As Peacock withdrew her gaze from the surrounding herb gardens and turned back while speaking, she saw Zhang Xiaohua before her. The instant Peacock saw Zhang Xiaohua, she suddenly felt that, at that moment, everything in the world had vanished, leaving only the man before her—this ordinary man! Her gaze was deeply drawn to him, like a moth rushing into flame, firmly capturing every scrap of her attention!!
Thump, thump, thump. Peacock's heart began pounding violently, as though she had encountered something she had yearned for day and night, dreamed of obtaining, or something she had sought all her life.
Without realizing it, an inconceivable thought flashed through her mind: I want it. I must have it.
Then, again without realizing it, she raised her right hand, seeming as though she wanted to seize Zhang Xiaohua.
Valley Master Nie, Elder Zhang, and the others changed expression drastically at the sight. The countless Incense-Passing Cult Envoys before Peacock had all been exceedingly aloof. They scarcely paid any attention even to Hui Chun Valley's master and elders, much less wasted so much as a glance on the medicine boys they had come to select. Although Zhang Xiaohua was Hui Chun Valley's future son-in-law, he was ultimately only a little medicine boy of the Incense-Passing Cult. Peacock's behavior was simply bizarre beyond measure.
Upon hearing Peacock's words, Steward Yang immediately said respectfully, "Lord Kong is too courteous. You are the envoy for this journey. If we do not listen to you, whom should we listen to? Come, come, Ren Xiaoyao, step forward and thank Lord Kong for her grace..."
He had merely lowered his head humbly, then pulled Zhang Xiaohua forward, when he finally noticed Peacock's abnormality. He could not help but freeze, then reminded her, "Lord Kong? Lord Kong??"
Ever since Zhang