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Chapter 81

Chapter 81

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"I wish I were the star and you the moon, with our bright lights shining upon one another night after night." In Sijiu City, within the Huo Family of the Nine Gates, the Head of the House, Huo Xiangū, looked at her youngest daughter, who was affectionately tugging at her arm and acting spoiled. "Alright, you've just returned, go get some rest." Toward her favorite youngest daughter and proudest successor, she intended to be a bit stricter with her discipline, but she still couldn't bring herself to scold the person coaxing her so endearingly. "I'm not tired. I just got back and I still want to talk to Mother," she replied, leaning her head against Huo Xiangū's arm and tightening her grip around it. Although she had returned safely from the tomb she and the others had explored this time, she was still shaken by the dangers within; yet, no matter what, it was not enough to make her back down.

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