Chapter 37: Queen Medusa
In the vast desert, the yellow sand raged. A figure suddenly burst out of the sand, appearing on the surface. This figure, holding a blue lotus with blue flames gently rising from it, was none other than Xiao Tian.
"My disciple, do you plan to devour it directly now?" Yao Lao asked.
Xiao Tian replied slowly, "This is my first time devouring a Heavenly Flame, so I plan to weaken it a bit."
In the original story, even Queen Medus...
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Chapter 408: Unexpected Encounter with Asuka Saito, the Future King of Camp Nou?
After the match against Japan, the Spanish players were given a day off.
In 2015, Japan was known for its wide variety of electronic products, especially those related to gaming. Additionally, the yen was weak at that time. Therefore, many players took advantage of this day off to go on a shopping spree.
Lin Quan originally wanted to stay quietly in the hotel and listen to music...
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Chapter 407: Another 13-0, Japan is Shocked!
Seeing the glaring score on the field, the president of the Japanese Football Association, Daini Kuniya, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Before the game, he was confident in Japan's strength and didn't think they would suffer the same fate as the Chinese team. Therefore, he didn't bother to ask the Spanish team to hold back. But now, he realized he might have overestimated their abilities. The current score was a...
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Chapter 375: The Successful Conclusion of the Pill Assembly
"Xuan Kongzi, you've lost to him again," Xuan Yi said with a smile as she looked at the three-colored pill lightning.
"There's nothing I can do. Cao Ying is very talented, but Xiao Yan's talent is simply monstrous," Xuan Kongzi shook his head.
The three chairmen had tacitly agreed not to compare Xiao Ze with the younger generation of alchemists. Xiao Ze's abilities were already on par with theirs, a...
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Chapter 36: Green Lotus Core Flame
"Double-headed Fire Spirit Serpent!"
The moment Xiao Tian saw the creature, he recognized it immediately. As soon as the two-headed fire spirit serpent appeared, its necks began to swell rapidly.
"Boom!"
In the next instant, its two ferocious heads opened their gigantic mouths, spewing out two massive pillars of lava and flame.
"Hmph!"
Xiao Tian snorted coldly, raised his right hand, and grabbed the air. T...
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Chapter 35: Rock Desert City
Leaving the Ancient Map Shop, Xiao Tian said to Yao Lao, "Master, lend me your strength!"
"Alright," Yao Lao responded, and a powerful force surged into Xiao Tian's body.
"Whoosh!" In the next moment, Xiao Tian wrapped his arms around Qing Tan and soared into the sky, heading towards their destination.
"Look, someone's flying!"
"Is that a Dou Wang expert?"
"He doesn't have wings. Could he be a Dou Zong?"
S...
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Chapter 14: Closing the Net
Guizot's face stiffened as he looked at Valian. "Control your men! What nonsense is he spouting?"
The carriage suddenly came to a halt, and Valian forced a grim smile as he slightly shifted his body, revealing a dagger pressed against his lower back.
Guizot’s pupils dilated, and he suddenly sprang up, trying to grab the door handle, but the thin man was faster. Just as Guizot’s body left the seat, the man’s right hand clampe...
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Chapter 13: The Deal
Joseph left two guards behind to keep an eye on the bank manager, preventing any leaks of information, and then led his group out of Havre Bank.
Arden, eager to act, said,
"Your Highness, let me take some men and arrest Guizot."
Joseph raised his hand to stop him,
"Guizot only gave Similion 30,000 livres. There's no evidence linking him directly to the crimes."
"Then let's arrest Similion. Maybe he’ll confess and implicate ...
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Chapter 406: Half-Time 4-0, The Japanese Were Stunned
After De Gea saved Keisuke Honda's penalty, he let out an excited roar. Saving a penalty is a huge challenge for any goalkeeper, no matter how solid their fundamentals are. Successfully saving one requires not only skill but also a bit of luck, and it deserves applause.
On the field, the Spanish players were thrilled that De Gea saved the penalty. They ran over to pat him on the back, ruffle his hair, and offer...
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Chapter 405: Shattering the Japanese Dream
Lin Quan was supportive of sending young Chinese players with potential abroad. However, he chose not to get involved in the specifics to avoid unnecessary trouble. After all, ZTE would be handling the arrangements, which would inevitably involve negotiations with the players' current clubs over ownership rights. The domestic league had long been plagued by dual contracts, a complex issue Lin Quan neither understood nor wanted ...
