Chapter 106: No Forgetting

The night of the sixth day was the main venue of the Wangsheng Hall. The person who presided over this heavenly sacrifice ceremony was handed over to Hu Xingzhi by the hands of the Hall Master Hu for the first time. It was the first time that he officially took the Homa staff from his father and lit a butterfly fire that belonged to him on the altar of Yujing Terrace.

That night, Liyue Harbor was ablaze with lights and bustling with people. Almost all residents who were familiar with Doctor Yang, as well as those who had come from other places, gathered there, holding candles in their hands, and gathered around the altar. They silently made wishes in their hearts, to the sky, to the Emperor, to the person who had always been smiling and silently guarding behind them but could not be present at the moment... These voices gathered together, quiet, but also deafening.

Huixin knelt on the cushion. Her family was always by her side. The little white snake Changsheng finally wrapped around her neck, and its little head was quietly lying on her shoulder with its eyes closed to rest.

Lin Huan stayed beside Hall Master Hu, and together with the old man, they watched the man on the altar holding the Huma with a calm demeanor. He had gotten rid of almost all of his past restlessness and impetuousness, and what was left was only the steadiness and solemnity that came with responsibility.

Seeing the old man gazing at the man on the altar with a kind, relieved, and slightly apologetic look, Lin Huan suddenly felt a warm current rising in his chest. The heat slowly melted into his blood and flowed into his limbs, bringing a warm temperature. His whole heart felt as comfortable as if he had soaked in a hot spring. His eyes also turned slightly red, and he felt like he was about to cry.

On the altar, flames are burning, one after another, like a never-ending feast. Today is the sixth day of the funeral, and tomorrow is the day of Dr. Yang's funeral. According to convention, all distinguished guests who came to the funeral will participate in the farewell ceremony together tomorrow, which can be regarded as the final respect and mourning for the deceased.

Suddenly, Lin Huan felt that the old man beside him staggered slightly and almost fell. Lin Huan suddenly turned sideways and stopped looking in the direction of the altar. He only looked at the old man who seemed exhausted due to keeping vigil for the past few days. He hurriedly stretched out his hand, supported the old man steadily, and spoke in a hurried tone.

"Uncle Hu, are you... tired? Do you need to sit for a while?"

"Don't be nervous, Ah Huan." Master Hu patted the back of Lin Huan's hand and consoled him, "It's just that I feel a little sleepy for a moment. Just sit for a while."

Upon hearing this, Lin Huan helped the old man sit down on a stool nearby. Seeing that he was in good spirits, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Uncle Hu is really not young anymore. Although the old man I usually see is gray-haired, he is energetic and walks steadily. Although his back is slightly bent, he is still calm and elegant. But today, seeing the dim and tired look in his eyes and his slight stagger, I know that the old man is really exhausted. After all, he is old, has worked hard all his life, and has worked so many days and nights. How can his body bear it? Lin Huan sighed.

"Ahuan, what are you thinking about?" Master Hu seemed to see through Lin Huan's thoughts. He laughed softly, turned his head to look at her, and asked softly.

"No, nothing." Lin Huan lowered his head, not daring to look the old man in the eye, so as not to let the old man see the tears flashing in his eyes.

But how could all this be hidden from an old man who had experienced so many years? Master Hu raised his hand and gently touched the top of Lin Huan's head.

"People of our generation are always unwilling to sit idle. Only after living to this age do I realize that nothing is better than a family living happily throughout their lives. That way, when we leave in the end, we won't have any regrets. My brother Ashu has no regrets, and I, with Xingzhi and you by my side, even if... I won't have any regrets. Haha."

He said slowly: "Everyone will leave one day, no matter who they are. But Ah Huan, you are different from us. For this kind of thing, you...don't be too obsessed. It's not good for you to let the emotions accumulate in your heart..."

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