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Chapter 636

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Qin Ling appears, and since "she" refers to Li Qingluo (the protagonist), Li Qingluo appears as well.

They don't need rest, they don't need a stable sleep, are they destined to work day and night killing for them, rescuing the dying and wounded, and cannot have even a little right to live for themselves?

just sound.

Tonight is definitely another long night.

no.

Li Qingluo: "What are you still standing there doing?"

"I know you won't do anything wrong, you're swift, but you still need to be careful!"

She furrowed her brows tightly after speaking.

Qin Ling silently sneered in his mind: Treating him like a donkey? Still being mischievous!

Qin Ling.

He wishes those "kill" characters would die one each day!

Wouldn't that just pull out the thorns on her body one by one?

Qin Ling.

Qin Ling.

Because he knows that whenever the "kill" character senses any slightest movement, he'll end up being used as a donkey again.

But even a donkey gets a rest period, while the pitiful self has none!

And with Li Qingluo's keen perception, how could I possibly hide it flawlessly from her?

For the sake of peace, Qin Ling repeatedly quashed the thought.

Qin Ling.

Just want a quiet day to lie down and have a deep sleep!

I earnestly beg the heavens, please don't let any of this group get injured again; my life, Qin Ling's, is also a life!

The Loulan Queen appears; the guards and divine doctor are unnamed, so it's just the Loulan Queen.

"Maidservants and old women, all have skills."

"These guards are each quite formidable."

"If she were merely a city princess, it would indeed be unlikely."

Your Majesty, this woman's identity seems truly not simple; your decision just now not to continue opposing her was indeed wise.

Otherwise, tonight probably really cannot be easily settled!

Upon hearing the empress's words, the Loulan king's complexion finally improved considerably.

The Loulan dowager empress also nodded, seemingly agreeing with the queen's statement.

She suddenly recalled something: "Recently, I heard that the new king of Eagle King City, Baza, died?"

Loulan King: "Yes, Mother Empress. That traitor truly deserved death!"

These past years, he, for his own selfishness, completely disregarded the lives of the Eagle King City's populace. Now, the former king's consort of Eagle King City has, with great support, helped the late king's orphan regain control of the city's authority, pardoned the city's people, and even helped them dig wells for water.

I believe the people of Eagle King City will also get better and better.

Mother Empress, why did you suddenly bring this up?

Loulan Dowager Empress: "I merely heard... that the former king's consort of Eagle King City managed to kill Baza successfully, seize power and govern, because Eagle King City was blessed with a heavenly goddess who also helped fill the city's sinful abyss."

You say this matter... could it be related to Princess Luoluo?

Anar secretly gasped: "Just because of her? She's only..."

Anar's excited emotions suddenly came to an abrupt halt.

Even if their group numbers only thirty-something, what then?

Nowadays, it's not just letting her run to the Loulan palace; she not only rescued Nan Gongdi but also caused such a huge commotion.

Back then, I myself relied only on being an orphan and a widow, yet didn't I also secure the throne of Wusun?

People cannot be judged by appearance, nor can seawater be measured by a dou.

For some unknown reason, Anar felt this strange idea welling up in her heart, actually believing that this young maiden from the Central Plains could possibly intervene in Eagle King City's affairs.

The Loulan King snorted: "Even if she truly is that goddess, what would it matter if I regarded her a little more highly?"

Anar's eyes flickered slightly.

In an instant, countless thoughts turned in her mind, and a new plan formed.

She immediately spoke up: "Aunt, Brother King, this matter is indeed my fault for involving you."

Let me handle and decide this myself tomorrow.

Loulan Dowager Empress: "That's fine. Just remember, Anar, Loulan will never abandon you. You can always rely on Loulan as your support."

As long as Aunt is still here.

Remembered?

Anar burst into a smile through tears: "Yes, Aunt. Anar understands."

The next day.

Li Qingluo came over early in the morning to visit Nan Gongdi.

Seeing his whole body wrapped in bandages and his complexion much improved, the tension in her heart finally eased.

Master, how do you feel now?

Nan Gongdi had dark circles under his eyes.

It seems that even though Qin Ling personally fed Nan Gongdi a calming soup all night last night, Nan Gongdi still did not rest well.

Seeing his heavy heart, Li Qingluo couldn't help but sigh.

Master, what would you like me to do?

Please speak freely; if there's anything I, Luo'er, can do, I will certainly not shirk it.

Translation: "Please speak freely; if there's anything I can do, I will certainly not shirk it."

You just say it; as long as I, Luo'er, am able to do it, I will definitely not shirk.

The master, once full of vigor and always carefree and capable of anything, has now become like this, leaving Li Qingluo feeling uneasy.

Translation: "The master who used to be full of vigor, always carefree and able to do anything, has now become like this; Li Qingluo also feels uneasy in her heart."

We need to keep "Li Qingluo". Use she/her. So: "The master who once radiated vigor, always nonchalant and capable of anything, has now become like this; Li Qingluo also feels uneasy inside."

Nan Gongdi sighed deeply: "Luo'er, Master doesn't want to involve you, but it's come to this—Master truly has no other choice and can only ask you to do this one thing."

