Chapter 91: The Duel Begins

Every day when Bai Huan returned to the mansion, Agarwood and Nutmeg would tell her in full and detailed fashion everything they had heard about the Marquis’s household.

The second branch had finally achieved its wish and separated from the main house. Lady Wei had already bought a residence outside, and together with the income from the shops Bai Huan had given her, she lived a comfortable and prosperous life. The couple were immensely grateful to Bai Huan, and since they still depended on her shops, they naturally obeyed her every word.

The third branch was timid and had little income, so they could only continue clinging to life in the marquis’s residence.

Madam Liu

“Just you wait...” Angry echoes lingered in the courtyard, while the rainbow chain that had bound Luo Yungao had already fallen away and vanished on its own.

By this point, Xia Zhiqing already had her suspicions. This matter could not have been done by her second uncle. If it had been something money could solve, or if it had merely involved chasing women, he might have had the nerve for it; but if money could have handled it, there would have been no need to kill anyone. Besides, Xia Zhiqing did not believe her second uncle and that Li Ying were truly so close.

The Peacock Clan was the most detestable of all; they blurted everything out, and he did not want anyone to know his affairs. Even less did he want the Scorpion Clan to know that he was still alive.

As for this matter, it seemed that the Empress Dowager Qin had forgotten it as well. She had once personally agreed to place the military authority of the Southwest Prefecture in Gu Qingming’s hands, which was why she had not made things particularly difficult for him when he left the capital.

On the martial training grounds of Crimson Chain Peak, the disciples were practicing intermediate spells, while Tanluo hid in a back corner, muttering under her breath.

Zhan Jian had greeted the guards of the dungeon, then examined Zhuo Yi’s token before descending into the underground prison.

“...” They had actually given five hundred taels. Yu Pianpian and Chu Ling exchanged a glance, and Yu Pianpian shrugged, signaling that she thought there was something fishy about it.

To be honest, the scenery of Peach Blossom Town was indeed excellent, with mountains and water, and the terrain was ideal. It gathered the spiritual energy of the surrounding peaks and streams into one place; if one intended to cultivate in seclusion here, it was certainly a fine choice.

However, on this Wind-Riding Continent, with his current strength, he could only advance step by step. Even if he forced himself to fly, he would not get far. So a distance of eight hundred thousand li was, in truth, no different from endlessness.

Still, Ninglan remained on her guard. She did not appear before the crowd directly, but hid in the shadows while everyone was busy, quietly observing the situation around her, waiting for the right opportunity to make her entrance.

The Yellow Emperor was overjoyed at heart. He went on to pose many more arithmetic problems, including ones with numbers in the millions, yet none of them managed to stump Li Shou.

“Who knows? I’ve never played with a beast before. It was originally just a fox anyway—pity the world is too blind to see it.” Shen Tu continued provoking Lei Ming.

The tribute from Yong Prefecture consisted chiefly of grain, fine jade, and beautiful stones. When the people of Yong Prefecture brought their tribute, they first set out by water from beneath Mount Jishi; then, following the current, they reached the West Yellow River between the Dragon Gate mountains. At last, they converged in the bend of the Wei River and journeyed onward by river to the imperial capital.

And as the years passed, Pangu’s sweat became rivers and lakes, and his breath became wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. His vital essence slowly awakened all things; upon the earth, waves surged, waters rippled, winds rose, clouds billowed, and thunder and lightning raged, so that heaven and earth at last had a little life in them.

After more than half a month of quiet recuperation in the cave, Jiang Yu’s injuries finally eased, and he was able to move about freely again. Having stayed there for so long, he discovered that this place was somewhat different from the perilous ground of life and death described in the classical records, though he could not quite put his finger on how. The feeling was most peculiar, and he carefully observed it, hoping to determine what this place truly was.

Jiang Yin looked relaxed, clearly believing that they had tampered with things, and now wanted another round to see it clearly.

Liu Xing and the others happily restrained Ren, who kept struggling. White Night叉 tossed them aside, extended both hands forward, and clapped twice with a sharp sound.