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Yolanda wanted to have Maria’s Lightning Struck Wood, but he couldn’t bring himself to ask for it. After all, it had been a
cherished possession of Maria for over three hundred years, holding a profound significance for her.
Yet, Yolanda understood that there was no need to rush. Even if Maria were to bestow the Lightning Struck Wood upon him, he
lacked the expertise to refine it. With this in mind, he gazed at Maria and posed a question that had been burning in his curious
mind, “Miss Clark, I am genuinely intrigued. How have you managed to survive for over three centuries?”
Maria replied, “As I am not proficient in reiki and am no match for Morgana, Nujia has spent the past three hundred years
constantly evading pursuit. However, the first two hundred years were relatively uneventful. During that time, transportation was
arduous and communication was underdeveloped. It was not easy for Morgana to track me down.”
With a thoughtful tilt of her head, Maria reminisced and recounted, “After my father’s funeral, as a young and powerless
individual, I roamed through various remote locations in the southern province for decades. To avoid arousing suspicion, my
family would settle in one place for five to eight years before moving on. It was during that period that my family developed a
fondness for Pu’er tea.”
“While traveling to different places, we took the opportunity to learn and experiment with the art of making Pu’er tea. Eventually,
we resided by Heaven Lake in the southern province for a few years, where I taught the local tea farmers how to enhance the
quality of Pu’er tea.”
“After witnessing the tribulation of the Pu’er mother plant, my family felt as though we had lost our spiritual sustenance. Following
decades of evading capture, we managed to accumulate some wealth and acquire valuable experience in survival. We settled
elsewhere for a few years before it was time to move on. That’s when we left the southern province,” Maria continued, her voice
resonating with the weight of countless experiences.
“Leaving the southern province, my family dared not venture back to the mainland. Instead, we journeyed southward and further
to Myanmar, dwelling in several countries within the Myanmar region. Finally, we resided in Penang for a while,” she added.
“Later, my family embarked on a journey to Brunei and Indonesia, followed by a boat trip from Indonesia to India and finally
traversing the Middle East to reach the Ottoman Empire. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution in Europe, my family was
astounded by the rapid advancements in science, technology and academia. We began traveling to European countries,
assuming different identities and studying in numerous universities. But our time in Europe was cut short by the British invasion
of China. Witnessing the hypocritical actions of the so-called British gentlemen, who colonized and flooded the world with opium,

instigating the First Opium War, ignited a deep-rooted hatred within me. Hence, I left England and sailed to North America,”
Maria explained.
“However, my family struggled to adapt to the environment in North America. It was a lawless land where white settlers
incessantly seized territories, enslaved Black individuals and mercilessly slaughtered the indigenous population. Bloodshed and
chaos permeated every corner. Consequently, we boarded a merchant ship and ventured to Japan once the Civil War began,”
she added.
“In Japan, during a phase of rapid cultural influence and assimilation, I observed the evolving national landscape. Intrigued by
Europe’s accelerated progress after the Industrial Revolution and witnessing Japan’s remarkable transformation during the Meiji
Restoration, I yearned to return to China and contribute to my homeland. Hence, I traveled from Japan to Hong Kong Island,
dedicating myself to the Azure Society,” Maria disclosed.
Yolanda was left speechless, utterly flabbergasted by Maria’s account. He had assumed she spent her years evading capture in
remote, inaccessible locations, never suspecting that she had traversed the globe, perpetually at the epicenter of world affairs.
Moreover, Maria’s desire to aid China, aligned with Lucius Clark’s values, demonstrated that the apple hadn’t fallen far from the
tree.
Unfazed, Maria resumed her narrative, “Upon arriving at Hong Kong Island, my family established contact with the Azure Society
through previous connections. However, just as we were about to meet them, we were ambushed by remnants of the Warriors
Den. We barely managed to escape with our lives.”
Curiosity getting the better of him, Yolanda inquired, “Was the secret leaked at that time?”
Maria nodded solemnly and expressed, “My family was unaware that Morgana’s agents had already begun infiltrating the Azure
Society.”
Continuing her account, Maria revealed, “Following that narrow escape, my family realized that Morgana’s influence and
schemes extended far beyond Asia, permeating the entire world. As a result, we sought refuge in the relatively underdeveloped
regions of South America.”
“On the brink of the First World War, upon hearing of the last emperor’s abdication, my family rejoiced so intensely that we
couldn’t close our eyes for three days. Filled with excitement, we took the risk and returned to China, only to encounter the
September 18 Incident,” she conveyed.

“After the September 18 Incident, sensing a sudden shift in the situation up north, my family returned to Eastcliff,” Maria
continued.
“With the advent of the July 7 Incident in 1937, as Japanese fascists launched an all-out invasion of China, coupled with the
responsibility of caring for certain children, it was impossible for us to flee the country during the war. Therefore, we had to take
them back to the United States, only leaving after the conclusion of World War II,” she revealed, surprising Steven.
Unable to contain his astonishment, Yolanda exclaimed, “You’ve been constantly on the run, yet you managed to care for
children as well?”
Maria assumed a serious expression as she explained, “Throughout our years of travel and evasion, enduring hardships alone
was truly arduous. At times, I suffered injuries, even breaking a leg, with no one to offer a helping hand. Consequently, my family
began adopting abandoned infants and displaced orphans one after another. We raised them, provided them with education and
taught them to read and study. When we were in a particular region, the children accompanied us. For those who displayed
negative character traits, we left them with some funds and entrusted them to suitable individuals before moving on from the
area,” she continued, her voice filled with compassion.
“As for those who stayed by my side, as I believed their character to be sound, I would reveal the secret of my immortality at the
appropriate time. After all, I had raised them since childhood. Even without divulging the secret, their suspicions would arise due
to my unchanging appearance,” Maria stated.
“Throughout our travels, my family amassed considerable wealth and acquired various assets worldwide. Therefore, once these
children passed certain tests and grew up, my family would provide them with wealth, opportunities and even entrust them with
businesses. Over time, they flourished in their own endeavors,” she elucidated.
Alder, bewildered, questioned, “Are all of them your adopted sons and daughters?”
Maria shook her head, replying, “Not entirely. I deliberately maintained a clear boundary to avoid excessive sorrow when they
passed away. Since their youth, they have referred to me as ‘Miss Nujia,’ and even when they reach old age, they still address
me as ‘Miss Nujia.'”
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