455 Results in the "Celestial Touch" category
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Chapter 111: Lingwu County
"Waiter, three bowls of shredded pork noodles, extra noodles, and add three fried eggs!"Ying Du waved his hand grandly, his voice loud and exuberant, drawing curious glances from passersby.A nearby child pointed at him and asked his mother, "Mom, is that the kind of person you always call 'a poor show-off'?"The child’s voice was just as loud, causing Ying Du’s face to turn a mix of blue and purple."Don’t speak nonsense!" The woman scolded the child, picked him up, and quickly walked away.Seeing this,…-
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Sensing Liu Feixue's gaze, Gu Ning'an lifted his eyes to meet hers. Their gazes crossed, and her delicate face flushed red as she pretended to casually look away.Ying Du, seeing this, couldn't help but click his tongue. "Does Miss Liu think that Mr. Gu and the immortal my master spoke of are a match?"Liu Feixue shot him a glance but did not respond.A bit awkward, Ying Du spoke to himself, "When I first entered the ruined temple, I thought the same thing.""In such a desolate place, Mr. Gu in a green robe,…
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Chapter 11: Neighborhood
The sky was just beginning to lighten, with the warm sunlight streaming through the thin mist over Lexiang County.After a quiet night, Lexiang County was bustling again, with people gradually filling the wide streets and narrow alleys.Shops along the street opened their doors for business, and waiters stood by, ready to welcome the first customer of the day.Vendors at the morning market were busy preparing, with sellers offering breakfast foods, curious trinkets, and even performing arts, all getting ready…-
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“It seems this rain won’t stop tonight,” remarked Ying Du, standing under the eaves at the entrance of the ruined temple. After speaking, he returned to the campfire.Now that his clothes were dry and he had eaten, his spirits seemed much livelier than before.“Mr. Gu, out here in the wilderness, traveling alone—what are you up to?” Chatty as ever, Ying Du knew that Liu Feixue wouldn’t respond to him, so he directed his words at Gu Ning’an instead, eager for conversation.Gu Ning’an smiled…
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Chapter 108: Sweet Potatoes
Whoosh... whoosh...Strong winds carried fine rain through every crack in the old, broken temple.In the only sheltered corner, a small bonfire crackled and popped, its flames dancing in the gloom.Gu Ning’an held two bamboo skewers, each topped with a sweet potato.As the flames licked at the potatoes, their skins turned an enticing rosy hue, and the rich aroma was enough to make one’s mouth water."Once the honeyed glaze seeps out, they’ll be ready to eat," Gu Ning’an said, setting the skewers on a…-
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The moon was bright, and the stars were sparse, with its soft light gently illuminating the small courtyard of the Ren family estate.In a side room at the rear courtyard, the Ren couple, the Li couple, Wei Hai's family, and Wen Songmo were seated together.Before the meal began, Patriarch Ren had already learned from Wei Hai that Mr. Gu had left.Although Patriarch Ren felt the departure was abrupt, it wasn’t unexpected.In his view, such an immortal being naturally came and went as they pleased. This was…
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Chapter 106: Nonsense
Along the way, Wei Hai and Liu Fang walked in silence, one trailing slightly behind the other.There was no conversation between them at all, and if not for their relatively close proximity, bystanders might have assumed they weren’t together.After leaving the courthouse, they walked for about half an hour before arriving at their shop.The shop’s door was wide open, and the faint aroma of food wafted out.Liu Fang took a few steps forward but noticed Wei Hai still standing frozen behind her. She sneered,…-
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As dawn broke, the streets and alleys of Jiangling Prefecture started bustling with activity. Street vendors selling breakfast were enthusiastically shouting to attract customers.Returning from the riverside with a growling stomach, Wei Hai stopped at a bun shop across from his own store and bought a few large meat buns.Gulp!He was so hungry that he ate one before even paying. When the vendor asked for money, it dawned on Wei Hai that he had left all his money for his wife and children the night before…
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Chapter 104: “Sending You Off”
Rustle, rustle!Beneath a crooked old tree, Wei Hai gripped a hemp rope, looping it around one of the thickest branches.After tying a firm knot at the base, just as he was about to slip the noose around his neck, a playful laugh rang out from nearby."Ending it like this is a bit unsightly, don’t you think? And if someone stumbles upon you, they’ll have nightmares for three years.""Mi—Mi—Mister Gu!"Startled, Wei Hai hastily untied the rope and looked in the direction of the voice. He saw a figure in…-
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“What’s going on with Brother Wei?” Li Xunshan asked, bewildered.“Go to the bridal chamber.”“Don’t worry about it. We’ll handle things here.”Gu Ning’an and Wen Songmo urged him one after the other. After a moment of thought, Li Xunshan nodded and headed alone toward the bridal chamber in the backyard.Now, only Gu Ning’an and Wen Songmo remained in the main hall.The two exchanged glances for a while before Gu Ning’an smiled and asked, “Master Wen, are you heading back to the yamen…
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