Volume 11 Chapter 06 Shamans Also Have Their Own Philosophies. Material Desires that are Tough to Obtain.

In Beijiang and the Central Plain, a white skin tone was so strongly associated with beauty that we said, “A white skin tone is powerful enough to hide seven faults.” In addition, owing to the propagated idea that 30% of one’s beauty comes from their appearance, while 70% comes from their aura, a white skin tone was highly desirable for an eloquent aura.

In Nanjiang, despite many cities having foregone tribal lifestyles, women of Nanjiang didn’t subscribe to the notion that staying indoors was a virtue; they were the type to be out and about, bold and direct in love. Golden skin was in fashion. Women in Nanjiang didn’t need to dress fancy to be considered beautiful.

Wood Guardian fashioned short hair for an active lifestyle and a tan over her curvaceous body. Her unyielding gaze reminded me of the first time I met Heisina Duohua. I could tell she had quite the personality since Ol’ Ge’s “Don’t keep speaking facts” grin didn’t stop her from expressing disdain toward me.

So that we’re clear, I didn’t want to have to butt heads with her.

“What? Do I eat humans or something?” In response to Wood Guardian’s glare, I laughed. “You’re Wood Guardian.”

“I am.”

“What’s your real name?”

“… Mu Lian.”

“Oh… I have a gift for you to commemorate our first meeting. Come over.”

Mu Lian reluctantly heeded my order.

I pinched Mu Lian’s cheek and teased, “Quite the pretty one, huh?”

“You!” Mu Lian skedaddled back several steps and then drew her blade on me.

“That’s His Majesty’s