Chapter 1407: Calamity Strikes (20)
The road was long and fraught with obstacles; only a steadfast will could carry one forward.
After repeated efforts to persuade him, Fu Qian finally seemed to give the matter some thought. Lita's expression was utterly serious, as if she didn't want to show even the slightest weakness or hesitation.
Unfortunately, her heart was beating so violently that even Fu Qian, with an ordinary person's constitution, could hear it in the silence.
Yet he didn't seem to look down on her for it. If anything, his contemplative gaze showed that he was all the more impressed by her determination.
"Interesting! All I can say is, even Veil doesn't seem to truly understand her own sister..."
When he spoke again, Fu Qian's expression had finally changed. He gave a slight nod.
Of course, it was essential to subtly use the person the young girl cared about most to back up his praise.
"If you burn with all the determination you have, maybe we really can give her a surprise."
For the first time since their conversation began—and perhaps for the first time since they'd met—Fu Qian had given Lita his approval.
"What price do I have to pay...?"
They said that when most people finally had the thing they'd pursued all their lives right in front of them, their first reaction was hesitation.
It seemed that really was the case.
Lita had finally earned his recognition. She could hear her heart pounding even harder, yet her first question wasn't about faith. Instead, as if she'd suddenly remembered something, she looked at Fu Qian with a complicated expression.
Oh?
Fu Qian narrowed his eyes and looked Lita up and down.
In that moment, that gaze was undeniably penetrating.
Despite how firmly she seemed to have made