Chapter 1509: Chapter 1468: Strike

As these words were spoken, the room fell into a pensive silence, the women all lowered their eyes, sighing quietly.

Indeed, were they not also waiting?

It seemed that everyone had gotten used to Lu Chuan always leaving; each separation filled them with anxiety, fearing this farewell would be the final one, a feeling they truly had enough of.

“Stay here, Ms. Mengyao… It’s so dangerous outside, it’s possible something might happen to you if you go alone.”

“Leave the task of finding Lu Chuan to us.”

As Yun Ji, Li Yingnu, Nalan Xuan, and Xiu Niang stood up in unison.

Among the women, they were the strongest four, and only Xiu Niang had yet to break through to the Spirit Splitting Realm, but she was just one step away. Compared to Chu Mengyao, they clearly had more ability to protect themselves.

As for Situ Qinghuan, as the Sect Master of the Profound Sect, she still had matters of the sect to handle and couldn’t just leave.

“It seems that’s the way it has to be.”

Chu Mengyao had never loathed herself as much as she did at this moment.

If she could be like others and possess strong power, she might not need to stay here worrying all the time.

Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and the women’s discussions came to an abrupt halt as they directed their gazes outside.

As Lu Chuan’s figure stormed into view, the women’s eyes reddened simultaneously.

“Lu Chuan! Why did you only just come back? Do you know we’ve been worried sick!” Yun Ji lamented.

Mu Nanqing also stepped forward quickly, choking with emotion, “Where on earth did you go, and why was there no word at all?”

“No… He’s not Lu Chuan.”

Nalan Xuan frowned, with a flash of coldness in her eyes.

“Who are you? Why have you possessed Lu Chuan’s body!”

At this, the women’s expressions changed dramatically!

“Whoa, whoa, calm down, alright? If not for me, you might not see Lu Chuan for a good ten days or half a month.”

Yun Ji glanced at the fox tail swaying behind Lu Chuan, paused for a moment, and as if realizing something, asked in confusion, “Are you Yun Yan?”

“Correct! But no prize, clear the way, let me come out of this jerk’s body before we speak further.”

Saying this, Yun Yan’s soul finally detached from Lu Chuan’s body. Miao Conglu quickly took Lu Chuan in her arms, laid him flat on the ground, sniffed, and choked up, “So, what on earth happened?”

“It’s a long story. In fact, I don’t know what happened, only after hearing that the Gatekeeper was dead did Lu Chuan leave the Profound Sect and used a certain formation to arrive in a world completely unfamiliar to me.

In that world, Lu Chuan seemingly met his grandfather, but never thought Mr. Lu was actually someone impersonating him, and as for where the real Grandpa Lu went, whether he’s dead or alive, I have no idea.

In any case, the person impersonating Lu Chuan’s grandfather severely injured him and retreated into the portal, while Lu Chuan fell unconscious. It took me two days just to repair his injuries enough, then I possessed his body to escape that space.”

“I… I have met Grandpa Lu.”

Situ Qinghuan timely took over the conversation, lowered her eyes, and choked up, “When I was little, I grew up with Lu Chuan; the elders of both families were very close, Grandpa Lu and my grandfather were very dear to each other, and Lu Chuan and Grandpa Lu’s relationship was exceptional, with Grandpa Lu practically raising Lu Chuan since childhood, as Lu Chuan’s uncle and aunt left when he was very young and never came back.

Grandpa Lu… to Lu Chuan was someone special, and if Grandpa Lu is truly dead, then for Lu Chuan…”

What followed, Situ Qinghuan couldn’t say no matter what.

This must surely be a massive blow.

“In any case, I’ve brought him back. Although his injuries are not fully healed, there’s no danger to his life, but Lu Chuan has still not awakened. I think he may be too overwhelmed with grief; as to how to wake him, that’s for you to figure out, I won’t get involved.”

…

Three days later.

Lu Chuan still showed no signs of waking.

During this time, Kong Yuanliang also traced Lu Chuan’s aura to the Profound Sect and after seeing the comatose Lu Chuan, he tried in various ways to rouse him but to no avail. Having no choice, he brought Kong Zhaozhao to the Profound Sect.

Sincerely speaking, upon seeing so many women around Lu Chuan, Kong Zhaozhao felt a little bitter.

She always knew Lu Chuan was quite the flirt but thinking of sharing love with a dozen others left Kong Zhaozhao somewhat jealous.

But as the situation stood, she had no mind for such thoughts, and indeed, just as Lu Chuan mentioned, the others were friendly and did not exclude her because of her identity, allowing Kong Zhaozhao to swiftly adjust.

Yet when Lu Chuan would awaken, and how to wake him up, became an inescapable dilemma.

Yesterday, Kong Yuanliang also found a renowned physician to examine Lu Chuan’s condition, and according to the physician, Lu Chuan was in a state of fainting due to severe injury compounded with excessive grief, and when he might wake was beyond known measures, solely up to Lu Chuan himself.

If he is willing to awaken, he might wake at any time; but if he chooses to retreat, no external force could interfere.

“Lu Chuan, I know Grandpa Lu’s death must be a massive blow to you, but how can you choose to escape like this? If you remain asleep, what about me? What about the child? What is everyone supposed to do?”

Ye Jiaxin bit her lip, tears cascading down.

To date, she was almost seven months pregnant and it wouldn’t be long before she would give birth.

“If you remain asleep, what about our child? We need a husband, and our child needs a father! Lu Chuan, if you can hear my voice, wake up, no matter how tough the road ahead, no matter what kinds of hardships we encounter, we’re willing to face them with you, please, alright?”

Ye Jiaxin wept profusely, gently holding Lu Chuan’s fingers. In a trance, she seemed to sense something twitch and abruptly raised her head, seeing Lu Chuan’s trembling fingertips.

“Lu Chuan? You heard me, didn’t you, Lu Chuan! Wake up, we’re all waiting for you!

Lu Chuan, you haven’t even named our daughter yet! Though I promised you I wouldn’t dwell on the child’s gender, I secretly went to the doctor for a check-up, and we have a lovely daughter, don’t you want to see her?

You see, she’s moving.”

Ye Jiaxin sobbed, leaning in Lu Chuan’s arms, tears instantly soaked the quilt, spreading out in stains.

“Was it… just my imagination?”

“No, it wasn’t an illusion.”

Lu Chuan’s voice sounded at her ear, though he sounded extremely weak, yet unusually firm.

“Jiaxin, I’m sorry for what you’ve been through.”