Chapter 117 Rendezvous with Second Miss
Lin Wanrong's voice was louder this time, and everyone heard him. In a sudden panic, Xiao Yuruo quickly grabbed Madam Xiao's hand and asked, "Mother, where is my sister?"
Madam Xiao sighed and said, "Yushuang is just too naive. Ever since you all got into trouble, she blamed herself. She hides in her room all day and refuses to see anyone. I was so preoccupied with trying to rescue you that I didn't pay much attention to her...
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Chapter 72
Yuder's gaze drifted towards the small birdcage hanging next to his horse. It seemed he might have to send a courier to Kishiar more swiftly than he'd initially thought upon arriving in the village.
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"Your Grace, a courier has just arrived from the East," a voice informed him.
"Is it from the Lord of Hartan?"
"No, it's a report from our spy in a nearby village."
Seated at his desk, buried in paperwork filled with complex la...
2023-05-21 03:16:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 71
"So, what is it that you wish to tell us?"
"I propose a collaboration. I will guide and assist you, and in return, you stop pursuing my brethren."
"We refuse."
Yuder's response was cold and swift. Despite the man's purported sacrificial stance for his subordinates, Yuder didn't sense a shred of noble determination or the caution of a negotiator from him. And why should he accept the proposal of a seemingly tricky fellow without a compelling ...
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Chapter 70
"Tyranny?"
"Well, isn't that a common tale? So common that it hardly needs explaining."
As the man spoke, the bandits surreptitiously rose from their seats. When Yuder did not bother to stop them, they swiftly ran to hide behind the man's back.
"Boss, how did the mission go?"
"I can't make head nor tail of what's going on. Knights showing up, fires breaking out, and now these characters... something wicked must be afoot."
Knights...
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Chapter 116 The Return
The road down the mountain was extremely rugged. The Eldest Miss, seemingly in a huff, tiptoed in a wobbly fashion and nearly fell several times, yet she stubbornly kept silent. Upon seeing her refusing to glance at him, Lin Wanrong thought to himself, "This young lady is playing the haughty game again. She's indeed quite obstinate."
Upon descending from the mountain, they saw that the troops had all scattered; the scene was so silent, not e...
2023-05-20 12:58:27 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 115 A Gift of Firearm
Xiao Qingxuan gave a soft moan, feeling as if she had plunged into a fiery furnace. Her body trembled lightly, her cheeks burning as if aflame. With her beauty, the men surrounding her were undoubtedly more outstanding than this Lin Wanrong, yet she herself couldn't understand why she was so enchanted with this minor servant. Was this fate?
Thinking of destiny, her tears increased, the final flames of desire completely consuming her. ...
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Chapter 114 Spring Blossoms
"No— really?" Lin Wanrong said, startled. Her words were utterly baffling. Just moments before, she had blushed furiously and retorted vehemently when the topic of dual cultivation was broached in the well. How had she shifted so rapidly to broach the topic herself? Could pies truly fall from the sky? This particular pie, though, seemed overwhelmingly large.
His voice had risen a notch, enough to draw the attention of Xiao Yuruo over ...
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Chapter 113 I Want to Cultivate with You
Lin Wanrong sat desolate and bored at the bottom of the well, still somewhat worried about Miss Xiao in his heart. However, at present, he was helpless, only left with the option to wait.
Bored as he was, he thought he might as well find something to entertain himself. Searching within his robe, apart from a few broken pieces of silver, all he had was a risqué album of erotic paintings.
He took out the album and, und...
2023-05-20 12:56:46 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 69
"Halt, you scoundrels!"
Just at that moment, a few people stepped out to block the path as if they'd read Yuder's thoughts, shouting out in defiance.
"How dare you tread on the path we linger! You should be ready to pay the toll."
"Ah, right. It's them. The ones I encountered when I came for the Cavalry test."
Jimmy, who had been chattering with Gakane, looked at their faces and whispered lightly.
"It seems there is no change eve...
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Chapter 68
"I have just sent a letter to Lord of Hartan regarding Devran's whereabouts. If there are any changes once I receive a response, I will send you a carrier pigeon. You should also take one with you, in case something unexpected occurs and you need to contact me."
"I understand."
"Oh, and wait a moment."
Yuder, who had turned to leave, halted and looked back. Kishiar was staring thoughtfully at a piece of parchment.
"Do you have further ...
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Chapter 67
"Leaving so soon?"
