Oakhedge was an ancient city with a rich cultural heritage.
When Zoey and the other three arrived, the lights were already on, and everywhere was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, giving off an ancient and nostalgic atmosphere.
They went to the reserved hotel, placed their backpacks in the room, and then took a taxi to the most distinctive Flower Street.
In the past, Oakhedge was not commercialized, and people's lives were very traditional. In recent years, due to its beautiful scenery, more and more people have come here for tourism. Therefore, the government started encouraging everyone to do some small businesses. Eventually, a street was named Flower Street.
This street was three kilometers long, with shops on both sides hanging big red lanterns. There were people in ancient costumes standing in front of the doors, trying to attract customers. There were also many stalls in front of the shops, with vendors shouting to catch the attenti
When Zoey and Russell found Enzo, they were having a blast slurping stinky fish soup at the shop.Zoey felt that stinky fish soup was really delicious, but she really wasn't used to the smell.She stood at the door and waved, "Master, come out quickly!"Enzo's eyes lit up and his mouth puffed up, "Did you two come looking for a taste?"Russell slightly turned his body while holding the child, and only then did Enzo notice the child in his arms.He knew something was wrong, so he quickly took a few bites, drank the soup in big gulps, wiped his mouth, and ran out."Where did the child come from?"Zoey said, "The candy got stuck in his airway after saving it in front of the wonton shop. He spoke in Mirland language, and he wants you to translate it."Enzo pinched the little boy's hand and asked him in Mirland language how he was doing.The little boy remained silent, said a sentence, and then closed his eyes again.Z
Mirland is thirty kilometers away from Oakhedge.The first twenty kilometers could be driven, but the last ten kilometers had to be walked because it was a dense forest that had never been exploited.The Oakhedge government used to want to carry out the mining as well, but the Mirland people always found ways to cause trouble for the construction team.Either the workers suddenly contracted various illnesses, or the construction equipment experienced different malfunctions.Over time, the construction units also dared not take on the job, and the government also understood that this was the tactic of the Mirland people. They were also afraid of getting into trouble, so they abandoned the idea of mining Mirland.In the morning, Zoey and the others finished breakfast and then packed a van to go to Mirland.The drivers were quite talkative, and they started chatting with Enzo, who was sitting in the passenger seat, shortly after getting in the
"Bound Worm?"The old woman was taken aback, "The worm raiser could solve it."Roderick said, "We are also unsure who worm raiser is, are there any other methods?"The old woman thought for a moment, "To undo the Bound Worm, three conditions are required. First, the Venomous Worm must be a Golden Worm; second, undoing the Bound Worm requires the use of one's own blood, which is very harmful to the body, and no one is willing to do so; third, a fresh human heart is needed, which must be dried and ground into ashes. All three conditions are indispensable. Only Lilliana has the Golden Worm in the entire Mirland."Roderick squinted his eyes and asked, "Are you sure only Lilliana had it?"The old woman sighed heavily and said, "I know you doubt my words and fear that I am saying this just to make you go and save Lilliana. There is no need, I never counted on you four outsiders to be able to save Lilliana. After all, Blackmere Village and Butteriron Vill
Enzo ran over excitedly and handed over the grass in his hand, saying, "I recognize this grass, it can paralyze people's nerves, and it is very effective."Roderick took it and glanced at it, "You are somewhat useful."Enzo was speechless.Zoey pondered for a moment, pinching the grass. "So, we will do it like this when the time comes..."Roderick and Enzo fell into silence after listening.Zoey said, "This was the best way. Don't worry, I had absolutely no problem with my skills."At that moment, Russell approached them while holding Alberto.From a distance, Zoey thought that Russell was good at holding babies. In the future, when they have children, Russell will definitely be a good father.Russell approached and said, "Master said we might be able to make use of this kind of grass."Zoey nodded and explained the plan to him.Russell frowned, "This idea is good, it reduced certain risks, but I will replace you
The village was particularly lively, but for Lilliana on stage, the imprisoned Esterden Village, and Zoey, the laughter and joy were particularly grating.The kind of happiness built upon the suffering of others was shameful.I already have enough of my own, but still want to invade others', which is no different from being a robber or bandit.Zoey walked briskly, determined to rescue Lilliana and Esterden Village tonight.At this moment, a tall man blocked Zoey's way. He reeked of alcohol, swaying as he spoke something.Zoey felt that he must have been drunk, but she still kept her head down, afraid that the man would notice her flushed face.She was about to bypass him, but she didn't expect the man to grab her arm and try to hug her.Zoey lifted her gaze, her eyes cold and fierce. She pricked the man's neck with a needle held between her fingertips.The man instantly widened his eyes, his body stiffened, and his mouth couldn
On a pitch-black night, the sound of cicadas filled the air, disturbing and unsettling those who heard it.People from three villages gathered here, and the atmosphere was tense for a moment.Lilliana told Zoey, "The man with the big beard is Milton Nielsen, the chief of Blackmere Village, and the other one with braided hair is Tyler Cooley, the chief of Butteriron Village."The village chief of Blackmere Village had a fierce and intense look, with a strong aura of hostility.He pointed at Zoey and said in broken language, "You dare to trespass into my territory, and even killed my son. Now you want to set my slave free! You deserve to die!"Zoey's lips curved with a mocking arc, "No one is born to be anyone's slave, you have no right to detain, control, and judge others!""Survival of the fittest is the natural norm, Esterden Village is a backward village where the residents are all lower-class people, and being backward means being subject
The girl's eyes were almost on fire, and she had a fierce look on her face. "So what if I scold you? You deserve it!""Hazel!" the woman grabbed her arm and whispered something.The girl, with red eyes, said to Zoey with great unwillingness, "I'm sorry."Zoey pretended to dig her ears, "I couldn't hear."The girl said it again loudly.Zoey sneered, "Talking is useless, there's still one minute left."Milton instantly understood Zoey's meaning, that it was not something that could be resolved with an apology, and he raised his hand and gave Hazel Hernandez a resounding slap.Hazel looked at Milton in astonishment, "Dad, did you really hit me?"The woman also reproached him.Milton scolded the woman, "Shut up, Marley!"Milton ignored her and asked Zoey, "Is this okay?"Zoey glanced at Xander Hernandez's condition, "Half a minute."Milton slapped Hazel again, causing the latter to fall to the ground.
