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Chapter 212 – Tree of longevity, fruit of long life
Chapter 212 – Tree of longevity, fruit of long life
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Li Hengsheng looked down at Lu Shiran, her face smeared with dirt and her lips cracked from dryness.
She was holding a filthy steamed bun, still covered with sand and dirt.
It seemed she had dropped it while stealing the bun, but Lu Shiran had picked it up and eaten it anyway.
"Come have a meal with me." Li Hengsheng took the steamed bun from Lu Shiran's hand and tossed it aside—it was too dirty to eat.
Lu Shiran glanced back at the discarded bun, seemingly reluctant to leave it behind, but still followed Li Hengsheng into the restaurant.
"Tell the guys upstairs I've got something to handle and won't be joining them. Let them enjoy themselves," Li Hengsheng told the waiter.
"Right away," the waiter hurried off to pass on the message.
"Shopkeeper, prepare a table of dishes," Li Hengsheng instructed the shopkeeper.
"Of course, I'll arrange it right now."
The shopkeeper scurried off to make the arrangements.
Li Hengsheng had someone bring a basin of water and washed Lu Shiran's face.
Once the grime was washed away, Lu Shiran's stunning beauty was revealed again, but even so, Li Hengsheng could still see the hardships reflected in her eyes.
"Tell me, what exactly happened?" Li Hengsheng had Lu Shiran sit down and asked, "Where has your cultivation gone, and your divine body? I can't sense it at all."
"It's been sealed," Lu Shiran calmly stated, "by the Su Family."
"The Su Family from the Southern Wilderness?"
Li Hengsheng was taken aback.
"Yes," Lu Shiran continued, "The Su Family came to Guanglan Palace to discuss a marriage alliance. Initially, the marriage had nothing to do with me, but Su Xianci saw me and, coveting my divine body, insisted on marrying me."
"Didn't Guangzu object?" Li Hengsheng asked in shock.
"Guangzu was against it at first, but somehow the Su Family offered something that changed his mind. To prevent any mishaps, they used a secret method to seal my cultivation and divine body. But I still managed to escape."
Lu Shiran spoke as if recounting a trivial matter.
"There's a hidden river behind Guanglan Palace. I jumped into it and was swept away by the current, which is why they couldn't find me."
Lu Shiran blinked innocently.
"Jumping into a dark river without any cultivation!" Li Hengsheng couldn't believe his ears. "Are you mad? You could have lost your life!"
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