NOVEL NEXT Chapter 424
Chapter 424: Changing Clothes Face to Face? The Grand Priestess Is Really Unreserved!
A horse can be pulled by a cart, and naturally, a camel can do the same.
Given Wu Ya’s current condition, she surely can’t withstand the camel’s bumps, so it’s safer for her to sit in the cart.
Traveling in the desert is quite different from traveling on solid ground.
The reason camels are more suitable than horses is that their feet are broader.
On soft sand, a larger surface area to distribute weight is, of course, better.
That’s why Li Mo requested the craftsmen to make the wheels wider, to prevent getting stuck in the sand on the way.
After instructing Da Siming, Li Mo headed straight to the Grand Priestess’s residence.
Since she had already been seen through by Li Mo, she simply stopped pretending.
Upon returning, she lay down on the bed to recuperate.
In the past few days, to avoid raising suspicion, Wu Ya had been forcing herself to move around.
“You said you would take me to Qin State?”
Upon hearing Li Mo’s intention to take her to Great Qin, Wu Ya sat up as if revitalized.
“Indeed, your condition has stumped even Fei Yan, but I think of a way that might work.”
Li Mo didn’t give a full assurance nor pat his chest with confidence.
After all, whether he could alter the records in the Book of Man was still a question.
Moreover, whether the jade slip in his hand was indeed the Book of Man was also debatable.
He was merely speculating based on the peculiarity of this jade slip.
Wu Ya stayed silent, gazing at Li Mo without a word, her thoughts unknown.
Li Mo continued, “Taking you back to Qin State is urgent. Otherwise, even if I find a solution, running back and forth will waste a lot of time.”
“Secondly, there’s a divine doctor in my home. He might have a way to alleviate your symptoms.”
Honestly, three months might not be enough.
Traveling in this era is a hassle.
A journey can easily take a month or even three to five months.
Most of the time is wasted on the road.
Without high-speed trains or airplanes, they have to rely on physical strength or horse-drawn carts.
Returning from Loulan to Great Qin would take at least half a month at the fastest.
In and out, and half a month would be gone.
The key point is that Li Mo discovered another peculiar detail.
Last night, he browsed the Book of Man for so long and found it recorded only matters concerning Loulan.
There were no records from other places.
He speculated it might be due to regional reasons.
In Loulan, everything seen is related to Loulan people and things.
Once in Qin’s territory, perhaps it will highlight Qin people and matters.
“While I can’t guarantee success, rest assured, as long as there’s a glimmer of hope, I will go to any lengths to cure you.”
Wu Ya still didn’t respond, so Li Mo pondered for a moment and added.
Wu Ya tilted her head at him while sitting on the bed.
Suddenly, she asked, “You don’t want me to die?”
Li Mo was momentarily stunned by her unexpected question.
“Of course, I don’t want you to die.”
He wasn’t as hard-hearted as to want that, nor was he a psycho.
During this time spent with Wu Ya, they had gotten quite along.
What’s more, she was in this situation because she was trying to suppress the magic of the sword; how could he bear to watch her perish?
Wu Ya slightly narrowed her eyes, a fleeting smile flickering across her face, her complexion brightening a bit.
“When do we set off?”
Li Mo decisively said, “We’ll depart right after lunch.”
Wu Ya exclaimed, “So soon?”
With only an hour until lunchtime, they were practically ready to leave as soon as they stood.
Li Mo chuckled, “I worry you won’t be able to wait. The sooner, the better.”
Wu Ya nodded thoughtfully.
Why does it feel like he’s more anxious than she is, almost as if it’s him who’s on the line?
“Alright, I’ll go make arrangements. We’ll leave after lunch.”
With the maid’s help, Wu Ya sat up from the bed.
Not bothering to consider Li Mo’s feelings, she set down the sheer curtain and began changing clothes right there.
Li Mo rubbed his forehead and muttered to himself, “She really doesn’t hold back.”
What could these thin, sheer curtains block?
With his eyesight, it was practically the same as changing clothes right in front of him!
Wu Ya’s legs could rival those of Jing Ni!
As the Grand Priestess and the highest leader of this city, Wu Ya’s departure would naturally face opposition from some quarters.
A home cannot be without a master for a day, nor a nation without a ruler for even a day.
Here, Wu Ya is the queen.
The upper echelons of Loulan were unaware of Wu Ya’s limited time left.
They merely knew she wanted to leave, and they immediately voiced their objections.
However, upon learning it was Li Mo who intended to take her away, their attitude changed.
It’s only natural for the Lord of the Divine to take the Grand Priestess!
They worship the Lord of the Divine, and the Grand Priestess exists because of Him!
But if the Grand Priestess is gone, who will lead Loulan thereafter?
Although Loulan has established a connection with Qin State, they still held the ultimate authority in their hands.
Wu Ya realized this issue and suddenly felt troubled.
In the end, it was Li Mo who offered a solution.
They would select five reputable leaders from Loulan and two from the Qin soldiers stationed here.
Seven people would form a council, deciding matters through votes.
Loulan’s three-thousand-year mission has now concluded, and what remains for them is of little challenge.
After arranging the matters in Loulan, the group would set off promptly after lunch.
Several camels pulled a newly constructed cart that had several ladies onboard.
Li Mo and Wei Zhuang rode camels at the forefront.
Having traveled through the desert for several days, that morning, Da Siming suddenly rode up on a camel to the front.
“National Advisor, Lady Dongjun asked to see you.”
Da Siming was truly wary of Fei Yan, unwilling to share a cart with her; she’d rather brave the scorching sun on a camel.
Li Mo didn’t ask further, pulling on the reins to turn and head toward the rear of the cart.
“Wu Ya’s symptoms seem to have worsened.”
Fei Yan, as if sensing something, peered out from the cart as soon as Li Mo arrived.
The cart was lined with soft fabric, meant to make it a comfortable ride for Wu Ya.
Due to her inner energy’s influence, her body was exceptionally weak, so their advance speed wasn’t fast at all.
Upon entering the cart, Li Mo quickly assessed her condition.
Her eyes were tightly shut, her teeth clattering uncontrollably.
Her lips were starting to show a bluish tint.
“Her body is extremely cold. I attempted to channel my inner energy to help, but it was futile.”
Because of her physique, Fei Yan’s inner energy was inclined toward heat.
Given they were in the desert, the high temperature was well-known.
Yet, despite her fiery energy and the heat of the desert, Wu Ya still felt an icy chill rising from her bones.
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