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Li Banfeng vomited yellow bile, then green, then bitter, and finally salty water, until nothing more came out. When his stomach was completely empty, he stumbled and forced himself to his feet.
The record turned slowly on the gramophone as it sang in a soft, lilting voice, "Husband dear~ Why must you fight such a bitter battle?"
Li Banfeng shook his head. "If I end up winning, it won't be a tough fight. Wifey, I'll trouble you to clean up here. I'll be right back."
"Husband dear~ Where art thou going again?"
"To buy groceries."
"This little wifey is not hungry today~ So husband dear~ You need not stray."
Li Banfeng paused and glanced at the gramophone. "Feeling sorry for me now?"
The gramophone replied sweetly, "This little wifey~ loves her husband night and day~ My heart aches for thee in every way."
Li Banfeng chuckled under his breath and left the Pocket Dwelling.
The needle swayed gently as a wisp of steam rose from the gramophone.
Its voice faded into a whisper. "This is a man who will achieve great things."
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When Li Banfeng returned to the Branch Hall, the tea on the floor had already dissipated.
Shi Boyu lay motionless on the ground, and Li Banfeng didn't approach recklessly.
He first picked up the keys. Whether Shi Boyu was dead or alive, Li Banfeng had to retrieve them, or he would not be able to leave the Branch Hall.
After putting the keys away, Li Banfeng picked up the teapot. A voice came from within the enchanted artifact, whispering in his ear, "Are you cold? Do you want to get warm?"
Li Banfeng ignored it, pocketed the scissors on the floor, and walked toward Shi Boyu.
He first took out an iron ruler...
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