Top Grade Immortal Emperor in the Flower City

The night was high and the cool moon cast a radiant glow, with the stars shimmering brightly.

Each star, like a chess piece, adorned the entire night sky against the dark curtain.

The night sky over the grasslands was more splendid, purer, and even more vast and mysterious than that over Iron City.

Everyone sat in the courtyard, gazing at the starry heavens, and feeling the magic of nature; they couldn't help but want to shout loudly, expressing the wildness and passion within their hearts.

Finally, they understood why the people of the horseback-riding nations loved galloping across the plains and singing at the top of their lungs.

In the center of the courtyard, over the bonfire, a whole lamb was roasting, the vigorous flames cooking its flesh and constant sizzling sounds erupting from its skin, followed by the splendid golden drips of fat.

Ye Ling felt the glutton inside him surge forth in an instant, his mouth involuntarily beginning to salivate.

The other women were even more impatient, having been tired from a whole day's work; they had been excited during the photo shoot, but now that the excitement was gone, they were famished.

On the opposite side, Xiao Tianlong slowly stood up, walked over, and sat down beside Ye Ling, smiling slightly, "Brother, you don't look like you're from around here, are you?"

"What? People from out of town can't stay here overnight?" Ye Ling chuckled.

With a crunch, Xiao Tianlong felt like he'd been severely choked; this damned rascal, dammit, couldn't he leave some room for maneuver in conversation?

"Well, it seems like you come from a wealthy family, with the Hummer and the whole convoy and all. Just curious if you're really getting married, shooting a film, or gathering materials for a magazine?"

Xiao Tianlong asked again, embodying the thick-skinned spirit of flattery; to win constantly, one must fully understand the enemy, otherwise everything is empty talk.

Ye Ling nodded, "There's indeed quite a bit of money. As for whether it's a wedding or shooting material, that I can't tell you."

How could Ye Ling say they were all his wives?

That would be shocking and taboo; although the high-ups had already sorted it for him, he knew he couldn't show off, as that would be embarrassing for them and rubbing it in their faces.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tianlong laughed; so, he was just a wealthy second gen. As for Shen Yuexin and the others, Xiao TianLong naturally assumed they were up-and-coming models.

Thinking he knew everything about Ye Ling, Xiao Tianlong was confident his plans were perfect, and with a cold laugh, he glanced dismissively at Ye Ling, "Kid, don't get cocky. Soon, you'll learn what regret means."

At that moment, the manager of the bridal shop brought over dishes of golden roasted lamb, two whole sheep, more than enough for their group to feast on.

Ye Ling grabbed a piece of lamb, took a bite, and felt a surge of vitality; it truly was excellent, by no means inferior to Xiong San's roasted lamb.

It was the authentic taste of the grasslands' roasted whole lamb: crispy on the outside, tender inside, and the fragrance lingers in the mouth with each bite, with the juice of the meat almost twirling in the air, making you want to swallow your tongue.

Ye Ling glanced at Xiao Tianlong, who was still smugly beside him, and nudged him: "Hey, I see you're a handsome guy and you seem to come from a good background too, so why are you hanging around here and not leaving?"

"What's that supposed to mean? I see your group doesn't even have a whole roasted lamb; are you craving it? Come on, let big brother treat you to half, to satisfy the glutton inside you."

"But before I treat you, would you mind leaving? I'm not comfortable eating with strangers; it ruins my appetite."@@novelbin@@

Ye Ling said seriously, while Xiao Tianlong nearly flipped the table, "What do you mean by that? How are you speaking to me? I, Xiao Tianlong, the Crown Prince, can't afford a whole roasted lamb?"

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"Do you believe I could roast all the sheep on the prairie, stuff them into your belly, and burst you, you ignorant rich second-generation brat!"

However, Xiao Tianlong still held back. After all, with both men and women combined, Ye Ling had a group of twenty or thirty people. If it really came to a fight, they certainly wouldn't have the advantage in numbers.

Ye Ling watched Xiao Tianlong's retreating figure and couldn't help shaking his head. This bastard had a mean streak, but it didn't matter. Under his absolute strength, all schemes were just empty talk.

As everyone was enjoying the roasted whole sheep, suddenly, a pitiful howl echoed through the sky and penetrated the whole world.

The experienced herders immediately turned pale. "This is bad, it's a wolf pack, and they never come to this area. What's going on today!"

Before he had finished speaking, the sky resounded with the crazy howling of wolves, causing everyone's faces to change drastically, while Xiao Tianlong and his people were extremely excited.

"Tsk tsk, I really want to see. 'The Wolf Totem' makes these creatures sound so mystical. I just don't believe it's that extraordinary," Xiao Tianlong said with a scoff, holding a sparkling crossbow in his hand. 'The Wolf Totem', a book that influenced a generation, provided detailed annotations on wolves, nearly sanctifying them.

In Ye Ling's view, however, the real cruelest and most powerful animal wasn't the wolf, it was humans, those with wolf-like ambition, that were truly the most terrifying.

"Everyone, quick, get inside the house. I hope we can avoid today's disaster. Hurry!"

The herders were extremely anxious. The houses they lived in were specially made to withstand the impact of a wolf pack, and he was also quickly contacting the livestock department and patrols. Once they arrived, the crisis would dissipate.

"Mr. Ye, let's hurry inside. Otherwise, I'm afraid you and the ladies will get hurt."

The bridal shop manager spoke with immense urgency, his face pallid and sweat rolling down his forehead, his pupils filled with sheer terror.

Yet Ye Ling simply shook his head, leisurely eating the roasted whole sheep in front of him. "What's there to be afraid of? I haven't had my fill yet. Relax, relax, sit down, eat if you want to eat, drink if you want to drink, don't take things to heart."

The manager was stunned. Was this Mr. Ye foolish or feigning savvy? At this point, what was he pretending for when their lives were in danger?

Ye Ling hadn't finished speaking when, suddenly, a grayish-green wild wolf appeared in everyone's sight not far away, its wolfish eyes brimming with violent intent to kill.

The wild wolf bared its white, sharp fangs, which were stained with blood. Its limbs were slightly bent, ready to attack.

But at that moment, whoosh, an arrow flew through the air, piercing the body of the wild wolf with a forceful stance. The great force made the wild wolf stagger before it fell down powerless.

As the wild wolf died, its gaze still fixed on the people inside the yard, filled with intense bloodlust.

All eyes turned to the person who had shot the arrow, Xiao Tianlong, who held the crossbow with disdain on his face. "Just a beast, no need to be so afraid, right?"

The girls by his side were all starry-eyed, filled with admiration.

Yet Ye Ling shook his head. "Pure idiot."

Xiao Tianlong was taken aback, the anger within him soaring. Damn you, I just saved you, and not only do you not thank me, you dare insult me!

But it was at this time that a series of screams suddenly began to rise, breaking through the sky.