Free Web NovelChapter 661: Chapter 354: Power Surges, My Unrivaled Heart, Qi-Shocking Will! Liuli’s Provocation
Nangong Liuli thinks of him every day, every day she yearns. Her heart is filled with worry: "That brat brother bearing the name of Flower Thief out there, I know he’s no wicked person. But others must misunderstand him, beat him, and trouble him. Fate is so cruel, why does it treat him thus? This path is fraught with dangers, I fervently hope he returns safely. ... If ... if the time is ripe, he should take the chance to flee far away, never returning to this place. I would be happy for him."
In the courtyard, watering flowers, lost in sorrowful thoughts, her mind drifts aimlessly. Covered with an air of melancholy, even the delicate flowers in the courtyard lose some of their color. This day, she suddenly sees Li Xian again, overwhelmed with joy, she rushes to him. Li Xian opens his arms and embraces her, catching a whiff of a delicate fragrance, feeling soft jade in his embrace.
Nangong Liuli says joyfully, "You... you’ve finally come back, I’ve missed you so much, are... are you alright?" Li Xian smiles and says, "I’m doing well! As soon as I reached Water Altar, I was relentless, eager to see my dear sister as soon as possible." fгeewebnovёl.com
Nangong Liuli’s eyes brim with tears, she says, "I feared that you... you might have died out there, I... I prayed for you every single day. As long as you live well, even if you’ve run away and never come back, I’ll still be happy for you. Heaven has shown mercy... you’re ultimately unharmed, showing up before me. Heaven above... Heaven has been kind to me after all."
Li Xian, moved at heart, thinks to himself, "What virtue or capability do I, Li Xian, have that Sister Liuli would pray for me like this." He says, "Even if I were to die, my soul shall fly back to find you. Though I wonder, dear sister, if at that time you’d still fear me or not. Would you hide away so I couldn’t find you?"
Nangong Liuli gently strokes Li Xian’s cheek, saying foolishly, "If your soul flies to find me, then I’d become a soul too, and follow you."
Li Xian is stirred, seeing Nangong Liuli’s intense and sincere gaze, he suddenly feels a bit hesitant, his mind torn with complexities. He promptly dispels such thoughts and says earnestly, "Sister Liuli, you worry too much, how could I ever leave you. If something unexpected truly happens, I’ve wandered the world once, that’d already be a gain, no regrets. If you truly follow, it’d make me feel a hundredfold guilt."
Nangong Liuli shakes her head and says, "I’m so selfish, I’d rather make you feel guilty, just to... to be with you more. In a future life, I only hope to be reincarnated in the neighborhood." Li Xian suddenly feels a surge of affection enveloping him, overwhelming him. He says, "Sister Liuli..."
It turns out that Nangong Liuli has lived alone for so long, her feelings burning fiercely, more intense with each passing day. She worries day and night, all her thoughts revolve around Li Xian. She remembers their first meeting and acquaintance, subsequently offering herself in passionate affection, disregarding worldly matters. Knowing how vast Jianghu is, they two are like small water droplets, any worldly change could sweep the two droplets far, far apart. ƒrēewebnovel.com
After the separation, fearing they may never meet again. This moment of reunion doesn’t come naturally or easily, but through countless coincidences and heavenly favor... only then can separation turn to union, an extreme blessing. So fortunate the bond has not been severed. Nangong Liuli cherishes it dearly, thinking of the ancient saying "a night of love in spring is worth a thousand gold," but now she believes why only spring nights, even a single glance is worth a thousand gold.
The two embrace and hold each other. Suddenly a voice rings out: "Ahem." Li Xian returns to his senses and says, "Sister Liuli, this is..."
Nangong Liuli smiles and says, "Unmistakable brother, this is Tang Feng’s beloved lady, she was captured before, hailing from Jade City. In my idle times, I manage the bee farm and orchard for you. You, brat brother, are quite lucky, despite the cold weather, the Golden Jade Bees strangely abandoned their lazy habits. Helping you collect honey, producing over a hundred bottles of Golden Embryo nectar this month. This item is very popular, you can sell it in Jade City. Hence, I found this ’Zhang Yuanyuan’, Sister Zhang, to seek her advice on Jade City matters."
Li Xian says, "You’ve had to work hard, Sister Liuli, laboring for me daily." Nangong Liuli smiles and says, "Just wondering if you’ve prepared any gifts for me, you heartless fellow?"
Li Xian feels ashamed inside, pursued along the way, constantly hiding, later joining Flower Cage Sect, traveling downstream, turning into the estuary, then entering Dongran Lake. He intended to buy some cosmetics and perfumes as gifts. But opportunities were scarce, he missed them time and again.
He says, "Certainly, certainly. Sister Liuli, please look!" He takes out a round white stone, and says, "This item emits a faint fragrance, can repel insects and beasts, very precious, I give it to you."
Nangong Liuli gazes intently, suddenly steps back two paces, takes the Stone Pill to examine it. Her heart begins to surge like a tsunami, but she suppresses it forcefully. She hands it back to Li Xian, saying softly, "We’ll discuss this item later."
Li Xian does not know the marvelous effect of the Stone Pill, but upon seeing Nangong Liuli’s solemn expression, he gently nods and places the Stone Pill into his sleeve.
The two sit in the stone pavilion, conversing with Tang Feng’s beloved lady, Zhang Yuanyuan. Initially wrapping up Jade City affairs. By midday, Zhang Yuanyuan suddenly asks, "Unmistakable brother, I remember when leaving Jade City, you were with Tang Feng, since you’ve returned, is Tang Feng also..."
Li Xian says, "Elder Tang Feng is dead." Zhang Yuanyuan gasps, "Ah? He... he died? He’s really dead?" Her expression becomes peculiar, momentarily unsure of what to do.
Li Xian says, "He never reached Flying Dragon City, was killed along the way. Sister Zhang, my condolences." Zhang Yuanyuan’s eyes are full of confusion, both disheartened and feeling complex.
Nangong Liuli watches, feeling both sympathy and relief, thinking, "Sister Zhang’s fate is similar to mine, captured here. She’s fought back, tried to escape... but never could turn the tide. Becoming a beloved lady over time. On one hand relying on Flower Thief, on the other hating Flower Thief. Her mind is incredibly complicated. But she doesn’t have my luck, to meet my brat brother. Now with Tang Feng dead, after sharing so much time, even with animosity, it couldn’t be without feelings. But Tang Feng’s death leaves her future uncertain, she’ll be given away as inheritance to another. Naturally complex emotions arise." She deeply empathizes, feeling sad at times. Nangong Liuli further thinks, "Tang Feng walking the same path as my stinking brother, Tang Feng’s death involved dangers, my stinking brother must have faced peril too. Fortunately, he’s clever enough to evade the disaster. If he... were dead too, I..."
