Chapter 1513: Human Plant (17)
This one looked even more full of life. Demigod Aiko really did love wood.
In Fu Qian's view, Purifier Lui's reaction was entirely understandable.
Anyone who saw a tree growing out of their stomach would have a bit of a crisis.
But in the blink of an eye, the struggling flesh had transformed into a human-shaped green tree, one that seemed as if it might grow ginseng fruit.
Of course, as the person directly involved, Lui clearly had little room for such hopeful expectations.
"This... why..."
At last, he managed to tear his gaze away and look toward Aiko, who had done all this.
"This state will have a relatively small impact. It should let you live a little longer. Just remember not to try pulling it out."
Though her hands were bloodless, Aiko still wiped them lightly on her clothes as she answered. She clearly hadn't liked the sensation of reaching inside his stomach.
As for why she had to do that, the experienced Fu Qian could understand perfectly well. Aiko must have wanted to locate the connection precisely, finding the part that served as an "umbilical cord" between the two and ensuring the transformation was complete.
"...So how long do I have left?"
Given the state of his stomach, Lui had never been optimistic about his chances of survival. Now, after hearing Aiko's prognosis, he couldn't help asking.
"Not long. So we'd better hurry and find a way out of here."
Unfortunately, Old Master Li clearly had no intention of letting Aiko continue providing emotional support. He went straight to the next topic.
"Get out of here?"
As expected of a high-ranking transcendent. That sword strike seemed to have left a deep psychological scar; even the fear of death couldn't overcome it.