Original God Zhongli BG Xiao Qinglong traveled through time

Chapter 225 No Return

When the last ray of sunset disappeared below the horizon, Lin Huan's steps as she left the Hall of Rebirth seemed particularly heavy, and her thoughts were intertwined like a tangled mess. In front of her eyes, the lights of Liyue Harbor gradually lit up, covering this ancient city with a warm golden veil. She walked in a daze, unconsciously hiding her figure, but after leaving the Hall of Rebirth, the invisibility technique quietly failed. However, she was restless and did not notice this, but just walked forward mechanically, along the long street of Liyue Harbor, subconsciously heading away from the Hall of Rebirth and Chihu Rock.

Passing through the tall stone archway, she stepped onto the small garden of Feiyunpo. The hustle and bustle around her contrasted sharply with her inner trance. The laughter of passers-by reached her ears, but it was like a distant echo. Her eyes were a little empty, and her thoughts drifted away, as if only a body was left slowly moving forward in this world. Liyue Port was still prosperous under the night sky, and the colorful lanterns swayed gently in the wind, reflecting a festive and peaceful scene. The hawking of vendors, the playing of children, and the sound of zithers coming from afar formed a vivid picture, but this picture was so unfamiliar to Lin Huan.

Immersed in her own thoughts, she walked to the front of Bubu House in a trance. When she looked up, a familiar figure came into her sight - it was her former comrade-in-arms, Mr. Qu Su, who could only sit in a wheelchair now.

Two red lanterns were hung in front of the Bubu House, emitting a soft glow, adding a bit of warmth to the night. Qu Su sat there quietly. Although the sun had gone, the light shone gently on him, but it could not dispel the faint sadness on him. His eyes were deep and calm, as if he had already understood the cycle of life and death in the world. When his eyes fell on Lin Huan, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then a hint of understanding was revealed. He waved his hand slightly, signaling the little medicine boy behind him to push him forward a few steps. So, the two met at this moment, and time seemed to stop for them for a short time.

Qu Su nodded slightly and said softly, "Long time no see...Mr. Feng." Although his voice was not that powerful, it still carried a steady strength.

Lin Huan stared at the person in front of her, unable to say a word to respond to him for a moment. Everything in front of her was so familiar, yet so strange. She realized that this was time, taking away everything...

After a long time, Lin Huan finally calmed down a little, walked up the stairs slowly, came to his side, took the wheelchair from the little medicine boy, and carefully pushed him back into the room. Looking at the familiar but slightly different layout in front of her, she slowly said: "I didn't expect to meet you here... I didn't expect it to be you..."

Qu Su smiled softly, raised his hand and stroked Changsheng's snow-white and silky little head on his shoulder. "Yes... now it's me. Ye Jin is also a good kid, and he eventually inherited the ancient magic passed down by their family... He... He often comes to sit with me, but I don't know what he is doing, anyway, he is very mysterious."

“If I’m not mistaken, he should still be like Brother Boyang did back then, serving under a certain Seven-Star Lord… But, I didn’t expect that it would be Xiao Jin who was doing this job, not Aqi.” Hearing this, Lin Huan smiled. After hearing about the children’s current situation, she was really happy from the bottom of her heart.

"That little girl Aqi?" Zhai Su couldn't help but smile. "That girl is now Lord Tianxuan, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue... You didn't expect it, did you? I didn't expect it anyway!"

"Yeah... I didn't expect... that girl would actually get involved in the officialdom... I didn't expect..." After a pause, Lin Huan suppressed his smile and said softly: "... Sister Huixin, I was thinking... In the end, she was finally... "

"Sister Ahuan, I can understand her choice. Doctors are compassionate... their lineage is always like this. No one can persuade her... not even Lord Boyang can do it." Qu Su added in a low voice, with one hand, gently stroking the little Changsheng who rested his little head in the palm of his hand as if to comfort him.

"And what about me? It's just because of my age and physical condition that I can't bear the contract with Changsheng, not because I'm afraid of death."

"Don't say that, Xiao Su." Lin Huan's voice was filled with comfort. "You did very well, very well. Seeing you like this, I feel relieved."

She raised her hand and placed it on Qu Su's shoulder. The snow-white little snake that was coiled around the old man's neck meandered from his shoulder to Lin Huan's palm and rubbed it gently.

"Ahuan, I'm sorry for not hiding your identity from Asu. But when I thought about how you and he were former comrades-in-arms, I saw no need to hide it from him." Changsheng's clear voice rang in Lin Huan's ears.

"It's okay. Thank you, Changsheng." Lin Huan gently stroked the little snake's head in his palm and whispered, "Next, please help me continue to take care of him... ok?"

"Of course, don't worry. But Ah Huan, you...are leaving, right?" Changsheng whispered, "Ah Huan, you don't know..."

"Don't try to persuade me, Changsheng... I feel like I don't fit in here now." Lin Huan said softly, "Everything is no longer what I was familiar with. Staying here any longer may only be a burden to them now... whether it's emotional or in other aspects... maybe this is what they want? But I don't want to be a burden to them either... In that case, then... let's do this..."

Changsheng sighed slightly, "Ah Huan, I understand how you feel. But this place also has your memories, and the people you care about... Will you really not stay a little longer... and take one more look at them?"

"Then... let me take one last look at this city that is both strange and familiar... before I leave." Lin Huan said softly.

In front of him, Qu Su was slightly moved. He looked at Lin Huan with emotion in his eyes. "Sister Huan, Mr. Feng Hui... since you have decided, then do it... take a good look at Liyue and take away all the memories of this place. But... no matter where you go, your comrades will bless you..."

He patted Lin Huan's hand gently, giving her silent comfort.