bookcurios Chapter 398 Peaceful years
Chapter 398 Peaceful years
The sigh was fleeting, like an illusion. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked around cautiously, but did not find anything unusual. The blue gem emitting a soft light seemed to be the only reality in this space, quietly floating in front of them.
"Maybe we are just worrying too much." Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand tightly, feeling the warmth from his palm, and felt a lot more at ease.
After experiencing the test of life and death, they cherish each other more and cherish the hard-won peace more. After the dark forces were completely eliminated, the Nine Star Realm ushered in the long-lost peace. The land that was once devastated by war is now full of thriving vegetation and vitality.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li chose a secluded valley and rebuilt their home. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, with only the sound of birdsong and gurgling water, it was their ideal place to live in seclusion.
Gao Xingchen still hasn't forgotten his love for planting, and he has opened up a medicinal field, planted with all kinds of precious spiritual herbs. The sun shines on the fields, reflecting colorful lights, and the air is filled with a faint floral fragrance, refreshing.
Nan Li passed on her lifelong learning to the younger generation of killers, teaching them to protect the world with love and justice. She hopes that these children can have the same determination and courage as them to protect world peace.
Pharmacist Li also followed them to the valley and was responsible for managing the medicinal fields. Although he was old, he was in good spirits and worked tirelessly in the fields every day. Seeing the magical herbs grow vigorously, his face was always filled with a gratified smile.
The elf Ling'er also found her own happiness here. Like a child, she chased butterflies in the valley and played with various small animals. Her laughter was as clear and melodious as a silver bell, adding a bit of vitality to the quiet valley.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li often sat side by side in the sunset, watching Ling'er playing among the flowers and listening to Pharmacist Li telling anecdotes about various herbs, their hearts filled with peace and happiness.
"Xingchen, do you think we will always be happy like this?" Nan Li leaned on Gao Xingchen's shoulder and asked softly.
Gao Xingchen gently stroked her hair, his eyes gentle but firm: "Yes, we will always be together to protect this hard-earned peace."
However, the gears of fate never seem to stop turning, and beneath the peaceful life, there seems to be an unknown undercurrent...
The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the valley, gilding the green medicinal fields. Gao Xingchen rolled up his sleeves, revealing his strong forearms, and was carefully transplanting a new spiritual herb to more fertile soil. Sweat dripped from his forehead and dripped into the soil, but he didn't care. A satisfied smile filled his dark face.
Not far away, Nanli was instructing Ling'er on how to take care of a wounded bird. She bandaged the bird's wound gently, her eyes focused and serious. Ling'er watched attentively, asking questions from time to time, and Nanli always patiently answered them one by one.
"Ling'er, you must remember to treat every life with love and respect." Nan Li's voice was gentle but firm. "Even the weakest creature has its value in existence."
Ling'er nodded, not quite understanding, her bright eyes sparkling with a thirst for knowledge.
Pharmacist Li sat aside, sorting the herbs while looking at them with a smile. Although he was old, he was in good spirits, and his kind face always had a kind smile, as if nothing in the world could bother him.
“Xingchen, look at your medicine field, it is well-maintained, much better than when I was young!” Pharmacist Li stroked his gray beard, his tone full of appreciation.
"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Li. I still have a lot to learn from you with my limited knowledge." Gao Xingchen smiled modestly, but he could not hide the pride in his eyes.
"You young people are full of energy, unlike us old guys who can only live by guarding these herbs." Pharmacist Li joked.
"Mr. Li, you are not old at all. You are our precious treasure!" Nan Li said with a smile, "Your profound knowledge and rich experience are our role models."
Pharmacist Li laughed out loud at their praise, and the originally quiet valley was suddenly filled with laughter.
As night fell, the stars dotted the sky, and a bright moon hung high in the night sky, covering the quiet valley with a layer of silver gauze. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li sat side by side in the yard, looking up at the starry sky, enjoying this rare tranquility.
"Xingchen, do you still remember the first time we met?" Nan Li asked softly, leaning in Gao Xingchen's arms.
"Of course I remember. At that time, you were still a cold-blooded killer. It took me a lot of effort to melt this iceberg of yours." Gao Xingchen said with a smile, with a hint of pride in his tone.
