Chapter 483 Earth Fire: Brother, isn’t this that woman?
"Oh, what a coincidence."
Three figures appeared at the gate.
A young man walked in accompanied by two old men.
Seeing the young man, Feng Ansheng's face darkened, and the shopkeeper quickly walked over to him.
"Master Lei, why are you here?"
"Hmph, Shopkeeper Xu, you are not fair in doing this. New Star Source Stones arrived in the store, but you didn't even inform me. What? Do you think I don't have any Spirit Crystals?"
"Of course not, Master Lei, you are blaming me wrongly."
The shopkeeper hurriedly explained, but Feng Ansheng snorted at the right time and said, "Don't you know whether you have spiritual crystals? The last time I bought the spiritual crystals for the Star Source Stone, I owed it for three years. How dare you ask me that?"
"Feng Ansheng, if you didn't have your sister, would you be able to produce the spiritual crystals?"
Lei Ming lip-synched his counterattack. He and Feng Ansheng had disliked each other since they were in the Jindan stage, and had been competing against each other for many years.
"What a joke, it's as if if you weren't a member of the Lei family, you would have the opportunity to stand here. What? Are you going to betray the Lei family? If you really do that, I will admit that I rely on my sister."
Lei Ming was silent. He would not betray the Lei family. But after a moment, Lei Ming suddenly laughed: "Feng Ansheng, since you and I meet today, do you dare to make a bet with me?"
"What are you betting on?"
"Let's bet on who can open the star source."
"cut."
Feng Ansheng sneered: "Are you stupid? Do you dare to guarantee that the Star Source Stone here can definitely produce Star Source? If there is no Star Source, how can this bet go ahead?"
"It's simple. You can bet whether there are any Star Sources in these Star Source Stones. If you bet there are, then you can keep opening them until you open all the Star Source Stones here. As long as you find a Star Source, I will pay for the spiritual crystals you spend, and you can take the Star Source away."
Hearing Lei Ming's words, Feng Ansheng showed a hint of excitement on his face.
"What if it can't be opened?"
"If you can't open the door, you have to pay the spirit crystals yourself, and you have to pay me another amount of spirit crystals. You will give me as many spirit crystals as the Star Source Stone you opened."
Lei Ming looked at Feng Ansheng with a provocative look in his eyes: "What do you think? Do you dare to bet?"
Chu Ning, who was standing aside, narrowed his eyes slightly. Just when the playboy from the Lei family was about to get angry, the old man behind him sent a voice message to persuade the playboy not to forget the purpose of his visit.
It seems like the other party knew that these Star Source Stones could not produce Star Sources, and purposely set a trap for the eldest son of the Feng family.
It goes without saying that once the Feng family member accepts the bet, he will not stop until the last piece of Star Source Stone in the front and back yards is opened.
The Star Source Stone is worth tens of thousands of spirit crystals, plus the compensation for the bet, the total is close to 100,000 spirit crystals.
One hundred thousand spirit crystals. Even if a family's Nascent Soul junior is loved by the family elders, Chu Ning doesn't think he can come up with so many spirit crystals.
"Since you just persuaded me, I will persuade you."
Chu Ning said directly: "This bet seems a bit unfair."
"How is it unfair?"
Feng Ansheng was very excited just now because the person he invited who specialized in studying Star Source Stones told him that the probability of these four Star Source Stones producing Star Sources was very high, and he did not find anything unfair about it.
After Chu Ning opened his mouth, Lei Ming's eyes swept towards Chu Ning, and the pressure from a Nascent Soul expert descended. If Chu Ning was really in the Golden Core realm, his face would have turned pale at this moment, but Chu Ning was not, and Lei Ming's pressure had no effect on him.
"Who are you!" Lei Ming asked.
Chu Ning ignored Lei Ming and said to Feng Ansheng, "If there are star sources in these star source stones, then it's nothing. But if there are no star sources in all the star source stones, then isn't this bet doomed to fail?"
“Ahem!”
The shopkeeper at the side had a gloomy face and said in a cold voice: "My friend, don't say anything careless. My shop has been open for nearly a thousand years. If we hadn't cut out the star source, it would not have been possible to operate for so many years."
Chu Ning was not surprised at the shopkeeper's rebuttal. It would be strange if the shopkeeper did not refute.
