LOGINCaleb was speechless.He knew it! Having a pretty flower at his side would attract a swarm of frenzied bees!It was almost like women had this innate ability to cause trouble!Hitch's expression stiffened in turn.He was from the Gosling clan, which was one of Sanctuary's Big Four Clans!Most people would be overjoyed upon hearing that, and he was the junior chief at that!Was there any woman aside from the Saintesses of the Hundred Flowers Sect who could escape him?There were even less people who could refuse, because the Goslings had money, influence, and manpower!Since today was the Fire Phoenix Festival, when they all worshipped the divine phoenix, he came ready to hunt!And just now, he had his eyes on Tia!It really took a seasoned hunter like him to see through that veil, observing the curvaceous figure, that waist-length long hair, and the fair complexion of her exposed arms.Just from one glance, she was clearly the best!At that moment, Tia's fiery personality o
There was a flicker of delight in Tia's eyes hearing Caleb say yes, and she blurted in curiosity, "Oh? You're agreeing just like that? Aren't you worried that I'll swindle you?"Caleb replied solemnly, "You're a local, and I'm in unfamiliar grounds. Knowledge is the key to victory, and having someone who knows the place and the rivals here always helps!""I see… Nothing else?" Tia asked, a little disappointed."Nope," Caleb replied."Tch!" Tia clicked her tongue, her expression suddenly serious, and she clenched her dainty knuckles. "Very well, but understand that I won't hold back when we're in a duel!""Me neither," Caleb replied, nodding and serious.Tiat paused, but eventually took a deep breath and told him, "Fine, you want dirt on our rivals? Then you must listen to me."Caleb watched her calmly in silence, while she suddenly got an idea. "Let's take a walk. It's the annual Fire Phoenix Festival—it gets really lively out there.""The Fire Phoenix Festival?" Caleb repeated
It was a bright moon night with stars everywhere.The entirety of Midlands City was bustling as the myriad lights glowed beautifully across the city.Caleb was in his room, meditating on the memories of sword cultivation Brax had infused into his mind.Suddenly, he sensed "Who goes there?!" he snapped as his eyes opened wide, all eight of his flying swords humming softly as they hovered before him.Any false moves, and they would shoot through the air, spilling blood and bringing death."Hmph! The insolence!"A slender white figure slid in through the window just then, and Caleb became even more wary as he smelled that intoxicating floral fragrance.A woman, and a beautiful one at that!Hwata had told him that the most beautiful were often the best liars, so he had to be careful!Still, he was taken aback when he saw who it actually was. "You?"It was Tia, whom he had met at the heritage zone of the eastern lands.For Tia's part, she was breaking out into a cold sweat upon
Seeing Simo's expression darken, the guard, who was on his knees, continued, "Also, Elder Simo… the whole argument started because of a lady named Delilah."He then elaborated on the course of events leading to the clash between Caleb and Wilbur, as well as Caleb's roots.Such matters were no secret in Calebton—one just had to ask.Simo's expressions darkened as the guard finished. "They're saying that Caleb had been in Gehenna? That might not necessarily be the case…"He trailed off as his mind raced to fill in the blanks, and his eyes soon lit up as he found the perfect answer! "Right! That must be it!" he cried. "The whole time Caleb Crawford went missing… The Rags Scholar must have secreted him away! That's how his abilities improved so rapidly—even his secret guardian was the Rags Scholar himself!"On top of that, once Caleb arrived here in Middleton City, the Rags Scholar resurfaced as Hwata's mentor… It could well be a distraction, because his real apprentice is Caleb!"
In the time bubble, only a year passed outside while cultivating inside.It was so terrific that it was only natural that Caleb wanted to keep cultivating there."Then you'll have to find the Wheel of Time," the Coffin replied. "But it might not even exist in this world, as it can only be forged by a deity who understands temporal laws and is cultivated in the divine authority of time."That said, I wonder if there's one who has succeeded but has since fallen, unless you can find their residence or their final resting place."Caleb nodded as the Coffin elaborated on everything he wanted to know, even before he asked.That was when he heard the clamor outside, with Caleb hurrying out of his room to see Hwata and Udal keeping a large group outside.They were led by Tamel, whose eyes were bloodshot and ready to kill.It made sense, since three members of his family were all suddenly dead!"Hwata Baldur! My son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter… were killed!" he snarled icily wit
When Caleb sneaked back to his tavern room, he had just closed the door and turned when he froze.There were three dark figures already sitting inside: the Rags Scholar, Hwata, and Udal!Still, Caleb simply smiled and took off his black robes like nothing happened. "What are you guys doing? Playing poker?""Poker?" Rags asked. "What is that?""A game that three people play together," Caleb replied noncommittally. "Or just a sleazebag's way to diss the beast with two backs."Coffin was speechless.Sleazebag?! He wasn't even human!Still, Hwata wasn't concerned about poker, her eyes glued to Caleb as she asked, "Did you kill Handa and Rori?"Udal cringed a little hearing that, while Caleb held her gaze and calmly replied, "And their daughter."Both Hwata and Udal were left silent for a long while.Eventually, Hwata sighed wryly. "This isn't Zoronda—you can't just do anything you like here. You gotta watch your back."Still, she was pleased since that despicable couple could di