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    The woman’s surname is Jiang, and her first name is L. She was born and raised in the mountainous region of southern Shu, and she married a young man from her own vige, never venturing far from home.


    For the next fifty years, L seldom left this small mountain vige. Her presence was consistently documented in every census, where it was clearly noted that she participated in the census process.


    At its peak, the vige boasted around 40 households, totaling more than 300 residents. However, the poption has significantly dwindled over the years, leaving only a handful of households—around a dozen—with just over 40 individuals, most of whom are middle-aged or elderly.


    From this perspective, L seems to fit the mold of an ordinary elderly woman left behind in the mountains, leading an unremarkable and simple life.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Yet, Charlie sensed a hint of the extraordinary in her, primarily due to her name, L.


    Influenced by his father, Charlie had read extensively during his childhood, allowing him to recognize that the name L was derived from a line in “The Book of Songs·Guofeng·Hanguang” which states, “There are trees in the south, and you can’t stop thinking about it.”


    For someone of her age, if her parents were not schrs, it would be unusual for them to bestow such a name upon her.


    Being a schr eighty years ago held a different significance than it does today.


    Additionally, Charlie recalled a conversation with L during their encounter in the underground prison in Mexico, where she shared the story behind her phoenix bone vine bracelet. She mentioned that her ancestors were renowned doctors during the Tang Dynasty, and the phoenix bone vine had been passed down through generations. Unfortunately, the family’s medical knowledge was lost during the Anshi Rebellion.


    Passing down a tangible item is rtively straightforward, whereas passing on a skill is much more challenging. The former only requires “handing over” an object to the next generation, whereas thetter necessitates “teaching” the next generation everything one has learned throughout their life. While both processes involve a connection, the former may take mere seconds, while thetter can span a lifetime.


    Moreover, although L briefly mentioned the origin of the phoenix bone vine, it indicated that her family lineage has been maintained in an orderly fashion for approximately 1,500 years.


    This continuity is exceedingly rare.


    In other words, despite the tumultuous nature of feudal society over the past thousand years, the fact that her family managed to preserve orderly inheritance demonstrates their resilience and strength.


    Familiescking strength may survive various disasters, but they often struggle to maintain their lineage. For instance, after a crisis, if only one child remains, adopted and renamed, it bes incredibly rare for that child to remember their original surname. Remembering the basic details of one’s ancestors and family history bes an almost impossible task.


    Conversely, a strong family can endure even after losing a child during such turmoil. With ancestral property, wealth, a collection of books, and a family tree, along with support from rtives, that child can still uphold the family line.


    Of course, strength doesn’t solely rely on wealth or social status; it can also stem from unique abilities. If a particr craft is passed down through generations, ensuring that each one has enough to sustain themselves, the family stands a good chance of enduring through time.


    However, since L mentioned that her ancestors’ medical skills had long been lost, it stands to reason that her forebears must have possessed other remarkable talents.