As unnerving as it was to hear that, I did my best to reassure myself. When it came down to it, Shifu was a revered… Yeah, I gave up trying. Nonetheless, he could not have been … Read more
Luo Ming spoke with me prior to surrendering Luo Sword Manor as part of his plea. I could not tell if he shared some valuable information because he indulged in a lot of useless pleasantries, while I … Read more
Lass Yu’s question nearly made me drop my chopsticks. Though I did not have concrete evidence, I could not shake off the feeling that Shifu was nearby, let alone Hangzhou. My suspicion was not just a product of … Read more
It was Li Chengzhi or my peace and sleep. Of course, I sacrificed Li Chengzhi. Sixth was happier to hear I had taken on a Prince as a disciple than if he were to have taken … Read more
It was a joyous reunion for Sixth and I as it had been ages since we last caught up. I promptly ordered a delivery from Dongpo to welcome him with a big banquet. When he saw the … Read more
“I’m heading out tonight,” was the first thing Boss told me when I returned back to her place.
“Do you have to depart so soon?”
Boss was commanding her subordinates to pack. Half a dozen carriages were parked on … Read more
Shifu once told me a story revolving around a triple-layer strategy.
Aeons ago, there lived an unparalleled strategist. No matter what the monarch consulted him on, he answered with unshakable confidence and was always prepared well ahead of … Read more
“Well, what other bright ideas do you have?”
“Uh… Pinch the invitations sent out? You know how people in the martial world are awfully prideful. They probably wouldn’t be shameless enough to rock up without … Read more
It took an hour before Yu Feiyuan was dismissed due to Ming Feizhen overcomplicating what would have been an easy-to-comprehend justification, as well as making seven promises to her. She did not step outside because … Read more
Ming Feizhen treated more than three hundred people to drinks over the course of two days. Beneath the mountain of plates were even officials and members of the three bureaus overseeing the martial world. They … Read more