Chapter 156: Second-Tier Alchemist

"To think this guy is actually cultivating right here on the spot! What does he think he can accomplish in just a few minutes? And it's getting late. What an absolute idiot," Leo said with utter contempt.

Now, no one could compare to Leo. Although a few others had also successfully refined pills, none possessed Leo's unique pill-pulling technique...

As the two of them were talking, they heard someone calling out. Turning around, they saw Shen Zhiming's second older brother, Shen Cunchun, who was the adopted son of Shen Ci from the second branch.

That brought peace of mind. As the children gradually grew up, Father naturally needed to find a companion for himself as well.

With a flattering smile, he greeted the big shots, then walked with his head held high toward the piano stand. Just as he was about to sit down, a flurry of footsteps echoed from the entrance of the private room.

The Nine-Nether Nether-Dragon spat out Huangfu Xiu and cast a pitiful glance toward Luo Qianxue. With the sable present, it did not dare to act presumptuously in front of Luo Qianxue, but that look clearly conveyed its desire for her to avenge it.

"We didn't make much of a fuss, he just wanted to go outside." Because of the cold weather, how could Elder Lu bear to let his great-grandson go out and catch a cold wind? Even though he wanted to go out, he hadn't been taken outside.

"When are we coming back?" Demon Yan asked, a trace of anticipation unexpectedly surfacing on his face—a reaction completely different from his initial demeanor when he first stepped into the haunted residence of the Huang family.

He slowly put down the chopsticks in his hand, walked over to Luo Qianxue, gently leaned down, and pressed a light kiss upon her thin, delicate lips.

Meng Lan had not attended such an occasion for a long time, and everywhere she looked were unfamiliar faces. After forcing a smile and taking a few photos with Shen Ke, she took advantage of a moment when Shen Ke was engaged in conversation with others to step out of the banquet hall and lean against the railing to view the night scenery.

Furthermore, this time the Wang family's strike against the Zhou family used entirely legal means, leaving the Yang family with no way to intervene and no choice but to feel helpless.

A few days ago, the landlord was away on a business trip and unable to return temporarily. He had asked him to help write a rental notice and post it on the door, saying they would handle the handover procedures once he returned.

The three bonfires did not illuminate a very large area, but this was a precaution Xiao Ning had made to get through the night. It prevented magical beasts from approaching in the dark and launching a sudden surprise attack. With the illumination of the firelight, they had some time to prepare.

"No need. Once he loses his human skin, Baldy Two won't be able to exist in this world much longer. The erosion of Yang energy he suffered earlier was simply too severe," Zhou Tong said.

At that moment, Tuya felt as though he possessed the entire world. He pulled Chen Xue straight into his embrace, lifting her in a bridal carry. He admitted that he had drunk too much, and longing surged like a rolling tide, sweeping through the deepest recesses of his heart.

That ferocious lion face, the menacing fangs, and the majestic mane fluttering in the wind shimmered with a golden luster under the sunlight. A long tail, resembling an iron rod, swung casually behind him, producing a whistling sound as it cleaved the air.

"Of course it's necessary. According to the data we've controlled, a mysterious entrepreneur has quietly purchased all forty percent of your listed shares. The objective is obvious: they want to take over your enterprise while your family is shorthanded," Guo Yongqiang replied.

"Zhou Lei, cooperate with them. They will take you along for a section of the road!" When I was yanked up by the collar, what met my eyes were two middle-aged men dressed in tattered camouflage gear. Before I could even speak, I was startled by their sinister gazes. Looking over again, I saw that Zhou Tong had also been hauled to his feet.

Hearing what the Primordial Ancestor said, Hamoro's grip slowly loosened. He knew the Primordial Ancestor would not lie; that alone made him far better than those humans.

A trace of pleasant surprise involuntarily welled up in Ye's heart. He was actually able to use the martial skills of the Ice Spirit Clan, and it was even that immensely powerful Ice-Crystal Piercing Strike. In truth, none of the Ice Spirit Clan's martial skills were subpar; whether it was the Frigid Ice Blade or the current Ice-Crystal Piercing Strike, their might was formidable indeed.