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Chapter 12: A Clue
As the members of the Black Sheep Gang were talking, they suddenly heard a commotion nearby—it sounded like someone was being robbed in broad daylight.
The Royal Guards immediately rushed over, shouting warnings, "Get down right now, or we have the authority to shoot you!"
Two thugs from the Horse Gang, however, completely ignored them. They slashed their victim and then ran toward a nearby alley without looking back.
These Royal G...
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Chapter 11: The Prince's Guard
"This situation isn’t right," Joseph muttered with a frown. "Have the gangs in Saint-Antoine gone mad these past few days?"
He immediately ordered Arden,
"Starting now, everyone will extend their patrol hours. It’ll be tough, but performance pay will be doubled. Night patrols need to be especially strengthened; there’s a high chance something else will happen."
"Understood!"
Arden bowed and was about to leave whe...
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Chapter 374: One After Another, They Take the Stage
Boom!
A gigantic green pillar of light, about thirty feet wide, surged from one of the stone platforms, shooting straight into the sky. Under this green light, the thunderclouds in the sky seemed to retreat as if encountering a formidable enemy.
In the blink of an eye, the green pillar drew a massive thundercloud, about a hundred meters wide, catching the attention of everyone present.
Xiao Ze turned ...
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Chapter 373: Frequent Pill Lightning and Great Gains
As Xiao Ze's enhanced Bi-Serpent Triple Flower Eyes emerged, some alchemists with exceptionally strong soul perception noticed something. However, after looking around and seeing nothing unusual, they returned to their pill refining. After all, this was the grand event hosted by the Pill Tower, with the three chairmen present on the high platform. Who would dare attack?
Inside Xiao Yan's ring, Yao Lao, having th...
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Chapter 34: First Battle with a Dou Ling
Feeling the formidable aura emanating from Hai Bodong, Xiao Tian immediately activated his Copper Thunder Body. In an instant, his skin turned a bronze color, and he exuded a powerful aura.
Xiao Tian chuckled and said, "Old Hai, if you were still at your peak, I might need to use external help, but now you've been sealed and only have the strength of a Dou Ling. Naturally, I'm not afraid!"
"I didn't expect a young boy...
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Chapter 33: Hai Bodong
The next day.
Xiao Tian woke up from his sleep. Despite the intense activities of the previous night, he didn't feel the slightest bit tired. Instead, he felt completely refreshed.
He quickly noticed something unusual. Beside him, Xuan Su let out a soft moan and woke up.
"Young Master Xiao Tian!"
Upon waking, Xuan Su glanced at Xiao Tian and then immediately covered her face with the blanket. Although she seemed mature and ...
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Chapter 10: Big Trouble
The members of the Viper Gang resisted briefly, but they were quickly pinned to the ground by the riot control forks from both sides. Their faces filled with fear as they whimpered.
Quirien thanked the colleagues who had come to help and began tying up the criminals with rope.
That day, similar scenes played out across the Saint-Antoine district.
The police officers, as if energized, would immediately charge at any crime they sa...
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Chapter 9: Results
Ten days had passed since Joseph took over the police force.
Dust swirled in the air over the training grounds in front of the Saint-Antoine police station. Over 200 newly recruited police officers, dressed in crisp blue uniforms with blue and white wide-brimmed hats, were sweating profusely as they practiced with their unusual weapons.
These uniforms had been acquired by Joseph from the military stationed on the outskirts of Paris, costin...
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Chapter 404: Sending National Players Abroad
The disastrous defeat of China's national team unsurprisingly caused a huge uproar in the country. The entire nation was fervently discussing the matter. As the main culprits of this catastrophe, the Spanish team and Lin Quan were mentioned frequently.
This match made fans across the nation deeply realize the gap between China’s team and the world’s top teams. It also showed them how terrifying a superstar like Lin ...
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Chapter 403: China’s Humiliating Defeat Shocks the Nation
The mindset of the Chinese players has always been a significant issue. On the field, they carry too much psychological baggage and are too nervous, making it difficult for them to play freely. This tense state causes them to underperform, often playing at less than 70% of their true capability.
With Lin Quan scoring Spain's third goal, the Chinese players' anxiety skyrocketed. It was now 3-0, and another...
