan's excuse; no monster could possibly be that kind-hearted.

"Because we were in such a hurry, brother Tang Qi and the others might need some time before they can return. You don't need to worry; feel free to stay at my shop. I believe they will be back here shortly," he explained. On one hand, this was to comfort the two of them; on the other hand, he hoped to use them to establish a connection with Tang Qi and his group.

Hearing some commotion nearby, Liao Xi could not help but smile faintly and said, "Chen'er, Xiang Yu, Yue Yun, Zilong, let us go over and take a look!" Liao Chen nodded with a smile, and Liao Xi gently took them by the hand as they walked over.

Regarding the first day's offensive against Tianbao City, Feng Guozhang considered that it was already late, and continuing the fight would incur additional overtime pay for the troops. With no other choice, he had no alternative but to postpone the battle to the following day.

Su Lin also pressed the call button to order some fruit juice for himself. Meanwhile, Xiong Xingwang, who was seated right next to Su Lin, seemed to do so deliberately, pressing the call button repeatedly at random intervals.