Chapter 521 — Blinded by Greed
The Herdsman of the Wasteland · Page 2 of 4
Enduring the pain, the emperor smiled, released his grip, and retreated step by step, laughing: "Since you love wine, Senior Brother, then this jar of wine shall be Our gift to you. " Xing'an set the jar down and said, as if nothing had happened, "My capacity is shallow; I have already had my fill. " The moment the jar touched the ground, Xue Hu'er's craving rose; catching the scent of wine, she walked over, laughing, "If you two won't drink it, then let me have a taste. " Suddenly she heard a faint sound of wind from within the jar; peering in, she saw the wine revolving, and within the revolving wine something seemed to swim to and fro, locked in battle, fighting and slaughtering. Her small head leaned in over the jar's mouth to look more closely, when suddenly someone seized her collar and lifted her up.
Shen Mu carried her back and set her down by the bonfire, shaking his head. "Don't look.
There is danger in it.
If you want to drink, have Yuxiu fetch you a few jars. " Xue Hu'er probed, "Young Master, inside this jar.
.
. " "Horrifying.
" Shen Mu stole a glance around and lowered his voice.
"Too many people here.
In a while I'll poke a hole in it so you can see, and I promise you it will be a spectacle.
" Xue Hu'er, thrilled past enduring, kept eyeing that wine jar. The wind-sound within grew louder and louder, stirring her curiosity whether she would or no; every so often she had to lift her head and steal a look, so restless she could not sit still.
And the fragrance of wine from the jar seemed to grow richer and richer.
Emperor Yanfeng returned to the banquet, where the Grand General of Heavenly Strategy at once drew near and, without any change in expression, said, "Your Majesty, shall we make our move? " The emperor's brow lifted slightly.
"You sensed it? " The Grand General nodded.
"A very powerful man.
Your Majesty traded blows with him? I will go summon the Duke of Weiguo.
" Scarcely had he spoken when the Duke of Weiguo appeared behind him, lowering his voice.
"Just now, when Your Majesty moved, this old subject felt an unusual tremor from beneath the ground — it was your divine powers shaking the earth-veins.
The newcomer is very strong, Your Majesty.
.
. " Emperor Yanfeng shook his head.
"Pay him no mind.
It is Xing'an. For the moment there is no danger.
Only.
.
. " He hesitated. "It may go hard with Our dear Shen.
A truly loyal subject — to hold Xing'an in check, he willingly keeps Xing'an at his side.
Who would have thought that a cult leader of the Youmo should prove so chivalrous and true of heart. . .
" He sighed with feeling.
"Just now the cult leader spoke of a big business deal?
" Si Yunxiang blinked and asked, "Can we make money off it?
" Xue Hu'er was watching that jar of wine, sniffing its fragrance, her craving rising, but at the word "money" her ears pricked up at once. Without turning her head she turned her neck, gradually twisting her little head around: "A big deal? Money?
Young Master, what deal? " "On this trip to Fengdu with Senior Brother Xing'an, I obtained a treasure there, called Between Life and Death; it can connect Fengdu with the world of the living.