C39 One Thousand Coins Snow Wolf

"You, you, you said what? You borrowed a thousand bucks from me just to buy these two man-eating beasts?" Elder Qian was so furious he almost couldn't catch his breath.

Across from him, the mischievous girl showed no sign of remorse, her fair face full of smug satisfaction.

Elder Qian raised his hand in anger. If he weren't worried about startling the two wolves, he might have slapped some sense into the troublemaker.

Good heavens, what did he do to deserve this torment from this little rascal?

"Hey, Elder Qian, don't get so worked up. Besides, I borrowed the money from you, not asking for a handout. Is it worth getting this upset?" Ye Yuvyuv looked at Elder Qian, whose face was flushed with anger and sweat pouring down, worried he might pass out from the rage. She thought for a moment and decided to offer some kind advice.

After all, in a past life, this old man had often been on the receiving end of her antics. Now that she had a second chance, she figured it was time to be a bit nicer.

"Ye Erya, are you trying to drive me to an early grave?" Elder Qian fumed, his eyes blazing with anger.

"No, not at all. Besides, why are you so upset? It's not like I'm not going to pay you back. And calling you an 'elder' doesn't quite fit someone as spry as you. You're still a ways off from being an old-timer."

Ye Yuvyuv smiled kindly.

Elder Qian felt like he might explode.

Clenching the object in his hand, Elder Qian took a step toward Ye Yuvyuv.

"Hey, Elder Qian, what are you doing? You're not really going to take out Little White and Little Black, are you?"

Ye Yuvyuv had only meant to tease Elder Qian, who had been pretending to be oblivious around her lately. She didn't actually intend for him to harm the two precious creatures she had spent a thousand bucks on.

"You'd be in for a big loss."

"Elder Qian, hold it right there! Don't you dare lay a finger on Little White and Little Black. If you so much as touch a hair on them, I'll make sure your precious fat cat ends up bald and pickled."

Ye Yuvyuv quickly reached out to shield the two behind her, her amber eyes fixed on the seemingly unremarkable weapon in Elder Qian's hand, which looked like a small crossbow.

She had encountered this device in her past life. Despite its unassuming appearance, its attack power and lethality rivaled that of a bullet. In fact, the arrows it fired were more devastating than bullets, making the victim wish for a few more bullet wounds rather than being hit by this.

The arrows from this crossbow would scatter upon impact, spreading out like an umbrella and causing severe damage. If it hit a person, it would leave a gaping wound, and the flesh around it would be twisted beyond repair, making surgical removal nearly impossible without cutting out the affected area.

This weapon was ruthlessly efficient and devoid of humanity, a hallmark of the Tang Sect's craftsmanship. The Tang Sect was known for its mastery of poisons and mechanical traps, and Elder Qian excelled in these mechanical arts. This expertise was why the Huo family's army remained unyielding, supported by someone like Elder Qian, a descendant of the Tang family, working quietly behind the scenes.

"Ye Erya, those are wolves behind you, the fiercest creatures in the forest. Do you really think you can keep them like they're just cats or dogs?" Elder Qian's eyes widened in anger as he heard the girl threaten his beloved pet, Xiaohua.

"Tch, kittens and puppies can't compare to our Little White and Little Black," Ye Yuvyuv scoffed, her words sharp enough to provoke.

As she stepped aside, two wolves that had been hidden behind her came into view for Elder Qian.

Ye Yuvyuv boasted, "Well, Elder Qian, take a good look at my Little White and Little Black. Are they worth a thousand coins or not? Even if you had a hundred of those kittens and puppies, they wouldn't hold a candle to my wolves."

Elder Qian had been ready to shoot his crossbow, but when he saw the two young wolves with their pure white fur, he gasped in shock, exclaiming, "Snow Wolves, they're Snow Wolf cubs!"

Still in disbelief, Elder Qian took a step closer, scrutinizing the two white wolves. As the young wolves let out a howl that echoed like that of full-grown wolves, he was so startled he stepped back, murmuring in awe, "They really are Snow Wolves, the legendary breed from the Lone Mountain. Could they truly exist?"

Snow Wolves, with their fur as white as winter snow and eyes like deep blue sapphires, seemed to pierce through one's soul. Even as pups, their howls were as powerful as those of adult wolves, sending shivers down the spine.

Once Elder Qian was convinced he was looking at the legendary Snow Wolves, his eyes gleamed with interest. He looked intently at Ye Yuvyuv, "Ye Erya, where did you get these wolves? Are there more?"

Ye Yuvyuv, catching the glint in Elder Qian's eyes, rolled her eyes dramatically, "Tch, you think they're as common as cabbages, just appearing whenever you want?"

With a tilt of her head and a dismissive wave, she said, "No, there are only these two in the world."

"How can that be? If there are only these two, then they must be pups. Surely there's a mother wolf somewhere, right?" Elder Qian's eyes gleamed with interest, his mind now fully alert.

Elder Qian gazed in awe at the two little white wolves, reaching out to touch their snow-white fur, curious if it was as cold as the rumors said. But before his hand could make contact, two fierce growls and bared teeth made him quickly pull back.

"Hey, Elder Qian, I'm warning you. Without my permission, don't touch Little White and Little Black. If you get bitten, I'm not covering any medical bills."

With that, she waved her hand and turned away, leading the two white wolves. As she walked, she tossed a final remark over her shoulder to the persistent Elder Qian, "No need to waste your efforts. The mother wolf died in labor, leaving only these two snow wolf pups. There's no more to be had."

Finished, she headed towards her backyard, stifling a yawn. She was exhausted. Sneaking out in the middle of the night, climbing mountains, and negotiating with that hunter had been quite the ordeal. She'd narrowly avoided being silenced by Chen Da.

After handing over a thousand coins and making a promise, Ye Yuvyuv happily led the two little white wolves down the mountain. When the wolves accepted her as their master, Ye Yuvyuv was utterly amazed.

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