I Shall Be Everlasting In the World of Immortals 271

## Chapter 268: Old Friends, Fair Lady

Lu Changan thought for a moment, roughly understanding his old friend’s thoughts.

Lu Changan and Zhao Siyao met in their youth, at the beginning of their immortal paths, a friendship spanning over a hundred years. They had faced life and death together in the Black Mist Mountain Range, supporting each other through their Foundation Establishment period.

For a long time, their relationship was mainly that of “companions” in the way cultivators discuss the Dao. This “companion” was different from the one in a romantic sense.

Over the long years, they naturally developed some admiration and affection for each other. However, both were ambitious about the Dao, prioritizing their cultivation above all.

With a tacit understanding of not taking the initiative, any budding romantic feelings were simply unspoken secondary emotions. Neither wanted to disrupt the balance of their hundred-year friendship.

Until, Zhao Siyao narrowly escaped death on the frontlines, relying on Lu Changan’s precious talisman to survive. After experiencing life and death, Zhao Siyao’s attitude subtly changed when she saw Lu Changan again.

Their conversation during that meeting almost broke the unspoken tension. Zhao Siyao sighed, “How can I ever repay such a great favor?”

She also asked Lu Changan when he would take a Dao companion or marry the Immortal Lady.

Lu Changan replied, “The world of cultivation is ever-changing. It’s barely enough to establish a foothold at the Foundation Establishment stage. It’s unlike a Golden Core cultivator with their magical treasures and abilities. They can withstand the great storms, but I dare not take a wife and have children.”

Zhao Siyao asked again, “What if Daoist Lu forms a False Core someday?”

At the time, given Lu Changan’s age and aptitude, it was an exaggeration to say he could become a False Core cultivator.

Lu Changan replied, “If I reach False Core, I will find a female cultivator with whom I have mutual feelings, marry her, establish a cultivation family, and diligently nurture my descendants.”

Now, Lu Changan had returned to Golden Cloud Valley as a True Core cultivator.

Zhao Siyao’s assumptions from then seemed like a “curse,” completely underestimating Lu Changan. Their unspoken agreement had also lost its hope.

Perhaps out of shame or to avoid embarrassment, she didn’t want to directly face Lu Changan, who had achieved True Core.

…

Time was short, so Lu Changan simply exchanged a few words with Zhao Tan’er.

“Daoist Lu, the Grand Elder is waiting for you in the back mountain.”

The Golden Cloud Valley Sect Master, with his golden feathered robes and majestic physique, smiled and said.

“Uncle Lu, we’ll chat later.”

Zhao Tan’er’s eyes conveyed a clear emotion, as if she wanted to talk to Lu Changan. In the past, she, as the disciple and junior, had worried for her Master and Lu Changan, because neither of them took the initiative.

“Alright.”

Lu Changan nodded and followed Heavenly Maple True Immortal and Sect Master Xuan Xiao True Immortal to the back mountain of Golden Cloud Valley.

The Grand Elder of Golden Cloud Valley was a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, at least on par with Lu Changan in his previous life.

His cultivation level was far beyond ordinary True Core cultivators, so him not personally greeting Lu Changan wasn’t a sign of arrogance.

By the creek in the back mountain.

The Grand Elder had snow-white hair and youthful features. He was only five feet tall, dressed plainly, and sat by a bonfire.

Lu Changan vaguely smelled a meaty aroma, which whetted his appetite.

A beggar’s chicken?

He keenly noticed that there was an ordinary-sized chicken buried under the dirt of the bonfire.

The fragrant aroma, intertwined with the fragrance of scallions, contained pure spiritual energy from heaven and earth, and certain qualities that even Foundation Establishment cultivators would consider a nourishing supplement.

“Lu Changan, newly ascended to Golden Core, greets the Grand Elder.”

Lu Changan bowed respectfully.

If he were to face Zhang Tieshan and the Golden Cloud Sect Master, he might have a chance, even a chance of victory, if he unleashed all his trump cards.

However, even if Lu Changan achieved Immortal Golden Core, he wouldn’t be able to defeat the Grand Elder at this early Golden Core stage.

Although the quality of the Core could make one’s magical power more refined, it didn’t affect combat prowess as much as realm and magical treasures did.