Translation: "Nan Gongdi let out a deep sigh: 'Luo'er, Master does not wish to implicate you, but things have come to this; Master truly has no other recourse and can only ask you for one favor.'"

"As for the child Anaer gave birth to back then, his name is Kuerte."

Translation: "Regarding the child that Anaer gave birth to back then, his name is Kuerte."

"Now he is also the king of Wusun."

Translation: "Now, he is also the king of Wusun."

"Anaer brought me to the Western Regions—not because she suddenly decided to kill me, nor because she was bored and wanted to feud with the Meteor Sect."

Translation: "Anaer led me to the Western Regions, not because she suddenly decided to kill me, nor because she was bored and wanted to feud with the Meteor Sect."

"Although she does hate me, over the years, to conceal Kuerte's origins, she has never intended to set foot in the Central Plains."

Translation: "Although she does hate me, over these years, in order to conceal Kuerte's origins, she has also never intended to set foot in the Central Plains."

"She even forbids Kuerte from associating with people from the Central Plains."

Translation: "She even forbids Kuerte from associating with people from the Central Plains."

"She does this, even venting her hatred on me, because something has happened to Kuerte."

Translation: "She does this, even venting her hatred on me, because something has happened to Kuerte."

"One day she suddenly discovered that Kuerte is no longer the real Kuerte."

Translation: "One day she suddenly discovered that Kuerte is no longer the real Kuerte."

"Luo'er, do you understand what Master is saying?"

Translation: "Luo'er, do you understand what Master is saying?"

"As a mother, she senses sooner than anyone whether her son is still the same person he used to be."

Translation: "As a mother, she senses sooner than anyone else whether her son is still the same person as before."

"She feels that Kuerte has changed; no, more accurately, although Kuerte's body remains the same, his inner soul has become someone else entirely."

Translation: "She feels that Kuerte has changed; no, to be precise, although Kuerte's body remains the same, the soul within has become someone else entirely!"

Li Qingluo felt a heavy thump in her heart.

Translation: "Li Qingluo's heart gave a heavy thump."

She of course understood!

Translation: "She of course understood!"

Zuliya and Zaina are people from the Western Regions.

Translation: "Zuliya and Zaina are Western Region people!"

Originally, it was these two sisters who brought this Western Region sorcery to Liang; even Zuliya used this sorcery on herself and on Kulanqiao.

Translation: "Back then, it was they two sisters who brought this Western Region evil art to DaLiang; even Zuliya used this evil art on herself and on Kulianqiao!"

Moreover, Zheng Lingzhou and Zheng Wanxiu originally approached me in order to exchange their bodies for Li Jingchuan's.

Translation: "And Zheng Lingzhou and Zheng Wanxiu originally approached me in order to exchange their bodies for Li Jingchuan's!"

Here, no one understands this sorcery better than Li Qingluo does in Liang.

Translation: "Here, no one in DaLiang understands this evil art better than Li Qingluo."

This sorcery comes from the Western Regions, so it's not surprising that this happened there.

Translation: "This evil art originates from the Western Regions, so it's not at all strange that this happened there."

But this sorcery… is utterly vicious.

Translation: "But this evil art… is truly wicked to the extreme."

If Kuerte has truly had his soul exchanged, how cruel the truth would be for Master and Anaer.

Translation: "If Kuerte has truly exchanged souls, then the truth would be incredibly cruel for Master and Anaer."

"Master… this is Western Region sorcery."

Translation: "Master… this is a Western Region evil art."

"You also knew back then that Zuliya exchanged her soul into Kulanqiao's body."

Translation: "You also knew back then that Zuliya exchanged her soul into Kulianqiao's body."

"If that's true… then Kuerte…"

Translation: "If it's true… then Kuerte…"

Nan Gongdi's face had turned as white as paper.

Translation: "Nan Gongdi's face had turned as white as paper."

He wanted to ask something, but after opening his mouth several times, he couldn't make a sound.

Translation: "He wanted to ask something, but after opening his mouth several times, he could not make a sound."

Finally, he turned his head, lay on the bedside, and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Translation: "Finally he turned his head, lay on the bedside, and spat out a mouthful of blood."

"Master!"

Translation: "Master!"

Li Qingluo rushed forward, her face full of worry, and supported Nan Gongdi, feeling heartbroken.

Translation: "Li Qingluo rushed forward with a worried expression, supporting Nan Gongdi, feeling deeply distressed."

"Master, please take care of your health."

Translation: "Master, please take care of your health."

Nan Gongdi grabbed her wrist with his backhand, and with a hoarse voice asked, "I don't know the specifics; please tell me first!"

Translation: "Nan Gongdi grabbed her with his backhand, and with a hoarse voice asked: 'I don't know the specifics; you tell me first!'"

He never imagined that one day this matter would involve him.

Translation: "He never expected that one day this matter would be related to him."

So back then, he hadn't even listened seriously to a single word!

Translation: "So back then he never even listened seriously to a single word!"

"Kuerte… is the real him still…?"

