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The others teased him. “Think that single bear gall is enough to cover your third brother’s bride price?”
Doorboard clapped him on the shoulder. “Want me to chip in? But fair warning, your sister-in-law comes with partial ownership rights.”
“It’s enough, it’s enough, no shares for you lot.” Skinny waved it off and carefully tucked the gall into a box.
Everyone knew he was the eldest at home, with four younger brothers and two younger sisters. The second brother had lost a leg in a fight and couldn’t do heavy work to support the family.
With both parents gone, Skinny had taken on a father’s duties. Now that he had a bear gall in hand, he finally had some confidence. “Let’s see what their side dares to demand this time!”
They were about to split up and get some rest when Fire Captain Liu Tong returned. “Don’t scatter just yet. We’ve got our next mission.”
Doorboard blinked. “Right now?”
From the tracking to the ambush to the fight, they had spent over twenty hours killing the bear monster. This should have been the time to recover.
“It’s a compulsory mission, so no bargaining.” Liu Tong’s face was grave. “Treat your...
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