102. Yuan Shao of Hebei

"Welcome back, General!"
When Cao Xin returned to the general’s residence, Gan Yuniang, accompanied by a group of beautiful maids from the inner quarters, greeted him in the front courtyard.

Yuniang had gained a little weight around her waist and stood in the center wearing a deep blue Han skirt, looking dignified and virtuous.

Liniang and Da Qiao supported her on either side—one dressed in a fiery red skirt, exuding sultry charm; the other in a pure white skirt, radiating serene beauty—each captivating in her own way.

Juan Niang and Xiao Qiao stood beside them; one was poised to leap forward, while the other cast a glance behind him.

“Why didn’t the Corpse King kill my grandfather?” Suddenly, the advancing footsteps halted. I turned my curious gaze toward the unscrupulous Taoist.

Once again, it was that hellish place of ghosts. Today, the swordsman in purple robes returned, entering the deepest cell compartment, pushed open the door, spat out a darkened antidote pill, picked up a chair, and sat down opposite the prison.

“Warrior, please hold your hand. I am Yang Ding. He is my brother Hu Zhen, a local righteous man. We mean no offense. Please forgive us.” Yang Ding dismounted and bowed to Liu Fan, speaking hurriedly.

Fourth Lady Bian knew very well that when Lady Liu Fang came to the house, it could only mean trouble. If Liu Shanzhu had known earlier that Lady Liu Fang was coming, he would have been better prepared mentally.

“Lin, brother, you mean to wait until you secure the travel pass?” Duan Tianyu’s expression changed as he frowned and asked.

I gently wrapped my arm around Da Qiao’s shoulder and kissed her cheek lightly, dispelling her tension and worries.

At a single command, everyone fell silent, joined forces with the rescuers, and prepared to return to the camp.

“I don’t know what you intend to do, but Ling’er’s affairs are mine. If you harm Ling’er, you are my enemy,” Li Xiaoyao said coldly.

“You’ve actually stepped into the Heavenly Tempering Realm?” Chu Yuechan’s beautiful eyes widened in astonishment as she scrutinized Qin Yu; even Chu Xiong was equally amazed.

Heh! Lin Hai laughed bitterly at the War King’s words, then his face turned cold. Looking at the War King with contempt, Lin Hai shook his head.

Some days ago, Old Master Yu sent Bai Zhi, royal jelly, pearls, and other precious items to the Yan family. Yan Jin had wondered why his grandfather would send such medicinal materials.

In the past, only Marquis Mo, the notorious playboy, behaved like this. How had he changed so much now, especially as a married man?

Girlfriends, as always, lacked any principles. Whenever it was a decent-looking man, her immunity would plummet into the negatives.

Upon hearing Wu Yi’s words, Lin Zhi hurriedly helped Lin Zhen up from the bed, grabbed a leather coat lying there, gently covered Lin Zhen with it, and helped her to her feet.

At this moment, Ye Gucheng, having resolved to die, unquestionably sought to fulfill his greatest wish in his final moments—to slay the reigning emperor.

Duan Feng wanted to say more but, for some unknown reason, swallowed the words back down.

After speaking, Yang Xiao and Fan Yao exchanged a smile. This moment, perhaps, was an end—or perhaps a beginning.

Life is life precisely because we move forward amid confusion, progress through exploration, and pursue dreams through struggle.

Charlize glanced at Hugo with a look of disbelief. The cold joke was not funny at all, but seeing Hugo’s earnest expression, Charlize couldn’t help but smile. A faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

“Perhaps he’s applying psychological pressure on his opponent. Doesn’t our Chinese proverb say: ‘To conquer a city is secondary; to conquer the mind is primary’?” another commentator remarked.

As their conversation drew to a close, they reached the border between the Underworld Kingdom and the Heavenly Plain and stopped talking. Before them lay a pitch-dark cave; entering this time-space tunnel would lead to the Heavenly Plain’s divine realm.

He followed You Yituo’s description, adding some embellishments, recapping Chen Hao’s actions before and after, emphasizing notably the two medical examinations.