"I told you. I can't afford to stay out too long."
His vacation time hadn't yet ended, but staying outside unnecessarily for too long might pique the curiosity of his colleagues or Kishiar. He had thought of some excuses beforehand, but they couldn't serve as perfect justifications.
"I'll be back in three days."
Yuder left the old drugstore, ignoring Enon's questioning gaze. However, he failed to visit the place agai...
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Chapter 112 Deep-Rooted Affection
"What?" Lin Wanrong exclaimed in disbelief, almost unable to trust his own ears. This news was too startling, so unexpected that it was hard to believe. He took a deep breath, looking at Qin Xian'er and said, "Are you certain she's dead? How... how is this possible?"
Qin Xian'er's expression grew cold as she said, "When one is dead, they are dead. Could there be any falsehood in that?"
Seeing her serious demeanor, not seemin...
2023-05-19 16:00:52 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 111 This Demonic Woman
Lu Zhongping, vexed, stepped out. Bowing to the elegantly dressed young man, he said, "I have been inefficient in my tasks, please, young master, punish me as you see fit."
The elegantly dressed young man snorted, "Lu Zhongping, indeed, you've managed this matter poorly. Lin San provoked you intentionally, and yet, you lost your temper, falling for his ruse. The ruckus your sect has been causing in Jinling has become quite conspicuou...
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Chapter 110 Duel of Wits and Ruthlessness
The place they took him to was a few steps away from his cell. Lin Wanrong followed behind the bandit, incessantly peering around, sizing up the nearby circumstances.
By then, dusk had fallen, and it seemed no other bandits were in sight. ‘Could it be that they've gone down the mountain to work?’ Lin Wanrong wondered. These followers of the White Lotus cult survived by robbery, often targeting wealthy households in Jin...
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Chapter 109 The Heart of Man
Lin Wanrong did not know how long had passed when he slowly woke up. The first thing he saw was the Eldest Miss, staring at him with intense eyes. He couldn't guess what she was thinking.
Yawning, Lin Wanrong asked, "Miss, do you know what time it is? Oh, what hour is it?"
His possessions were limited to a few broken silver pieces and a spring palace painting booklet he always carried with him. Having so little, he had slept quit...
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Chapter 66
What Alik saw in the Cavalry quarters was utterly different from what he had imagined before arriving. Having heard they were located within the Imperial Knight's territory, he had naturally assumed they were simply using an old, hastily patched-up building. But who could have known that it was instead a place constructed anew from the ground up?
The expensive materials that adorned the solidly constructed building hinted at how grand the expectations a...
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Chapter 65
While Alik grumbled internally, Kishiar invited the old mage and his apprentice to take a seat. Yuder stood behind Kishiar, an assistant in his stead. Although Yuder's face was cleaner than before, his attire was still unkempt, yet Kishiar seemed unconcerned with his subordinate's appearance.
Did this signify the grandeur of the Duke, or was it a silent warning to Thais and Alik, stating that they didn't even need to show the slightest courtesy? Alik's ...
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Chapter 64
"..."
An awful silence lingered.
Moments later, from the frozen crowd, Thais Yulman, who had been silent until now, burst out laughing for the first time.
"Hahaha! My goodness. The last time I saw something this ridiculous was eight years ago, when some fool vowed to create a spell that would force a monster to dance until it died of exhaustion!"
Shortly thereafter, as if caught up in his laughter, Yuder's comrades also began to chuckl...
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Chapter 108 The Desire to Cultivate Divine Skills
By the time they had engaged in their duel, they had already left the Xiao family's residence, reaching a wide-open area where they didn't need to worry about being overheard.
Xiao Qingxuan's eyes were downcast, her eyelashes slightly trembling. After a long while, she said, "Telling you all this is of little use. I don't need anyone else meddling in my affairs."
Qin Xian'er giggled charmingly, "Senior sister...
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Chapter 107 The Unexpected
"Oh God," Lin Wanrong cried out in despair, feeling as if his heart had shattered, his eyes on the verge of tearing. In that moment, his mind was flooded with countless thoughts, all transformed into the determined yet tender gaze of Xiao Yushuang.
"Ah—" Lin Wanrong let out a thunderous roar, striving to place his body in front of Xiao Yushuang in an attempt to protect her. Tear clusters dripped from the Second Miss's eyes, but her fac...
