Potato Tales

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      Chapter 90: Watch the Show

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      by Potato "Gentlemen, gentlemen, don’t run so fast." Gu Ning’an called out from the back of the group.Li Xunshan and the others immediately stopped, thinking that Gu Ning’an couldn’t keep up. Wei Hai and Li Xunshan exchanged glances, then jogged back to his side and said in unison, "We’ll help you run."Hearing this, Gu Ning’an paused for a moment before smiling and saying, "No, no, no, I’m not unable to run...""I just wanted to say, if you leave now, you’ll miss the good show that’s coming up."An…
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      Chapter 73: Under the Influence

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      by Potato When a group of strangers survives a life-and-death situation together, they often become unusually close.Under the influence of alcohol, both Wei Hai and the old beggar ended up revealing bits and pieces of their true reasons for heading to Jiangling Prefecture.First, the old beggar spoke. Although he claimed to have been a beggar in Gucheng County for over 20 years, he revealed that he was actually a native of Jiangling and even had a family there.As for why he had fallen into such a destitute state, he…
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      Chapter 55: Taken Together

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      by Potato Earlier, the three bandits had planned that once Zheng De put down his boning knife, they wouldn’t just rob him of his silver—they would also seize his wife!After all, Tan Bing’s figure was quite appealing. Even though she was pregnant, her belly was only slightly rounded, easily concealed by her loose clothing. Naturally, nothing seemed amiss.What kind of decent people would resort to ambushing travelers in the woods?If not for the fear that Zheng De might fight to the death with his knife, the…
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      Chapter 88: Peace and Safety

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      by Potato Watching the backs of the departing group, Patriarch Ren couldn’t help but sigh. "That Xunshan kid really values loyalty... I didn’t judge him wrong.""But this Mr. Gu is quite interesting too. What’s with sending me a piece of calligraphy so late at night?"Unable to quell his curiosity, Patriarch Ren returned to the stone table and slowly unfurled the scroll."Peace and Safety?" Patriarch Ren muttered. "I have to say, Mr. Gu’s calligraphy is truly remarkable... The famous artworks at the Flowing…
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      Chapter 72: Strange Wind

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      by Potato Witnessing this, not only were the water bandits astonished, but even Gu Ning'an and his companions were stunned. Who would have thought that Wei Hai had so much silver hidden beneath his feet?A quick glance showed it was far more than forty taels.“With that much silver hidden under your feet, you claimed you couldn’t gather forty taels?” The long-bearded bandit’s eyes gleamed with greed, and he slowly lowered his curved blade.Hearing this, Wei Hai didn’t even bother to put his shoes back on. He…
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      Chapter 56: Filial Child

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      by Potato As evening fell, wisps of smoke rose from the small Ansi Courtyard, signaling the start of dinner preparations.Butcher Liu, took a puff from his smoking pipe, letting out a sharp cloud of white smoke. He sniffed the air and grinned. "Hah, Master Gu’s skills are impressive. The aroma of this meat sauce is so rich."Just as he considered sneaking a taste, Butcher Liu heard the faint sound of footsteps coming from the alleyway. Turning toward the sound, he widened his eyes in surprise. "Master Gu!"Seeing the…
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      Chapter 87: One Path

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      by Potato Old Master Wen was impervious to threats, but his wife and child were his soft spot. To ensure their survival, he had no choice but to accept the terms laid out by the forces behind the scenes—he had to change his identity!Originally, the previous Jiangling Prefecture Magistrate had been removed by these same forces. The position had been reserved for a trusted confidant of the hidden powers... who would have thought that Old Master Wen would take it instead?At the time, he had only been in office for a…
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      Chapter 71: A Lonely Boat on the River at Night

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      by Potato As night fell, a solitary boat drifted on the Xiangjiang River.On the boat, Gu Ning'an and his three companions were sitting around a wooden table inside the boat's canopy.In front of each person was a small, earthy yellow bowl, filled with slightly yellowed brown rice porridge. Pieces of fish of varying sizes floated in the porridge, filling the air with a rich, savory aroma that lingered around everyone’s noses.The group didn’t speak much; each one used their bamboo chopsticks to eat the fish…
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      Chapter 57: Voluntary Appearance

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      by Potato On the morning of the second day, after Gu Ning'an had finished his breakfast, City God Xu arrived at his door.After inviting him in, Gu Ning'an first explained Tan Bing’s situation to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings.After hearing the explanation, City God Xu couldn’t help but marvel at the peculiarities of life in this world. The newborn calf, in its attempt to protect its mother, dared to challenge the demonic energy of the True Demon, which could be considered a “ferocious tiger.”When Gu…
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      Chapter 86: Jiangling Prefecture Magistrate

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      by Potato Following the voice, they saw Patriarch Ren stepping out of the small pavilion beside the courtyard.Judging by his tired expression, it was clear he had been reclining there for quite a while.“Ah…” He yawned and said lazily, “Finally, you’ve come out. If you stayed any longer, I might’ve fallen asleep.”The old beggar frowned. “Patriarch Ren, what are you up to?”“Me?” Patriarch Ren pointed to himself and chuckled wryly. “I was worried that Old Master Wen might sneak out in the middle…
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