The area around the estate was covered in woods, many of them pines that did not shed their leaves even in winter, likely meant to conceal something. But at this moment, it suited Zhang Xiaohua perfectly. He hid himself in one spot and released his divine sense to observe carefully.
Before him stood a vast estate, seemingly as large as the entire village. It truly differed from those Zhang Xiaohua had seen before. Huanxi Mountain Villa had fields and houses within it, while the Dragon King of the South Sea's estate in Jingyue City had mountains and water. This estate, however, was mostly made up of small houses arranged in neat rows.
Flag Bearer Gao drove the donkey cart leisurely through several crisscrossing paths and stopped before a great hall in the center of the estate. Just as he was about to climb down, two men in fitted green garments emerged from the hall. Seeing Flag Bearer Gao, they both looked surprised. "Flag Bearer Gao, why have you come again? Could it be that you found some good stock?"
Flag Bearer Gao's face immediately broke into a smile. "So it's Flag Bearer Liu and Flag Bearer Liang. You two are also here to offer stock to the Lord?"
One dark-faced man said, "Not at all. The Lord's standards are rather high. I truly have not found many suitable ones in my territory. I was afraid the Lord might grow anxious, so I came to explain first and ask the old man to grant me more time."
The other man said, "My situation is much the same as Flag Bearer Liu's. Aside from those dozen or so from before, I have gained nothing else. A few days ago, I did find one in town, but before I could seize her and