NFBE Chapter 42 Leaving
Chapter 42 Leaving
Sui Yu looked at her with bright eyes: "I've finished eating, can you buy some more?"
"Huh? Holy crap! My god, I was only not paying attention for a moment, and you've already finished all ten?"
Liu Xingxing was shocked to see the empty oil-wrapped paper in Sui Yu's hand.
Sui Yu pursed her lips and just stared at Liu Xingxing without saying a word.
"Children shouldn't eat so many sweets, it's bad for their teeth, and don't you find it cloying?"
Even Liu Xingxing herself couldn't eat ten of them at once, since one of these glutinous rice balls was enough to make half a bowl of rice.
Moreover, the food was originally intended for two people, and I was thinking of keeping two or three to take back for Xiao Mo to eat. Anyway, the food wouldn't spoil in the storage ring, but now Sui Yu has used it all up.
Sui Yu blinked her big eyes and said, "It's delicious! I've never eaten it before, but I like it."
Liu Xingxing sighed helplessly, squatted down and looked at her: "Even if it's delicious, you can't eat too much, or you'll get indigestion. Besides, there are so many delicious foods in this world, you can try them slowly in the future."
"But didn't you say you were going to give me away to someone else? What future is there then?"
The little girl spoke so sincerely that Liu Xingxing felt so embarrassed she just wanted to scratch her head, but these two things didn't seem to conflict with each other.
And the way she talked made it sound like Liu Xingxing didn't want her anymore. They didn't have any relationship to begin with; they had only known each other for a few days.
"That older sister will be very nice to you; she'll buy you whatever you want to eat..."
In the novel, Lu Xihan was indeed very good to Suiyu, almost like raising her as half a daughter. Otherwise, Suiyu would have risked her life several times to save her, the most serious time being when she couldn't transform for decades. The female lead used all sorts of rare and precious herbs to nurture her, and she was eventually able to transform again and even advance several ranks.
"But Sui Yu wants to follow you. Sui Yu is very useful. Why don't you let Sui Yu follow you?"
Liu Xingxing didn't know how to explain it to her, and besides, she already had a baby snake and a cat, so she really didn't know how to raise a child.
Moreover, Liu Xingxing vaguely sensed that the Heavenly Dao of this place was urging her to quickly "return the item to its rightful owner," otherwise the consequences would be extraordinary.
After all, she was a half-step immortal being, and she could glimpse some of the laws governing all things in this world.
Her strength was already approaching a point where the world could no longer tolerate her, yet she was still trapped here. This was something Liu Qun couldn't understand.
But Liu Xingxing wasn't a stubborn person. She would do what she was supposed to do before the boat reached the bridge. She would never soften her heart and keep Sui Yu around just because of a few words from Sui Yu. She didn't want to keep anything or anyone that was particularly related to the protagonist by her side. She didn't know if she could bear the consequences if she got involved.
Liu Xingxing has been regretting picking up Liu Qi since last time.
Speaking of Liu Qi, I wonder how that kid is doing now. It must have been several months since I brought him back to the sect to become an apprentice. Last time I went back to the sect, I didn't see those little servants from Qiwu Peak say anything about a junior visiting. Instead, those old men in the sect would come over from time to time to ask when she could go back.
Sigh, it seems the main characters can't appear until the appointed time.
While I was lost in thought, someone tugged at the hem of my clothes again.
Sui Yu noticed her hesitation and stopped pressing the issue, instead focusing intently on the woman before him.
"Will Suiyu ever see you again? When we really have to part ways, could you let Suiyu see your true face one last time?"
From Huangshui Village to this Mitian City, Suiyu has only ever seen her as someone without any distinguishing features, but Suiyu firmly believes that what she sees is not the real her.
They will probably meet again, but... Liu Xingxing doesn't want Sui Yu to know it's her.
Since we've only met by chance, why create more trouble?
Liu Xingxing smiled, stood up, and instead of answering her question, said something unrelated: "The sun is about to set. I heard that Mitian City is even more lively at night than during the day, and there are lots of delicious foods. Do you want to go and have some fun?"
Sui Yu looked up at Liu Xingxing, who was smiling, and remained silent for a while before reaching out to take her hand, also showing a slight smile.
"it is good."
……
Brilliant fireworks, bustling streets, and crowds of people.