“True Immortal Changqing, when you were at the Foundation Establishment stage in Huanglong Immortal City, this old man had heard about your achievements. Now you’ve ascended to True Core, a true example of a late bloomer in the Liang Kingdom’s cultivation world.”

The Grand Elder spoke in a casual tone, gesturing with his hand, “Come! Don’t be so formal. Sit down and try this old man’s Cloud Crane Chicken.”

Sensing the fragrant aroma of the spiritual meat, Golden Cloud Sect Master and Zhang Tieshan swallowed, their expressions moved as they sat down.

The Grand Elder took out the Cloud Crane Chicken, its skin a crispy yellow. The four of them shared the meal.

Lu Changan took a bite and his appetite grew, his taste buds experiencing endless delight. His physical body felt relaxed and his magical power loosened, leaving him with a sense of contentment.

He realized that the Grand Elder was quite proficient in the art of Spiritual Cooking, one of the hundred skills of cultivation.

Eating a beggar’s chicken prepared by the Grand Elder had a regulating effect on his body and mind. That wonderful feeling was better than discussing the Dao with the Cold Jade Immortal Lady.

The group chatted for a while, and Lu Changan learned that the Grand Elder was also a practitioner of the “Life-Preservation” school of cultivation. The Grand Elder’s life-preservation wasn’t about cultivating a particular technique, but rather manifested in his cooking.

He used various precious ingredients to nourish and adjust his body, maintain his condition, and extend his lifespan through dietary therapy.

Midway through the meal, Golden Cloud Sect Master and Zhang Tieshan excused themselves.

The Grand Elder expressed his intention to recruit Lu Changan, offering attractive conditions.

“If Daoist Lu becomes a Guest Elder of our Sect, you won’t have to handle any affairs within the Sect, nor go to the front lines. Besides not being able to obtain our core inheritance and certain confidential permissions… your cultivation environment, resources, and stipend will be similar to that of an Inner Sect Elder.”

“Of course, this old man doesn’t force you. You’ve just returned to Liang Kingdom, so you need to consider it carefully. Even if you don’t join our Sect, Golden Cloud Valley is willing to cooperate with you in the future regarding third-order talismans.”

“I will consider it carefully. If I were to join a sect in Liang Kingdom, Golden Cloud Valley would be my first choice.”

Lu Changan stated solemnly.

The Grand Elder smiled and nodded, quite satisfied with this response.

Over the past hundred years, Lu Changan had interacted frequently with Golden Cloud Valley, having good relationships with their Inner Sect disciples.

As a True Core cultivator, he required a third-order spiritual vein training ground. Only sects like Golden Cloud Valley could provide Lu Changan with a relatively stable and comfortable cultivation environment, without him having to shoulder too much responsibility.

If he joined the Five Blessings Merchant Guild, they could supply a third-order spiritual vein for Lu Changan alone. But as the strongest force, he would have to provide protection, shelter, and bear a greater responsibility.

Golden Cloud Valley was different. It’s good to be under the shade of a big tree.

If the sky fell, there would be taller figures to bear the weight. In times of great calamity, the most powerful and core individuals would be the primary targets of the enemy.

…

After leaving the back mountain.

Lu Changan saw Zhang Tieshan waiting. Zhao Tan’er was nowhere to be seen, probably reporting back to her Master.

“Did Daoist Zhao form her False Core in the year I left?”

Due to Zhao Siyao’s seclusion, Lu Changan asked Zhang Tieshan for more specific information.

“That’s right, a few months after our deal and your departure.”

Zhang Tieshan mused.

Lu Changan calculated that he had left Liang Kingdom thirty years ago. Zhao Siyao was two years younger than him, so she should have formed her False Core around the age of one hundred and forty.

Considering Zhao Siyao’s background and aptitude, it was actually a moderately good achievement.

Zhao Siyao wasn’t a descendant of immortals, but came from a scholarly family in the mortal world. Although her spiritual root aptitude was good, it was close to the level of a High-Grade spiritual root.

Many High-Grade spiritual root cultivators only managed to achieve False Core, or even failed.

Therefore, the surrounding cultivators were not surprised or overly excited by Zhao Siyao forming a False Core. They simply congratulated her with a courteous attitude.

It’s true that Zhao Siyao had worked hard for a hundred years, facing many perils. However, which cultivator at that level hadn’t strived and struggled?

