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

Kurumi soon lost interest in the vast and empty seabed, so she let Nandou take her for a swim in the shallow sea before embarking on a new journey.

Nandou did not hide from Hu Tao the place they were going next... the Wind Dragon Ruins in Mondstadt.

On the way, Nan Dou recalled Hu Tao's reaction just now, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart at Hu Tao's sharpness.

It’s not that Nan Dou wants to leave Hu Tao, but he has a premonition that when he goes to collect the fragments of fate next, something beyond his control might happen to him.

Unexpectedly, he only showed a slight reaction, which was keenly sensed by Walnut, and he was comforted for a long time.

Nan Dou has figured out that the time in this world is for relaxation, so it is normal to use his own power to do something that suits his own wishes.

Morax knew about the wreckage of the ocean demon, but because it was difficult to purify and did not cause a major impact, he had never cared about it.

This time, Nan Dou solved a small problem for Morax.

Suddenly, Hu Tao, who was sitting behind Nan Dou, hugged Nan Dou and put her little face on his back.

Hu Tao's expression was somewhat gloomy, and her mood was not very bright. She said softly, "Sometimes I feel like my brother's return is just like a dream. What happened is still vivid in my mind. The memory of my brother disappearing before my eyes is deeply imprinted in my mind."

"But as soon as I held my brother and felt his warm body, everything seemed to become reality again."

"But I always worry that my brother will leave and never come back. Every time he leaves, I can't bear it and want him to stay."

"But I know that my brother also has his own things to do. He is a mysterious and powerful immortal, and I am just an ordinary mortal. One day I will grow old, and then my brother will probably leave and live another life."

Nan Dou was silent. Hu Tao didn't know much about him, but her feelings for him were undeniable.

Nan Dou often avoided the issue. He didn't dare to think about or face the fact that the feelings Hu Tao had for him had changed from being a relative to now being mixed with other emotions.

After experiencing many vicissitudes of life, Nan Dou felt that he had long lost the ability to love, and his endless concern for Hu Tao was just to give him some concern in his heart so that he would not lose his humanity.

No matter what time, what kind of life he experiences, or how powerful he possesses, Nan Dou can recall every bit of his time in this world, letting him know that he is ultimately just a passer-by and should not indulge in it too much.

Every risk in the intervention of fate was nothing more than a "perfect clearance" he hypnotized himself into doing.

But now, that feeling is about to spread to this world and to Walnut.

"Brother, what's fun in the Wind Dragon Ruins?"

Hu Tao suddenly spoke up, interrupting Nan Dou's thoughts, causing him to secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"This is a secret. You will know when you get there."

Nan Dou smiled and touched Hu Tao's head, putting aside the tangled thoughts in his mind.

"I'm an adult now. I don't need to be mysterious all the time."

Hu Tao was a little reluctant, but no matter how she acted coquettishly, Nan Dou didn't reveal a single word.

As for surprises, if you knew it in advance, it would lose its meaning.

Yu Yu flew very fast, and before dark, the two of them and the bird arrived at the Wind Dragon Ruins.

No one has come to the Wind Dragon Ruins since the last batch of guests left and completed their plot mission.

This is a good thing for Nan Dou, as it saves him from spending time kicking out people he doesn't know.

Yu Yu landed on the top of the tallest tower in the Wind Dragon Ruins.

"This was once the territory of a powerful demon god. Afterwards, many misfortunes occurred, and only ruins remain..."

Nan Dou briefly told Hu Tao the story of the lonely king in the tower. This kind of story was originally circulated in various places, but Nan Dou told it vividly, as if he had experienced it personally, which made Hu Tao fascinated.

A good story can always make people feel as if they are there, or in other words, it can touch people's hearts.

Walnut felt sorry for the lonely king of the tower who did not understand the feelings of humans, and was also shocked and regretful for the heroic struggle of the brave humans and the wind elves.

The ending of the story is a good one, but it may not be a good one for the people in the story.

The story that makes outsiders sigh is actually the short yet magnificent life of the people in the story.

"So what did you bring me here for?"

Hu Tao looked at the ruins around him that had been abandoned for who knows how many years, and he made several guesses in his mind but could not come up with an answer.

