A slender young woman dressed in green led a tall man into the hall. The girl glanced at the highest seat and called out, “Father!”0

Elder Zhu’s eyes softened when he saw her. “Qiao’er, I’ve already heard about everything that happened. Don’t worry. This time, I’ve come to purge all the foul creatures plaguing Northriver Prefecture and restore peace to these lands.”0

With a sniff, Zhu Qiao’er said, “Father, I hope you’ll stand up for me…” She trailed off meaningfully, then looked at the man behind her. “I’ve already pledged myself for life to Mister Fang.”  0

At that, Elder Zhu’s gaze flicked toward the young fellow standing protectively behind his daughter.0

Elder Zhu froze for a moment. He’d come rushing to Northriver upon hearing his daughter had nearly lost her life to those undying...0