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There was a lady with me, beautiful as the renowned Shunying. Ready to soar and fly, with tinkling jade at her side. Like the fair Lady Meng Jiang, her virtuous melody lingered on.
Alas, this time there were no fair thighs to hold me as we traveled the long distance to the South Sea. Even though Lady Wangshu, with her current deity-like realm, could handle it, the gold bangle on her wrist was only of the Nascent Soul Realm. It wasn't meant for long-distance travel and couldn't withstand the wear and tear.
So Li Fan had no choice but to ride the crane with Lady Wangshu.
The crane was a Nascent Soul Realm flying artifact, in fact, a specialized mount.
In theory, if a Foundation Building cultivator like Li Fan borrowed it, it was like turning a common bird into a fighter jet. Well, that might be an exaggeration, but Li Fan had reached the peak of Foundation Building and could withstand the strong winds without needing much care, so the crane's flying speed was extraordinary.