"Boss, I didn't say there is no star source in the star source stone. What I meant is that even gods can't tell the difference between an inch of stone and an inch of stone. No one can guarantee it. If these star source stones happen to contain no star source, then isn't this bet doomed to fail for Master Feng?"
"yes."
Feng Ansheng also reacted. Although the person he invited told him that the probability of finding the star source was very high, if this batch of star source stones did not contain any star source, then it would be useless even if he opened them all.
Tens of thousands of spirit crystals, plus the spirit crystals as compensation for the bet with Lei Ming. When Feng Ansheng thought about the number of spirit crystals he needed to pay, the passion in his heart suddenly died down.
Nearly a hundred thousand spirit crystals, even my own sister can't clean up the mess for me, the number is too huge.
"Feng Ansheng, if you don't have the guts to gamble, just tell me directly. I won't force you."
"Lei Ming, your provocation has no effect on me."
Feng Ansheng curled his lips in disdain and looked at Chu Ning: "Then what do you think is a fair bet?"
"It's very simple. The bet remains roughly the same. Young Master Feng selects a certain number of Star Source Stones. If a Star Source is cut out from these Star Source Stones, Young Master Lei will pay the Spirit Crystals. If not, Young Master Feng loses. In addition to paying Spirit Crystals to the store, he also has to pay compensation to Young Master Lei. The only difference is that Young Master Feng can choose whether to continue cutting. If he continues to cut until all the Star Source Stones in the store are cut out and no Star Source is cut out, then Young Master Lei will pay the Spirit Crystals. If a Star Source is cut out, then Young Master Feng will pay the Spirit Crystals himself."
"Okay, that's it. Lei Ming, do you dare to answer it?"
Feng Ansheng quickly calculated in his mind. According to the bet, even if he lost, the amount of spirit crystals he would have to pay would be within an acceptable range.
Although the amount is not small, it can be raised with some effort.
"As long as you dare to bet, I dare to take it!"
When Chu Ning heard this, he was a little surprised. So this young master of the Lei family didn't know that there was no star source in these star source stones. That's right, even a Dongxu strong man couldn't see any clues from the outside of the star source stones. Naturally, this young master of the Lei family couldn't guarantee it 100%.
The bet I made was fair to both parties. Since I was not 100% sure that these star source stones could produce star sources, it was natural to accept it.
Soon, Feng Ansheng picked out ten Star Source Stones, with a total weight of seven thousand kilograms.
"I'll bet these ten dollars. Lei Ming, get your spirit crystals ready."
"I'm afraid you'll give me the spirit crystal."
Lei Ming looked at the star source stones selected by Feng Ansheng. His expression remained unchanged, but he was secretly happy in his heart. The more Feng Ansheng picked, the more spirit crystals he would earn in a while.
As early as three days ago, he happened to learn the origin of these Star Source Stones, which came from Pit No. 46 in the South Area of Xinghai.
Pit No. 46 in the South District.
This is an abandoned pit that has been mined out. The star source stones inside are difficult to mine and there is very little star source. If the source is revealed, let alone one spirit crystal per kilogram, even if it is one spirit crystal per five kilograms, there will be few people willing to buy it to take a gamble.
Now, the bigger the Star Source Stone Feng Ansheng chooses, the more Spirit Crystals he will lose to himself.
"Smart calculations are good, but gambling on Star Origin Stones relies on vision."
The old man who was selecting the Star Source Stone for Feng Ansheng looked at Chu Ning coldly when he placed the selected Star Source Stone. Chu Ning simply ignored him.
An expert.
This is his character. He will never admit that he is incompetent until he is slapped in the face.
My suggestion to Feng Ansheng was tantamount to my lack of trust in him as an expert on Star Source Stone. It would be strange if he could be nice to me.
Seeing that Chu Ning ignored him, the old man had an angry look on his face. He was just a Jindan boy. After cutting out the star source, he would teach this boy a lesson. Feng Shao would definitely not stop him.
"Mr. Feng, I'm going to start cutting."
"Thank you, Master Qi."
Feng Ansheng still respected the old man very much. In the Star Sea Region, anyone who had researched Star Source Stone and had a certain fame would be welcomed by major forces and receive VIP treatment wherever he went.
