Volume 1, Chapter 36: What a God-Forsaken Client!

She dared to say it, but he dared not listen. Xiao Beiming roared indignantly, "I don't need your concern! I'm not cold! Turn around, and don't you dare look!"

*You may have a bit of charm, but you certainly aren't worth me peeking at!* Su Yian retorted silently in her heart, turning around reluctantly. She pressed her palms together and prayed to the heavens: *Oh, dear God, please let my banknotes be waterproof!*

Taking advantage of the moment Mu Yaoge descended into the cave to search for the paper effigy, Old Man Gong recounted his struggle with the snake. It turned out that he had managed to cover the snake's head with his clothes before lunging at it, successfully pinning the massive creature down. However, he had tumbled into this cavern along with it.

Pei Sichen's nerves throbbed violently, as if he had been struck by the most intense stimulus. A surge of hot blood rushed to his head, clouding his judgment.

"Ruthlessness is indeed the mark of those destined for greatness; I was not mistaken about you." A'erba's expression darkened as he turned toward the Featherfolk. "Rest assured, this is merely a paralyzing agent used for hunting; it won't kill anyone. Later, you shall watch with your own eyes, Your Majesty the Feather King, how your tribesmen perish." With a wicked grin, he handed a short bone knife to Yu Zhe.

He glanced stealthily at Shen Qingyue, only to find her eyes cold as ice, like a sharp blade poised to strike, her entire demeanor chilling as a cellar.

However, Luye noticed at this moment that one person was missing: Yu Zhe, the traitor of the Featherfolk kingdom whose right palm he had severed.

Niu Anping had not expected Yu Zhen to make such a demand. He had originally anticipated that the Anping Kingdom would need to cede several cities or abandon the Zhao Kingdom to become a vassal state of the Han Kingdom.

Why is he so unusually different toward you ever since you met at the temple after the Flower Touring Festival? When your father went to the brothel to save you, Prince Rui took you, still unconscious, back to the Prince's residence.

The two dragon steeds suddenly went mad, stamping and kicking with their hooves, braying and shrieking in sorrow. They tried to turn back, but unable to break the sturdy reins, they could only lower their heads and moan piteously.

She is but a cripple; even if Shen Qingyue could cling to Prince Rui, what benefit could she possibly gain?

This fellow eats so much—he’ll eat me out of house and home! And he has no particular skills; at best, he’s barely fit to be a mount. I’d better forget it.

Thinking of this, Madam Zhang felt a measure of worry—what would her own fate be? Madam Luo had at least borne a son for Gu Changfei, but she had no such opportunity. In Gu Changfei’s heart, she feared she would end up even worse off than Madam Luo.

Apart from them, there was another table chatting away. One could hear them discussing the major events currently unfolding in the capital.

Last time, during the Lantern Festival, she had gone out at dusk, catching only a glimpse of the nearby street scenery, and she had headed straight from the back streets to the bustling market. Today, venturing out in broad daylight and taking a different route—from the back streets onto the main avenue in front of the Marquis's estate—she saw many things she had never encountered before.

Xu Yichen had two rings: one was a Level 16 Blue Jade item, and the other was a Level 5 Black Iron item. He immediately swapped out his Level 5 Black Iron ring and posted his attributes.

Fortunately, Gu Rongyin had not visited Gu Wanyin’s room during this time, so there was no impact. She had been wearing it close to her body, though she herself did not know what effect it might have. However, Gu Rongyin had noticed nothing, and naturally, no one had told her.

A trace of surprise flickered across Vino's cold, detached face; it had been a long time since anyone dared to speak to him in such a manner.

Li Jing was secretly annoyed that Third Master Fan was so incompetent, yet he worried that his father might truly be implicated by the other party. He hurriedly apologized to Hu Fei and saw him out.

However, I hold the commanders of the Imperial Guards, Meng Guan and Li Zhao, in utter contempt and deep distrust. They were the Imperial Guards of the late Emperor, yet they helped Yang Jun block the road to seize the late Emperor’s last decree. Such disloyal and unrighteous men are simply not worth employing.

The terrain here is treacherous and easy to defend but difficult to attack. Since ancient times, Jiameng Pass has been a vital gateway into Western Shu. Twenty miles to the south lies Jianmen Pass; once past Jianmen Pass, the entire wealthy region of Western Shu has no defenses left. Moreover, the current of the Jialing River becomes gentle starting from Jiameng Pass, marking the beginning of the navigable waterway.