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Zhu Chi let out a sigh of relief after hearing the old man's words and cupped his fists in respect. "Mr. Bao, your calculations are truly remarkable! It's not that I don't trust you, Old Man, it's just..." Now that his daughter had passed through a crisis, Zhu Chi carefully put away the life token and immediately filled the wine cup in front of Bao Ya.
"Ah, Old Man may not have any offspring, but I can still understand your feelings," Bao Ya waved his hand. Although he had performed a divination, the omen was not good, leaving him feeling uneasy. Now that everything was fine, he felt a sense of relief; otherwise, he would have embarrassed himself in front of this old friend.
"Then can you do another reading? How is my wife's medicinal ingredient?"
"Don't... Do you remember the last time I faked my death to escape?" Upon hearing Zhu Chi's request to divine the whereabouts of Fire Lotus, Bao Ya immediately waved his hand in refusal. He certainly did not want to fake his death again; besides, there were risks involved, and it could end badly this time.
"You mean..." Hearing Bao Ya's words, Zhu Chi frowned. He knew that Bao Ya had faked his death to escape the backlash from divining others. Could it be related to that young man?
"About eight or nine out of ten," Bao Ya said, recalling that incident with lingering fear.
...
"Little auntie, can you just calm down!" Mo Wen turned back and shouted into the cabin. Having learned from past experiences, he had wrapped Zhu Xiaohong completely in Beast Skin and bound her with Beast Tendon, leaving only her head exposed. However, when she woke up, she was still extremely agitated, insisting on leaving to find Fire Lotus. She even begged Mo Wen to kill her so she could retrieve the Fire Lotus from within her body. After her commotion, most of Mo Wen's doubts were resolved.
"I beg you, let me go!" No matter how much she threatened, pleaded, or cried to the disheveled man outside the cabin, it was all in vain. He seemed very interested in why she wanted to find Fire Lotus, but she could not tell him no matter what.
"Alright! I can let you go, but you have to tell me why you must find that Fire Lotus. You must know that while there are Fire Lotuses in Lava Sea, they are not everywhere. I'm also looking for Fire Lotus; perhaps we can cooperate," Mo Wen said while gnawing on some meat.
"..."
"Fine! If you won't say anything, then let me speak for you. Your name is Zhu Xiaohong. There is an Elder from Huo Lou who also shares the surname Zhu. You are searching for Fire Lotus; he is also searching for Fire Lotus. You risked your life to enter Lava Sea because this Elder Zhu cannot enter due to restrictions. You are both looking for Fire Lotus for the same person—someone very important to you. Unfortunately for you, I am also tasked by Elder Zhu to find Fire Lotus. Having obtained it before, I am well aware of the dangers involved; hence you should understand why I can't let you go." Choosing to lay everything bare was because he truly did not want to see Zhu Xiaohong crying; every time he saw her like that reminded him of Zi Lan. Moreover, since he was already entrusted by Elder Zhu to find Fire Lotus, there was no need for Zhu Xiaohong to take risks.
"..."
"Sigh! Why are you crying again?" Hearing Wu Wu's cries from inside the cabin made Mo Wen anxious. Could it be true? Was Zhu Xiaohong really related to Elder Zhu?
"You’re right; I risked my life coming here for my mother. The Elder Zhu you mentioned is my father..." With a choked voice, Zhu Xiaohong began recounting her family matters. After listening to her story, Mo Wen couldn't help but feel a sense of sympathy.
Looking at Zhu Xiaohong's expression reminded Mo Wen of himself and instantly gave him a feeling of shared suffering.
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