Lu Feng could not help being startled by Jin Peipei's grand declaration. He had thought she was a refined, easygoing woman, never expecting her to possess such a forceful, razor-sharp side as well. It truly made one's eyes light up.
He wondered which side was the real Jin Peipei.
After making that declaration, she had once more become the gentle, cultivated young lady she appeared to be.
Under Xiao Jiao'er's lead, they headed toward the Martial Arts Arena.
Because the injury on Jin Peipei's foot had not fully healed, she walked with a slight stagger. Paired with her refined and delicate bearing, she looked as though she might stumble and twist her ankle at any moment, stirring an unconscious sense of pity in others.
The group left the residential wing.
Xiao Jiao'er suddenly stopped and pointed ahead.
"These are the Wind-Chasing Steeds bred by our Beast Valley."
Following Xiao Jiao'er's finger, they saw rows of exceptionally handsome black horses tethered across the broad open ground outside the residences. Several carriages stood parked farther away.
Just as they were wondering why—
Xiao Jiao'er's voice came at the right moment. "The Martial Arts Arena is some distance from here. These horses know the way, so ride one or take a carriage. Choose for yourselves."
Lu Feng was taken aback. Just how enormous was Beast Valley? They actually needed horses just to reach the Martial Arts Arena. Were they showing off the beasts they had raised?
Tang Yuan spoke at that moment. "You go on ahead. We'll wait for Hong Cang Zhenren."
Xiao Jiao'er was suspicious. She had already been curious when she had not seen Hong Cang Zhenren earlier, and now she asked, "Where did he go? Why wasn't he with you?"
Tang Yuan was about to answer when he suddenly saw