Chapter 87: A Gentlewoman

As Liu Banxian, Yuan Tian, Gu Zha, and Qingfeng approached the entrance to their home, Qingfeng could not help but softly ask, “Master, Uncle, when we were leaving the willow tree and walking back, did you hear laughter behind us?”

“Yes, I did,” Yuan Tian replied honestly, not intending to deceive Qingfeng.

“Ah, it gave me goosebumps! I thought I was just hearing things, but it was real. So, was that the willow tree spirit?” For once, Qingfeng was excited to have such a close encounter with a spirit.

“It should be, and judging by its presence, its cultivation is not shallow,” Liu Banxian said, wiping his copper coin sword with a dry cloth. “Actually, the plants and flowers around us all have a certain spirit. It’s just that they need…”

“Damn it! You filthy scum!” Chen Erniu spat on Ye Guyun as he released his grip, planning to kick him down. But to his surprise, Ye Guyun had already collapsed limply to the ground, motionless like a dead dog.

“My instinct tells me I should handle this project first, and only after I’ve worked out most of the details should I sell the patent. Manufacturers often lack foresight; if I sell too soon, the patent won’t fetch a good price. By then, our institute will have to do the dirty work of spreading slogans and rumors,” said Dean “Crippled Wolf.”

“We’re right in the middle of it. At least half the letters on this table are various suggestions, and everyone is busy opening and reading them,” Yang Zhi said with a smile.

Looking back, I realized that the reason I had carelessly revealed a weakness was just as the old man had said—I was too used to seeing weapons far superior to this longsword.

“Brother Guyun, you may strike now,” said the High Priest Hai Guzhou, who had been silent and motionless until then, turning to Ye Guyun.

The shop was bustling with noise as nearly a hundred customers eager for half-priced cakes crowded together. Gu Ying was busy inside, handing out goods, sweating profusely, and did not notice Li Weizheng coming in.

“To the inn!” Li Weizheng turned and ran back, quickly assessing that they were surrounded and that his only chance of survival was to stay with Prince Zhu Biao. The group sped back to the inn like the wind, and as they reached the entrance, they ran right into Yu Ping, who had come out searching for them.

Working with people who understand things is easy. Perhaps because we are close family, there are hardly any secrets between us.

My father, in his orange vest, was also busy arranging for the ‘fallen’ soldiers to leave the stage and rest.

Yang Zhizhong grew anxious and was about to further incite the crowd when he noticed Dongmen Qing’s sharp gaze fixed on him, as if determined to see through his innermost intentions. The words died in his throat, and he dared not speak further.

In this life, you won’t get to laugh at me again. I sat calmly in my seat, unafraid of the shocked stares from those around me. They could look all they wanted; it wasn’t as if I would lose a piece of flesh because of them.

“If it’s a surprise, of course I can’t tell you! Otherwise, how could it be called a surprise?” Su Jinli replied with a radiant smile, gently refusing to answer.

“It’s just that those few haven’t shown up yet. I’m beginning to suspect something happened to them too.” At that moment, the Triceratops seemed to think of something, sending a heavy message to the Tyrannosaurus.

Elves indeed have a custom of exchanging rings during engagement and marriage—silver for engagement and gold for marriage, witnessed by the elders of both families.

In short, such a face simply could not be looked at too closely. For anyone of weak will, a mere few extra glances would be enough to surrender their very soul to her.

After asking, he almost slapped himself. Wasn’t he just admitting his own guilt?

Seeing another person appear, hoping to learn some martial skills from him, Heng Yanlin felt a tinge of helplessness.

At this moment, Heng Yanlin glanced at those before him, gesturing for them to sit.

For a long time, Nan Chengyao had been known to the world as someone who cherished wine in his cup and beauty in his arms. That was why Princess Yiyang had plotted to win his favor by presenting Du Ruyin’s remarkable beauty.