The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 1448 - 1460: Seeking Immortality (25)

The most tormenting method is to cut a person slowly, like a blunt knife, making one feel unbearable anguish.

The people who came from the Imperial City were exactly in such a situation.

Clearly, both the person and the opportunity for immortality were there, yet they just couldn’t reach them.

What could be more painful than seeing hope not far away, but no matter how hard you try, you can’t grasp or obtain it?

And upon receiving the news, the leaders of several great families and members of the Imperial Family set off for Lin City immediately.

Li Yizhe was among them, sitting quietly in the same carriage with his royal father.

Even though His Majesty was there to support them, it couldn’t withstand the grumbling dissatisfaction of others.

On this expedition, virtually the entire imperial family’s members were following along. Mortal power is enticing, but compared to ascending as an immortal, it is insignificant.

Everyone was determined to try their luck, hoping they would be the next fortunate one.

But as for the Second Prince, who was always ill, there were mixed feelings about him coming along.

Your Majesty usually cherishes this son very much, putting much effort into him. Bringing him along on this journey to seek immortal fate seems a bit excessive.

To put it bluntly, even if you give him the immortal fate, would he be able to accept it?

Some even maliciously thought, what if before reaching Lin City, the Second Prince died on the way?

Li Yizhe could sense the malice around him more keenly than ordinary people.

Even through the cover of the carriage, he could clearly feel the discontented gazes falling upon him through the walls.

For a moment, Li Yizhe’s gentle eyes were covered with a layer of white ice, becoming cold and merciless, and filled with a murderous aura.

But soon, the indifferent expression faded from his eyes. Confused for a moment, he felt as though he was no longer himself for a while.

As uncomfortable as he felt, how could he harbor murderous intent towards his kin?

Beside him, His Majesty suddenly let out a cold snort, "It seems I have been too lenient."

Saying this, he was about to call the eunuch in, but Li Yizhe stopped him in time.

If His Majesty really spoke up, those people would face more than just flesh wounds. He didn’t want to ruin his royal father’s prestige for his own sake.

His father has done enough for him. If he’s destined to leave this world, why burden them with the effort to seek these things?

"Zhe’er, those people have crossed the line. You are my son. I would exchange the whole kingdom for your health, and they have no right to question it."

"Moreover, this time, Suantian Palace has finally calculated that the woman fated to help you has appeared in Lin City, and it is none other than the Second Miss Su from the Su Family. You will definitely get better."

If before the idea of a joy-bringing marriage was just a psychological comfort, now His Majesty was completely convinced.

The Tang family has traces of immortality. The source of his son’s illness is but mortal, and that Second Miss Su must be able to help solve it.

"Once we reach Lin City, I will arrange your marriage with the Second Miss Su," His Majesty declared dominantly, without considering whether the girl was willing.

Your Majesty: Divine grace of the realm, even if she’s unwilling, she must relent.

Li Yizhe hesitated for a moment, and the words he intended to speak ended up swallowed back down.

If there’s hope, who would want to die?

No worries, in the future, he will certainly take good care of his Princess Consort, making her willingly so.

A grand procession set out towards Lin City, as if everything was in their grasp.

It wasn’t without reason that His Majesty had such confidence, as the Second Miss Su’s biological father and grandmother were still around. If she was truly alone with no soft spots, he might indeed feel troubled.

Now....it’s heard that the Second Miss Su is very close to her grandmother, and besides, in ancient times, the orders of elders and arranged matches were prevalent.

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Being thought of, Su Li couldn’t help but sneeze, casually wiping it with a handkerchief.

"From today onwards, you will be part of the Tang family and join me in the Incense Dao...."

"Is there anyone among you who is unwilling?"

The tender voice echoed in the empty courtyard, "No one is unwilling."

Uncle Deaf excitedly stroked his white hair at the temples, tears welled up in his eyes as he turned aside to discreetly wipe the redness from the corners of his eyes.

Tang Xianxian also shed tears. The once vague image of the Tang family in her mind slowly became more concrete.

What she saw today was just like the grand scene of the Tang family that Uncle Deaf had once described to her.

Family was harmonious and warm, bustling and united....such scenes had appeared in her dreams.

She had also fantasized that if the Tang family had never suffered misfortune, her life would be completely different.

Uncle Deaf was truly considerate. Tang Xianxian’s nature had been led astray by Su Mo’er, becoming timid and lacking in courage....

He genuinely feared that Tang Xianxian might be coaxed back by Su Mo’er; after all, they had lived together for over thirty years.

No matter her intentions, Su Mo’er had indeed raised Tang Xianxian, imparting her with gratitude.

Tang Xianxian seemed like another gentlewoman who couldn’t support matters, easily influenced. And she had even once been betrothed to Su XiuYu....

Uncle Deaf carefully pondered, having spent these days conversing and chatting with Tang Xianxian, telling her about the old life in the Tang family, and about the Patriarch and the Patriarch’s Wife’s expectations and love for her, saying a great deal....all to truly make Tang Xianxian recognize herself as a member of the Tang family, rather than the one-sided impression she used to hear from others.

If you ask Su Li, Uncle Deaf didn’t have to go through all that trouble.

Tang Xianxian was simply unschooled in the ways of the world; her life experiences hadn’t taught her how to act, so she could only rely on her instincts, using a gentle posture to avoid more harm.

But the more of this kind of person, the more sensitive she is to people’s emotions.

Tang Xianxian may not be unaware of the hidden agenda beneath the old lady’s genuine camaraderie.

But as a weak woman, what can she do....besides going with the flow and accepting it? She couldn’t think of any other better solution.

From the fact that she left the Su Residence without hesitation, and has not inquired about it these days, not even mentioning it to the old lady, it’s clear that she feels resentment and reluctance....

Taking care of twenty-two children’s daily needs is a huge undertaking.

Fortunately, these children have been taking care of themselves outside, sparing the adults some trouble.

Moreover, they have good potential and steadfastness.

They are all just a few years old, at the peak of mischief, yet they are perseverant in not wasting a second of cultivation time.

Half a month later, the youngest of the children was already able to begin exploring the path.

If someone were to charge in at this time, they would find the Tang family truly like an immortal realm, with incense mist drifting everywhere. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

The entire mansion was filled with a sweet, fragrant aroma.

After all twenty-two children explored the basics, they underwent a Bone Marrow Flushing process, making their already exquisite appearances even more translucent and radiant.

Each one seemed like an Immortal Child or Fairy.

Getting started in the Incense Dao is said to be very difficult, yet at the same time, quite simple.

With Su Li, a being capable of comprehending the rules of the universe, it was a matter of moments to steer this group of little ones onto the right path.