Russell noticed that she stiffened a bit and asked softly, "What's wrong?"Zoey released the hand that was wrapped around her waist and cleared her throat, "Um, there were a lot of people."Russell looked around and saw that there were many people standing not far away. Among them were Lilliana, Roderick, Enzo, and the people from Esterden Village.Zoey walked briskly over and pulled a smile, "You guys left and came back?"Lilliana nodded, "After we left Blackmere Village, we were on our way back to Butteriron Village. After walking for a kilometer, everyone felt that we couldn't just leave you in Blackmere Village, so we all came back. Heads can be severed, and blood can be shed, but we cannot sacrifice others' lives for our own safety. We, the people of Esterden Village, cannot do such a thing!"Other residents of Esterden Village also echoed this sentiment.Zoey was truly moved by the spirit of Esterden Village, but now she feels incredib
Tiffany came out of the bathroom after taking a shower and saw a man sitting on the sofa, looking at her with a gloomy expression on his face.She was startled and instinctively covered her chest. "How did you get in? You scared me to death!"The man pressed his tongue against his molars, "Madeleine had an accident, and you had someone do it."This is an affirmative sentence, not a negative one.Tiffany chuckled and picked up the red wine from the coffee table in front of the man, pouring it into a tall glass.She put down the wine bottle and was about to pick up the tall glass when her wrist was grabbed by the man.Tiffany lifted her gaze and looked at the man. "Karter, are you coming to my place so late because you want to sleep with me? You look good, and I agree to have a deeper conversation with you..."Karter pulled the person, while his other hand tightly grasped her neck.Tiffany raised an eyebrow, "You enjoy playing this kind of game? I just didn't bring any tools, otherwise
Although it was a scene of a cliff being pushed into the water, it was built along the riverbank with a green backdrop, and it will be composited in post-production. Only the water below is real.There was a large net underwater that could lift people up at any time. The actors, apart from getting wet and feeling the cold, were not in any danger to their lives.The constructed cliff is about three stories high, approximately ten meters above the water surface, which is not considered very high.For safety reasons, Madeleine and Tiffany hung ropes.With eight positions ready, Deegan shouted "action" and the two of them began their lines.Tiffany's eyes gleamed fiercely as she sinisterly smiled and said, "Tiara, your time of death has finally arrived!"Madeleine's lips were tinged with crimson, and she looked at the other person in disbelief, with a mixture of surprise and confusion in her eyes. Then, a sense of despair that saw through everything followed, "You never wanted to help me
Madeleine didn't realize that she had slept for so long. She glared at Kristian and said, "Why didn't you wake me up?"Kristian yawned and said, "I fell asleep too."Madeleine. “..."She glared at him fiercely, pushed open the door, and got off the car.Kristian also got off the car.All eyes turned towards Kristian and Madeleine, as everyone offered their blessings.Madeleine smiled, and Kristian put his arm around her shoulder. "I'm really sorry for keeping you all waiting. We had a late rehearsal last night, and Madeleine was really tired."Deegan laughed and said, "No problem, throughout the day, there were several auspicious moments. It is most important for our actors to work in their best condition. Shall we start now?"Kristian nodded slightly, and all the actors and crew gathered around, ready for the opening ceremony.Tiffany stood beside Madeleine as the second female lead, casting a sidelong glance at her, wishing she could bite her to death.When she saw the news online a
In the photo, Madeleine was wearing an eye mask and covered with a blanket while sleeping, while Kristian was gazing affectionately at her. The background was on an airplane.So Kristian and she were on the same flight!Her current focus was not on how affectionate Kristian's gaze was towards her, but on the fact that this scoundrel of a man deliberately had people take photos!She felt that she was the one who had a big head at first, and now the two of them were performing with such deep affection, creating the impression that they had a very good relationship. In the end, their separation would definitely cause a huge uproar.But there was no time to consider these things at the moment. She quickly washed up, applied skincare products, and put on makeup. The most important thing was to cover the red marks on her neck with concealer.She changed into a black long-sleeved T-shirt and light-colored jeans, put on a pair of sneakers, and wore a duckbill cap, a mask, and sunglasses. She