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Chapter 372: A Thousand Cauldrons Fall, A Thousand Fires Rise
On the high platform, Xiao Ze and the three chairmen of the Pill Tower sat in the front seats. Watching the alchemists emerge one by one, Xiao Ze noticed Chairman Xuan Yi's particularly focused gaze.
"Chairman Xuan Yi, are you looking for my third brother?" Xiao Ze's question brought Xuan Yi back to reality. With a complicated look, she said, "You noticed too?"
Chairman Xuan Kong added, "Yao Chen,...
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Chapter 371: Courting Death
On the high platform, Xiao Ze slightly raised his eyebrows. He had been multitasking: using his soul power to read information from the jade slip while also keeping his mind focused on the Pill Realm. The golden small tree in his lightning avatar allowed him to monitor the situation at any time.
In the Myriad Medicine Mountains, inside Xiong Zhan's former cave, a figure radiating silver light sat cross-legged. Below him, a trembling gol...
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Chapter 32: Master Yan's Request, Xuan Su's Secret Visit
"Xiao Tian, my young friend!"
A voice suddenly rang out as Master Yan approached with a smile. "Do you remember this old man?"
Hearing this, Ziyue couldn't help but be surprised. "Teacher, do you know Young Master Xiao Tian?"
Master Yan replied, "Young Master Xiao Tian visited the Qiwu Pavilion before. I noticed his extraordinary talent in mental power and gave him the first three levels of the S...
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Chapter 31: The Power of a Strong Body
"If you want to fight, then let's fight!"
Xiao Tian soared into the air, his eyes brimming with fighting spirit. He said to City Lord Shi, "Today, I will only use my physical strength. If I use any other power, I will consider it my loss."
The reason for this was that he wanted to test his current strength. After cultivating for so long, he finally had an opportunity to engage in a battle of equal strength, and he wante...
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Chapter 8: The Challenge
Three days later.
In the City Commissioner’s office:
"Sir, are you aware of what the Prince has been doing with the police reorganization?" Frois asked the City Commissioner, his face full of concern. "The Duke of Orléans intended for the Prince to fail, but now he’s making significant progress, and the morale of the police is very high. I’m worried…"
Levesque carefully selected a bottle of wine from his cabinet, then ...
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Chapter 7: Reforming the Police Force
After Joseph finished reading the remaining documents, he discovered that the 180-plus police officers hadn’t received their full salaries for four months.
Their salaries were funded 20% by the City Hall and 80% by the Chamber of Commerce. However, the Chamber often couldn’t raise enough money because merchants were uncooperative, leading to partial or delayed payments.
Joseph frowned and shook his head. Sixty office...
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Chapter 30: The City Lord Challenges
"Crack, crack!"
Xiao Tian stretched lazily, his body emitting a series of popping sounds like fried beans. He then retracted the Copper Thunder Body and stood up.
"Qing Tan, let's head back to the Ironwood Estate now," Xiao Tian said.
"Okay... Brother Xiao Tian, can you put on some clothes first?" Qing Tan turned around and immediately covered her eyes.
The scene she saw brought her a greater shock than seeing...
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Chapter 29: Bronze Thunder Body, Three-Inscription Symbol Master
Inside the cave, Xiao Tian set Qing Tan down gently.
He handed her a storage pouch and said, "Qing Tan, this is a Qiankun Bag. It contains food and water. I need to cultivate for a while, so take care of yourself and don't wander off. There are powerful beasts outside."
"Okay, Brother Xiao Tian," Qing Tan replied obediently as she took the Qiankun Bag.
Xiao Tian moved to a corner of the c...
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Chapter 370: Old Yao and Mu Gu, Fellow Disciples Turned Enemies
While talking with the high-ranking members of the Pill Tower on the platform, Xiao Ze was also using the Golden Origin Tree to communicate with Xun'er, Little Doctor Fairy, Medusa, and Qing Lin. Although he seemed calm, Xiao Ze felt as if he was being torn into several pieces. Thanks to the Golden Small Tree, his multitasking ability had greatly improved, forcing him to develop this skill through sheer nec...
2024-10-08 22:18:21 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 369: Discussing the Hot Contenders
Xiao Ze paid no attention to the small discussions below and continued speaking.
"Alchemists have traveled far and wide to participate in this Pill Meeting. I won't take up too much of your time. Let me briefly explain the rules.
"The basic requirement to participate in the Pill Meeting is to be a fifth-rank alchemist. After that, there are three stages.
"The first stage is the Illusion Barrier. Mist will obst...
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