Original God Zhongli BG Xiao Qinglong traveled through time

Chapter 243 Old Residence

Let's talk about the other side. We need to go back to the moment when the sky lanterns have not yet dissipated. Xiao and the puppet master flew for a long time, and finally slowed down in the deep and quiet forest outside Jueyunjian. They gently pushed aside the lush branches, and their movements were extremely careful, as if they were afraid of breaking this peaceful and peaceful state. They walked to a courtyard that was neither big nor small. On the open space of the small courtyard surrounded by railings, there was an old table, and a large bowl was turned upside down on the table. The bowl seemed to have not been moved for a long time, and was covered with thick moss, and the moss seemed to be silently telling the vicissitudes of time.

"This... where is this place?" The puppet frowned slightly and asked softly, his voice full of confusion and curiosity.

"Here... is her residence." Xiao said in a light tone, as if he was talking about an ordinary thing. At the same time, he walked into the house without stopping, lit the lamp, and then brought the lamp out and placed it on the big table.

"It is also the place where an event in the past took place. It is extremely important to her. Over the years, whenever she needs to meditate, she would come here."

The puppet master was slightly startled after hearing what Xiao said, and his eyes slowly moved around the courtyard and the hut. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, with surprise, as if he was surprised to find this unexpected place; curiosity, full of a strong desire to explore Lin Huan's past; and a hint of emotion, which was a subtle touch of Lin Huan's experience.

After a moment, the puppet snorted and said, "I didn't expect there is such a place outside of Jueyunjian. But are you so sure that she will come back to live here? Maybe she doesn't want to recall the past at all."

Xiao lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze fell on the upside-down bowl, his eyes flickered with a faint brilliance, like the faint starlight in the night sky, but his voice was still cold: "She will come back. Here are her memories and her concerns. She can only be regarded as a guest in Jueyunjian. Apart from Liyue Harbor, this is the only place where she can rest in peace."

The puppet master curled his lips and said, "You really know her. So how are you going to clean up this place? This is a mess... simply cleaning it up won't do."

Xiao was silent for a while, as if thinking about a detailed plan, and then said: "I will restore this place to the appearance she is familiar with and wait for her to come back."

The puppet frowned and said, "Huh, that's easy to say. But now that you're here, I can't just watch. Come on, let's work together to make this place more presentable."

As he spoke, the puppet walked into the courtyard first, with firm and powerful steps, and began to clean up the messy branches and fallen leaves. His movements were skillful and quick, as if he was familiar with this kind of thing. Xiao watched the puppet's actions, the corners of his mouth moved slightly, and he followed suit. His movements were light and graceful, like a fluttering butterfly.

The courtyard is surrounded by green trees, birds are singing happily on the branches, and the breeze blows, the leaves rustle, as if telling the story of the years. Xiao waved the broom lightly, every movement was full of grace and power, as if performing a sacred ceremony. The puppet master was arranging the furniture skillfully, his eyes were focused and serious, as if he wanted to turn this place into a warm home.

The two of them were busy in tacit understanding, as if they were working hard for a common goal. Their figures shuttled back and forth in the courtyard, and their busy appearance was just like two hardworking bees. From the twinkling stars in the middle of the night, to the first light of dawn, and then to the midday when the sun was high in the sky, gradually, the courtyard began to show some vitality and vigor.

The spider webs were cleaned up, the furniture was placed in an orderly manner, and the house was spotlessly clean. Every corner revealed the neatness and freshness after careful tidying up. The clean and tidy courtyard was like a quiet and gentle beauty, silently waiting for the return of the owner.

However, at this moment, a small incident occurred. When the puppet was curious and wanted to move the upside-down bowl on the table outside the house, Xiao suddenly stopped him with a stern voice: "Don't move!"

The voice was quick and stern, as if the bowl was a sacred object that could not be touched. The puppet was frightened by the sudden shout, and its hands froze in mid-air, looking at Xiao in astonishment.

The puppet was so shocked by Xiao's shout that he froze in place. It took a while for him to come to his senses. Puzzlement and a little anger appeared on his face. "Why don't you let me touch this bowl?"

Xiao looked solemn, his eyes fixed on the upside-down bowl, and he said slowly: "This bowl means a lot to her, so just leave it here and don't touch it casually."

The puppet frowned and asked doubtfully: "It's just a bowl, what's so special about it?"

Xiao was silent for a moment, as if he was choosing his words, and then he said softly: "This bowl carries a memory between her and me, but... that past is too heavy, I don't want to talk about it, wait for her to come back and ask her yourself."

The puppet curled his lips and slowly withdrew his hand.

Xiao nodded slightly, and said nothing more, continuing to focus on the cleaning work in his hands. The puppet also stopped talking and devoted himself to tidying up the courtyard more carefully.

The upside-down bowl is like a silent monument, carrying the stories of the past, waiting for the return of its owner. The courtyard becomes more and more cozy and pleasant after the two carefully cleaned it up. The warm sunshine shines on every corner, reflecting their sweat and expectations.

