Along the path, Chang and his Lackey came across the Captain of the Guard and a dozen of his men marching in their direction, rushing to meet the troops; the two men stopped before the Captain of the Guard as he explained his intentions.“Young Master, the governor has instructed me to escort you back to the estate so you will not offend the Divine Lord.” The Captain of the Guard said, but seeing them without their horses, he had already concluded it was too late.“Captain, you will continue to Sister Song’s home and arrest that cultivator and Sister Song for stealing my horses and sword,” Chang said angrily.This news was startling to most of the men. They knew of Sister Song’s character and couldn’t believe she would steal from someone. That cultivator’s influence must have made her do it.“Apologies, but my orders are to take you straight to the Governor. Your safety takes priority.” The Captain of the Guard said the men surrounded the two men and were led back to town. He didn’t w
Soon, the troops escorting the Young Master Chang arrived. The Lackey left the troops and returned home thinking the Governor and his son would settle all. This would have been the last time he would be seen again. The Captain of the Guard dismissed his troops and continued to escort the Young Master to his father’s estate. The home was the largest in the town; although it was single-story, it housed many rooms with luxury surrounding a large garden in the middle of the home where they could comfortably relax. The trees here were small, along with the bushes that the staff tended to every day, and the pond held many types of fish with a wooded bridge going over. The Captain led Chang to the waiting area where his father awaited their arrival.“Why did you disobey me? When I said not to go and provoke that man and woman?” Governor Wang Yu asked with a frown.“Father, he went to wipe the dishonor that befell the family.” Just then, Mingue walked in to smooth over the situation, not know
Blake only smiled and still handed her the stone.“This is for the fabulous meal and information,” Blake explained as he got up from the table, eyeing the drunk Sister Song. One pint of ale, and she was like this, sprawled over the table with her head down. Now, he had to carry her to her horse and strap her into the saddle. He was shaking his head, lifting the wobbly, conscious girl.“Where are you taking me? Are you going to take advantage of this sister?” Sister Song replied as Blake easily carried her out of the tavern.The waitress was still holding the stone in shock over the man’s graciousness, but it wasn’t but a second that her husband quickly snatched it.The large man eyed the stone with greed in his heart. He nodded to a few men in the corner, and they left the tavern quickly. The waitress looked at her husband and had a dreaded feeling in her heart that the man who left the stone was not a person they should provoke, even if her husband had ties with the local bandit grou
“Look here, men, we have a smart one.” One of the men with a scarred eye seemed to be the leader, replied.The men only laughed and kept an eye on the couple.“It would seem that you require something; perhaps I could be of service?” Blake asked the men.“Oh, you could say that.” The scarred man said. “You could give all you have, and we will spare your lives. I hoped to do this trade a little further from the town, but given the choice, you know how it is when you are found out.”“I see your dilemma, but to risk all for a petty robbery? Are you not afraid of the guards from town finding out?” Blake asked.“Oh, the guards? There are no guards that will go against our group. Also, this is not only a robbery; we will also take the woman. As you both know, the slave trade is big business, so I’m afraid that your rescue trip will have to be delayed if you value your life.” The scarred man proclaimed.Blake sighed deeply. The boss took this as him giving up, but Blake’s following words mad
“Cough, brother, if you don’t mind.” Sister Song said although she didn’t mind being in his arms, she was being held too tightly.“Oh, sorry, do you know what just happened?” Blake asked when he let Sister Song go.“Why are you asking me? You were the one who opened a cut the world.” Sister Song replied, shocked even when she said it.“I did what?” Blake asked.Sister Song was silent, not knowing what had happened until Drake answered.“Well, you are the one that released such energy. It had to have been you.” Drake replied to Blake.“Should I try it again?” Blake asked, forming his Qi into a sword.“ARE YOU CRAZY? DO YOU WANT US TO PERISH?” Drake yelled out. “To open the void without knowledge is only looking for death!”Blake looked at the flustered woman and placed his hand behind his head.“I know, it’s just so fascinating that this was achieved, even if it was a mistake,” Blake told Drake.Blake informed Sister Song what he had done, and she became pale in fright, knowing what ha
“It would seem that your daughter has taken a liking to her maid. It is a shame that there is nothing she can do; it has already been decided since my younger brother has taken a fancy to her and, from here on out, will become the Second Prince’s betrothed. I take it that her position in the Flowing Sword Sct will reflect her status as my brother’s woman.” The First Prince stated, taking a sip of his drink; all the while, his brother stood there, not saying anything.“Yes, my Lord, she will be tended to and given servants to look after her.” The head Master stated with a great smile. “Then it’s settled Prince Xiang Ma will be staying here to also look after his future wife and get better aqainted. Maybe he can break out of his shell with a stronger approach.” The First Prince said, looking at his brother, who still gave an indifferent look.“Apologies, but do I not have a say in this?” A voice rang out coming from behind Hana, it was Camila.“What does a mere servant have to say? Yo
Blake went into his tent and settled down. He decided to check on the Small World utilizing his soul. When he arrived, he was met with a similar scene. Gerald was still picking herbs from the garden when Blake reappeared. It should have been a few years here in the Small World since he had last visited.“Elder, still picking, I see,” Blake commented.“Blake? Why have you returned suddenly? Did you forget anything?” Gerald asked, seeing Blake return as soon as he had left.“Uhm, hasn’t it been a couple of years already?” Blake asked.“You only left a moment ago. What’s wrong?” Gerald asked, placing his herbs down.“It’s been a few days since I visited, and I thought a few years and months would have passed already. But it’s only been a few moments since I first left?” Blake asked, confused over the time situation.“Yes, that is correct,” Gerald replied, looking at the confused Blake.“Elder, what do you know about time?” Blake suddenly asked.“Time? Not much. Why?” Gerald asked.“I bel
A few days passed, and Blake immersed himself in the arrays and formations to better understand his powers. He could infuse a formation with time, and the item within the formation would rapidly age; another would make it rapidly turn younger until it would disappear into nothingness. Blake was satisfied with these results and tried to create a space formation that could teleport him a few feet from his original position. Sister Song watched him as he would easily pop from one place to the next.“What do you think?” Blake asked one day when he popped beside Sister Song, who was polishing her Spirit Sword.“I think you are trying to give me a heart attack with you popping so close.” Sister Song replied as she was startled by him.“Sorry, but I think I can shorten our trip by a day or two,” Blake said confidently.“How?” Sister Song asked.Blake then explained that he could create a teleportation formation that didn’t need a second formation for the link. All he had to do was visualize