The sun was scorching, and the breeze was sweltering.
Even though it was the height of summer, there was neither birdsong nor the chirping of insects.
Aside from the sounds of human activity, other animal noises were scarce.
Any creature that dared to make a sound would be captured for food.
SCRUB! SCRUB! SCRUB!
Cui Lian and Xiaoliu squatted on the ground in their skirts, large patches of their fair skin exposed. They held bristle brushes, scrubbing a set of green Leather Armor.
The Leather Armor was covered in fine scales that glinted under the sun with a cold, emerald light.
It was made from Green Water Python Hide.
In the kitchen, sweat beaded on Tangtang's forehead. As she and Peach Blossoms kneaded dough, she grumbled, "Twenty-seven! Twenty-seven meat-stuffed buns!"
"A whole General, and all he brings as a guest is a single set of Snake Skin Armor!"
