"Another siege against the Plum Blossom Monster?"
Xie An froze for a moment.
Three full months had passed since the last siege against the Plum Blossom Monster. During that time, the Plum Blossom Monster had never once visited the black market again. Xie An, who had been immersed in practicing his techniques, had nearly forgotten about it.
Zhang Lin's words reminded Xie An: this box had come from the ancestral grave of the Corpse Refining Hall. If he went to the Chen Residence to besiege the Plum Blossom Monster... perhaps he might get the key?
At that thought, a sharp glint flashed in Xie An's eyes. While getting dressed, he shouted outside, "Brother Zhang, wait a moment. I'll be out as soon as I change."
Xie An put on his uniform robe, slung the Four Stone Heavy Bow over himself, strapped on his quiver, then tossed his standard saber aside and hung the forty-pound heavy blade across his back.
To guard against the unexpected, Xie An also hid an exquisite dagger in his sleeve before finally going out.
"Old brother, the horses are ready. Hurry and set out. If we're late, we'll surely be reprimanded by the Incense Master." Zhang Lin had led two horses outside early and was waiting there. He also handed Xie An the reins of a Green Mane Horse.
The Green Mane Horse had been raised exceptionally well. It was tall and sturdy, its muscles bulging piece by piece and brimming with explosive strength.
"What a fine horse."
Xie An patted the horse's back, then swung himself into the saddle. "Giddy-up!"
"Giddy-up!" Zhang Lin immediately mounted and followed.
The two steeds charged out of the canyon mouth almost side by side, galloping along the mountain road.
"Brother Zhang, did the Plum Blossom Monster go to raid