"Sanshi."
Outside the cave abode, a kind yet imposing female voice sounded.
Chen Sanshi, who had originally planned to begin closed-door cultivation, gathered his thoughts and came to the entrance of the cave abode. Cupping his hands in salute, he said, "I did not know Master's Wife had come. What instruction do you have?"
"I just returned from the Demon Slaying Great Wall."
True Person Yuling's tone carried a trace of apology. "What happened to Xiyue was your Master's Wife's responsibility. I nearly caused you to lose your life."
"Master's Wife need not blame yourself."
A crisp sound rang out. It was the sound of the rabbit-skin boots unique to the Le'an Army. After receiving Sun Chengzong's orders, the Le'an Army soldiers marched in measured steps, slowly and uniformly down the mountain. Their weapons were held level, their strides broad and steady. Every soldier stepped out at the same time and landed at the same time.
Mi Yiqing sighed, lowered her head to look at her cheap clothes, and gave a bitter smile.
Though exhausted, Tao Hua's heart was still incomparably stirred. Today marked one full month since she had started working. The manager had paid her wages, and with this money, her family's straitened circumstances could be eased for the time being.
Bai Cuihua frowned. That vixen was going to repeat her old tricks again. At a critical juncture like this, she could not be allowed to cause more trouble.
"Is that a head? I thought it was a ball!" Su Nuannuan flung away Duan Chengyu's hand and continued what she was doing.
Just then, a shrill cat's cry reached my ears. My consciousness was abruptly pulled back. A cat darted past my side and pounced straight at Black Bear.
"Fool, I made it for you to eat in