Silver Frost City (Thanks to book friend Han Ta's Father for the generous 100,000 reward!!!)
A carriage made entirely of spirit jade hovered before the City Lord's Manor. Eight winged heavenly horses pulled it from the front, each one incomparably handsome. At a glance, it was magnificent and luxurious.
At the end of the main street, some martial artists could vaguely be seen watching, their eyes filled with envy.
Heavenly horses were a spirit-beast race that the human race had domesticated over many years. They were even more precious than the dragon horses ridden by high-ranking officers in the Demon-Suppressing Army, and their price was extremely exorbitant.
The carriage was also made from century-old warm jade, engraved with multiple spirit-pattern arrays. It was practically a top-grade magic treasure.
This carriage could truly be called an extravagant masterpiece.
"Traveling by land and water is exhausting. Consider this carriage a gift from me to serve as your transportation, Miss."
Wu Minglie stood before the manor, his face wreathed in smiles.
"Uncle is too kind. This gift is truly far too valuable..."
Shi Lan glanced over the carriage and could not help feeling astonished. Its price far exceeded its actual value. Its greater purpose was to put on a show.
"Courtesy calls for reciprocity. How could it be considered valuable?"
Wu Minglie shook his head with a laugh and raised his hand in invitation.
"My father has plenty of spirit crystals. This little thing is nothing."
Wu Lingkong waved her hands repeatedly, making the corner of Wu Minglie's eye twitch.
He was only a city lord, nowhere near wealthy enough to be called flush with riches. This carriage had already made him bleed heavily.
"Thank you, Uncle."
Shi Lan stopped refusing and accepted it with a smile.
Wu Minglie could have given her many things, yet he had chosen to send her such an extravagant carriage. She understood