Needless to say, I had no basis to interrogate the assassin I carried back to Liu Shan Men. Putting aside the probability of him being as mentally demented as his family being rich, I … Read more
The twenty-seven-year-old assassin had all the features to be a lady killer. The hilt of his sword planted into the floor was embellished with an egg-sized shiny pearl, while the blade itself shone … Read more
Proprietor Shi had to have a worker set up the table again since he cleared it before Prime Minister Li arrived.
Watching Prime Minister Li approach, I held up a cupped-fist salute … Read more
I started fiddling with the knife after Tiangou departed. It wasn’t a weapon for close-quarters combat; it was too short and thin for any purpose, actually. The … Read more
Tiangou, smiling, leisurely sat down without caring for the gaze on him. Even though his grey robe came with a hoodie, he chose to leave his forgettable face … Read more
Ning Zhuoru grumbled, “What sort of host shows up later than the invitees?”
Lang Qing shook his head. “We have ordered a table of food. We can’t run even if he … Read more
I had recovered back to my usual self for seven days by this point. I had been through a hundred painful days and finally enjoyed seven good days. I had an … Read more
“Recovered?”
“Could kill two tigers.”
“How about you don’t. They’ll go extinct. You people have no love for animals.” Shen Yiren picked up a hairpin when they walked by a stall selling ornaments. “This … Read more
The banquet was still going by the time the sun came up. Emperor Yuansheng personally set up with them after they got changed for the banquet, but he and Prime Minister Li left early on the premise that they weren’t … Read more
“Venerable Monk’s plan failed entirely. Cold Mountain Temple’s demise is just a countdown at this point. I imagine the order to take them out will be given today.”
“It’s boring me.” Jin Zhaoying yawned, shut her eyes and let … Read more