Translation: "Kuerte… is the real him still…"

Li Qingluo shook her head.

Translation: "Li Qingluo shook her head."

"If this is true, to transfer a soul there are three extremely stringent conditions."

Translation: "If this is true, to transfer a soul there are three extremely stringent conditions."

"Missing any one of them, the sorcery cannot succeed."

Translation: "Missing any one of them, this evil art cannot succeed."

"That's why not everyone can have their wish fulfilled."

Translation: "That's why not everyone can have their wish fulfilled."

"First, there must be a blood relation."

Translation: "First, there must be a blood relation."

"Second, their eight characters (birth charts) must be compatible."

Translation: "Second, the eight characters must be compatible."

"Third, the one whose soul is to be moved must die a resentful, tragic death… and only then can the sorcery truly succeed."

Translation: "Third, the one whose soul is to be moved must die a resentful, tragic death… and only then can this evil art truly succeed."

As Li Qingluo finished speaking, Nan Gongdi turned his head and spat out another mouthful of blood.

Translation: "As Li Qingluo's words fell, Nan Gongdi turned his head and spat out another mouthful of blood."

"Master!"

Translation: "Master!"

"Master, are you alright?"

Translation: "Master, are you alright?"

"Master, Luo'er shouldn't have told you the truth…"

Translation: "Master, Luo'er shouldn't have told you the truth…"

Li Qingluo anxiously supported the continually bleeding Nan Gongdi, feeling deep regret.

Translation: "Li Qingluo anxiously supported the continually bleeding Nan Gongdi, feeling deep regret."

In an instant, Nan Gongdi seemed to have aged ten years.

Translation: "In an instant, Nan Gongdi seemed to have aged ten years."

He lifted his gaze to Li Qingluo, his eyes full of pleading.

Translation: "He lifted his head to look at Li Qingluo, his eyes full of pleading."

"Don't tell Anaer the truth…"

Translation: "Do not tell Anaer the truth…"

"Although she is indeed a Western Regions person, she may not necessarily know the secret of this sorcery."

Translation: "Although she is indeed a Western Region person, she may not necessarily know the secret of this evil art."

"Please, Luo'er."

Translation: "Please, Luo'er."

Li Qingluo could only keep nodding.

Translation: "Li Qingluo could only keep nodding."

"Master, I promise you. Don't rush; if this has indeed happened, we can only face it. Please grieve…"

Translation: "Master, I promise you. Don't rush; if this has indeed happened, we can only face it. Please grieve…"

As Li Qingluo finished speaking, a voice from outside the door came from Que'er: "Miss, the Empress Dowager of Wusun has sent someone."

Translation: "As Li Qingluo's words fell, a voice came from outside the door: Que'er said, 'Miss, the Wusun Grand Empress Dowager has sent people.'"

"She sent a verbal message saying she agrees to exchange terms with you and is willing to release Mr. Nangong."

Translation: "She sent an oral decree saying she had agreed to exchange terms with you and was willing to release Mr. Nangong."

Li Qingluo looked at Nan Gongdi, who nodded while struggling to get up.

Translation: "Li Qingluo looked at Nan Gongdi, who nodded while climbing up."

He quickly wiped the blood from his mouth with his sleeve.

Translation: "And quickly wiped the blood from his mouth with his sleeve."

Li Qingluo said, "We'll go there right away."

Translation: "Li Qingluo: 'We'll go over right away.'"

Li Qingluo supported Nan Gongdi and went to the front hall.

After stepping into the hall, not only the Loulan king and his party arrived, but also Xuan Cang, Zi Su, Xuan Che and the other Meteor Sect disciples were let out.

Seeing Nan Gongdi being helped out by Li Qingluo, all sect disciples instantly surged forward.

"Master!"

"Master, how are you?"

"Sect Leader."

"The Sect Leader seems injured."

"Master, who hurt you? Your disciple will avenge you!"

"It's you, Loulan—your methods are too cruel, turning our Master into this state! The Meteor Sect will not let this go!"

"Exactly, we won't let this go; today we must bring justice for the Master!"

Led by Zi Su, everyone began shouting.

Li Qingluo frowned without speaking, and Nan Gongdi was the first to shout, "All of you, shut up!"

"What do you know?"

"Who sent you all to the Western Regions?"

"Acting on your own, everyone will be dealt with according to sect rules!"

"And you act recklessly, daring to kidnap Loulan's young master. If it weren't for Qingluo, would you still be standing here spouting these stupid words?"

"All of you, retreat!"

"Give me justice—are you the ones holding a grudge, or am I the one seeking justice?"

"You bunch of idiots, you can't even get out of this Loulan, yet you keep shouting in this great hall. How could I, Nan Gongdi, accept you fools?"

"Still not leaving!"

"Xuan Cang, take them all away immediately!"

Nan Gongdi, disregarding his disciples' horrified faces, directly ordered Xuan Cang.

Xuan Cang first gave an apologetic glance at Li Qingluo, then promptly obeyed and summoned all junior brothers and sisters to leave.

But before they could exit the hall, the Loulan king sent men to surround them all.

"Not a single one of you may leave!"

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