Chapter 136 Lingering
Lan Ze stepped into Kanbukun, his gaze fixed on the ancient church. The setting sun cast a shadow on the mottled walls, giving the entire church a mysterious aura. He pushed open the heavy wooden door, his footsteps echoing in the empty hall, as if reminding him of every detail of the place.
He looked around, identifying the faces of each clergyman one by one.
There is no such old man.
Lan Ze frowned slightly, and doubts grew in his heart.
He walked to the small garden in the backyard, where there were only a few old brooms and an empty shed.
Back in the church, Lan Ze decided to ask the people around him.
He walked over to a monk who was lighting a candle and whispered, "Is there an elderly sweeper here?"
The monk shook his head: "Never seen it before."
Lan Ze continued to ask others, and everyone's answer was the same: the person he described was not here.
The church bells rang at this time, low and distant.
Lan Ze stood in the center of the church, feeling an inexplicable chill. He looked up at the image of the beast god on the stained glass window, as if silently watching him.
He was certain the old man he had seen that day wasn't an illusion, but now he realized there wasn't even such a person here. Lan Ze's mind was in turmoil as he tried to recall the details of the conversation. Suddenly, those sapphire-like eyes froze.
That day, the old man clearly said, "You should know me." This means that they should know each other, or at least I should know him.
Thinking of the familiar figure and gait of the old man walking into the church, Lan Ze had an extremely ridiculous guess in his mind.
This person is himself.
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Qiao Susu did not stay in the Freedom Alliance for long. She quickly returned to the Imperial Court and told Luka and Liberi the information she had learned on this trip. Both men fell silent.
After a long pause, Luka spoke calmly, "This matter still needs to be verified. If what the archbishop said is true, then this matter must be considered carefully. This is not a joke."
Libery said, "Let us not get involved in this frivolous dispute. Even if what he said is true and the rebels were wronged, there is no good outcome for going against such a large Confederacy."
Qiao Suisui looked up at him and said, "Ash, I know it's difficult for you to oppose the Federation from your perspective, so I've already made up my mind about this matter. Please don't interfere."
Liberi and Luka belonged to Oslan, which was a member of the Federation. How could they act rashly for a rebel army with whom they had no ties? Qiao Suisui was unwilling to involve them.
After hearing her words, Luka slowly shook his head, looked at her seriously, and said, "Sui Sui, I'm not trying to protect myself by making excuses, but this matter happened too long ago. It will take time to investigate, and if we're not careful, it's very likely to attract the attention of the Federation. I don't want you to take risks alone."
However, Libery sat aside with his arms folded, a complicated expression on his face. "Why do you have to care about this? Sui Sui, can't we just close the door and live our own lives?"
Qiao Suisui couldn't reveal Anubis's identity to Liberi, fearing it would be detrimental to him if the news leaked out. Her lips moved briefly, but she finally said, "I'll go to the southern battlefield after I take care of some things."
These words sounded like a notice, leaving them no room at all.
The anger in Liberi's eyes could no longer be concealed. He lowered his voice, trying his best to restrain himself, and asked in confusion: "Do you know where that is?"
Luka looked at her worriedly, frowned, and said nothing, but it was obvious that he didn't want her to go.
Liberi stood up, took a deep breath, and said, suppressing his anger, "If you want to go see Zongfang, I will rescue him at any cost. But if you want to go to the southern battlefield, I don't agree."
At the end of the conversation, the three of them parted on bad terms.
Liberi left to calm down, not wanting his mood to affect her. Instead of leaving, Luka hugged her from behind.
"It's really too dangerous there, Sui Sui, don't go."
Qiao Susu lowered her eyes and said nothing. She broke free from Luka's arms, faced him, released her S-level mental power, raised her hand, and a blue flame leaped into her palm.
Feeling the powerful mental energy, the man who usually kept his emotions expressionless showed a hint of surprise on his face.
"When will you..." He said halfway, feeling that it was pointless to ask these questions.
Luka immediately smiled faintly as if relieved, and said, "Now even Labery is no match for you."
Qiao Susu withdrew her mental power, and the flame in her palm went out. The whole process was smooth and effortless.
Luka stared at her, a look of sorrowful relief in his eyes. He gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, his throat tightening with mixed emotions.
She is no longer the little girl who huddled in the cage when we first met.
She has a broader world and things she wants to do.
Luka's long-held worries finally came true. He knew that one day, Qiao Susu would no longer need their protection.
She would become the brightest star in the universe. All he could do was to raise his head countless times, looking up at her passing path, hoping that she would occasionally stop for him.
Seeing that Luka was distracted, Qiao Suisui went forward and hugged his waist. She rested her chin on his chest as she used to, and asked quietly, "Luka, what are you thinking about?"
The man stroked her eyebrows with his fingertips, his eyes filled with tenderness. He whispered, "I was thinking, if you stop by once in a while, I'll definitely let you see that I'm here, always here."
He kissed her lips deeply, as if pouring all his emotions into them.
Qiao Suisui's body trembled slightly, and then she responded to his passion, gently wrapping her arms around his neck. Their breathing intertwined at this moment, as if the whole world had stopped in their kiss.
His hand slid gently across her back, feeling the warmth and delicateness of her skin. Her heartbeat was as rapid as a drum in his chest, and the temperature between them continued to rise in this lingering contact.
Every touch brings a throbbing electric current.
Her fingers ran through his hair, gently caressing his scalp, bringing a tingling sensation. His hand slowly moved down, caressing her waist, feeling her softness and curves.
Every nibble and suck was a declaration of unending love. A subtle moan escaped her lips, as if responding to his every movement. Their bodies pressed tightly together, as if, in this moment, they had found a home in each other's hearts.
Time lost its meaning in this lingering kiss, only each other existed. They were immersed in the sweetness of this moment, feeling each other's warmth and breath, as if this kiss could last forever.
It is a moment, it is eternity.
Two days later, after sorting out her thoughts, Qiao Suisui sent a message to Anubis, asking him to meet in Atlantis.
This time, she did not put on any disguise and set off for the agreed location in her original appearance.
(End of this chapter)
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