Lu Changan had more details to discuss with Zhang Tieshan regarding refining magical treasures.

Seeing that Zhao Tan’er still hadn’t arrived, he went to her cave.

Lu Changan vaguely sensed that after spending the night on Xuemei Mountain, Zhang Tieshan was more respectful towards him, with a hint of incomprehensible meaning in his eyes.

“Daoist Lu, if you feel regret for Daoist Zhao, I, Zhang, allow you to teach her the Core Transformation secret technique from our deal, free from the constraints of the heart demon oath.”

Zhang Tieshan was generous, willing to facilitate a happy ending for them.

“However, I don’t agree with what you’re doing. Not to mention the risks of Core Transformation, even if she successfully transforms her Core, there’s no guarantee that she’ll be able to successfully form a Core again.”

Without a Nascent Soul True Immortal to protect her, the success rate of Core Transformation is low, the risks high, and the mortality rate high.

The backlash after failure, the loss of vitality, and the permanent damage to one’s foundation are all problems.

Actually, Golden Cloud Valley possesses a common Core Transformation secret technique, but how many cultivators dare to attempt it?

In a thousand years, Golden Cloud Valley has only one recorded case of someone successfully transforming their Core. However, that cultivator’s next core formation was still a False Core, meaning they risked their lives for nothing.

The reason was that the cultivator was much older the second time around, and their foundation had been damaged, resulting in a decrease in potential. If their luck had been worse, their next Core formation could have resulted in their death.

“On behalf of Daoist Zhao, I thank you for your kindness, Daoist Zhang.”

Lu Changan bowed.

In truth, he didn’t agree with Zhao Siyao taking the Core Transformation path, and he didn’t even want to tell her about the Core Transformation secret technique. It was mainly due to her age.

A False Core cultivator has a lifespan of three hundred years, so one hundred and seventy years is still okay.

However, after Core Transformation, one’s cultivation regresses to the Foundation Establishment stage, and they can’t enjoy the full lifespan of a False Core cultivator.

This is because Core Transformation is similar to dispersing one’s cultivation.

It’s different from a Nascent Soul leaving the body.

A Nascent Soul cultivator’s essence, including their soul, is condensed in the Nascent Soul. Even if their physical body is destroyed, as long as the Nascent Soul is intact, their realm won’t decrease.

The Nascent Soul can find a new body, and it takes a few years to a decade to regain their strength. There’s no need to repeat the process of Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, and Golden Core Formation.

Due to age limitations, even if Zhao Siyao successfully transformed her Core, it’s difficult to guarantee that she could reach False Core again during her next Core formation.

Thirty years ago, she couldn’t form a True Core, and thirty years later, it would only be harder, with greater risks than the first time.

When Lu Changan formed his True Core at one hundred and seventy-one years old, even Xia Hongyu was worried that he was too old and would die from Core Formation backlash.

…

“This jade slip contains my insights on successfully transforming my Core.”

Zhang Tieshan fulfilled his promise according to their agreement.

Lu Changan took the jade slip and scanned it with his divine sense, feeling a slight joy.

He fully understood and mastered the “Return to Dust Core Transformation Technique,” but lacked practical experience. This jade slip was like making up for his deficiency.

“Unfortunately, my first Core formation resulted in a True Core, so this insight will likely be useless. It might be helpful for Daoist Zhao.”

Lu Changan remained outwardly calm.

Core Transformation usually refers to transforming a False Core. The risk and difficulty of transforming a True Core is more than double, and hardly anyone attempts it.

Zhang Tieshan remained noncommittal, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Lu Changan didn’t dwell on the Core Transformation matter, changing the topic to the details of refining magical treasures.

“Daoist Lu wants to create a wood-attribute magical treasure. What material do you plan to use as the treasure’s core?”

Zhang Tieshan looked curious.

Lu Changan set up several layers of prohibitions to block any investigation, then communicated via divine sense.

“Thousand-Year Soul-Nurturing Wood?”

Zhang Tieshan was startled. However, with the previous foundation of the Five Elements Earth, he was used to such surprises.

“A thousand-year Soul-Nurturing Wood used to refine a wood-attribute magical treasure will have soul-attribute properties. It can counter ghosts and demons and illusionary spells.”

“However, its destructive power in terms of magical treasures is relatively mediocre.”

