AWB Chapter 213 Returning to Old Friendships [9] The Freedom I Want
Chapter 213 Returning to Old Friendships [9] The Freedom I Want
“Indeed, there’s no stiffness at all.” Shui Qingli naturally hadn’t forgotten his true purpose for going to great lengths to return to the Forbidden Land: “Qianqian, is this mission considered complete, or is it only considered successful after I leave the Forbidden Land?”
As she spoke, Shui Qingli got out of bed and did some simple exercises by the bedside, circulating her vast, ocean-like immortal power.
As expected, the temporary body is much simpler; I'm still more used to my original body.
Even though her body was nourished by the immortal power and did not suffer any problems from being bedridden for a long time, Shui Qingli knew that there would probably be another, even tougher battle to fight soon. Maintaining her current state was definitely not an option, so she needed to adapt first.
If a fight really breaks out, what can he do?
Shui Qingli didn't think that regaining his original form would make him a match for Yue Yuanming—after all, he had already tested Yue Yuanming's strength a thousand years ago—even if he had dedicated himself to cultivation in the Immortal Realm for so many years and made some breakthroughs, it wouldn't work.
Shui Qingli deeply realized that when one's strength reaches a certain level, skills are of little use, and Yue Yuanming is an existence with combat power that can only inspire awe.
So, besides strengthening his own abilities, all he can do is gamble on the guy's soft heart...
[Water Prince, I have determined that you have now completed the hidden quest—successfully reclaiming your original form. Now, please check your reward.] Qianqian resumed her businesslike demeanor: [Your reward is—permanent removal of the Mutian Mark from your body.]
"The Mark of the Sky?" Shui Qingli, who was still moving her body, was stunned for a moment, her slender white fingers lightly covering her chest.
Speaking of which, it's been so long since Shui Qingli returned to the Forbidden Land that he almost forgot he still bears Yue Yuanming's exclusive mark—the Mu Tian mark that caused him so much suffering in his past life.
It is precisely because of this mark that he, as a second-tier deputy prime minister, and other dharma aspects will forever be under Yue Yuanming's control and will never be able to truly gain freedom.
Shui Qingli was surprised that Qianqian would give him such a reward. Did Qianqian also have nothing better to do and want to break them up?
However, putting all that aside, Shui Qingli didn't seem to want Qianqian to remove the Mutian mark from him. Although there were many bad memories in the past, he felt that there was something forgotten behind this mark.
He didn't want to sever ties with Yue Yuanming without knowing anything about him.
……
"!" Yue Yuanming hadn't expected that the thing called "Qianqian" in Shui Qingli's mind, which came from who-knows-where, would actually have the ability to erase the Mu Tian mark on Shui Qingli's body?
You have to understand that he had ulterior motives at the time, so the Mu Tian mark on Shui Qingli's body was always the most special one, so special that even he, the caster, couldn't guarantee that the mark would be removed even after spending a lot of effort.
Because he knew that without this Heavenly Mark, Shui Qingli would truly become like flowing water, impossible to grasp again...
But now, this "Qianqian" actually says she can do this?
Yue Yuanming was very surprised and felt a little flustered.
However, what Yue Yuanming didn't expect was—
"Qianqian, can we change the reward?" Shui Qingli negotiated with Qianqian with a complicated expression.
【Why? Don't you want freedom the most?】 Now it was Qianqian's turn to be puzzled.
“No, this isn’t the kind of freedom I want.” Shui Qingli shook her head, saying thoughtfully, “I always feel that if I really do this, I will definitely regret it after I regain my memories.”
"Okay." Qianqian agreed without hesitation. She knew that even if Shui Qingli lost his memory, he would still be reluctant to part with her subconsciously.
Moreover, this was just an unusual test, and regardless of what the person involved thinks, the mark will disappear sooner or later.
[Water Prince, is there anything you need?]
"Can you restore my memories?" Shui Qingli thought for a moment; this was what he wanted most right now.
"I'm sorry, Prince Water, you'll have to figure this out yourself. I don't have the authority to restore your memories." Qianqian rejected Shui Qingli's request: "Besides, it's you who doesn't want those memories; forcibly restoring them will only damage your spirit."
The one who tied the knot must untie it; as an outsider, even a minor one, one cannot forcibly interfere.
“Alright, let’s talk about it after I get back to the fairyland.” Shui Qingli said, her gaze seemingly glancing at a certain spot: “After all, it’s not easy to get out.”
【to be continued…】
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