Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 228 - 228 217 The Chosen One_1

228: Chapter 217: The Chosen One_1 228: Chapter 217: The Chosen One_1 Lu Chuan’s face was full of surprise, “Have you been paying attention to me for a long time?”

Zhong Tianyuan nodded, “Indeed, acting with Ling’er this time was also to see your character, and to see if you are capable of handling the task I am going to assign to you.”

Zhong Ling’er was also full of surprise, clearly unaware of Zhong Tianyuan’s plan, and she quickly asked, “Grandfather, why are you looking into his character?

What task do you want to give him?”

Zhong Tianyuan said indifferently, “Naturally, it concerns a major issue related to your life.”

Zhong Ling’er seemed to understand something and immediately objected, “I don’t want that!”

“This guy has no character at all.

He’s despicable, shameless, and vulgar.

Are you really okay with entrusting me to such a shameless person?”

Zhong Tianyuan sighed and said, “I know he took advantage of you, and you’re not happy about it.

However, he did that to treat my illness.

I am very accurate in judging character.

This young man’s character is not a problem, and he is strong enough.

He is the most suitable person for the job.”

Zhong Ling’er turned her face away, huffing, “I don’t care; I just don’t want this kind of person following me.”

Lu Chuan was perplexed and interjected, “Umm…

can I ask what exactly you are talking about?”

Zhong Tianyuan looked at Lu Chuan, retracted his domain, and said, “This matter relates to Ling’er’s origins.

After you know, you must not speak of it to others; otherwise, don’t blame this old man for being ruthless.”

Then can I choose not to listen…

Lu Chuan nodded, saying, “Understood.”

Zhong Tianyuan went to Zhong Ling’er and said, “Don’t be fooled by Ling’er’s quirky behavior; aside from her liking for women, she’s no different from other girls.

But in fact, she’s far from ordinary.”

“She is the fated person of legend!”

Lu Chuan showed a hint of confusion, “The fated person?”

Zhong Tianyuan nodded, “The so-called fated person is someone who carries a great destiny.

Such people often have the potential to change the world’s order, but because they carry a destiny that defies the heavens, they are not tolerated by the heavenly ways.

Therefore, from the moment of their birth, they face numerous tribulations.”

“I had someone calculate for Ling’er.

She has to go through nine tribulations in her lifetime, nearly each one a deathly trial.

A single misstep could cost her life.”

“Over the past twenty years, Ling’er has already overcome eight tribulations.

Each one was incredibly perilous, and there were several occasions I thought she wouldn’t make it.

But fortunately, she miraculously survived every time.”

“Ling’er, give me the jade on your body.”

Zhong Ling’er was reluctant, but with her grandfather speaking, she did not dare to disobey and took off a flawless Jade Pendant from around her neck.

The moment Lu Chuan saw this Jade Pendant, he knew it was a rare precious jade, and it seemed to contain a terrifying power.

Just one glance at it, and he felt palpitations.

“This Jade Pendant is Ling’er’s Birth Sign Jade, the one she was born with in her mouth and brought into the world.

This is also why I know she’s the fated person.”

“The eight cloud patterns on the jade represent the eight deathly trials she has experienced.

Once a tribulation is passed, a cloud pattern forms on the Birth Sign Jade.”

Lu Chuan looked at the Birth Sign Jade and then at Zhong Ling’er, clicking his tongue in wonder.

Such special individuals exist in the Cultivation World, but he had never heard of one who had to face nine deathly tribulations from birth.

His gaze towards Zhong Ling’er suddenly filled with sympathy.

He had initially thought Zhong Ling’er was a spoiled rich young lady, very arrogant, often demanding apologies with a knee-bend, likely spoiled from a carefree life.

But now he realized that Zhong Ling’er had lived for over twenty years but had already faced eight deathly tribulations.

If it were someone else, they likely would have lost the courage to live, yet this girl acted as if nothing had happened.

Just this attitude alone was admirable.

However, Lu Chuan also understood that those who had experienced life and death would definitely have a change in their mentality.

Especially for someone like Zhong Ling’er who had gone through eight life-and-death crises, beneath her quirky, lively, and proud exterior, there could be considerable anxiety and insecurity, just not shown outwardly.

Zhong Tianyuan gave the Birth Sign Jade back to Zhong Ling’er, his gaze falling on Lu Chuan, and said, “During a recent consultation, I found that Ling’er’s ninth tribulation is imminent.”

“And the task I’m assigning you is to become Ling’er’s personal bodyguard.

When the tribulation comes, you must do everything in your power to keep her alive.”

“Once Ling’er survives the ninth tribulation, the destiny she has accumulated will help her undergo a transformation, and she might even ascend to immortality directly.”

Lu Chuan pondered for a moment and said, “Most Honorable Zhong, I sympathize with your granddaughter’s plight, but I have my own important affairs to attend to and unfortunately cannot become your granddaughter’s bodyguard.”

He needed to hurry to the Island Country to find those three dragon veins, so that after his breakthrough, he could separate Xiu Niang’s Nascent Soul from his sister-in-law’s body.

He didn’t have the leisure to worry about someone else’s issues.

Zhong Tianyuan frowned and said, “I’m not asking for your consent; this is an order.

You took advantage of Ling’er and must pay the price.

If you disagree, I will cut off your tongue and chop off your hands!”

“According to the prediction, Ling’er’s tribulation will take place in the Island Country, so you need to accompany her there.

That’s settled then!”

Lu Chuan had wanted to argue with Zhong Tianyuan, but upon hearing that he needed to accompany Zhong Ling’er to the Island Country, he suddenly paused.