"Old friend, it’s truly been a long ti."
Above Cloud City.
Elder Master Lu seed to sense sothing, looking in a certain direction. The next mont, Old Master Situ appeared swiftly. After a glance at each other, the two old n, friends for over a thousand years, broke into laughter.
"Seeing your posture, have all your troubles been resolved?"
"Resolved my ass, the troubles just keep multiplying. But for now, at least, I can take a short break."
Elder Master Lu sighed lightly and continued, "Where is my granddaughter-in-law? Why didn’t you bring her along?"
"The sect’s affairs are busy, soone needs to oversee them. Besides, what’s the point of bringing so many people to greet an old fellow like you? It’s not like your grandson is back. Speaking of which, where is Little Luchuan? Didn’t you et him in the Small World?"
Upon hearing this, Elder Master Lu’s expression changed abruptly.
"Old friend, what’s with that look? How is my grandson-in-law? Speak up!"
"Lu Chuan... his Sea of Consciousness is damaged, and his physical essence is injured. Although there is a way to heal, it might not be possible for him to return anyti soon."
"How could this happen? What were you up to! You can’t even protect one Lu Chuan!"
"With over ten Integration Realm opponents joining forces, it’s already quite impressive that he managed to preserve his life! Besides, there is indeed a way to recover, but it takes ti."
As he spoke, Elder Master Lu pinched the bridge of his nose, a complex mix of emotions crossing his face.
"How long will it take?"
"At the earliest, it might take ten years."
"How long? Ten years! Are you asking my granddaughter to endure ten years like a widow?"
"As long as he can co back, even a hundred years would be worth it! The only fear is that Lu Chuan... forget it, stop asking, my heart is troubled enough."
Ever since he left Lu Chuan by the side of the Master of the Forbidden Zone, Elder Master Lu couldn’t shake the unease in his heart, worrying that sothing dire might happen to Lu Chuan.
"... Before Lu Chuan left, didn’t he ask you to pass on any ssages or give anything?"
"Of course, there were several... all letters written for his wife. Don’t bother looking, there’s none for you."
"That brat, I treated him so well, and he didn’t leave even a single letter for . Oh well, though I’ve t Luchuan’s wives, I don’t know them well. I’ll help you get the letters to Qinghuan. She knows how to contact the others."
"Sorry to trouble you. I won’t be staying long this ti before I have to leave again. I need to check the seal, otherwise, I’ll remain uneasy."
Saying this, Elder Master Lu handed all the letters to Old Master Situ, along with the Pocket World Ring left by Lu Chuan. After a few more words, he left alone.
Seeing his old friend in such a state, Old Master Situ sighed lightly.
This separation was only a few months, yet it seed like several centuries had passed. His temples had gone white, clearly indicating how deeply Lu Chuan’s injuries had affected Elder Master Lu.
"Oh well, ten years is ten years, better than being separated by life and death, never seeing each other again in this life."
Upon returning to the Profound Sect, Old Master Situ imdiately handed the letters over to his dear granddaughter, without ntioning anything else, causing a slight unease in Situ Qinghuan’s heart.
Until Situ Qinghuan unfolded her own letter, her eyes were instantly covered with a layer of mist.
"Qinghuan, my wife, how have you been recently? Your husband is safe, do not worry.
Even though I wish to say this, I know you are wise. Even if I deny it, you would most likely learn the truth from the old master. This ti, your husband seems to have played a bit too far, with my Sea of Consciousness shattered and my physical essence damaged. Fortunately, my life is spared, and I have found a thod to heal, a blessing within misfortune.
Your husband misses you deeply, but unfortunately, I’m unable to return in the short term. At the earliest... it might take ten years.
I know you are cold on the outside but warm on the inside. In the future, mingle more with your sisters. When you encounter difficulties, don’t think of bearing them alone. I promise you, in ten years, I will return to your side and never leave again.
...
The space is limited, and my ti is short. This love is eternal. I wish my wife well."
As she finished reading the last word, tears stread down Situ Qinghuan’s face, falling and smudging the ink on the letter. She hurriedly wiped her tears, yet still the lines were smudged, bringing another pang of heartache.
"Husband..."
Situ Qinghuan had long anticipated that the Small World might be exceptionally perilous, but she never imagined it would be such a desperate situation. Even though Lu Chuan did not specifically detail how dangerous this journey was in his letter, having his Sea of Consciousness shattered yet preserving his life was already a miracle. During this ti, what exactly did her husband experience?
Looking at the other letters, Situ Qinghuan hesitated for a long ti but did not unfold them. Instead, she found ways to contact the others, handing each letter over one by one. After all, this is the only connection for the next ten years.
With this thought, Situ Qinghuan crushed the Qingyu hanging at her waist. The next mont, won situated around the world received the signal.
This Qingyu was refined by Old Master Situ. Once one piece is crushed, the other pieces of Qingyu crumble likewise, indicating that Lu Chuan’s whereabouts have been found.
At this mont, in the Ye Family of Luo City.
Li Yingnu looked down at the sleeping Lu Zhenzhen, a smile flickering in her eyes.
Being her daughter and Lu Chuan’s flesh and blood, Li Yingnu was exceedingly fond of Lu Zhenzhen. If she didn’t see Lu Zhenzhen for a mont, she would miss her terribly. On top of that, Ye Jiaxin had been consud by the departure from Lu Chuan, unable to focus on carefully taking care of Lu Zhenzhen. So naturally, Li Yingnu took on this responsibility.
As for Ye Chongshan...
Though the two were nominally husband and wife, Li Yingnu had long expressed her sentints, and Ye Chongshan chose to respect his wife’s decision. They lived harmoniously and politely with each other.
It was just after Li Yingnu finally lulled Lu Zhenzhen to sleep that they heard hurried footsteps approaching the door. Sensing this, Li Yingnu used her Spiritual Power to temporarily block Zhenzhen’s hearing and turned to the door, looking at the entering Ye Jiaxin with curiosity, asking, "Daughter, you..."
"The Qingyu has shattered! There’s news about Lu Chuan!"
"Really?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yingnu sat up abruptly and eagerly said, "Wake up Zhenzhen; we must head to the Profound Sect right away!"
"Mother, do I... do I look especially haggard now? Yes, yes! I should change clothes, put on so rouge! Just wait a mont, only a quarter of an hour, I’ll be quick!"
Finally, a familiar sparkle appeared in Ye Jiaxin’s previously dim eyes, and Li Yingnu breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Her daughter had remained listless and absent-minded day and night during this ti.
Even though Golden Core Cultivators have long practiced fasting and wouldn’t feel tired after taking a few Breathing Regulation Pills, over ti, it would still take a toll on the body.
Fortunately, Lu Chuan is finally back.
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