Chapter 103: Restless Spirit

She smiled, "Young Lord Ji, is your eyesight poor? I suggest washing your eyes with the toad venom ointment that Young Lord Ye gave you."

Ji Ciyuan’s face darkened.

“Pfft, hahaha…”

Yan Jingchen tapped his palm with a fan, “Brilliant.”

Suddenly realizing this was a mourning hall, such loud laughter was inappropriate, so he quickly stifled his laughter.

Within the mourning hall, undercurrents stirred.

Chu Ruoyan seized the moment to softly lean toward Su Qinghan, “Senior Brother Su, please accept my condolences. Master Ling Cangzong was a grandmaster of his generation. When defending the Snow Ridge Army, casualties were minimal due to overwhelming artillery and fortifications, keeping losses in the double digits. But this time, they took the initiative to attack. Although the path was clear and no enemy forces inflicted substantial harm, there still had to be deaths.”

The second question came from Evergreen Academy; their topic was also about poetry, requiring the recitation of at least twenty poems by Li Shangyin.

“You dare try to kill my disciple? Such audacity!” The old ghost’s eyes flicked toward Master Mingtong, his deep voice resonating with undeniable authority through the night.

“I’m not speaking nonsense. Your constitution is coveted by many. Your eyes can switch between yin and yang, dispelling illusions and returning to the essence. Perhaps that was why the Blood Rose once recruited you,” Zuo Yu explained.

Though Li Dashou sympathized with Su Liang, Fan Ning was his senior brother. Apart from a foolish smile, he had no other choice.

Once, under the Old Progenitor of the Earth’s command, several disciples with fully developed spiritual wings forged divine realms, each a strategic stronghold. Now, all have fallen.

While Li Mao was surrounded, Qin Feng seized the opportunity to approach and gather information.

Xiao Chengjun was caught off guard by such a reaction. As time passed, his confinement became increasingly unbearable. If he revealed nothing, harsh punishment awaited.

These bio-engineered beings, though not highly intelligent, were stubborn individuals with their own judgment, capable of acting according to their own will.

“Empress Dowager, your presence honors us. May I ask if there is anything?” Ruoli still smiled, with Evening Glow silently standing behind him. If this battle was unavoidable, Ruoli would have no choice but to intervene.

“Didn’t expect that, did you?” The Elder of the Tree Realm said. “Moreover, your terrifying experimental beast was destroyed! Though they were corrupted, once they escaped, you lost control over them!” After speaking, having just expended too much demonic spiritual power, he coughed up blood.

After finishing his meal, Qingming chuckled at this and gave her a sharp look, saying, “Serves you right!” before taking his bowl and utensils to wash.

Only then did everyone realize and quickly start searching around for anything within reach.

Seeing the coffin, everyone’s hearts tightened. Taibai stared intently at the wooden coffin. Inside lay that ghostly creature, motionless. Taibai nodded toward Elder Duan and Chunde.

However, when mentioning elders, Wang Dabao immediately thought of frail, elderly figures nearing their end, no matter how profound their cultivation.

“Get lost!” Taibai knew exactly what Li Yiyan meant—he didn’t want to disturb the pleasant moments between him and Su Qingyi. Although he felt the same, Li Yiyan’s voice was far too loud. What if Su Qingyi heard? How could such happiness continue?

“Nian Nian, listen to me. I can’t tell you now. I don’t want things to spiral out of control!” Rong Xiaoyu was anxious, wanting to reveal the truth to Mi Bai immediately, but this was not the right moment. He had almost let it slip just now.

“I just like domineering men! Brother, don’t be too gentle from now on. Gentle men are to be cherished, not loved!” The child said earnestly.

Fuyunxi was equally candid, playfully bowing and saying, “Thank you, sister.” Then she sat down beside her. She and Qin Mingzhu sat opposite each other, separated by just one table.