All the stories have been buried in the dust of history. When we come here, there is nothing but a few outlines of the old times.

Nan Dou suddenly laughed, pointed at the ruins around him and said, "I can't bring the people from the old times with me, but I can let you see the old scenes."

During the brief period when he became Tenli, Nandou's sea of ​​consciousness absorbed all the memories of Teyvat since its birth, and he knew the ruins of the former wind dragon very clearly.

Letting Kurumi stay where she was, Nandou slowly floated into the air, closed his eyes, and pictured the once prosperous human town in his mind.

"Om~~~"

The earth was shaking, and Nan Dou's elemental power spread throughout the entire Wind Dragon Ruins. Every bit of rock element was like silk thread for weaving clothes, weaving each brick and tile, reshaping the human town that was once ruled by the Lone King of the High Tower at a speed visible to the naked eye.

This scene, like a miracle, unfolded before Hu Tao, shocking her beyond words.

From a distance, it looks like a 3D modeled scene is being built quickly.

The eternal storm at the Wind Dragon Ruins gradually subsided at some point, and a figure in green clothes quietly appeared at the edge of the Wind Dragon Ruins.

Today people do not see the ancient times and the moon, this month once looked like the ancients.

Thousands of years have passed, and the humans living on this land have changed from generation to generation, but the old stories have been gradually forgotten.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Walnut would not have believed that humans were able to build such a magnificent building thousands of years ago.

The towering Tower of Wind is like an emperor, standing quietly in place and watching over his people.

After doing all this, Nandou landed beside Hu Tao and whispered, "It's spectacular, isn't it? There was a similar place in Liyue before, and it was also destroyed in the Demon God War."

Although the old scenery is magnificent, the empty streets still make people feel lonely.

Hu Tao did not have as many emotions as Nan Dou. At the age of sixteen or seventeen, she was curious about everything. Except for being influenced by Nan Dou at the beginning and being emotional for a few minutes, she ran around the deserted city happily.

"I didn't expect you to be able to restore this place so meticulously, as if you had lived in this city for many years."

Wendy appeared beside Nan Dou like a gust of wind, and her words were full of emotion.

Nandou shook his head: "No matter how beautiful the house is, it can't bring any vitality."

"I know the stories here best, but I always dare not come back."

Wendy rarely took out any drinks. Instead, he looked at the place that had left him with countless memories with a nostalgic look on his face.

Nan Dou asked curiously: "Why don't you dare to come back? After thousands of years, the memory of this place should have faded a long time ago."

Wendy raised his hand, and a breeze flew out of his hand: "There are always some unforgettable things..."

"I was born and raised here. With the help of my friends, I ascended to the throne of God surrounded by believers. I changed Mondstadt and became believed by countless people."

"But in the blink of an eye, everything changed. Mondstadt changed again and again, and in the end, only Tevarin and I were left."

At this point, Wendy suddenly showed a grateful smile to Nandou: "Thank you for letting me see the former Hurricane City again. In return, I will also let you see the prosperous scene here in the past."

"..."

A powerful divine power suddenly burst out from Wendy's body, and the Sky Harp appeared in his hand, gently vibrating, and lines of music spread throughout the entire Wind Dragon Ruins along with the divine power.

Wisps of breeze rose from nowhere and turned into phantoms that appeared on the streets of Hurricane City.

Then, noisy voices were heard in the wind.

Suddenly, this lost city seemed to have returned to its former prosperous days.

"What do you think after seeing these?"

Nan Dou asked curiously.

"Thinking?"

Wendy's figure slowly dissipated in the wind, and a voice came: "Look forward..."

"Ha ha……"

"That's really concise."

Nan Dou sat on the top of the tower, quietly enjoying the rare peace.

Nan Dou took Hu Tao to play in the Wind Dragon Ruins for a day, and then ate and strolled around Mondstadt for a few days before returning to Liyue.

As for the Wind Dragon ruins, they were restored to their original state after a day. Some things should be buried in the dust of history.

“Are you satisfied with this journey?”

On Yu Yu's back, Nan Dou softly asked Hu Tao, who was a little tired.

"Yeah, brother, I'm very happy."

Hearing Nan Dou's words, Kurumi perked up and nodded in affirmation.

