Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

Yingxing did not participate in the campaign against Chengxiao because she was invited back to Zhuming.

Inside the workshop, the intense heat of the furnaces and iron ingots caused the air to swirl and ripple.

Yingxing was completely unaware, wielding his hammer and hammering the intricate equipment.

"Mr. Lamancha, the steel nails you ordered are almost ready. Do you have any other requests?"

"No, no, you know I have limited funds. I only asked you to make these nails because General Huaiyan gave me a discount."

"It's alright. You are the leader of the righteous heroes, upholding justice throughout the world. Our Immortal Ship is happy to provide you with assistance."

The dark-haired man, named Lamancha, smiled and shook his head.

"Alright, the hardest debts to repay are those of personal favors. I'm already exhausted just dealing with the brothers. I appreciate Xianzhou's kindness, but let's keep things official."

Ying Xing poured the molten iron into the mold and asked softly:

"Mr. Lamancha must be short of money. After all, there are so many families of fallen rangers who need to be taken care of..."

Lamancha remained silent. Although the victory in the campaign against the Great King Zhuluo was remarkable, the cost was also extremely high.

"The Immortal Ship Alliance won't just watch the Sea Patrol Ranger lick his wounds on his own. You can absolutely ask the Marshal for help, or even find your master privately..."

"No need, thank you for your kindness."

Lamancha rarely spoke seriously.

"What a knight-errant does is a matter of personal will; all sacrifices are a declaration of justice. We will not regret it, and we will never back down."

"My only regret is that I was unable to let my brothers rest in peace."

Whispers always echoed in La Mancha's ears; they were the lifelong obsessions of the rangers.

[Boss! Look how awesome we are! This time we beat that nobleman to a pulp! Hahaha!]

[Boss! Are we going to fight the Annihilation Lord? Holy crap, this is so damn exciting!]

"Hey boss, look! My sister gave birth to a baby! Now we have an heir, and we can let our child live with you!"

[Boss! You go first! This bastard is going to self-destruct!]

"Boss... is there any water? I'm bleeding quite a bit... I'm thirsty..."

"Boss, I want to go home... but I can't go back, or these guys will destroy my home too. Please take care of my family, boss!"

Boss... my body is starting to disintegrate... don't come near me!

[Boss, I...I'm about to succumb to demonic possession! I can sense it! Those damned bastards are plotting against me! I'm going to take them down!]

......

If one's obsessions in life were too deep, then a spirit of blood sin will appear in the boundary of nothingness, forever lingering within it.

Without a guide to the underworld to help people transcend, the human soul will fall into nothingness.

Although the Sea Rangers are constantly being replenished with new blood, La Mancha has never given up searching for the boundaries of nothingness.

But he couldn't find them... He had lost his fallen brothers.

"Haha, we rangers are pretty amazing. We can easily take on huge commissions. Besides, the Immortal Ship has already provided a lot of financial assistance. Don't treat us rangers like infants who need to be taken care of!"

Lamancha smiled, but Yingxing could sense the sadness and worry in her voice.

The leader of the chivalrous heroes is a carefree person, but also a person who is prone to tears.

"This nail of punishment has been forged and is perfectly suited to your power, but why add sealing runes?"

"Just some little secrets."

Ying Xing nodded: "That's true, I won't ask any more questions. Please pay the fee."

Lamancha tensed up instantly and took out his wallet from his suit pocket.

"Um...how much does it cost?"

"One round of arrows."

"Huh? You're not kidding, are you?!"

"That's right."

Ying Xing nodded.

"Mr. Lamancha is a gentle man, and my lover once said that gentle people should be treated kindly. So please pay the fee."

The wandering knight was somewhat at a loss and spoke incoherently.

"Oh, oh, oh! As expected of General Huaiyan's outstanding disciple, uh, your lover is so insightful! Is it really only one siege weapon?"

Lamancha reluctantly handed over a dart, then extended an invitation.

"Interested in having your loved one join the Sea Patrol Rangers? Room and board included, and the crew are really friendly!"

Ying Xing's vision immediately went black: "Mr. Lamancha, please don't repay kindness with enmity."

After saying that, Yingxing turned and left, leaving behind the devastated Lamancha, whose entire body had turned black and white.

"Are the patrol rangers really that bad...? Aren't the benefits in our organization good enough...?"

......

Huaiyan looked at his apprentice with satisfaction.

"Yingxing, I didn't expect you to have this thought. Lamancha is a good person, you did a good job."

Ying Xing rolled his eyes at his master.

"Don't make it sound like I'm heartless. Whether it's good or bad, I have my own calculations."

"Haha, the Heavenly Nail forged from fragments of the Light Arrow only sold for one patrol arrow, that's quite a story. You have both talent and virtue, I'm proud of you."

Huaiyan stroked his long beard and thought of Cheng Xiao.

[Perhaps it's possible to have Lamancha contact Cheng Xiao; many things might be resolved by Cheng Xiao, avoiding unnecessary sacrifices.]

"By the way, it seems Cheng Xiao has already returned to Luofu."

The next moment, Yingxing had disappeared, rushing to the dock to board the star raft back to Luofu.

"Alas, daughters grow up and leave home."

On the other side, inside the Luofu Courtyard.

Bai Heng, hands on hips, announced, "This time back in Yaoqing, I even became friends with Tianfeng-jun! Danfeng, if you ever bully me again, I'll tell Tianfeng-jun!"

Danfeng glanced at Baiheng and said coldly, "Don't worry, it will be a doubles fight between the two Dragon Lords."

Bai Heng was immediately frightened and threw himself into Cheng Xiao's arms, crying, "My benefactor~ Dan Feng bullied me~"

Cheng Xiao just smiled mockingly, while Dan Feng's face had completely darkened.

So Danfeng grabbed Baiheng's big tail and dragged him into the house. It seemed he couldn't escape a lesson.

"Hehe, today I'll show you the power of the Dragon Lord of Luofu!"

"Oh no! Help!"

In the end, only Bai Heng's heart-wrenching screams remained, truly heartbreaking to hear and bringing tears to one's eyes—a cause for celebration indeed.

Jingyuan peeled an apple and handed it to Chengxiao: "Uncle-Master, you should go out less. I'm really worried that women outside will keep bothering you."

Jing Yuan, who was being obsequious, naturally received a pat on the head from Cheng Xiao as a reward, while Jing Liu sat expressionlessly to the side.

However, the hot weather felt somewhat chilly, the reason for which is self-evident.

Cheng Xiao gently grasped Jing Liu's slender hand, but unexpectedly Jing Liu gripped it tightly, causing Cheng Xiao's palm to ache slightly.

"Bath, change clothes, three nights."

In short, wash away the smells from your body, spend three nights with Jingliu, and that's your reward.

In fact, if they hadn't been unable to imprison Cheng Xiao, he wouldn't have had his freedom, and the family wouldn't have been so harmonious.

Everyone wants to have him all to themselves, but no one has the ability to do so; Cheng Xiao is too powerful. Therefore, this relationship forms a delicate balance, which is commendable.