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Chapter 43: Teetering on the Brink of Death [Seeking votes and continued reading]

After exchanging a few words with the old man, Zhu Zhuqing nodded her thanks and then quickly returned.

"This is Holy Soul Village, that's right. Is there anything special about this village...?"

Curious, she asked why Lu Xian had taken such a long detour to visit this ordinary village.

"People leave a place for the same reason as they come to a place; it all comes down to whether the place has what they want."

Lu Xian chuckled and explained. Zhu Zhuqing nodded thoughtfully. Was what he wanted here...?

Lu Xian glanced at the crystal-clear stream by the roadside and pondered for a moment.

This stream is very likely connected to the waterfall in the original Douluo Continent where Ah Yin is hidden. He and the kitten rode horses from the downstream direction and did not see any trace of the waterfall, so it is very likely that it is upstream.

There was no road upstream, and the road was overgrown with tall weeds, making it impossible to ride a horse. Lu Xian had the kitten lead the horse to graze on some grass and stayed behind to wait, while he himself flew upstream along the river to find the waterfall.

[Ye Fan: @Lu Xian, Brother Lu, I'd like to try sending red envelopes.]

[Lu Xian: ?]

[Lu Xian: If you want to send red envelopes, just send them. I feel a little embarrassed that you specifically tagged me to try and grab one.]

[Ye Fan: This red envelope might be a tiny bit different...]

Lu Xian paused for a moment, then lightly touched the old tree branch beside him with his toes, and his figure flew out again, reaching dozens of meters away in the blink of an eye.

[Lu Xian: 6!]

[Lu Xian: You're really fearless, aren't you? What denomination of ghost money do you plan to get for Qingming Festival?]

Ye Fan glanced at the little girl on the stone bed in the corner. The little girl was sitting on the edge of the bed, swinging her legs back and forth, her chin resting on her hands, staring blankly at the sixteen-character mantra on a rolled-up piece of paper.

Ye Fan: I'm serious.

Ye Fan: Brother Lu, you know me. I've been in the stone chamber all day, immersed in cultivation within the cauldron. I hardly ever go out, so how could I have time to play with her? She's such a young child, and I don't feel comfortable letting her go out alone. I can't just let her stay cooped up in this stuffy stone chamber all day. Seeing her sitting there aimlessly, lost in thought, breaks my heart. She's still just a child, and she's already deprived of the joys of childhood. Her suffering is my pain...

Even a dog would shake its head at that last sentence.

[Lu Xian: Speak like a human.]

Ye Fan: Okay!

[Ye Fan: Here's what I'm thinking: If we can really give out red envelopes, then whoever picked up the child should take care of her, or everyone in the group can take turns. We can't just leave the little girl cooped up with me forever; she's really quite pitiful.]

Lu Xian: ...

[Lu Xian: By the way, where are Naiqi and Da Huo Ji? They're nowhere to be seen today.]

[Yan Lingji: I'm riding back to Baiyue at top speed. The journey will take at least ten days, with all the hardships of the road. Even when I reach Baiyue, there are many things waiting for me to handle. I really can't take care of the child; you can take care of him for now.]

[Lu Xueqi: I'm currently in seclusion, trying to break through the Sea of ​​Bitterness. I just obtained a few aged spiritual ginsengs from within the sect today, and I found that consuming them does indeed accelerate the process of opening the Sea of ​​Bitterness. I probably won't be free for a while, so please take them with you.]

[Lu Xian: Naiqi, you're such a pro! You've been quietly working on your breakthrough, are you planning to achieve it in one fell swoop and then secretly amaze everyone?]

[Lu Xueqi: Boring, go away.]

[Lu Xian: Where's Huo Huo?]

[Xiao Yan: Brother Lu, I'm fine with that, but I'm afraid of being glared at to death by the Peerless Emperor. Who knows how she'll react when she finds out I've transmigrated to a different world? I have a family to support, and if something happens, the whole family will be wiped out. I really don't dare to try. Why don't you test the waters first, Brother Lu?]

Lu Xian's lips twitched. "Fine, fine, they really are just fair-weather friends."

So, my fate isn't fate, is it?

[Lu Xian: Ye Zi, actually I've been traveling these past few days and haven't had much free time. I've been quite busy. Why don't you take the trouble to take her out for a walk, maybe some cultivation or something? It's okay if it's a bit slower...]

[Ye Fan: Don't try that, it won't work. I've already discussed it with the little girl. She was overjoyed to hear I was going to see you. Besides, I'm just trying it out first; the red envelope might not even be successfully sent.]