Nan Li hit him lightly and said angrily, "What do you mean by iceberg? You make me sound like I'm so difficult to get along with."
"Haha, in my heart, you will always be the Nanli who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside." Gao Xingchen hugged Nanli tighter and bent down to kiss her forehead.
"Xingchen, I'm really happy that I can spend these ordinary yet happy days with you." Nanli closed her eyes, feeling Gao Xingchen's warmth, her heart filled with sweetness and happiness.
"Me too, Li'er, I love you." Gao Xingchen said affectionately.
"I love you too, Xingchen."
Their love grows stronger with the years, just like fine wine, which becomes more mellow as time goes by. However, under this seemingly peaceful and happy life, an undercurrent is quietly surging. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li don't know that a greater test is about to befall them...
"Xingchen, Li'er, you are still young, don't stay at home all the time, go out more often and see the world." Pharmacist Li put down the teacup in his hand and said to the fairy couple with a smile. After going through ups and downs, seeing them achieve their goals and live a stable life, Pharmacist Li was filled with relief.
"Mr. Li is right. We have the same idea." Gao Xingchen smiled heartily and held Nan Li's hand and said, "In a few days, we will go to visit my father-in-law and father. It's time to let them feel at ease."
Nan Li nodded gently, with a gentle light in her eyes. After the dark forces were eliminated, the estrangement between the two families also completely dissipated. The heads of the Gao and Nan families were very satisfied with their union. The two families became more united and worked together for the prosperity of the Nine Star Realm.
A few days later, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li returned to the family. The two clan leaders were delighted to see their loving relationship. Clan leader Gao stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Xingchen, Li'er, you two are now the guardians of the Heart of the Stars, shouldering the responsibility of protecting the Nine Stars Realm, so you must not slack off."
"Father, we understand." Gao Xingchen and Nan Li responded in unison, with firm eyes.
After staying in the family for a few days, Gao Xingchen and Nanli decided to return to the valley to continue their peaceful life. One morning after returning to the valley, Gao Xingchen and Nanli were walking in the garden as usual, and suddenly, Gao Xingchen noticed something strange.
"Lier, look!" Gao Xingchen pointed to a cluster of blooming flowers in the garden. There, a tiny star was emitting a soft light, as if it appeared out of thin air.
Nan Li walked closer and took a closer look, a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes. Although this star was small, it contained great power. Moreover, the aura it exuded was so similar to that of the heart of the star, yet it was different.
"This is..." Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts and expectations. What exactly did this sudden star indicate?
Gao Xingchen and Nanli carefully held up the tiny star. The light it emitted was warm but not scorching, as if it contained infinite vitality and hope.
"It's like our child, suddenly coming into our lives." Nanli said softly, her eyes full of maternal tenderness.
"Then let's call it 'Star of Hope'," Gao Xingchen suggested. "I hope it can illuminate everyone's heart and fill the world with love and peace."
Nanli nodded in agreement, and they carefully placed the Star of Hope back into the flowers, letting it bathe in the sunlight and emitting warm light.
Under the shining of the Star of Hope, everything in the valley seemed full of vitality, the flowers and trees were more luxuriant, the birds and insects were more melodious. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's life was also full of sunshine and laughter. They practiced together, traveled together, tasted delicious food together, and enjoyed the hard-earned peace and happiness.
At night, the sky is dotted with stars. Gao Xingchen and Nanli snuggle together, looking up at the vast starry sky. The Star of Hope emits a soft light, as if guarding their love.
"Xingchen, what do you think is waiting for us in the future?" Nan Li asked softly, leaning in Gao Xingchen's arms.
"The future is full of unknowns, but I know that as long as we are together, we will be able to overcome all difficulties." Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand tightly and said firmly.
As time went by, their love story became widely known in the Nine Star Realm and became a good story in people's hearts. People said that Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were a match made in heaven, and their love was guided by the stars and arranged by fate.
However, the gears of fate never stop turning, and undercurrents surge beneath the peaceful life.
On this day, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li received a letter from afar. The scribbled handwriting in the letter revealed a hint of anxiety and uneasiness. The letter mentioned that a mysterious organization was rising. They were powerful and cruel, and they were trying to subvert the peace of the Nine Star Realm.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's hearts were overshadowed. They had a premonition that a new storm was about to come...