Chapter 502, Competing (6 Updates)

"Excellent!"

They selected a fine spot by the roadside to stop; there seemed to be no end to the surroundings, and even a small village was some distance away. Fortunately, there was a path making it quick and convenient to fetch water with a horse-drawn carriage.

Now with two more water jars, they could store even more water.

The boatmen weren't very particular. To eat clean and tidy food was already a kindness from the master; but they hadn't expected this new mistress's compassion, offering them meat, fish, chicken soup, and rice – luxuries they wouldn't dare to even imagine before.

What mattered most was the respect the mistress showed them, making them willing to follow such a master and obey all her commands from the bottom of their hearts.

They were straightforward men, knew some Martial Arts, but they were without family and oblivious to where home was. If the master was good, they gave their all; if not, they just did what was expected of them and ignored all else.