This was the first time Sui Yu had spent so much time playing in a human town. Everything was new and unfamiliar to her. It was also the first time Liu Xingxing had played so wildly since coming to this world.
The two people, one adult and one child, enjoyed their time to the fullest.
We didn't return to our lodgings until we were too tired to eat or play anymore, which was almost midnight.
The next day at noon
Liu Xingxing woke up groggily, yawned and stretched, casually cast a cleansing spell to change her clothes, and then pulled out two pieces of bread from her storage ring and started eating them.
While eating, he went out to the next room, knocked on the door a few times, and then pushed the door open and went in.
The moment he entered, the action of eating the pancake in his hand abruptly stopped, and there was no trace of human activity left in the room.
Liu Xingxing's face instantly fell, and she suddenly exuded a murderous aura.
Who on earth was so blind as to steal the Sui Jade?!
And she didn't even notice!
The pancake in my hand suddenly lost its appeal, so I threw it on the ground.
"Mirror of Return to Life, activate!"
Once the mirroring technique is activated, the cause and effect become immediately clear.
But it wasn't someone who stole the jade right under her nose; she left on her own...
When Sui Yu left, he stood in front of Liu Xingxing's room for a while, seemingly lost in thought, but he never went in to disturb her.
Looking at the scene retraced by the mirroring technique, Liu Xingxing remained silent for a while, probably knowing where Sui Yu had gone.
After finishing the incantation, he leisurely went to cancel the lease on the small courtyard he had rented for almost half a month. Only after cleaning up the aftermath did he go out to confirm the final result.
Sure enough, the trio of Lu Xihan who had been with them in Mitian City for more than a month suddenly had a little girl who was about half a year old. Lu Xihan was even holding the little girl's hand very naturally.
Liu Xingxing, who was half a street away, could see everything clearly, and now she understood everything.
She said she would introduce her to a better older sister, and they followed these three people all the way. Suiyu was a spirit that had lived for hundreds of years, so she couldn't possibly not see this.
Of the three, two were women. The one who looked rather dim-witted and prone to startling was eliminated first. The remaining woman, who seemed to have a mind of her own but not quite, did resemble Liu Xingxing somewhat.
Sui Yu assumed it was her, so he walked directly up to the woman and said, "My name is Sui Yu. I have nowhere to go. Will you take me in?"
Lu Xihan had never seen such a hardcore self-introduction before, and was immediately stunned before she came to her senses and realized what she had said.
"You said your name is Sui Yu?"
"Hey, where did this little kid come from? He's quite cute."
Xiao Yiyi suddenly appeared out of nowhere and her eyes lit up when she saw Sui Yu's face.
"Tch, I think it's just some mountain spirit or monster that's just transformed and is trying to scam people by claiming kinship with them. Just ignore her." Yu Yunyang's tone was still as smug as ever.
Lu Xihan ignored the two of them, and squatted down to be at eye level with Sui Yu, asking again, "Little sister, you said your name is Sui Yu, right? Where are your family members?"
"Didn't I just say that I'm homeless, let alone have family? I think you have a kind face, so I'm sure you'll take me in. I'm very useful."
Sui Yu looked at this person and saw that she was radiating a powerful aura. Sister Liu was right. She should be able to get by following her.
"Hey kid, you're not trying to cling to us, are you? Lu Xihan, I advise you to mind your own business." Yu Yunyang was the first to object.
Lu Xihan ignored him and continued, "Then let me ask you another question: are you human or some kind of spirit in human form? Do you remember your past?"
"If I told you, would you take me in?"
"I...let's see what happens."
Lu Xihan's eyes were filled with anticipation.
If so, I will definitely take you in.
How could she miss such a wonderful opportunity?
"I... my true form is a stone. I am a stone spirit that has taken human form. I was accidentally pulled out of the river by humans and then left on the road. I can't find my way back."
"But it's fine this way, anyway I don't really want to go back to that ditch, I'm all alone there and no one to talk to..."
After hearing Sui Yu's words, Xiao Yiyi couldn't sit still any longer: "So she's a stone spirit. She's quite pitiful. Xi Xi, should we keep her?"
"Hey, hasn't anyone asked for my opinion?"
"Get out of my way, this is none of your business!"
Neither of them noticed the slightly unusual expression on Lu Xihan's face after hearing the story.
It's true, there's always a way out! She actually found the Suiyu Essence, and Lu Xihan almost couldn't contain her excitement.