Qi Chenghai nodded, and first walked to the smallest of the ten pieces. He formed seals with his hands and drew something in the air. The green stone skin on the surface of the Star Source Stone fell off piece by piece.
Ten breaths later, the entire stone skin fell off completely, and Lei Ming showed a smile on his face: "It's just a piece of waste stone."
"Humph, it's still early."
Feng Ansheng snorted coldly, and Qi Chenghai explained: "These ten Star Source Stones, this one was added by me at random, and I didn't have much hope."
"Master Qi, you don't need to explain. Since I invited Master Qi to come, I trust Master Qi. Go ahead."
The second piece, the third piece...
Five pieces in a row, all were waste stones. Lei Ming's mocking laughter never stopped. Feng Ansheng's face was gloomy, and Master Qi Chenghai no longer had his previous calmness.
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"Master Feng, these three are the ones I like the most."
When there were only three Star Source Stones left, Qi Chenghai explained again to Feng Ansheng.
A quarter of an hour later.
Qi Chenghai's face was ashen, and under his feet was a pile of rubble.
The last three Star Source Stones also failed.
"Hahaha, Feng Ansheng, I'm willing to admit defeat and give me the spirit crystal."
Lei Ming burst into laughter and Feng Ansheng looked unhappy. More than ten thousand spirit crystals was a huge number for him.
"Master Feng, I didn't expect this to happen..."
Qi Chenghai's forehead was sweating. Feng Ansheng waved his hand and said, "Master Qi, this is not your fault. No one can guarantee that they will be able to get a Star Source Stone 100% of the time."
"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Feng."
Qi Chenghai breathed a sigh of relief, Feng Ansheng looked at Lei Ming: "Don't worry, I can afford to lose."
"It seems that Master Feng hasn't lost yet."
Chu Ning, who was watching quietly at the side, suddenly spoke, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Being watched by these Nascent Soul cultivators, Chu Ning remained calm and continued, "According to the bet, Young Master Feng can continue to cut. If he fails to cut out the star source in the end, Young Master Lei will pay the spirit crystals."
"Nonsense, what do you know!"
Qi Chenghai scolded: "The Star Source Stone here is worth tens of thousands of Spirit Crystals. If you dig up the Star Source Stone, do you know how much Spirit Crystals Feng Shao will have to pay?"
"Master Qi, what do you mean by that? You have already picked out the ones that are most likely to produce Star Source Stones. These ten Star Source Stones don't have any Star Sources, so it's even less likely that the remaining Star Source Stones will have any. Shouldn't Master Qi support Young Master Feng to continue cutting?"
Chu Ning's question made Qi Chenghai silent for a moment. In fact, he didn't do very in-depth research on the Star Source Stone. His main focus was to pick the biggest one available. Whether he could get the Star Source depended purely on luck.
It was only because he had good luck a few times before and got the Star Source Stone that he was given the title of master.
The reason why he didn't want Feng Ansheng to continue opening it was very simple. It was a good thing that it didn't come out. It showed that it was not because of his poor eyesight, but because a skilled cook could not cook without rice. These star source stones had no star source, so no matter how powerful the master was, it would be useless.
But if he could open up the Star Source from the remaining Star Source Stones, wouldn't it make him seem incompetent?
The main reason was that he couldn't guarantee it, and if he ended it there, he would at least leave room for rebuttal.
But now after hearing what Chu Ning said, Qi Chenghai found that he really couldn't object. If he objected, wouldn't it mean that he was incompetent and couldn't make a clear judgment at all?
For a moment, Qi Chenghai found himself being put on a pedestal, not knowing whether to support or oppose.
"Master Qi, what do you think?"
After Chu Ning's reminder, Feng Ansheng also reacted and looked at Qi Chenghai.
Qi Chenghai smiled bitterly in his heart, but for the sake of his reputation, he could only say: "I think the chance of the remaining Star Source Stones producing Star Sources is extremely small, but even gods cannot tell the difference between stones, so I dare not guarantee that there will be no Star Sources."
"I see. Then pick ten more pieces to cut."
Feng Ansheng was also somewhat unwilling to accept this. Since he had already lost tens of thousands of spirit crystals, he might as well continue cutting. Whether it was ten thousand spirit crystals, he would pay it back, or eleven thousand spirit crystals.