Ye Fan sent Lu Xian a personalized red envelope.

Your mom—

This is called a failed submission?

Lu Xian's eyes twitched. He landed lightly on a large rock by the stream. After a brief hesitation, he still gritted his teeth and clicked to claim the reward. The Great Emperor's consciousness should not be able to descend to Douluo Star. When the Empress realizes that she can no longer sense her Dao Fruit, the first thing she will look for will definitely be that unlucky Ye Fan.

It shouldn't have much impact on me.

Lu Xian received an exclusive red envelope.

A ripple spread across the void in front of him, and a petite figure was suddenly thrown out of the ripple. Lu Xian subconsciously reached out and caught her with his arms under his armpits.

With tattered clothes, a dirty little face, and two pigtails at the back of her head, who else could she be but a little girl?

That damn Ye Hei! It's been almost a day, and he still hasn't given that little girl a bath or bought her some new clothes!

And yet he still says the suffering is on her body while the pain is on yours? Lu Xian wanted to spit a mouthful of phlegm at his thick-skinned face.

The little girl blinked her big, dark eyes, and upon seeing Lu Xian, a smile bloomed on her face. She exclaimed happily, "Brother Lu, Brother Ye really didn't lie to me! He sent me to your side so quickly!"

Lu Xian gently rubbed her little head, a slight smile playing on his lips. He was actually a little surprised by the result; he hadn't expected Ye Hei to actually send the red envelope successfully...

Just as he was about to speak, Ye Fan started calling out in the group chat, attracting his attention.

[Ye Fan: Brother Lu! Help! Quick! Send me the little girl back right now!]

[Lu Xian: No zuo no die!]

[Ye Fan: Holy crap, I suddenly feel cold all over and can't breathe. I feel like I'm being watched by the Peerless Emperor. Quick, send me a message to save my life!]

Lu Xian: ...

The original text can be found at 6#9@book/bar!

Lu Xian sent Ye Fan a personalized red envelope.

Ye Fan received an exclusive red envelope.

Inside the stone chamber, Ye Fan stood by the cauldron, holding the bewildered little girl in his arms as if she were his lifeline. He was breathing heavily, and in just a short while, his back was covered in a dense layer of cold sweat.

The moment he stuffed the little girl into the red envelope, he realized that he was being watched by some terrifying being, most likely the Peerless Emperor.

The moment the little girl returned, the aura that had sent chills down his spine vanished instantly.

Rather than saying it disappeared, it would be more accurate to say that the Great Emperor's consciousness descended upon this Dao Fruit...

Ye Fan looked at the little girl's eyes, which suddenly went from being confused to indifferent and a little doubtful, and felt his heart skip a beat. He almost couldn't help but throw her out of his arms.

After a while.

The little girl gave him a meaningful look, her eyes gradually regaining their usual naive and clear look. Seeing this, Ye Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

We survived!

[Lu Xian: Ye Hei, how's it going? Is it fun? Is it exciting?]

[Ye Fan: We almost messed things up. The consciousness of that peerless emperor descended. Luckily, you brought the little girl back in time. I feel like she read the little girl's memories. The look in her eyes when she left was rather intriguing...]

[Lu Xian: You should be glad you look like her brother, otherwise you'd probably be reduced to ashes by now.]

Ye Fan: ...

[Ye Fan: Brother Lu, let me try sending it to you again...]

[Lu Xian: Huh?]

[Xiao Yan: Huh?]

Lu Xueqi: ...

[Yan Ling Ji: ...]

Lu Xian was shocked. "Are you that stubborn?"

Is this the true value of the Iron-Headed Child in "Covering the Sky"?

Gouba, are you still posting?

Are they really just teetering on the edge of self-destruction?

[Ye Fan: I felt that the look in her eyes when she left meant she agreed!]

[Lu Xian: I feel like your intuition is inaccurate!]

[Ye Fan: I think you're wrong about my intuition!]

Ye Fan sent Lu Xian a personalized red envelope.

Lu Xian received an exclusive red envelope.

Once again, a chilling aura descended upon the stone chamber. Ye Fan had anticipated this, so he feigned composure and gave a dry laugh into the air. "I don't know who you are, but I truly have no ill intentions towards her. I'm just sending her on a long trip to ask relatives for some New Year's money. She'll be back in a while..."

The chill lingered for a moment before dissipating.

(End of this chapter)