Chapter 5409

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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