Madeleine listened to the man's incredulous question, unsure if it was her imagination, but she actually felt a sense of disappointment in Kristian's eyes.However, she was more inclined towards Kristian because she was infuriated by being rejected first.Madeleine remembered when Kristian called her an ugly duckling, and at this moment, she felt a strong sense of revenge.She raised her chin slightly and said, "You took advantage of me just now, but I won't hold it against you. From now until the end of the new drama and its release, we can be a couple. For the sake of the overall situation, you should cooperate too.""What if I didn't cooperate?" Kristian's lips curled into a mocking smile.Madeleine smirked and said, "Then just wait for the new drama to be difficult to produce in your belly! After all, Deegan is your friend."Kristian suddenly grabbed her chin, his gaze deep and intense. "I didn't realize you could be so ruthless!"Madeleine pushed the man's hand away with her fing
The crowd surrounded Madeleine and Kristian, all of them waiting for an answer.Madeleine's voice was gentle as she said, "Kristian and I were indeed in a relationship, and it wasn't for the sake of creating a buzz for a new drama. Many people may not know this, but I had a crush on Kristian for many years, and it was because of him that I entered the entertainment industry."Kristian didn't expect what she said next, and he instantly froze in shock.In order to prove that they were genuine, they were able to fabricate such lies.Although, however, he was still quite happy.However, he was a man and couldn't let the woman be the one to take the initiative, especially when she was the one he liked.He smiled and said, "Actually, there is a secret that nobody knows, including Madeleine. I had liked her for many years. I had liked her since the moment I first saw her."Someone asked, "When was that?"Kristian answered very directly, without the need for any rehearsal, "My crush started d
As the night fell, neon lights flickered outside the hotel window.Kristian looked at the woman in his arms under the warm light, feeling not only physically satisfied but also emotionally fulfilled.He kissed her smooth forehead and felt that it was not enough, so he kissed her lips.Madeleine was already tired, and now her peaceful sleep was disturbed. She turned her head irritably.But the man continued to pester her relentlessly.Madeleine suddenly opened her eyes and raised her hand to block the man's lips.She glanced at him for a full minute.In the end, Kristian couldn't help but remove the woman's delicate hand and asked, "What, are you surprised to see me?"Madeleine said, "I was not surprised."Kristian looked at her glistening red lips and said, "Both times we were together, you were intoxicated. Would you like to experience it while sober?"Madeleine chuckled, "You think I had a good experience?"Kristian squinted his eyes, "Isn't it? Who was it that held onto my neck and
The man's deep voice sounded outside the door.Ariana quickly ran over to open the door and saw Kristian standing there with damp hair."How much did she drink?"Kristian walked in, speaking as he strode with long legs.Ariana quickly stepped aside and closed the door, "Drank seven or eight glasses of red wine."Kristian hesitated for a moment, turned around and said, "She couldn't handle alcohol, why didn't you stop her?"Ariana looked helpless, "Once Madeleine's temper and drunkenness kicked in, I couldn't stop her no matter how hard I tried!"Kristian sighed lightly and turned to look at the woman lying in bed, her face flushed. At that moment, she was pulling at the collar of her knitted sweater.The knitted sweater was already prone to deformation, and with a pull like that, the flesh-colored lace edges were exposed.Kristian sat by the edge of the bed, holding her restless hand, "Don't move."The tone sounds somewhat reproachful, but it is mixed with concern.Madeleine furrowed
Karter shook his head upon hearing the words, "Taking advantage of someone's vulnerability? I cannot do that."Carl was always worried for him. "She is Madeleine, from the Keller family! If you become a son-in-law of the Keller family, what kind of future wouldn't you have?""It is precisely because she is part of the Keller family that I cannot do this," Karter squinted his eyes. "Madeleine doesn't like me now, she is completely focused on Kristian. If I do this, it will only make her dislike and resent me, pushing her further away. I have finally managed to gain her favor, I cannot risk losing it over something trivial."He whispered, "Will that rider betray you?"Carl replied, "Don't worry, no matter how much they investigate, they won't find anything on me."Karter said, "That's good. I appreciate this."Carl patted his shoulder and said, "Brother, if it weren't for you saving me that year, I would have been killed by those gamblers long ago."Karter chuckled, "Let's not mention t