“This wood is a treasure for nurturing souls. It’s rarely used to refine offensive magical treasures. It’s more common to use it to refine defensive charms, trinkets to be worn on one’s person to nourish the soul and resist evil.”

Zhang Tieshan pondered for a while, unable to come up with a good refinement plan quickly. He usually used gold and iron ore to refine magical treasures, and he could get the blessing of magical treasure fragments to improve the quality and success rate.

He had no experience refining a soul-attribute magical treasure using a high-end material like a fourth-order Soul-Nurturing Wood.

After discussing it, they initially selected a few plans.

The first was an offensive type, such as a peachwood sword, to kill souls and subdue demonic ghosts.

The second was a functional accessory, saving materials, and even allowing the creation of several, in case of refinement failure.

The third was a special type of magical treasure, creating illusions to charm the mind.

Zhang Tieshan was most confident in the second option. The first was slightly less confident, and the third was the least confident.

Lu Changan was greedy, hoping to combine the first and second options, maximizing the benefits of the fourth-order Soul-Nurturing Wood.

The Soul-Nurturing Wood also provided some benefit to him in restoring his memories from his previous life.

“My skills are insufficient, and I need two to three years to study it.”

Zhang Tieshan contemplated, “When the time comes, Daoist Lu can bring the Soul-Nurturing Wood to me for refining. I will have a better chance of success. I also need to gather some auxiliary materials for refining.”

“Alright, I’ll leave it to you then, Daoist Zhang.”

In terms of payment, Lu Changan offered three third-order talismans, including two third-order mid-grade ones.

The content of the deal was kept confidential by both parties, not to be revealed to outsiders.

Their previous transactions regarding the Five Elements Earth and the Core Formation secret technique had built trust between them.

…

That day, Lu Changan stayed at Golden Cloud Valley, enjoying the benefits of a mountain cave with a third-order spiritual vein.

As evening approached.

Zhao Tan’er arrived, making a visit to Lu Changan’s cave.

“Sigh, my Master is insistent and won’t listen to reason. She’s determined to close herself off and see no one.”

Zhao Tan’er, with her colorful long skirt, casually crossed her legs and leaned on the table, looking glum.

“She simply doesn’t want to see me.”

Lu Changan chuckled, exchanging idle chatter with Zhao Tan’er, listening to her complaints.

After decades of separation, Zhao Tan’er was still the same straightforward, innocent, and cheerful girl, direct and unwilling to engage in superficialities.

Zhao Tan’er was a disciple Zhao Siyao took in from among the Zhao family descendants before Zhao Siyao formed her Foundation Establishment.

They shared the same lineage, and Zhao Siyao treated her like a daughter.

When Lu Changan first met Zhao Tan’er, he realized that her advancement and breakthrough were faster than average High-Grade spiritual root cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage.

He anticipated that her cultivation might surpass his in the future.

After all, his cultivation has always been slow, and it’s common to be surpassed.

During the Qi Refinement stage, Li Ergou had also been ahead of Lu Changan.

Zhao Tan’er not only had better aptitude than Zhao Siyao but also received better resources and training in Golden Cloud Valley.

Moreover, she was straightforward and seemed to possess a certain childlike innocence, her mentality superior to ordinary people, making it easier to break through realm bottlenecks.

Coupled with the opportunities in the Azure冥秘境, she had even advanced to True Core slightly earlier than Lu Changan.

“Uncle Lu, I’ll toast you again!”

Zhao Tan’er’s fair face flushed red, her eyes glistening with a hazy glow. She pulled Lu Changan to drink, repeatedly toasting him.

In the past hour, they had finished several jars of third-order spiritual wine.

Even the physical bodies of True Core cultivators couldn’t handle that much.

Third-order spiritual wine, with its strong alcohol content, would make ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators dizzy after a few cups. The intoxication went straight to the soul.

“Have a few less cups.”

Lu Changan couldn’t dissuade her, as she was also a True Core cultivator.

He realized that Zhao Tan’er wanted to get him drunk, but she had the wrong idea.

Zhao Tan’er almost leaned on him, her dress and hair emitting a faint fragrance, which drifted onto Lu Changan’s body.

“You’re so grown up, yet you don’t respect your elders and superiors. You have no manners. How disgraceful.”

