The God descended to earth and led his son to chase his wife

Chapter 116 Picking a Small Lotus

After Lu Wan entered the courtyard, she learned from Cai Lian that she had been in the underworld for a month! She couldn't help but feel shocked and confused, because in her feeling, time seemed to have only passed a few days. However, the truth was so cruel that a month had passed quietly. Thinking that her master and others might be worried because of this, she was filled with guilt and uneasiness.

What made her even more angry was that the abominable Su Yichen had not come to look for her even though she had been missing for a whole month! Didn't he care about her safety at all? This behavior was simply the height of a bastard! It was too much! Lu Wan secretly made up her mind that when she left this place, she would never care about him again!

At the same time, through communication with Cai Lian, Lu Wan gradually understood this mysterious village. It turned out that this village was called Pluto Village, and the villagers were either descendants of Pluto or trusted followers of certain messengers. Because they were unwilling to endure the pain of separation from their loved ones, they decided to move their families to live in the underworld. This was a land specially separated by Pluto, as safe as a shelter. Anyone with ill intentions who tried to break in would be swallowed up by the endless abyss without a trace.

"Then Cai Lian, whose descendant are you?" How could you just leave a child alone? Look how thin she is... Lu Wan looked at Cai Lian with pity.

Cai Lian shook her head in shame and said, "No, I'm not. I'm a child picked up by Granny Gu. Granny Gu is the oldest elder in our village and she is very kind to me." Then she laughed happily.

Lu Wan asked curiously, "How old is Granny Gu?"

Cai Lian tilted her head and thought for a moment, then answered, "Hmm... Granny Gu should be over 210 years old. I can't remember exactly, but she must be over 200 years old."

Hearing this number, Lu Wan's eyes widened in surprise, and he couldn't help muttering to himself: "More than two hundred and ten years old..." For a mortal, living to a hundred years old is already considered a long life, and two hundred years old is simply an incredible old age. If he is not a cultivator, then he can only be considered a monster!

Cai Lian nodded in affirmation and continued to introduce: "In addition to Grandma Gu, there are many long-lived elderly people in our village. For example, Grandpa Feng, he is 170 years old; Grandma Liu is 163 years old; Uncle Yan is 120 years old... He sells meat at the entrance of the village. There is also Aunt Zhang, she is 100 years old, selling vegetables at the entrance of the alley; Aunt Wang is 86 years old, she sells sugar cakes and soy milk..." Cai Lian said while counting with her fingers.

The more Lu Wan listened, the more surprised he became.

Lu Wan compared the scenes he saw when he was walking in the village just now. There was only one butcher on a simple street. You said that the muscular middle-aged man was 120 years old? The plump middle-aged woman selling vegetables was 100 years old? The woman who looked like a tofu beauty was over 80 years old?

Lu Wan swallowed hard, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of fear, because she found that her perception had become so dull. She even wondered if her spiritual power was restricted in some way.

She couldn't help but look at the well-behaved and thin girl in front of her, Cai Lian, and a trace of doubt surged in her heart. She couldn't help but wonder, how old is this little girl who looks only in her teens? Is she already in her teens? Thinking of this, Lu Wan couldn't help but shudder.

"Cai Lian..." Lu Wan said, with some hesitation and confusion in her voice. "When did that old lady Gu pick you up?" She stared into Cai Lian's eyes, trying to find the answer from her expression.

Cai Lian blinked, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes. She bit her lip gently, then showed a sweet smile: "Eight years ago, I am twelve years old now. Grandma said that they went up the mountain to collect herbs that year and found me by a small river. I had a fever at the time, so grandma took me back to the village to take care of me. I woke up after having a fever for three or four days. But after waking up, I don't remember anything. My name was given by Grandpa Feng. He said that he picked a small lotus while collecting herbs!"

After saying this, Cai Lian smiled even more brightly, as if she was very satisfied with her name. Her big, bright eyes sparkled with joy, which slightly eased Lu Wan's worries.