Finally, the puppet master looked at the newly renovated courtyard, and an inexplicable sense of accomplishment surged in his heart. He turned to look at Xiao and said, "I didn't expect you to be so capable. She should be surprised when she comes back now."

Xiao nodded slightly, with a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes. That anticipation was like the light before dawn, full of hope: "I hope so."

After everything was settled, the two stopped what they were doing and were silent for a long time. Suddenly, the puppet master spoke softly, "Thank you for your hospitality these days... I have to go back to Inazuma, where I still have unfinished responsibilities."

Xiao nodded slightly, looking at the puppet calmly, and said slowly: "Be careful on your journey, and remember to come to Liyue when you have time. You should know that Ah Huan also misses you very much."

The puppet snorted softly and said, "Let's talk about it later. If I have time... I will come. Although this place is shabby, it is good enough to make her feel at ease. I hope she won't have to work so hard in the future."

After a pause, he continued softly, "Also, that guy is always a worry for me. When I'm not around, remember to take care of him for me..."

"Of course." Xiao said calmly, "It's my duty."

Lin Huan hurried back a step slower, and just as she entered the courtyard, she heard Xiao and the puppet master saying goodbye. She was stunned at first, then a relaxed smile bloomed on her face, and she said angrily, although she had rushed all the way here, her eyes were still a little red, which made her words seem a little unconvincing.

"Oh, you guys make it seem like I'm so fragile. But it warms my heart to hear you guys care about me like this." As she spoke, her eyes moved over the puppet.

"Yu Qing, you're leaving, right? I wish you a safe journey. The situation in Inazuma is unstable, so remember to stay safe and be careful... Also, you must keep your word and come to Liyue to visit us when you have time!"

The puppet was slightly startled, then turned his head away and snorted, saying, "Hmph, got it. I keep my word, so you don't need to remind me. Be more careful and don't always make people worry." Although his tone was still arrogant, his eyes revealed a hint of reluctance. He raised his chin slightly and added, "Liyue is not good, but if there is a chance, I might come again. Don't miss me too much."

After saying that, the puppet turned around and prepared to leave. But after walking a few steps, he stopped, tilted his head slightly and said, "Take good care of yourself. Don't make yourself so embarrassed next time we meet." After saying that, he did not stop and his figure gradually disappeared in the distance.

Lin Huan quietly looked at the puppet's departing back. After a long time, he slowly withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Xiao.

"Xiao, I really want to thank you and Yu Qing for cleaning up this old house for me. You have worked hard." Lin Huan's voice was as gentle as the breeze, and his eyes were full of sincere gratitude.

Xiao shook his head slightly, his expression still calm, "No need to thank me, this is what I should do."

Lin Huan slowly walked to the old table, his eyes gently fell on the upside-down bowl, his expression revealed a complex emotion. "This bowl..."

Xiao was silent for a moment, and then said softly: "I didn't tell that guy about that past. After all, it was too heavy, and it's all in the past, so there's no need for him to know."

“Well, that’s fine.” Lin Huan sighed softly, his eyes flickering. “Brother Fushe set out from here to go to Chengyan, but now this residence has become my home. Sometimes, I feel as if I can touch his state of mind back then.”

Xiao lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze deep and far-reaching, "Fushe's courage and responsibility have never changed. You should have understood that after fighting side by side with him, he had no regrets in the end, and you don't have to regret either."

Lin Huan's eyes gradually became firm, "Xiao, thank you, you are right."

Xiao stared at Lin Huan quietly, a trace of relief flashing in his eyes, "You have always been strong and unyielding. Even when you are sad, you still move forward. I have always believed in this."

Lin Huan showed a warm smile, like a flower blooming in spring, "With you by my side, with your words..."

"Then this courtyard returns to its original owner." Xiao said softly, and made a gesture to stand up and leave, but the next moment, Lin Huan gently held his hand and shook it slightly, with a bit of dependence and reluctance.

"Do you need me to accompany you?" Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly.

"No, there's no one else here. Let me treat you to some tea... the Chenyu Jiaming tea I brought from my master." Lin Huan said with a smile.

"...I'm not used to drinking tea. I only know about killing and fighting, and I'm not used to the ways of literati and scholars." Xiao shook his head slightly.

However, Lin Huan did not let go, and pulled Xiao towards the house. He looked determined, as if he would lose something precious if he let go.

As their figures gradually walked away, the sun gently fell on the cozy courtyard, covering it with a layer of golden gauze. Every corner of the courtyard was bathed in this warm light. The old table, the upside-down bowl, and the neat house were all quiet and beautiful. The breeze blew quietly, and the leaves rustled, as if humming the ballad of the years. At this time, the courtyard was like a quiet and far-reaching landscape painting, carrying endless warmth and stories, quietly blooming with unique brilliance in the long river of time.

(Volumes 3-4 A Cup of Moon Completed)