Lu Changan gently lifted his arm to straighten Zhao Tan’er, whose eyes were hazy with intoxication.

“Hmph! You’re not my Master’s Dao companion…”

“We’re both at the early Golden Core stage now. Senior? Where are you senior to me?”

Zhao Tan’er, with her flushed face like a cloud, snorted and refused to listen.

“I’m older than you!”

Lu Changan said with a straight face.

In truth, aside from their friendship with Zhao Siyao, based on the tradition in the cultivation world of respecting seniority based on realm, Zhao Tan’er was actually his peer.

“You’re just relying on your age.”

Zhao Tan’er snorted with a chuckle, her eyes as hazy as stars, not sure if she was being disdainful or teasing.

“With your meager drinking capacity, you want to get Uncle Lu drunk. Just ask what you want to ask.”

Lu Changan said in a tone of exasperation.

“Alright.”

Zhao Tan’er activated her dantian, her eyes clearing. She gazed directly at the man in white, who had never aged in her memories, who was now close at hand.

“Uncle Lu, after you advanced to True Core, did you feel disgusted, feeling that my Master was not worthy of you?”

Zhao Tan’er was straightforward, her question sharp.

“No.”

Lu Changan denied it, giving an example, “Your Second Dog Uncle came from a farmer’s family, and his cultivation has been stuck at the Foundation Establishment stage. Over the past hundred years, have you ever heard me treat him poorly?”

“Well, that’s true.”

Zhao Tan’er wrinkled her nose, thinking about it.

Lu Changan was indeed faultless in terms of his old friendships.

He did have some care for his old friends’ descendants, such as Lin Lu from back then and Li Congren recently.

Even Zhao Tan’er’s Foundation Establishment pill when she formed her Foundation Establishment was funded by Lu Changan.

“Since you don’t feel disgusted, why haven’t you married your Master? If you don’t have any feelings for her, then consider this as Tan’er not asking.”

Lu Changan was familiar with this question.

“The world of cultivation is ever-changing. Golden Core cultivators are merely on the threshold of higher realms. They seem impressive, but they’re just pawns in the grand scheme of the cultivation world. One wrong step, and they’ll be doomed forever.”

“Only Nascent Soul True Immortals can transcend the chessboard and control their own destinies. Otherwise, their lives are not in their own hands. They face constant danger. How can they dare to marry and have children?”

After listening to Lu Changan’s excuse.

Zhao Tan’er’s eyes widened, and she opened her mouth, not knowing how to refute.

During the previous cultivation war, more than a few Golden Core cultivators had fallen.

The foreseeable invasion of the six demonic sects would only be more brutal and terrifying.

Moreover, Lu Changan’s title of Tortoise Talisman Master wasn’t for nothing. He was notoriously cowardly.

…

Lu Changan stayed at Golden Cloud Valley for several days, but Zhao Siyao still didn’t come out of seclusion.

Lu Changan sighed, not wanting to push her anymore. He said goodbye to Zhang Tieshan, Zhao Tan’er, and the others.

“Uncle Lu, don’t you really want to see my Master?”

Zhao Tan’er pouted, looking dissatisfied.

Many years ago, she had been worried for her Master and Lu Changan, as they were both emotionally passive people.

“She doesn’t want…”

Lu Changan started speaking, then suddenly had a flash of insight.

“Tan’er, have your Master meet me outside Golden Cloud Valley.”

Lu Changan instructed.

“Alright!”

Zhao Tan’er’s smile was sweet, turning into a puff of smoke as she headed directly towards Zhao Siyao’s cave.

Lu Changan didn’t say anything more, flying directly out of Golden Cloud Valley.

…

Among the mountains, dozens of miles from Golden Cloud Valley.

The cool mountain breeze blew through Lu Changan’s white robes.

Less than fifteen minutes later.

A False Core-level escape light came from the direction of Golden Cloud Valley, breaking through the sky.

A white-clothed female cultivator with a slender figure and flowing fairy skirts came into view.

After decades of separation, Zhao Siyao had changed slightly.

She was about thirty years old, with a phoenix hairpin in her hair, her tresses neatly bunned. Her demeanor was dignified, her makeup exquisite and lustrous, giving off an elegant and mature beauty.

“Daoist Zhao, it’s been a long time. I apologize for disturbing your seclusion during this visit to Golden Cloud Valley.”