"Hmph, now that you've cut out the star source, it belongs to me, and you still have to pay for it with spirit crystals, so think carefully."
Lei Ming didn't expect Feng Ansheng to continue cutting, so he spoke at this time hoping that Feng Ansheng would give up the idea of continuing cutting.
"Don't worry, I won't cheat like you!"
Feng Ansheng decided to continue cutting, so Qi Chenghai had no choice but to pick ten more pieces. However, this time, the ones he picked were of poor quality and average weight. The ten pieces of Star Source Stone weighed only about five hundred kilograms in total.
Click!
The crisp sound of stone breaking was heard, and Qi Chenghai's eyes lit up: "Mr. Feng, there is no Star Source."
Seeing Qi Chenghai's eyes shining, the people present had strange expressions. Normally, Qi Chenghai, a master who specializes in showing star source stones to people, would have an unhappy expression if he couldn't cut out the star source. However, this was the first time that he was so excited even though he couldn't cut out the star source.
"Go on."
"Go on, Feng Ansheng, you have to think carefully. You have already spent 15,000 spirit crystals."
"It's none of your business. I can afford the loss."
With Feng Ansheng's words, Qi Chenghai continued to select Star Source Stones. The shopkeeper beside him smiled happily. Whether or not he could cut out Star Source Stones, it would be a profit for the store.
The boss had told him that the purchase price of this batch of Star Source Stones was extremely low. He had originally thought of giving a discount if he couldn't sell them, but now it seems that is no longer necessary.
He could make a lot of money from the commission from the fight between these two young masters.
Ten dollars and ten dollars.
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Soon, sweat appeared on Qi Chenghai's forehead again.
Twenty thousand spirit crystals worth of star source stones have already been cut. If a ray of star source is cut out next, Feng Shao will have to pay forty thousand spirit crystals.
No matter how magnanimous Feng Shao is, it is impossible for him to really not blame himself.
"Mr. Feng, what do you think?"
Qi Chenghai didn't dare to make a decision and looked at Feng Ansheng. Feng Ansheng was not as calm as he looked at the moment.
Forty thousand spirit crystals.
If he paid for it, especially since the star source was cut off for Lei Ming, he would probably have his legs broken when he returned to his family.
You can't gamble, you'll definitely lose 40,000 spirit crystals.
If he continued to gamble, he would most likely lose both the spirit crystal and the star source. Given Lei Ming's temper, he would definitely spread the matter everywhere and he would become a laughing stock in the circle.
"Mr. Feng, now that it has come to this, let's continue gambling. There is an old saying in my hometown: too many lice won't bite, too many debts won't worry. If we don't continue gambling, I'm afraid we will be full of regrets when we think about it in the future. It's better to just go for it."
Feng Ansheng listened to Chu Ning's words, glanced at Chu Ning, and after a while he slapped his thigh and said, "Okay, keep going. If you, a casual cultivator, have such courage, I have it too."
"Feng Ansheng..."
Lei Ming shouted loudly to stop them. He knew that the possibility of these star source stones being able to produce star sources was very small. The reason he accepted the bet was that he was betting that Feng Ansheng would not dare to really cut them all.
"Why, you won't let me cut it?"
"Of course you can cut it, but can you come up with that many spirit crystals?" Lei Ming had a mocking look on his face. "After cutting it, you will need to come up with 100,000 spirit crystals. I'm afraid you can't come up with it. You won't want to write an IOU, right? I don't accept IOUs."
Feng Ansheng was stunned. Of course he couldn't take out 100,000 spirit crystals. Let alone 100,000, he couldn't even take out 10,000 spirit crystals. He had only prepared 8,000 spirit crystals this time, but he encountered Lei Ming and ended up in this situation. He was already in a dilemma.
"Don't worry, I won't give you any less spiritual crystals."
"Words are not enough. If you want to continue cutting, at least bring some spirit crystals first. Not much else. First, take out the 40,000 spirit crystals you need to pay. As long as you take out 40,000 spirit crystals, I will agree to let you cut all the spirit crystals in the yard."
Lei Ming was certain that Feng Ansheng could not come up with 40,000 spirit crystals because he himself could not afford it.
Feng Ansheng looked very unhappy. Chu Ning sighed when he saw this scene. Although this young master Feng was a good man, he was no different from those gamblers who had lost all their money. His mental state was affected.
