Edward immediately employed his phoenix strike and a ball of fire was sent to attack Bellum instantly. It looked like Bellum would soon be scorched by the fireball.However, Bellum quickly grabbed one of his men by his arm and threw him toward the fireball so as to win some time for him to escape.With a loud painful cry, the man that was hit the fireball was instantly caught on fire all over. Within a few seconds, he was burned to death.And in the chaos, Bellum immediately took his leave and slipped out of the hall.“Damn it,” shouted Edward angrily since he could do nothing about stopping Bellum from escaping at the moment.“What are we supposed to do now, Edward?” asked Evelyn, “can we ride our crane to chase him?”“No, it’s too late. Just let him go then. I think we’ll get another chance to end his life in the future.”Seeing their big brother have gone, Bellum’s men immediately scattered and ran as fast as they could, leaving Edward and Evelyn alone in the hall.“It looks like w
"I reckon you ought to hunker down and take care of your old man," Edward's intense gaze bore into Evelyn's eyes as he dished out his wisdom. "But I can't shake this nagging feeling about you wandering into the belly of the beast alone, you know? Blue Cloud Mountain's one heck of a treacherous pit. Maybe if I ride shotgun, I could lend a hand," Evelyn replied, her voice a mix of concern and determination. "Go on, Evelyn, saving your mom's the name of the game. Don't you lose sleep over me; I'll be just dandy. I figure that fella won't be bugging me anymore. Just make darn sure you wrangle your mom back," Jeff, reclined in his hospital bed, chimed in with a twinkle in his eye. Evelyn inquired, her tone heavy with worry, "You really sure about this, Dad?" "No sweat, darling," Jeff managed a weak grin, "your old man used to run the show back in the day. What haven't I faced in my day? Just go and look for your mom now. I'll be fit as a fiddle." "Alrighty then, Dad," Evelyn said, "Edw
Edward stashed the hefty chest in the trunk of his car, settling into the driver's seat with a satisfied grin."Now, my dear, spill the beans without any more ado. What on earth did you buy earlier?" Evelyn's curiosity skyrocketed like a rocket on a mission."Just some vittles, you know, the usual suspects - beef, onions, and the like," Edward admitted with the openness of an open book. "I snatched them while you were in the land of nod.""That's what I gathered," Evelyn replied, stretching her arms with the languor of a cat in a sunny spot. "I must've been plumb tuckered out; never even knew I took forty winks. But tell me, what's with this chest? You planning to sweep your sweetheart off her feet with local flavors? Quite the Casanova, aren't you?""You think I’m romantic, do you?" Edward chuckled, his eyes twinkling like stars on a clear night. "Even if I fancied myself a Romeo, I'd never win her heart with victuals. I'd rather gift her flowers, likening her to a blooming rose.""I
In the silvery moonlight, Edward's grin danced with mischief as he countered Laura's audacious claim."Darling, you've got me pegged all wrong," he quipped, a hint of devilish charm in his voice. "I'm no gallant knight in gleaming armor. When peril rears its ugly head, I'm more prone to a swift disappearing act."Laura fixed her gaze upon Edward's eyes, radiating quiet assurance."Edward, you've misjudged yourself," she declared, her words dripping with conviction. "I trust my instincts, and I see a man with a heart of gold beneath that rugged facade of yours."Edward chuckled with his charm impossible to resist."Well, since you've placed such unwavering faith in me," he purred, flashing another irresistible grin, "I reckon I'll begrudgingly lend a hand if you ever find yourself in a tight spot."Struggling beneath the weight of a box that raised more than a few eyebrows, Edward felt his forehead was now shimmered with perspiration. Suddenly, a note of concern crept into his mind."W
In the murky depths of the Blue Cloud Mountain, Cicci extended her dainty digits and announced, "Not much, my friend," she purred, "It'll only cost you 5000 luxury points." "What? 5000 luxury points? That's highway robbery!" exclaimed Edward, his eyes riveted to Cicci on the screen. A chuckle slipped from Cicci's lips, and she quipped, "Alright, let's cut you a deal, shall we? Just 2500 luxury points. That’s my bottom price! Ha-ha!" Edward's pout gradually relaxed as he responded, "Now you're talking." Before he could blink, the enchanted flying carpet nestled itself into Edward's personal item inventory. Laura's voice sliced through the silence in the mountain, "What's with the hushed tones, Edward? And what are you doing? You need to be quick! See, those critters over there are playing a real-life game of monster Jenga, piling up and slinking our way." "Yeah, Edward, the clock's ticking," Evelyn chimed in, urgency dripping from her words. Their words snapped Edward out of his
As Evelyn and Laura had a light conversation, Edward was knee-deep in the fun of culinary wizardry, his kitchen prowess rivaling the gods of gastronomy.Before you could say "Bon appétit!", the very air itself became a canvas for the symphony of sizzling beef and melodious potatoes. Like dancers who couldn't resist a stage, a handful of onions waltzed their way into the mix.Edward orchestrated this culinary ballet with the finesse of a maestro, working on the birth to a masterpiece known far and wide as the Beef and Potato Stew.Edward had prepared approximately five hundred grams of beef, so tender and juicy it could make a stone weep, and he let them tango in the skillet until they surrendered to a divine golden hue.Then, in went four medium-sized potatoes, each a thinly sliced medallion worthy of culinary accolades. A sprinkle of petite onion slivers, pirouetting with grace, followed suit.To everyone's astonishment, Edward produced a bottle of red wine from his personal item inv
“Mutant Wolf King?“ muttered Edward in surprise.Hearing his words, Evelyn widened her eyes before she repeated, “Mutant Wolf King? But how do you know it’s a wolf king?”“Mutant Wolf King?” Laura also blurted the same words out of her red lips. “It’s the first time I’ve heard such a creature. What can we do with it then? Can you beat it down?”“Probably,“ Edward said calmly, “I’ll try to fight against it with my Crane Divine Sword first.”With that, Edward immediately pulled out his Crane Divine Sword in a jiff.In a minute, Edward leaped into the sky and thrust his Sword straight at the Mutant Wolf King, who acted quickly by spurting a torrent of hot fire against Edward.“Holy shit,” exclaimed Edward, who immediately brandished his Sword without any hesitation. In a flash, his Sword fired a green blast toward the fire. Two waves of red and green energy immediately collided each other violently.Before long, a loud explosion shook the earth unceasingly—Even some of the leaves of the
“A book?” exclaimed Evelyn, glaring at Edward with her two sloe-like eyes. “How could it be possible to have a book hidden here?”Looking around, Evelyn found nothing but huge webs on almost every wall of the cave in the dim light coming from the entrance.Laura shook her head, thinking that the chances of finding a book here would be quite slim.“Sorry if I’m being blunt, Edward, I think you’ve probably made a wrong decision about finding a book or something like that here in this deserted cave.”Yet, Edward raised his head with great confidence. He smiled, “I’ve got a hunch that I’ll get something like a secret manual here. You two have to trust me.”With that, Edward immediately sent some of his vital energy to one of his palms. By employing the art of ‘Phoenix Strike’, he quickly got a small fireball in his hand. With a gentle push, the small fireball went into the sky and floated as a torch.“Now, it’s brighter. Come on, Evelyn and Laura, we have to be quick and find out the book