Chapter 1208 - The Girl (2/2)
It was such a delicate face that it was pure enchantment. Her skin was snow white, and her brows were dark. Her eyes were so stunning that they had reached a pinnacle, and they were as clear as lazurite. As she looked up into the sky, the starry sky was completely reflected in them, showing the sky's true colors. Her beauty was just breathtaking.
With long, silver hair gently cascading down her back like a waterfall, she may have just walked out of a painting. This breathtakingly beautiful girl was looking peacefully at a far away place. The tinge of yearning for someone was in her gaze, causing her to frown slightly.
”Mu Chen… are you doing alright?” she muttered softly. In the eyes of all the Luo God Clan members she would be forever strong, and yet, she was showing a rare hint of softness and missing someone.
”You can't be still thinking about that kid?” said an elderly voice from behind her.
Hearing that, all the emotions in her clear eyes evaporated, and her frown was gone. Instantly, she exuded an unspeakably dignified and magnificent vibe. She turned slightly, looked at the old person who stood behind her, and said lightly, ”Grandfather, are you going to take away this privilege of mine?”
As the old man heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. Helpless yet relieved, he said, ”Your reputation among the Luo God Clan is way higher than this old man's now. I wouldn't dare. But… Luo Li, after all these years, there hasn't been any news from him. Why do you keep on waiting aimlessly like this?”
The girl was none other than Luo Li, who had been separated from Mu Chen for many years. However, the girl that she used to be had undergone quite a transformation after all the years of struggle. Her then youthful beauty had now fully blossomed into one that would overthrow a kingdom.
Her character had changed a lot, too. She was no longer the quiet, graceful young girl that used to by Mu Chen's side. Instead, she had developed the grace of a queen that invoked awe and respect.
The old man behind her was the clan leader of the Luo God Clan, Luo Tianshen. Faced with Luo Tianshen's question, Luo Li just smiled lazily. Her meaning was clear even without words, telling her grandfather to not ask such meaningless questions.
Seeing her like this, Luo Tianshen was getting anxious, so he said, ”So many years have gone by, maybe something happened to him…”
Just as he had spoken those words, he saw the girl's eyebrow straighten immediately and felt the raging glare directed his way, making him swallow the remaining words he wanted to say. After all these years, the aura she possessed now was able to prevent him from occasionally agitating her.
Luo Tianshen shook his head and smiled wryly. As the years had gone by, Luo Li had managed to stabilize the Luo God Clan. Her reputation had spread along with her beauty. As of today, her name had not only dispersed throughout the Small Western Kingdom, but had reached as far as the Great Western Continent.
If it went on like this, who knew how many knights in shining armor would come forward to gain her interest. Perhaps there may be a chance that a person from a clan that was stronger than the Luo God Clan would propose a marriage arrangement, establishing an allied relationship between the two. It would be extremely beneficial to the Luo God Clan, enough to frighten the prowling Blood God Clan.
In fact, even if it was the Blood God Clan, it would also turn out to be a favorable situation. To have their youngest and brightest top power come forward with a marriage proposal would end all the resentment among them. Nevertheless, Luo Li would strongly object to all of this.
She used to say that the only way to be powerful was to depend on oneself. Any external help would dissipate eventually. If the Luo God Clan couldn't grow stronger on its own two feet, whatever marital alliance they made would never last...
Her reasoning was accepted by the majority of the the clan members, especially the younger generation of elites who supported her completely. However, only Luo Tianshen knew that her reasoning was just an excuse, simply because there was already someone in her heart… Knowing her way of doing things, some things would never change in this lifetime.
”That bastard!” Luo Tianshen clenched his jaw as he thought about this. Initially he thought that by taking Luo Li away, Mu Chen would eventually be a stranger she used to know. He simply couldn't figure out how a guy who was training in a Spiritual Academy would ever be qualified to force his way into the Great Thousand World for Luo Li.
He had clearly underestimated the stubbornness and determination of his granddaughter. After all these years, she was still waiting foolishly...
Despite feeling unsatisfied, Luo Tianshen had nothing else to say on this matter. Instead, he let out a long sigh. His looked at her with a slight dullness and said lightly, ”Luo Li, this Luo God Ritual, if it goes well, you will step into the Earthly Sovereign-level and become the worthy queen of the Luo God Clan. But you ought to know, our enemies, no matter if they are within or outside of the clan, won't be happy to witness this, so the Luo God Ritual this time around will not be a peaceful one.”
”Grandfather… this time… even I… don't have too much faith.” Luo Li looked at his lackluster, old face and was slightly touched. She held out a slender arm to hold onto his rough old hand and said quietly, ”No matter what, I will live or die together with the Luo God Clan!”
Upon hearing this, Luo Tianshen nodded solemnly. A tinge of ruthlessness appeared on his face as he said, ”Don't you worry. As long as I'm here, I won't let those bastards get to you! Let's go, the Luo God Ritual is about to begin!”
Luo Li nodded, then she turned to look at a faraway point, as if trying to penetrate the space, looking for a young figure nowhere to be found. Then, she turned around decidedly and left. At that instant, a small but firm voice rang in her heart.
”Mu Chen, no matter what… I'll be waiting for you!”