Reborn as Xiao in another world, targeted by the little red bird

The group arrived at the southern part of Tianheng Mountain and soon found a dilapidated temple. Paimeng pointed at the temple from a distance, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: "Look! Xiao asked us to find incense burners and lamps, maybe they can be found in this temple."

As soon as everyone approached, they heard someone reciting a poem: "The soul is floating in the green mountains and clear waters, and I wave the fan when I have time to relax in this life..."

"Huh? There are people in a place like this? Are they the temple keepers?" Paimeng said curiously.

Qiu Liuyun suddenly stepped forward and continued: "Go to the sea in the stormy waves to find Chihu, return to the mountains in the snowy wind to slay the evil spirits."

The man reciting the poem turned his head in surprise. When he saw the face of the person who came clearly, a trace of joy of reunion appeared on his face.

Paimon's eyes wandered around the faces of everyone except the traveler: "Eh? Do you know each other?"

Qiu Liuyun exchanged a glance with the other three people, and soon had some guesses about why his former comrade Tongque, who had died in battle, suddenly appeared here, so he replied, "I guess so."

"Since we know each other, it's easy to talk." Paimon floated towards Tongque, "We would like to borrow the incense burner and lamp here. If you find it, we will return it soon."

Tongque was slightly surprised, then laughed and said, "You come to the temple not to pray for immortality or worship the gods, but to move the incense burners away... This is really the most rare thing in the world."

"Really, I'll just borrow it for a while," Paimeng pointed at Qiu Liuyun and his group, and looked at Tongque expectantly, "Just consider it a favor for them."

"Forget it, you guys take it. It's a blessing to have the opportunity to help others today." Tongque sighed and smiled at Paimeng who jumped up high. "But, are you preparing for the "Sleepwalking in Various Realms" ritual?"

"Ah...how do you know that!" Paimeng asked subconsciously, and then she clapped her hands, "Oh, yes, they are immortals, you know them, so it's not surprising that you know some "immortal skills"."

"Okay, go get whatever you want," said Tongque.

"Oh! I understand. Now it's time to reminisce about the past, so we won't disturb you anymore." With that, Paimon grabbed the traveler's hair and floated away.

Tongque looked at Qiu Liuyun and the others with a smile: "Today is the anniversary of my death. It was my last wish to see Liyue today, so I took the liberty to perform a spell here. I never thought I would see you all again. It seems that I have good luck today."

"What do you think of Liyue's current situation?" Su Yunyan asked.

"Okay..." Tongque sighed, and suddenly changed the subject, "I feel the aura of the "Great Sage Conquering the Demons" in you, how is he now?"

"He is still fulfilling his contract with the Emperor." Qiu Liuyun replied.

"This is quite consistent with his personality." Tongque looked at the back of the traveler who was putting away the Seven Star Lamp. "That boy and the elf must have come from him. In addition to the aura of the "Great Sage Who Conquers Demons", they also have an increasingly strong aura of "karma"... Has he been enduring such pain for thousands of years..."

Several people were silent. Tongque's words reminded them of that night on Dihuazhou, when "Xiao" looked almost crazy.

"It seems that you are also deeply touched by his 'karma'." Tongque looked at the faint white clouds in the sky and sighed, "I can see that Liyue has entered a new era. I hope that the 'Great Sage Conquering the Demons' can find the life he deserves as soon as possible in these changes in the world."

The travelers collected all the props needed for the ceremony, but when they returned to the ruined temple, they only saw Qiu Liuyun and his group.

Paimon asked in confusion, "Huh? Why are you the only ones here? Has the gentleman just now left?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Tongque's voice rang out nearby: "I didn't expect you would still care about where I go."

Paimon screamed in fear and quickly hid behind the traveler. She carefully poked her head out and looked around for a place to hide.

"Bronze Sparrow? He didn't leave, he has been here all the time." As he spoke, Qiu Liuyun looked at the only object left in this dilapidated temple - a bird-shaped stone statue.

"Bronze Sparrow?" the traveler asked.

"Yes, my name is Tongque, and I am a fairy among the Yakshas." A strand of Tongque's mind that resides on the statue slowly said, "Thousands of years ago, I was weak and died on the battlefield. What you just saw was an illusion created by the "Floating World Retaining Form Method". Now that you have taken away the incense burner and seven-star lamp used by the "Floating World Retaining Form Method", you will naturally not be able to see me anymore."

"What the hell?" The traveler widened his eyes in surprise.

Hearing this, Tongque was amused and laughed out loud, "That's right. There's a fine line between 'immortals' and 'ghosts'."

Perhaps because he was in a good mood after meeting someone he hadn't expected, or perhaps because he had been lonely for too long, Tongque chatted a lot with the traveler and Qiu Liuyun. It was not until he felt that the effect of the "Floating World Remaining Form Technique" was about to wear off that he ended the topic and said goodbye to everyone: "Please take care of yourself, and by the way, give my regards to the "Great Saint Conquering the Demons"."

"We will definitely convey your message." Su Yunyan promised solemnly.

The traveler also said, "Please take care, Mr. Tongque."

Tongque sighed and said to Qiu Liuyun and his group, "It's a pity that I didn't get to eat the 'grilled chigo fish' you treated me to last time, but I received your kindness. If we are destined to meet again, I will treat you to an authentic 'grilled chigo fish' next time."

"The raging waves go into the sea to find the Chihu, the snowy winds return to the mountains to slay the demons..." The voice of the poem echoed in the mountains and fields, and finally dissipated, leaving only the deafening sound of the waterfall not far away, as if thousands of troops were galloping past. At that moment, Qiu Liuyun felt as if he had returned to the era of fighting with the gods. Whether it was gods, immortals, or humans, they all protected that corner of the mountains and rivers with their lives.

He shook his head and threw these thoughts out of his mind. It must be said that compared to his own trial illusion, the aftereffects of everything he experienced here were much greater. He was somewhat doubtful whether he could return to the state he was in before entering after leaving.

"I really hope that besides us, there are still people who can remember this Yaksha named "Bronze Sparrow". " Paimon lay on the traveler's head, looking at the bird's nest on the roof of the dilapidated temple, and said with emotion, "When we have time in the future, let's come and burn some incense."

After the bronze sparrow disappeared, the group did not stay in the dilapidated temple for too long. When the moonlight passed over the mountains and sprinkled on the tall "Yaksha statue", they rushed to the place agreed with "Xiao" and picked a frost flower on the way. "Xiao" had already arrived. He stood in the moonlight with his arms folded. The lonely shadow behind him merged with the shadow cast by the stone statue. Seeing them arrive with the ritual props, he lowered his hands.

He looked at the incense burner and seven-star lamp that the traveler took out of his bag, and doubt gradually emerged between his brows. The styles of these props were too perfect, as if they were specially made for immortal magic. If they were used for mortal sacrifices, they shouldn't be like this. Thinking of this, he looked up and asked, "Where did you get these things?"

"From the Yaksha named Bronze Sparrow," the traveler replied.

Su Yunyan added before Paimeng: "He also asked us to say hello to you!"

"Damn it, this is clearly my line. No, I'm going to give you an ugly nickname!" Paimon stomped his feet in anger.

"Tongque..." Xiao showed a look of reminiscence, "So it was him. He really has his style."

He looked at the "Yaksha Statue" behind him. After thousands of years, he should have been calm. But at this moment, a rare ripple appeared in his golden eyes: "It turns out that "Bronze Sparrow" can't let go of Liyue... I hope that Liyue's current situation can let him rest in peace."