Chapter 11: Lantern-Bearer in the Dark
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“Callus?” Song Xian raised his left hand, showing the callus at the base of his thumb clearly to everyone. “Is it this one?” His expression was innocent, his eyes wide…
Son, stop clinging to Daddy!
Chapter 10: The Fragrance of Home, the Shadows of the Past
Song Xian tore off the best roasted chicken leg and handed it to Song Luyuan. By the firelight, the chicken leg’s surface gleamed with a dazzling golden hue; the skin…
Chapter 9: The First Heart-to-Heart
One incense stick later, Song Xian had a great harvest. Chen Changgui brought out his treasured ox cart, specially to send Song Xian and the others back to the Valley.…
Chapter 8: Banishing the Charm
“Stop!” Song Luyuan immediately grabbed the Goat-Beard Man’s hand and kicked him to the ground. The Goat-Beard Man let out a sharp “Ah!” and clutched his stomach as he sat…
Chapter 7: Don’t Compliment Me Like That!
A gentle mountain breeze blew, sending wildflowers and grass swaying chaotically, as if echoing Song Xian’s current mood. Had he run into someone familiar? Or were these people from the…
Chapter 6: An Unexpected Recognition
Song Han Cheng didn’t answer but asked in return, “What did you do with Liu Da and the others’ corpses?” Song Xian shook his head. “Why bother with those dead…
Chapter 5: From White Bark to Wontons
Six corpses lay there with faces tinged blue, but their deaths were peaceful, carrying an eerie calmness. Song Luyuan took the lead, striding over the bodies to reach Song Xian’s…
Chapter 4: When the Fog Lifted
Several of them felt like vomiting. “No spitting it out! Actually, this is Jiang Ball Fruit, which has the miraculous effects of dispelling cold and aiding digestion.” “I scratched my…
Chapter 3: Sister’s Hungry, Sister’s Hungry
Song Jimin was so frightened that he immediately jumped onto Song Luyuan’s back, clutching tightly around his neck. Song Luyuan reached into his sleeve and fumbled around for a long…
Chapter 2: Under the Lotus Tree, Shadows Stir
Song Luyuan blinked his eyes and demanded of Song Xian, “On what grounds are you making us brothers bet our lives?” Song Xian showed understanding; indeed, he had nothing now…