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Chapter 106 Deep Affection
Xiao Yushuang seemed oblivious to his presence, her vacant gaze transfixed by the moonlit horizon. Her melancholic demeanor was pitifully endearing.
Lin Wanrong hastily addressed the maid at her side, "What has happened to Second Miss?"
The maid shook her head, "I'm not sure. A few days ago, on the same day when the Eldest Miss gathered the managers for a meeting, Second Miss seemed to have been through something. She appeared pale...
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Chapter 105 Reunion with Yushuang
Lin Wanrong glanced down and recognized the item in her hand; it was the original copy of the third-page magazine, the very first thing he had sold to earn his gold in this world. Xiao Yushuang had taken it once, and now, somehow, it had fallen into this Eldest Miss' hands.
Why had she suddenly brought up this subject? Could Xiao Yushuang have told her? Lin Wanrong had a certain degree of trust in Xiao Yushuang. That girl was far ...
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Chapter 63
"I am a visitor and wish to ask for something."
"Excuse me?"
As soon as Alik spoke, the Knights halted their steps in unison. Alik quickly scanned the blue uniform of the leading knight, noticing the golden eagle emblem and three lilies engraved on it.
"I heard that somewhere around here, the Cav... no, the Duke of Peletta... is staying. I got lost while trying to find him. Could you kindly help me?"
Alik swiftly changed his words as h...
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Chapter 62
"Now that we know the cause, we just need to find a complete cure. If we can understand the power held by the Red Stone, we might find the answer. If you feel burdened, well, then, take this."
Suddenly, Kishiar, who had stood up from his place, went over to the stove. Yuder wondered what he was doing, and to his surprise, he detached one of the decorative gems embedded in the sheath of his divine sword and came back. It was a slender, rhombus-shaped red...
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Chapter 61
'The Red Stone must never fall into the hands of the Dukes and the Crown Prince...'
'...'
"Sir, your tea has cooled. I will dispose of it and pour a fresh cup."
Kishiar, reflecting on the Emperor's last words, blinked and straightened his posture. As Nathan had pointed out, the tea in front of him had completely cooled.
The training that had been ongoing before his eyes seemed to have taken a brief respite, as Yuder, Gakane, and Kanna ...
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Chapter 104 Ingenious Ideas
The pressed rose and trifoliate (Sanhuacao) juices had been purified and filtered for two days, leaving no residue behind. Just then, they were mixed according to the formula for a light fragrance, creating a perfume essence.
A worker gently turned the wind wheel, slowly pressing the filtered perfume essence into a bamboo tube. Another worker added alcohol through the tube, while a third one added water. Lin Wanrong watched the liquid f...
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Chapter 103 Doubts
Governor Luo Min? Wasn't that Little Luo's father? Lin Wanrong was friends with Little Luo, but even if he cared deeply for his son, there was no need for him to curry favor with Lin Wanrong like this. It was strange indeed.
Looking at Luo Yuan and Luo Ning, they too seemed dumbfounded, clearly not expecting their father to make such a move. Luo Yuan managed a sheepish smile, saying, "Big brother, I have no idea what's going on either. When you ...
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Chapter 102 The Talented Miss Luo Ning
Lin Wanrong's relationship with Xiao Qingxuan was amicable, not overly passionate, but still close enough to be considered good friends. He hadn't kept the matter of the tavern's opening a secret from her.
Xiao Qingxuan sighed with a profound air, "Treasures are easy to find, a man with genuine feelings, hard to come by. Miss Dong is so deeply attached to you, you mustn't disappoint her."
Lin Wanrong laughed heartily, "...
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Chapter 101 The Meaning of the Rose
Lin Wanrong had no desire to deal with the matters of cheongsams and underwear any longer. He'd let the mother and daughter think about the sanitary napkins themselves. Discussing these topics with these two women could be stimulating, but awkwardness was unavoidable.
His attention was entirely focused on the perfume. Perfume was a wonderful product, and he only claimed fifty percent of the profits purely out of respect for the ...
2023-05-18 02:03:42 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 60
"If he can fight so well simply by spewing fire and water from his sword, he would become a complete monster if he mastered any more techniques."
"Do you see it that way?"
Upon hearing Nathan's muttering, Kishiar softly retorted.
"Do you think differently, sir?"
"In my eyes, I see a powerful beast trying to make itself small."
Kishiar, after taking a sip of his tea, followed Yuder's movements without missing a beat, his red eyes ...
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