The previous bet stipulated that all the pieces could be cut. If Lei Ming did not allow it, he could completely deny the bet.
Forget it, since I’ve reminded you before, I might as well help you to the end.
Chu Ning made up his mind and said to Feng Ansheng, "Mr. Feng, if you are short of spirit crystals, I have some that I can lend you."
"Hahaha!"
Before Feng Ansheng responded, Lei Ming couldn't help laughing, with a teasing look on his face: "Where did this idiot come from? He even lent you spirit crystals, Master Feng. Does your Master Feng need ten or twenty spirit crystals from you?"
"few……"
Feng Ansheng also spoke in a bad mood, but just as he opened his mouth, Chu Ning handed him a storage bag. He subconsciously scanned it with his spiritual sense, his eyes widened, and swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
“This…this…”
Feng An's voice was trembling as he spoke. He was shocked by the number of spirit crystals in the storage bag. It was full of one bag after another. A rough glance showed that there were 100,000 spirit crystals.
How could a Jindan cultivator produce so many spirit crystals? When did the Jindan cultivators become so rich?
"Mr. Feng, please borrow it first. If it's not enough, I have more." Chu Ning smiled slightly.
"Asshole, you little golden elixir..."
"You're the bastard!"
An attendant beside Feng Ansheng was about to open his mouth to scold him, but was kicked far away by Feng Ansheng.
"How do you talk to my brother Ji? This is my good brother."
Feng Ansheng put his arm around Chu Ning's shoulders, and the next moment he threw the storage bag to the shopkeeper beside him: "Shopkeeper Xu, do you think there are enough spirit crystals?"
Shopkeeper Xu took a quick look with his spiritual sense, his old eyes widened, and then he respectfully returned the storage bag to Feng Ansheng.
"Mr. Feng, there are enough spirit crystals." Shopkeeper Xu returned the storage bag and looked at Chu Ning. This time, there was no contempt in his eyes. Instead, he smiled bitterly and said, "This little brother is really a real person who doesn't show his true colors."
A Jindan cultivator, whose storage bag can hold 100,000 spirit crystals, must have an extremely powerful background. Shopkeeper Xu was thinking whether he had done anything rude just now. After thinking it over, he realized that apart from being a little disrespectful, everything else was fine.
"Manager Xu, are you sure you have enough spirit crystals?"
Lei Ming found it hard to believe that a Jindan cultivator could have tens of thousands of spirit crystals in his storage bag.
"Young Master Lei, I guarantee with my life that Young Master Feng has enough spirit crystals." Shopkeeper Xu said solemnly.
Hearing what Shopkeeper Xu said, Lei Ming knew that he could not stop Feng Ansheng from cutting the Star Source Stones, so he could only snort and say, "If you are not afraid of losing more, then go ahead and cut it."
"Master Qi, keep cutting."
Feng Ansheng asked Qi Chenghai to continue, but he was more curious about Chu Ning's identity at the moment.
Who is this person? A direct descendant of the main family of the four major families?
But even the direct descendants couldn't seem to come up with so many spirit crystals.
Besides, there is no one with the surname Ji among the four major families.
Half an hour later, when the number of Star Source Stones became less and less, the expressions of Feng Ansheng and his companions became relaxed, while Lei Ming and the other two became more and more nervous.
The further it goes, the lower the probability of cutting out the star source. If he fails to cut it out, he will have to pay for the sales price of these star source stones.
There were fewer and fewer Star Source Stones, and Lei Ming's face became darker and darker. When it came to the last few pieces, the atmosphere in the whole yard became extremely depressing and solemn.
Qi Chenghai's hands were shaking.
Up to now, every time he cut a piece of Star Source Stone, the outcome would be related to the ownership of 100,000 Spirit Crystals.
Click!
The last piece of Star Source Stone was cut.
“Hahaha, I said it before. Even the Star Source Stone I picked can’t cut out Star Sources. It’s even more impossible to cut out Star Sources with other Star Source Stones!”
Qi Chenghai laughed wildly. He had proved himself once again. And this time, because of the bet between Feng Shao and Lei Shao, what happened today would definitely spread, and his reputation would also soar.
