Volume One, Chapter 87: Those Who Should Not Have Come to Basket Valley

"Sister Yingzi, don't overthink it. Just help Sister Qin take care of the scales room!" Zhang Weidong said, "Since you've come to Boji Gully, you need to harden your heart. If you're always so timid, afraid of wolves ahead and tigers behind, how will you ever stand your ground here?"

Duan Ran was wild with joy. Her eyes flew open, suddenly shining as if filled with a thousand stars, like the first glimmer of light at the dawn of the universe.

After coming out, he felt the whole world had become especially beautiful. Gaining the promise of the middle-aged man meant that the Tuosi family would surely flourish.

A’Lang wielded two axes, while You Shisui had no weapon, yet neither side lost any ground in momentum. At that moment, You Shisui thrust both hands forward as if pushing through empty air. A powerful surge of energy burst from his palms, striking the axes A’Lang hastily raised to block. With a series of booming sounds, A’Lang was driven back dozens of steps.

Their imposing presence completely overshadowed the roaring of the water monsters, as if locked in a standoff, swords drawn and bows bent.

Had the two of them been present, no one would have been injured. Yet, perhaps the outcome would have been different, perhaps even worse than now. But Heilong and Baihu never considered all these possibilities.

Ping’an continued, "Using a truck hauls more at once, but it also costs more. With a cart like my grandpa’s, you not only save the truck fare, but it’s also not expensive to move things."

Ling Xuan’s fist clenched suddenly, and a domineering force unfurled, as if mountains and seas were crashing down. The air boomed with thunderous vibrations. Huang Sheng was sent staggering backward, but in the blink of an eye, he steadied himself, stopping a few paces from Ling Xuan.

Not far away, Xia Xun flubbed yet another take, making the director’s face turn thunderous with anger.

In the end, he had no choice but to take Situ Ling’er with him. Before setting out, he bought some warm clothes in Yonghong Town, to use as protection against the cold once they entered the glacier.

The Martial Emperor, after hearing Chen Jinbao’s words, slowly regained his composure. The coughing fit brought on by his fury gradually subsided.

If misfortune befell someone, their partner would usually find an even more powerful cultivator to live with.

He wore a glove, the azure fabric encasing a curious crystal. As he reached for the divine weapon, Li Chun kept his eyes sharply on his surroundings, ready to withdraw at the first sign of trouble.

A fragment of crimson robe was blown away, while on the other side, Yu Huanian felt a sharp pain on his forehead. The blade had missed his body by a hair’s breadth—if it hadn’t, the distance would have been enough.

"Mr. Hua, there’s no need to blame yourself. Everything has its fate. Since you’ve joined this endeavor, you must be prepared for sacrifice. Didn’t you come here with such resolve?" Ge Yunbai approached Hua Wuming, smiling faintly.

Wherever I go, all manner of monsters and ghosts bow before me. Even if I keep a low profile, I cannot hide my radiance.

Su Wan wanted to follow, but Su Rui, who had suddenly turned, stopped her and warned her to go back and practice calligraphy. If she didn’t finish five sheets by evening, there would be no dinner.

All in all, it was still her carelessness. Yet, what concerned her most was not that.

It was obvious to everyone why the great bear was roaring: a dozen vicious wolves were circling it.

I, too, was curious about the matter. Supporting her so she could steady herself, I knelt down to take off her high heels, holding her delicate, smooth foot in my hand.

However, Skinny Qiang had barely ever seen those people in action; only in very special circumstances would he encounter even one.

He was highly regarded by the capital’s elite. Though just over fifty, he was still quite young among his peers, enjoying great support in the southern province, with a strong chance of becoming the province’s top official within a few years.