Chapters
-
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…-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
-
"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…
-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
-
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,…
-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
-
"The weather is dry, be careful of fire!"The night watchman rang a copper gong with every few steps, striking it and shouting the same unchanging call that had been heard for centuries.Gu Ning’an and his group stood in a secluded alley, hearing the watchman’s "call." Li Xunshan lowered his voice and said, "It must be nearing the fourth watch of the night..."Nearby, the old beggar rummaged around in the dark corner of the alley. After some searching, he pulled out a pigeon from under a basket.He smeared…
-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
-
"True enough!" Wei Hai replied, then turned back and urged, "Come on, how can one cup of tea take you three years to drink...""Hey! This kid’s fallen asleep!""What now?""He hasn’t even gone to the bridal chamber yet!"Everyone turned to look and saw Li Xunshan, whose face was still being pinched by Wei Hai, slumping forward, fast asleep. If Wei Hai hadn’t been holding him, he would’ve collapsed on the spot.Gu Ning’an waved his hand dismissively. “Let him sleep for a bit. We still have to wait…
-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
-
At the hour of the Dragon (7-9 AM), the wedding procession arrived promptly at the Xiangjiang River.After completing a series of rituals, Li Xunshan, adorned with a bright red flower, stepped onto the high platform and carried the bride onto the decorated red bridal sedan chair.By this time, the sky was completely clear, with not a trace of the earlier dark clouds—replaced instead by boundless blue skies and brilliant sunshine.Soon, the wedding procession began its journey back. Patriarch Ren and Madam…
-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
-
By the Xiangjiang River, a temporary high platform had been erected, predominantly decorated in red—red flower balls, red silk ribbons, red lanterns. Anyone passing by could easily guess that a wedding was about to take place, and it was undoubtedly for a prominent family.Traditionally, the wedding procession would depart from Gucheng County, fetch the bride, and return to Gucheng County. However, since Li Xunshan had decided to settle in Jiangling Prefecture, there was no need for the exhausting…
-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
-
While others couldn’t see the wandering spirits, Gu Ning’an could see them clearly.Beneath nearly every locust tree stood a restless soul.These spirits retained the appearances they had at the time of their deaths, with pairs of emerald-green eyes glowing eerily.However, the spirits seemed to be trapped by the locust trees. They could only move aimlessly within a small area.The sudden arrival of so many living people—particularly sword-wielding warriors brimming with yang energy—agitated the…
-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
-
Under the night sky, a bright, clear moon hung high in the heavens.The Ren family’s courtyard, bustling with noise during the day due to the wedding preparations, had now fallen into a deep silence.At a stone table in the courtyard, Li Xunshan sat alone, pouring himself drinks from a wine jug, toasting his own shadow.After eating sweet dumplings together in the kitchen, Gu Ning’an, Wei Hai, and Wen Songmo came out and spotted Li Xunshan still seated in the courtyard. They exchanged glances and walked…
-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
-
The young beggar nodded thoughtfully, pointing at his twig-thin arm.“Then I’ll find some labor work tomorrow.”“Sure,” Ying Du teased, “with those scrawny arms and legs, you’ll probably only make five or six copper coins after a whole day of work.”Hearing this, the beggar’s eyes lit up.“Five or six copper coins? That’s plenty! Enough for two flatbreads!”“Brother Ying, where do you live? Once I earn money, I’ll treat you to some flatbreads!”“The flatbreads from Baldy’s shop…
-
632.5 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 … 53 54 55 … 95 Next
