The first time Gu Fuyou saw the Nine-clawed Golden Dragon, it was unlike the White Dragon she knew. The Golden Dragon, surrounded by clouds and mist as it soared, was covered in golden scales that shone like pure gold. Its eyes were a deep crimson, resembling red jade, exuding an air of nobility and splendor that was almost blinding. The…
For a long time, Zhong Michu managed to detach herself from the emotions of her dreams. With her eyes closed, and upon reopening them, she was completely calm. “Scholar Zhai, where is she?” Scholar Zhai looked into her scrutinizing eyes, weighing how much Zhong Michu had figured out on her own. Perhaps she had known all along but had fallen…
Gu Fuyou stared at Zuo Qingfeng, his life draining away, his body growing cold, soon to be nothing more than a handful of yellow earth. It struck her how easily life could end, regardless of one’s power or status – death treats everyone the same. A smirk curled her lips, her eyes gleaming with mockery. Taking a life used to…
Gu Fuyou picked up Zhong Michu and gently placed her on the bed, covering her with a nearby blanket. Scholar Zhai stood by the door, peering inside. Gu Fuyou approached her, handing her a pill bottle. “Stay here with Yuan Shan and watch over her. If she shows any signs of waking, give her two more of these.” Scholar Zhai…
Scholar Zhai returned and informed that Xiao Zhongting would pass the news of Zuo Tianlang’s imprisonment to the ears of Zuo Yuanrong’s sons. Three days later, Zuo Yuanrong’s eldest son set off, leading a group of cultivators to Wantong City to discuss an alliance with Zuo Shaode, as ordered by his father. Unlike before, he didn’t strongly oppose it and…