Chapter 969: Cloud Gate Guard

Rippling water washed in between the eroded rocks, giving them a soft shine. 

A mischievous boy was happily playing in the water. But he was having too much fun and after tumbling in the water, he wasn’t able to get back up after struggling a few times.

The middle aged man next to him loudly laughed, intentionally allowing him to struggle a bit before extending his hand to fish out the boy.

The boy was clearly annoyed and swatted around with effort, splashing water onto the middle aged man, drenching him, and making him find a mental balance. 

The middle aged man didn’t care. He just stood there and smiled. 

Next to the creek was a man with lonely eyes. He aimlessly...