Volume One, Chapter Forty-Five: Possessed by a Hungry Ghost

Compared to before, her appetite seemed to have grown remarkably. In the past, three meals a day sufficed, and a single bowl of rice with a few side dishes was enough for her, with perhaps some fruit in between. Yet lately, she was eating at least three large bowls of rice at every meal. Besides that, she consumed copious amounts of meat, even finding the fatty cuts—once unpalatable—exceptionally delicious, as if a meal was incomplete without them. After eating, she would further indulge in pastries, milk tea, and snacks.

Liang Shan had just ascended two hundred meters when he heard a delicate reprimand from above. Immediately, a figure clad in crimson armor, sword in hand, lunged at him. Liang Shan twisted aside, slipping past the blade like a rainbow streaking through a gap. When Red Lord saw her first strike missed, she instantly swung her sword back, aiming to sweep Liang Shan across the waist.

“Lord Meng, Lord Meng.” I followed the voice and saw a wild ghost lurking in the bamboo grove. I drifted over, and he bowed deeply in greeting.

Of course, Tuolei was also a consummate professional; as long as you paid the required toll, he would guarantee your safe passage out of the City of Chaos, with not a hint of further trouble.

Xia Jian’s meal was far simpler: two vegetable buns and one with meat, a cup of soy milk, and a small dish of pickles.

Previously, when the task was handed to Xiao Yunfei, a rift had already begun forming between them. Once Chen Tai learned Xiao Yunfei’s true identity, he moved to block him entirely.

“We’re risking so much for you. Don’t you think you owe us an explanation? Why are the three major gangs hunting you?” Li Jiang suddenly turned to Mu Xueying, who had remained silent.

The leader of the enforcement squad was named Lin Hu. He arrived at the scene with his team. “Who dares cause trouble at the city gates? Tired of living, are you?” Lin Hu shouted loudly.

Suddenly, Dragon Warlord let out a thunderous, earth-shaking roar. As the sound echoed, his massive form transformed into that of a man, coming to rest beside the other Water Dragon Clan powerhouses.

Before Fu Lang could catch his breath, the fourth Heaven and Earth Ring—driven back by Yang Yunhan—came hurtling toward him again. Unable to dodge, Fu Lang braced himself, swinging the ring he still held to try and knock the incoming one aside.

About half an hour later, Dahei and the others emerged one after another, each presumably having chosen a suitable mystic art for themselves.

At that moment, I finally regained some composure. And, as I calmed down, I realized there were two most likely suspects in this affair.

Fu Tianze’s smile froze on his lips. He still recalled the tender intimacy of last night and had planned to spend more time with his beloved today, but this unexpected news left him reeling in disbelief.

“They’re out…” As soon as he stepped out, Yang Tian’s eyes darted around, bewildered by the broken formation surrounding him. There was barely a trace of anything left.

On this return, the chief steward seemed to have completely changed. Not only was his greed gone, but his moods had also grown unpredictable. Such a transformation was truly unsettling.

Jian Ning frowned slightly. Had Lan Xiaopeng mentioned her relationship with Gu Jingchen? But then she relaxed; if Lan Xiaopeng had truly said anything, Qiu Shasha wouldn’t have waited this long to bring it up.

“Then congratulations, Father.” Rachel maintained her composure, slowly raised her glass, and poured the clear liquid down her throat.

Yin Dayin could see that Lu Youming was retaliating against Se Qi, deliberately making a mess of the place, and couldn’t help but worry about what awaited Se Qi next.

The man named Liu Sun frowned but said nothing. Though he knew his guild boasted many experts, there were so many foreign players—surely plenty of top-tier ones among them. Would his guild really be able to withstand the onslaught? That was what troubled him most.

Qi Huan and the others, who had been making a ruckus, immediately turned when a plainclothes officer pointed, seeing the doctor emerge from inside. Forgetting about Mo Ran, they rushed forward to check on Gu Jingchen.