Genshin Impact: I am best at sacrifice, don't cry

When Walnut was five years old.

Liyue Harbor, Hall of Rebirth, Nan Dou's room.

It was a cold night, so Nan Dou went into bed early.

"Boom! Boom!"

"Who?"

"Brother, it's me. I can't sleep."

Nan Dou opened the door and saw Hu Tao, whose little face was red from the cold, rubbing his hands and standing in front of the door with an uneasy look on his face.

"Come in first."

The brother and sister lay in bed side by side.

"What's wrong, Kurumi? Are you worried about something?"

Nan Dou, who was familiar with Hu Tao, saw through Hu Tao at a glance.

"Brother, I don't understand why Grandpa doesn't let me go see Dad, but you can."

Hu Tao leaned her little head on Nan Dou's shoulder and vented her dissatisfaction to him in a wronged manner.

Nan Dou didn't know the reason for this question, but as a brother he had to fulfill his sister's wish.

then……

"Brother, is it bad for us to go to see dad secretly? What if grandpa gets angry?"

Outside the wall of the yard where Hu Tao's father was, Hu Tao pulled Nan Dou's sleeve nervously and asked.

Nan Dou patted his chest and replied calmly: "Don't worry, if you are found out, just say that I brought you here. If grandpa wants to scold you, it will be me."

"Brother, you are so kind."

Kurumi whispered sweetly into Nandou's ear.

Nan Dou couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. Who wouldn't be confused when such a cute sister said this in his ear?

A mere scolding was nothing. He would not even blink an eye when being beaten.

"You go up first."

Nandou threw the grappling hook over the wall, then crouched down and let Kurumi step on his shoulders.

"it is good!"

Hu Tao climbed up to the top of the wall swiftly and neatly, and then Nan Dou also climbed up along the grappling hook.

After advance reconnaissance, it was found that the two were located in a blind spot behind the yard, and the funeral home guarding the gate would not notice this place.

The operation was similar to that when climbing the wall. Nan Dou changed the direction of the hook and took Hu Tao down with him.

"Quick, let's go in while the funeral director isn't paying attention."

Nan Dou took Hu Tao's sweaty little hand, lowered his body and ran quickly towards the door.

Despite Nandou's assurance, Kurumi was still a little nervous and her face turned red.

This talented girl is cheerful and lively when she is outside, but she acts more like a little girl of her own age only when she is with her family.

"Oops!"

Nan Dou suddenly stopped where he was, and the nervous Kurumi didn't pay attention and bumped into his back.

The two men staggered a few steps and were about to fall.

A pair of warm and strong arms held the two people tightly.

"Why are you two little guys here? Isn't it bedtime now?"

Hall Master Hu had a blank expression on his face and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry when he asked.

Nan Dou's heart skipped a beat. He never expected to be caught red-handed.

Getting beaten is no big deal... Well, getting beaten is actually quite painful, but it's not a big deal compared to satisfying Kurumi's wish.

The problem is that Walnut's wish to visit her father may be shattered.

"Hu Tao misses her daddy, I want to take her to see him!"

Nan Dou had no intention of lying, so he held his head high and spoke loudly.

Upon hearing Nan Dou's words, Hall Master Hu's originally sharp eyes softened instantly.

"Hey!"

Then he sighed deeply, and his energy and spirit were instantly drained: "Since we are here, let's go in and take a look."

“Thank you Grandpa!!!”

After getting the consent from Master Hu, Hu Tao was extremely excited and rushed into the room like a small whirlwind.

Nan Dou, who stayed behind, saw something from Master Hu's performance.

"Grandpa, Dad's condition..."

Master Hu always felt that nothing could be hidden from his clever and sensible grandson.

"Your father's condition has worsened again. I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on for a few more days."

After Master Hu said this to Nan Dou, his face seemed to age a lot in an instant.

Nan Dou's expression became solemn. He had expected this day to come, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

However, he still had many questions in his mind. Every time he asked his grandfather, he couldn't get an answer, but he still had to ask.

"What disease did Dad have? He is still in his prime, but he has been bedridden for years."

This time, Master Hu didn't want to hide it anymore. He listened carefully to the movements in the room to make sure Hu Tao didn't come out.

"Your father suffered severe internal injuries during an outing a few years ago."

"Plus, you were overly sad after your mother passed away, and you became ill from missing her."

"It was a combination of these factors that led to his complete illness."

Master Hu's explanation sounded very reasonable, but Nan Dou always felt that something was missing.

Thinking back on everything my grandfather has done over the past few years, it all seems to be related to walnuts.

Nan Dou's eyes became sharp, and he looked straight at Master Hu, "Grandpa, in fact, Dad's illness is also related to Hu Tao, right?"

Master Hu's eyes widened slightly due to shock, and a conflicted expression appeared on his face.

"If it's Dou'er, it doesn't matter if I know..."

As if he was hypnotizing himself, Master Hu finally convinced himself.

Helplessly, she told Nan Dou the truth: "Girls in our family have special physiques. The Yin energy in their bodies is much heavier than that of girls from normal families. In addition, Hu Tao was born on the 15th day of the seventh month. This means that at a young age, the Yin energy in Hu Tao's body has reached a level that can affect others."

"This is not right. If Walnut influenced dad, then why are we okay?" Nan Dou immediately raised a new question.

Master Hu shook his head gently and explained, "The Yin energy in Hu Tao's body is getting stronger as he gets older. It's not yet at the level where it can affect normal people."

"But your father is different. He was seriously injured and his vitality was greatly damaged. He was weak and frail. In addition, he often stayed with Walnut, and..."

Master Hu suddenly stopped, but Nan Dou knew what he didn't say. The ghost of his mother was beside his father, which was rapidly depleting his energy.

"I understand. I hope you won't restrict Walnut anymore these days. Let her have a good look at her father again."

Nan Dou did not ask any more questions. With a serious expression, he walked past Master Hu in silence and entered the house.

The moment he entered the room, Nan Dou's face suddenly broke into a bright smile: "I'm here to see you too, Dad."

"Hey, brother, why are you so slow? Come here quickly."

Hu Tao happily stretched out her hand to Nan Dou and pulled him to the bed.

Next to Kurumi's father, who couldn't be seen, her mother also happily placed her hands on her and Nandou.

The family of four is having a great time, with laughter all the time.

But except for Hu Tao, there was a hint of sadness and reluctance in the eyes of Nan Dou, his father and his mother.

……

Three days later, Hu Tao's father died of illness.

Walnut, who had always been cheerful and lively, became silent and taciturn from that day on, and often sat alone with his hands on his knees, staring at one place in a daze.

But Nan Dou can always find Hu Tao quickly and stay with her quietly.

For a long time, the streets of Liyue Harbor were missing two energetic elves.

During this period, a young and mysterious guest appeared in the Wangsheng Hall.

It is said that he was the teacher specially invited by Master Hu to teach the siblings Hu Tao and Nan Dou.