Feng Ansheng was also grinning. The ups and downs were too fast. From the original cost of nearly 40,000 spirit crystals to now not a cent at all, this ups and downs made his heart beat faster.
Lei Ming's face was so gloomy that water could drip out of it. He lost. Although he didn't have to pay 100,000 spirit crystals like Feng Ansheng, he only had to pay 50,000 spirit crystals for the Star Source Stone.
But fifty thousand spirit crystals is also a huge sum. The most important thing is that Feng Ansheng cut the star source stones, and he is the one who pays the spirit crystals. If the news gets out, he will be laughed to death by people in the circle.
"Manager Xu, you are a witness, remember to ask Master Lei for the spirit crystals. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
Feng Ansheng spoke with a gloating tone, then looked at Chu Ning: "Brother Ji, come to my house and have a seat?"
Before Chu Ning agreed, he heard Feng Ansheng's voice.
"Lei Ming is so angry right now. He knows you have spirit crystals in your storage bag, so he might attack you. After all, you are only at the Golden Core stage."
Chu Ning was naturally not worried about his own safety, but he also wanted to know some news about the Star Sea Region and other regions from the young master Feng in front of him, so he smiled and said, "Okay, I'll bother you then."
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Chu Ning followed Feng Ansheng and others out of the shop. Before leaving, Lei Ming stared at Chu Ning with vicious eyes, but Chu Ning didn't care. It would be fine if this guy didn't cause trouble for him, but if he dared to make plans for him, then he could only say that he didn't want to live long enough.
After leaving the shop, Feng Ansheng summoned a flying boat and invited Chu Ning to board the boat. The flying boat flew out of the stars and sailed in the void.
Feng Ansheng's family is not on this star, they came here only because there are star source stones here.
"Where are you from, Brother Ji?" Feng Ansheng asked curiously.
"I am a casual cultivator from a small place. Master Feng definitely doesn't know about it, so it's better not to tell him."
"If you are a casual cultivator, then what am I? You'd better stop calling me Master Feng. It always feels like you are mocking me."
Feng Ansheng, who was able to come up with 100,000 spirit crystals, felt his face getting hot when he heard the name "Young Master Feng".
"You and I can just call each other brothers. You can just call me brother, and I will call you brother Ji."
Brother Ji?
The corner of Chu Ning's mouth twitched. These two words seemed to be synonyms.
"Just call me Yangdi."
"That's fine."
Feng Ansheng didn't care, and then continued: "This time you are in my Feng family's territory, I will treat you well, and you will definitely be so happy that you won't want to leave."
"Then just follow Brother Feng."
Seeing Feng Ansheng's look that all men understand, Chu Ning also smiled. It's time to experience the exotic customs.
The trip to the Star Sea Region cannot be in vain.
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Two hours later, Chu Ning, who was bragging to Feng Ansheng, had a gleam in his eyes. He didn't expect that Lei Ming would be so crazy. He was so desperate after losing that he didn't care about anything.
Just when Chu Ning raised his right hand slightly, his eyelids suddenly blinked and he quickly put his right hand down.
"Mr. Feng, it's the young lady's flying boat!"
The man driving the flying boat spoke excitedly, and Feng Ansheng immediately stood up from his seat.
"My sister is back?"
Chu Ning spread out his spiritual sense, and not far in front of the flying boat, there was a green flying boat parked with an obvious phoenix pattern on the left side of the flying boat.
When the two flying boats got closer, Chu Ning opened his mouth slightly as he looked at the graceful figure walking out of the emerald green flying boat. He never thought that he would meet this person here.
"Fuck, brother Yang, you are so useless. Even though my sister is extremely beautiful and is known as the most beautiful woman in the Star Sea Region, you shouldn't be like this. A woman like my sister is not something you can control. You should come with me to meet Miss Sisi and the others."
Feng Ansheng patted Chu Ning's shoulder. Chu Ning had a strange expression on his face, and at this moment, the voice of the Fire Spirit sounded in his mind.
"Wow, isn't this the chick you saw before, the one you were naked in front of, big brother?"
"Shut up."
Chu Ning scolded Huo Ling and looked at the woman in a yellow dress with a hot body. He felt a little emotional. It seemed that he was really getting old. He kept seeing old friends recently.
PS: This is a long chapter of 7,000 words, brothers, that’s sincere enough.
(End of this chapter)