Li Qinglan (Back story)

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Li Qinglan, the saintess of the Dragon Sect, experienced a deep sense of despair as her ancestor's words sank in.

Lu qinglan gradually grasped the fact that her own ancestor had betrayed her. This realization brought about a mixture of emotions. Li Qinglan felt a profound sense of betrayal, anguish, sorrow, and bitterness. She understood that the sect had provided her with status and power, and she had anticipated this day would come. However, despite this understanding, a lingering bitterness remained within her.

Li Qinglan's past was marked by hardship. She had been an orphan girl, wandering the streets, begging for food to survive. Malnourishment plagued her, as she struggled to find enough to eat. This made her a frequent target of bullying by the other orphaned children, adding to her difficulties and pain.

One day, as Li Qinglan was scouring the streets in search of food, she stumbled upon a battered beggar boy amidst a pile of garbage.

Despite her tough exterior, a flicker of kindness resided within her. She approached the boy, using rough rags she had found to tend to his wounds. She also shared half of her limited bread supply with him, offering what little nourishment she had.

Although the boy was injured, he could still feel the beautiful woman's hands tending to him.

After the boy was healed, they both had a tactical understanding and teamed up to scavenge for food. This was one of the reasons Li Qinglan saved the boy, as she knew that kindness alone wouldn't guarantee survival in this cold world. As they fought together, the boy started developing feelings for her. However, Li Qinglan, oblivious to his affection, ignored him, as she didn't love him. She simply wanted to use him for her own survival.

As they both struggled bitterly to survive, an old man with a white beard approached Li Qinglan. "Not bad, girl. You have the treasure refining constitution. I can help you change your destiny," the old man said with a satisfied expression on his face.

Although the old man seemed somewhat dubious, Li Qinglan had nothing to lose, so she immediately accepted his offer. As for the boy, she didn't care much about him. She had saved his life out of a moment of kindness, and he had already repaid her in his own way.

So she immediately left with the old man without saying a word to the boy.

Li Qinglan's decision to leave the boy behind and accompany the old man had been driven by a mixture of curiosity, desperation, and a yearning for change. As they entered the Dragon Sect, she couldn't help but feel a mix of apprehension and anticipation.

The old man's declaration of her as the saintess of the sect brought about a whirlwind of emotions within her. Uncertain of what lay ahead, Li Qinglan resolved to embrace her newfound role and the challenges it would undoubtedly bring. She understood that this opportunity could be her ticket to a different destiny, one that transcended her past as an orphaned girl surviving on the streets.

With determination in her eyes, Li Qinglan prepared herself to face the trials and tribulations that awaited her as the saintess of the Dragon Sect.

After all, she also wanted to be strong and have the power to stand on her own. She dedicated her entire life to cultivating, allowing her to reach the Qi Refining realm at the tender age of 22.

Her rapid cultivation and unparalleled strength became the talk of the lower realm, silencing any doubts about her worthiness as the saintess. With each obstacle she effortlessly overcame, Li Qinglan solidified her position as a saintness.