"Tomb?"


    "Yes, Milord. An ancient tomb," Everything returned to normal and conversation flowed easily after thebootlicking.BeiLi Yan informed them about the ancient tomb in theLiangzuKingdom. Itwas locatedin the forbidden forest which was right outside Jing An city. ording to the rumor going around, the princess'' cure was inside the forest and whoever discovered it first would be reward by the Emperor.??


    Lorywas excitedto hear about the ancient tomb but she reminded herself that her current condition was not ideal for anything risky. Shewas dejectedby this but she also knew she would troubleGirshaandZhaoLiXinif she gave in to her curiosity. Lory chewed a meat dumpling as she listened to their conversation. The forbidden forest reminded her ofDjevelskrin, the seeress and…Lazarus. Her mood became somber.


    AlthoughZhaoLiXinwas in deep conversation withBeiLi Yan, he still kept an eye on Lory and quickly noticed her mood. He looked at her in concern and gently caressed her cheek, "What''s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"


    His warm hand woke her from her deep thoughts. She smiled at him softly, "No. I''m fine…"


    "Are you sure?"ZhaoLiXincould see she had turned a little pale. "Why don''t you get some rest? I''ll join you in a few."


    "You don''t have to worry about me. Stay and do what you need to. I will sleep early today," Lory didn''t want to hinder his work but it seemed the man worried more than Clift and Fred.


    BeiLi Yan appreciated Lory''s sensibility and understanding. She wasn''tclingywith her man like most girls her age. It actually seemed like it was his lord whoclingierbetween the two. He wondered if the other Pce Kings would believe him if he told them what he saw. He couldn''t wait to see their reaction.


    Lory rose from her chair and bowed politely toZhaoLiXinandBeiLi Yan. Although they had a close rtionship, Lory still remembered herpositionin the manor. Her behavior increases her value inBeiLi Yan''s eyes. Half of the people in his pce were women and he could easily tell if a woman was fake or genuine. He could confidently say Lory was genuine from the moment they met.


    There were many talented and beautiful women in the world but it was rare to find a genuinely kind woman like Lory. It didn''t bother him that Lory was a waste who couldn''t cultivate or came from a lower background since his lord''s talent and background was enough for themboth.All he cared about was that offeredfort to his lord.


    "See you again, masterBei," Lory smiled politely.


    "Have a good rest, miss Luo," Bei Li Yan replied courteously.


    Lory was on the way out whenZhaoLiXinreminded, "Don''t forget to close the windows before you sleep."


    "You are such aworrywart," Loryined as she giggled. However, she still nodded atZhaoLiXinobediently. She turned around to leave the room when everything around her becamepitch ck. Lory fell on the floor with a loud thud.


    This happened to suddenly thatZhaoLiXinandBeiLi Yan didn''t have time to react.ZhaoLiXinfroze in his chair for a second as shey on the floor. It was fortunate that hisconsciouskicked in quickly. He ran towards Lory in a panic.


    "RI YI! WAKE UP!!"ZhaoLiXinshook her weak body but she didn''t respond. Thankfully, she was still breathing, "RI YI!"


    "Call JinHao! NOW!"BeiLi Yan also panicked.MongKi andMongYi ran out of the manor in their full power in search of the White Dragon King Pce. They didn''t want to imagine what their lord would do if something was to happen to Miss Luo.


    "WAKE UP!"ZhaoLiXintried to transfer his Qi to her but it was of no use as her body couldn''t take it. His actions were like throwing salt into the sea. Her heartbeat slowed.


    WhileZhaoLiXinwas in a frenzy,Girshawas perchedon the table watching closely. He knew her life wasn''t in danger because of their connection. However, there was something that pulled herconsciousnessaway. She was like aa patient.


    [What happened to you, girl?]Girshacouldn''t help but worry about the unknown.


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    "Where am I?" Lory found herself in a meadow. The wild grass around herwas coveredin green and yellow. A small winding path was close to her. She looked up and saw the sun shining brightly. She sighed with relief. She never minded where she was as all she cared about was having a bright sky.


    Although she couldn''t contactGirsha, Lory could still feel their connection. This reassured her as it meant everything will be fine. She decided to follow the path before her to see where it would lead to. She followed Fargo''s instructions, ''If youare thrownin an absurd situation, the best thing you can do is keep moving''.


    Lory couldn''t tell if she was in her old world or the new one but hoped she wasn''t in theherworld.ZhaoLiXin''shandsome face came at the forefront of her mind. She didn''t want to leave him behind, especially without saying anything. She already hurt Lucas and she couldn''t bear to hurt another important person in her life. She would never want to hurt him the way she hurt her beloved brother.


    She saw a familiar scene after a long walk, a white branched tree with purple leaves. Lory was stupefied. She wondered if she was asleep and dreaming. Herst memory was speaking to Zhao Li Xin about sleeping early. "What the hell is happening?"


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    JinHaolooked at the sleeping woman in his lord''s bed in shock. Hewas draggedout of his pce by a hystericalMongYi and anxiousMongKi. He first thought someone had attacked their sect but then again he had never seen theMongbrothers that frantic. The panic transferred to JinHao. He also used his full power to follow theMongbrothers but what weed him was something he considered more frightening.


    ZhaoLiXinwhowas seatedat the bedside gave him a blood-curdling stare as he entered the room. JinHaoalmost fainted at the sight and expectedZhaoLiXinto kill him for a mistake he wasn''t sure of. His lord opened his mouth and said something more shocking.


    "Help her…" Zhao LiXin''swords almost came out like a plea. JinHaohad never seen his lord look so desperate. JinHaoturned his eyes atBeiLi Yan who stood at the end of the bed.BeiLi Yan''s armswere crossedwith furrowed eyebrows. JinHaohad also never seenBeiLi Yan look so apprehensive.


    Their actions made JinHaocurious to know who the person before them was.


    JinHaoapproached the bed and saw a young woman sleeping peacefully.ZhaoLiXindidn''t want to let go of her hand.ZhaoLiXinfelt like he was giving up on her if he let go of her hand. JinHaohad no choice but to check for her pulse with his lord hovering close by.


    "What happened to her?"ZhaoLiXinquestioned when JinHaoreleased her hand.


    "The problem is... She has no problem…" JinHaowas also confused by the discovery.


    "What do you mean?"ZhaoLiXin''sworry increased.


    JinHaosighed, "Her symptoms seem the same as those oftheLiangzuPrincess."


    "What...?"ZhaoLiXincouldn''t contain his shock. It was like someone had hit his chest but he was sure this felt more painful.


    "She is sleeping…" JinHaosaid carefully.ZhaoLiXin''smad expression terrified him. "She is inhibernatedto beexact. Her breathing and heartbeat have slowed and her body temperature has also decreased like an animal in hibernation."


    "What can we do?"BeiLi Yan hoped JinHaohad a solution.


    JinHaoshook his head, "Keep her warm. There is nothing else we could do but wait for her to wake up by herself."


    ZhaoLi Xin''s body became numb and his heart was in pain. It was like someone had ripped his heart apart. He wondered if this was how desperation felt like but then again, it hadto besomething else. He had been in desperation situations before and had been at death''s gate a few times but he had never felt the same pain.


    "Please, wake up..."ZhaoLiXinhelplessly kissed her hands.