New Chapter on Ling'ao Island: Dilemma and Decision
Inside the council hall of Ling'ao Island, the atmosphere was as heavy as the oppressive calm before a storm. Hu Feng sat at the head of the table, his brows deeply knitted and his eyes filled with anxiety. His fingers tapped unconsciously on the armrest, producing a dull, rhythmic sound. Lingshuang paced back and forth nearby, her steps hurried and restless. She tightly gripped the hilt of her sword, the silk ribbon tied to it swaying slightly with her movements.
"Brother-in-law, all this time has passed, and we still have no clue about the origin of that man in the black robe. We cannot go on like this!" Lingshuang stopped abruptly, turned to face Hu Feng, her cheeks flushed red, and her eyes filled with urgency and unwillingness. The strands of hair at her temples were damp with sweat, clinging to her smooth forehead.
Chapter 223