It has to be said that it is a profound experience to have seen the vast and deep sea and witnessed the reappearance of the ancient city-state.

"Are we going home next?"

Kurumi asked sleepily, leaning on Nandou's back.

"No, there is another place that I want to take you to see."

“That place has a lot of…”

"Whoosh..."

Hearing the breathing becoming steady next to his ear, Nam Doo smiled.

"Take a good rest, you'll be there when you wake up."

Half a day later, Yu Yu landed in an uninhabited place in Liyue.

"Whoo~"

The wind blew from somewhere, and the grass and trees on the plain rubbed against each other, making a rustling sound.

"Hmm~"

Walnut slowly woke up from her sleep and rubbed her eyes: "Brother, where are we?"

"Wait, close your eyes first!"

Nan Dou suddenly thought of something and quickly covered Hu Tao's eyes.

Hu Tao stood still obediently, waiting for Nan Dou's instructions.

A huge amount of vitality was injected into the earth from Nan Dou's body and quickly spread to the entire plain.

Countless plants wither, countless flowers bloom, and pleasant fragrance spreads, refreshing people's spirits.

"Wow, it smells so good. What kind of surprise did my brother prepare for me?!"

Soon, Nan Dou released his hand that was covering Kurumi's eyes.

"Okay, this is a gift from your brother."

Kurumi opened her eyes, and the dazzling sunlight took her a while to adjust to it until she opened her eyes completely.

A colorful and intoxicating sea of ​​flowers appears before your eyes. They are like a huge scroll painting, spread across the earth, making people happy. Flowers of various colors are intertwined to form a colorful scene.

The breeze blows gently, and the sea of ​​flowers creates waves, as if dancing to the beating melody.

The petals fell with the wind, like a flower rain, sprinkling on my body and the ground around me, creating a romantic and dreamy atmosphere.

Walnut was shocked by the magnificent scenery, and a feeling of tranquility and joy surged in his heart. Standing in this sea of ​​flowers, one could not help but feel the magic and beauty of nature, as if one was in a fairyland.

He didn't know whether all girls liked Hua Nandou, but he knew that no one with a good heart could refuse this soothing beauty.

Nan Dou stood there, quietly watching Hu Tao moving nimbly through the sea of ​​flowers like a little elf, dancing with the wind.

As Walnut danced, red flying saucers surrounded her body, and the flying petals seemed to be attracted to her.

"Hee hee hee……"

Walnut's laughter is like the first stream of clear spring water after the snow melts in early spring, full of vitality.

At this moment, Nan Dou felt extremely peaceful. The scene before his eyes began to blur. Familiar figures reappeared before his eyes, and he heard cordial calls in his ears...

"Teacher...Teacher..."

Xiaoguang and Lingyun walked in the front, with the expressionless Ling following silently behind them, followed by Nan Dou’s former students one by one, and finally, the mature and steady Lei followed at the end.

"Barbatos, it is true. Some memories are like night-shining pearls at the bottom of a well. They are very deep, very heavy, and yet extremely precious."

After taking a deep breath, the phantom in front of Nan Dou disappeared, leaving only Kurumi's happily dancing figure.

"Go forward, don't look back."

"Unfortunately, I can't be that carefree. My memories and ties have made me who I am today."

Nan Dou didn't think any more, ran a few steps, and danced freely in the sea of ​​flowers with Hu Tao.

Huagu buried Nan Dou’s beautiful past and also carried his new future, no, the future of everyone.

"..."

After a while, Hu Tao, who was tired of playing, sat in the sea of ​​flowers, leaning against Nan Dou, listening to him tell stories that had happened in the flower valley.

Nandou doesn't know whether the Disc Demon exists in this world line, he just tells it as a story.

Soon, the story was over and Walnut fell asleep.

Nan Dou gently picked up Hu Tao and prepared to take Yu Yu home. At this moment, Hu Tao suddenly grabbed his clothes forcefully.

"Brother, don't abandon Hu Tao. Hu Tao will be obedient. Don't forget Hu Tao..."

Hu Tao's mumbling in her sleep made Nan Dou stunned. After a long time, Nan Dou sat on Yu Yu's back in silence.

Looking into the distance, Nan Dou said softly: "No, brother will never let Hu Tao be lost again..."