Lu Wan nodded. Fortunately, there was a normal person... I guess only this village was abnormal, or the natives in the village were abnormal!

As for the mountain that Cailian mentioned...there were no mountains in the underworld, could it be that she was talking about the mortal world? That should be the exit.

"Cai Lian, don't you want to go find your family?" Lu Wan asked worriedly.

Cai Lian shook her head, a little frustrated. "I have looked for it. Since I don't remember anything, when grandma brought me back, she asked someone to wait by the creek for two or three days. No one has been there, and there are no houses around, so she had to come back. I have been living here all the time. Every year on the day when grandma Gu picked me up, I would go up the mountain and wait there for a few days, wondering if I would run into anyone. Eight years have passed, and I haven't seen anyone..."

Lu Wan frowned, feeling very sad. Who on earth could have the heart to abandon a four-year-old child? "Cai Lian~" Lu Wan wanted to comfort her, but he didn't know what to say.

Cai Lian shook her head gently, putting those unhappy emotions behind her, then she showed a bright smile and said energetically: "I have lived a very good life these years! Granny Gu and Grandpa Feng treat me as their own daughter, just like my relative! They care and take care of me in every possible way, making me feel the warmth of home. Moreover, I also hope to be able to do something through my own efforts. So, I often go up the mountain to collect wild mushrooms and take them to the market to sell, so that I can earn twenty gold coins every day!" At this point, Cai Lian's face was full of excitement and pride.

Lu Wan nodded repeatedly to show his agreement, and praised sincerely: "That's great, Cai Lian, you are such a hardworking and kind girl!" If conditions permit... I really want to take you away from this place... Looking at the innocent girl in front of him, Lu Wan couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

At this time, Cai Lian suddenly raised her head, leaned over the table and asked curiously: "What about my sister? Is my sister a trusted follower of the envoy?"

Lu Wan shook his head and touched Cai Lian's dry hair. "I was also picked up... But I will go out to find my family. When the door to the underworld opens, will Cai Lian go with me?"

Cai Lian hesitated a little, her eyes revealed her infinite longing for her family, but at the same time, she also revealed a hint of loss and helplessness. For so many years, she had not received any news about her family, and the hope in her heart was gradually eroded. However, when she heard that someone was willing to accompany her to find her family, the desire deep in her heart was ignited again.

She thought: Maybe this time I really have a chance to find them? Maybe we can go to places farther away, to areas I have never been to... maybe... I can really find my family.

Lu Wan saw her hesitation and smiled and comforted her: "Don't worry, Sister Cai Lian. Now the gate to the underworld has been closed, and I can only stay here temporarily. But it doesn't matter, you can think about it carefully during this time."

Cai Lian nodded to show her understanding. Although she still missed her family, she felt relieved to know that someone was willing to help her.

Suddenly, a gurgling sound came from Cai Lian's stomach.

Cai Lian covered her stomach in shame.

Lu Wan looked at Cai Lian with amusement, rubbed his stomach and said, "I feel a little hungry, is there anything to eat?"

Cai Lian bit her lip and tugged at the corner of her clothes, "Sister, wait a minute, I'll go cook!"

Lu Wan looked at the busy little figure. The small yard was tidy and clean, and the house was spotless. He washed clothes, chopped wood, and cooked by himself. He was a twelve-year-old child!

Lu Wan walked into a place that was supposed to be a kitchen. In fact, there was only a roof with a simple stove underneath.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Lu Wan asked

Cai Lian raised her head when she heard the voice. Her face was black from the smoke and she shook her head. "Sister, please get out of here. It's too messy and dirty here. I'll be done soon!"

Lu Wan helplessly watched Cai Lian bring out a small stool and pull him to sit down, while she went back to busy herself with cooking.

Never mind, just wait a moment, there is still a lot of food in the space, I will take it out later...