Lu Changan bowed respectfully, smiling.

He was right.

Zhao Siyao had closed herself off because she was a little embarrassed to face him, not because she didn’t want to see her old friend.

If Lu Changan had insisted on seeing her, Zhao Siyao wouldn’t have refused.

She was open-minded and not so petty.

Besides, they had always been friends, and their friendship was deep. It wasn’t the kind of situation where they would break off their friendship after revealing their feelings and being rejected.

“Daoist Lu advanced to True Core, but you didn’t personally greet me and congratulate me. Siyao is too attached to worldly things.”

Seeing her familiar and unchanged old friend, Zhao Siyao felt a sense of relief and smiled calmly, her gaze clear and serene.

She bowed gracefully, returning the greeting. The cool mountain breeze ruffled her white dress, outlining her graceful and elegant curves.

“Daoist Lu, don’t console me. Achieving False Core was actually within my expectations. I simply lack the destiny to break through my own shackles.”

Zhao Siyao understood the difference between False Core and True Core.

One was at the end of the Dao, while the other still held the hope of pursuing a higher realm.

After all these years, she had accepted reality calmly.

Fortunately, Zhao Tan’er was very capable, becoming a True Core cultivator under her training, which was a kind of psychological comfort.

“False Core cultivation grants a lifespan of three hundred years. You have a long life ahead of you. If Daoist Zhao is content with the status quo, leading a peaceful life, or establishing a cultivation family to propagate your bloodline, it wouldn’t be a bad thing.”

Lu Changan knew that Zhao Siyao’s current achievements actually met the expectations of the surrounding cultivators.

The reason she felt regret was due to comparison.

Her old friend, who had less talent, achieved True Core. Her own disciple also became a True Core cultivator.

For most of the lower-level cultivators in the world of cultivation, False Core was an unattainable peak for their entire lives.

“Propagating my bloodline, creating a family… Siyao has no interest. Tan’er is already like my bloodline descendant…”

Zhao Siyao shook her head slightly.

Unless she sincerely liked someone and they shared similar interests, she would rather be alone. Having Tan’er was enough.

“If Daoist Zhao isn’t content and still has a sliver of hope for the Dao, and you can face death with equanimity, I can point you to a path…”

“The Core Transformation path?”

“Yes, Daoist Zhang is willing to provide the Core Transformation secret technique and insights on successful Core Transformation…”

“Never mind, thank you for your kindness, Daoist Lu and Daoist Zhang.”

Zhao Siyao pondered for a moment, her eyes briefly brightening, then returning to their calm state.

“Siyao failed thirty years ago. Now, at this age, my potential has declined. I can’t trouble you both anymore, and make Tan’er worried…”

More importantly, even if she was given another chance, even with a genuine Crystallization Pill, she wasn’t confident in successfully forming a Core.

…

The two of them chatted for a long time, finding a large rock to sit on.

Until sunset, their shadows stretched long, and they leaned close to each other, as if they were a couple.

Lu Changan suggested, “From those immortal sprouts who emerged from Hengshui Prefecture, only you, I, and Li Erqing remain.”

“Li Erqing’s lifespan is at most twenty years left. I’m going to visit him.”

Lu Changan thought of Li Erqing, who had sent a letter through his grandson to Jing Kingdom.

Li Erqing had a wish to see his old friend, Brother Lu, again in his lifetime.

Back then, the cultivation war was raging, and Li Erqing was worried that he would never see Brother Lu again.

“Yes, I’ll go with you.”

Zhao Siyao’s eyes reflected a sense of nostalgia, and she said softly.

“Okay, let’s go now.”

Lu Changan held Zhao Siyao’s hand and took to the air.

A blue escape light, enveloping the man and woman in white, entered the Nine罡重天.

“This is Siyao’s first time in the Nine罡重天.”

The罡风 zone in the clouds, the two of them walked hand-in-hand, Zhao Siyao’s eyes bright, she smiled cheerfully, admiring the unseen scenery.

“Oh, there’s something I forgot to tell Daoist Lu. Immortal Lady once found Siyao and left a message for you.”

“Oh, what did she say?”

“Immortal Lady said there was something important to tell you. When you return to Liang Kingdom, you must find her.”

“When did this happen?”

“Twenty years ago.”

(End of Chapter)

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