Ming Xuan paused, turned to look at Fendai, and said, "I know what you mean, but Shang'er has suffered so much hardship. How could I remain heartless?" Tears welled up in his eyes. He rarely cried, but as he gazed upon Chen Liushang's painful past, he realized it was already gone, and he could no longer return to the past to protect her. He felt utterly incompetent and helpless.
He could not help but cover his face to keep the tears from overflowing.
"The heavenly lightning is about to strike." Mo Ran said with a touch of melancholy, his tone laced with quiet sorrow and grief.
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