Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 229 - 229 217 Heaven's Mandate Person_2

229: Chapter 217 Heaven’s Mandate Person_2 229: Chapter 217 Heaven’s Mandate Person_2 Such a coincidence?

After pondering for a moment, he then asked, “What kind of tribulations might she encounter?”

Zhong Tianyuan said, “The tribulations of those fated by destiny are unpredictable, their forms uncertain, one can only know once encountered, but in the Island Country, a mere speck on the map, even the strongest are only at Transcendent Realm Level 9.

With your strength, you are fully capable of handling it.”

“You take Ling’er to the Island Country, whether to have fun, experience life, or even to do as you please.

In any case, within one month, her tribulation will surely occur, and if nothing happens after one month, you can bring Ling’er back.”

“Of course, if this ninth tribulation is far beyond your ability, you can choose to protect yourself.

I won’t blame you, but before that, I need you to do your utmost to protect Ling’er.”

Lu Chuan’s mind grew increasingly curious.

The nature and timing of Zhong Ling’er’s tribulation were uncertain, and all he needed to do was bring her to the Island Country and then focus on his own matters.

It would be nothing unusual under normal circumstances, but to coincide with his own need to visit the Island Country was just too much of a coincidence.

He then asked, “Since her tribulation will occur in the Island Country, wouldn’t the wisest choice be to prevent her from going there?

Why would you still have her actively seek it out, isn’t that like pushing her into a pit of fire?”

Zhong Tianyuan said, “The tribulations of those fated by destiny are not something you can avoid just by wishing to.

Even if I prevent her from going, she would eventually end up there due to various unforeseen mistakes, possibly even increasing the danger of the tribulation.

It’s better to have her face it head-on.”

Lu Chuan nodded, feeling that acting as a close-in bodyguard for Zhong Ling’er wasn’t too big a deal, but he still tentatively added, “Most Honorable Zhong, I’m not against being her bodyguard, but this is a job that could cost me my life.

If I bring her back alive, surely I shouldn’t end up empty-handed?”

Zhong Ling’er indignantly interjected from the side, “You’ve taken advantage of me and you still want a reward?

You have no shame!”

Lu Chuan retorted thick-facedly, “You think I want to take advantage of you?

It was all for treating your grandfather’s illness.

I even dislike that you’re a lesbian.

You owe me for emotional damage!”

“You!!!” Zhong Ling’er was so angry that she almost shattered her molars.

Zhong Tianyuan, looking helpless, said, “Enough, stop it.”

He turned to Lu Chuan and said, “I have in my possession a ginseng that is two hundred years old.

If you can really bring Ling’er back safely, I will give you the ginseng.”

Lu Chuan’s eyes immediately brightened, and he quickly said, “Deal!”

With his current strength, if he wanted to advance, the effects of hundred-year spirit herbs were greatly diminished, but a two-hundred-year-old herb was truly a breakthrough weapon.

It wasn’t just that the age had doubled— the longer a spiritual medicine survived, the more challenging the conditions required for its life.

A herb that had grown for two hundred years was exceptionally potent and was already ranking among the Heaven and Earth Treasures.

Herbs of this age are rare; once one is found, one less remains.

Especially considering Earth’s current environment, it’s very hard to find a two-hundred-year-old herb.

That’s why Lu Chuan agreed without hesitation.

Of course, another reason he agreed was that when he broke through to the Golden Core Realm, he needed numerous precious items to separate the Nascent Soul of Xiu Niang from Mu Nanqing’s body.

Among these items were herbs aged two hundred years or more.

If he could get Zhong Tianyuan’s ginseng, it would save him a lot of trouble.

Seeing Lu Chuan agree, Zhong Tianyuan also sighed in relief, then turned his head to look at Zhong Ling’er and said, “Ling’er, there’s no time to delay.

Go get ready and let Lu Chuan accompany you to the Island Country.”

Zhong Ling’er still appeared reluctant, saying, “Grandfather, this guy is so unreliable, aren’t you afraid he might do something to me if you make him my personal bodyguard?”

Zhong Tianyuan smiled and said, “I trust Lu Chuan’s character.

Besides, Lu Chuan is a rare talent.

You’ve already broken up with your girlfriend, and life is short.

You’ve tried women, why not try having a boyfriend for a change of taste?

It could be good.”

“Pah, pah, pah!

I don’t want a boyfriend, especially not a sleazy and vulgar man like him!” Zhong Ling’er said with determination.

Zhong Tianyuan continued with a smile, “Nothing is absolute in life.

Who knows, you might change your mind after returning from the Island Country.”

Zhong Ling’er huffed, “That’s impossible!”

Zhong Tianyuan said, “All right, both of you can leave now.

I have many matters to deal with, so I won’t see you out.”

Lu Chuan was somewhat surprised; he had thought that Zhong Tianyuan would be reluctant to part with Zhong Ling’er, considering this departure might mean they’d never meet again.

But then he thought that sometimes a casual farewell can highlight the heaviness of one’s heart even more.

How could Zhong Tianyuan not worry that this separation might be the last time he’d see Zhong Ling’er, but if he made a scene with crying and wailing, it would only unnecessarily increase Zhong Ling’er’s psychological burden.

Zhong Ling’er wasn’t overly sentimental either.

She glared at Lu Chuan and then left the room, for she had already endured eight life-and-death tribulations and was accustomed to it.

Lu Chuan went to the supermarket to purchase what he needed and put everything into the Demon Suppression Pagoda.

Then he headed over to the Jiangbei Province Censorate Department to meet Zhong Ling’er and go to the airport together.

He was in good spirits.

Although he suddenly had an extra mission, his overall plan was not affected, and he might even obtain a two hundred-year-old ginseng.

No matter how he looked at it, the deal seemed very worthwhile.

When he arrived at the Censorate Department, he saw that Zhong Ling’er was already waiting in the yard.

Next to her stood more than a dozen large and small suitcases, giving the impression that she was moving her entire household.

Zhong Ling’er looked at Lu Chuan with a cold smile, thinking: “Hmph, you wanted to be my personal bodyguard, right?

Today I’ll let you know that it’s not so easy to be my bodyguard.

These dozen suitcases, let’s see how you manage to carry them!”

She cleared her throat and said, “All of my things are here, and everything inside is essential.

Not one can be left behind.

Since you’re my personal bodyguard, it’s your duty to help me with the luggage.

Once you’ve loaded these suitcases, we can go.”

“He definitely won’t be able to carry them all and will have to ask for my help, then I’ll be able to turn the tables on him!” Zhong Ling’er thought triumphantly.

But then she saw Lu Chuan smile slightly and say, “Sure, I’ll carry them all for you.”

Zhong Ling’er’s face filled with surprise, thinking is this guy blind?

There are more than a dozen suitcases; a car might not even fit them all!

“He’s definitely pretending to be nonchalant.

I don’t believe he can carry more than a dozen suitcases at once!”

Lu Chuan approached the suitcases, waved his hand lightly, and the dozen suitcases on the ground vanished into thin air.

He turned to Zhong Ling’er with a smile and said, “Let’s go.”

Zhong Ling’er was dumbfounded, staring at the now bare ground and murmured, “Where are my suitcases?”