bookcurios Chapter 208 Small luck
Chapter 208 Small luck
The golden light gradually dissipated, and the light on the ancient book also gradually dimmed, as if the power that just destroyed the world was just an illusion. Gao Xingchen gently stroked the cover of the ancient book, feeling mixed emotions. This ancient book not only sealed the Fire Cloud Evil God, but also contained the secret of saving the star field. The responsibility was heavy, and he felt the burden on his shoulders was even heavier.
"Let's go back." Nan Li's voice brought Gao Xingchen back from his thoughts.
"Go...home?" Gao Xingchen was slightly stunned. Ever since he traveled to the Nine Star Realm, he had been living a wandering life. The word "home" was both familiar and unfamiliar to him.
Nan Li seemed to see through his thoughts, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly: "Why, don't you miss the delicious food and soft and comfortable bed at home?"
Gao Xingchen scratched his head in embarrassment. He really hadn't had a good rest for a long time. The two smiled at each other, turned into two streams of light, and disappeared into the sky.
When Gao Xingchen returned home, he found that the "home" that Nanli mentioned was not as simple as he imagined. This was an exquisite courtyard built on the mountain, with green trees, birds singing and flowers blooming. A clear spring flowed down from the mountain and gathered into a small pond. Several koi fish swam leisurely in the water.
"How is it? Are you satisfied?" Nan Li asked with a smile, looking at Gao Xingchen's surprised expression.
"It's so beautiful here!" Gao Xingchen exclaimed sincerely, "I didn't expect you to have such a paradise."
"As long as you like it." Nan Li's eyes flashed with tenderness, "It's always very quiet here. I think you should like it here."
In the following days, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li lived a rare peaceful life. They planted flowers and plants in the courtyard together, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature. Although Gao Xingchen was not proficient in this, under the guidance of Nan Li, he gradually mastered some skills. Seeing the flowers and plants he planted break through the soil and grow vigorously, he was filled with a sense of accomplishment.
As the sun sets, the two sit side by side on the stone bench in the courtyard, admiring the sunset glow. The breeze blows by, bringing bursts of flower fragrance, making people feel relaxed and happy.
"Xingchen, do you want to learn magic?" Nanli asked suddenly, breaking the silence.
Gao Xingchen was slightly stunned. He had been focusing on improving his own strength but neglected the practice of magic.
"Why do you suddenly want to teach me this?" Gao Xingchen was a little curious.
Nan Li turned to look at him, with an inexplicable light flashing in her eyes: "Because..."
"Because I want you to become stronger," Nan Li paused, as if organizing her words, "You are shouldering an important mission. Only by becoming stronger can you protect the people you want to protect."
Gao Xingchen was silent. He knew that what Nan Li said was true. He clenched his fists and looked determined: "I will definitely work hard!"
Nan Li smiled slightly, condensed a ball of water from her fingertips, and gently pushed it towards Gao Xingchen: "This is the water ball technique, one of the most basic spells. You try it first."
Gao Xingchen imitated Nan Li, mobilized the spiritual energy in his body, and tried to condense a water ball. At first, he couldn't get it right, the spiritual energy ran around in his hands, and the condensed water ball was like a deflated ball, limp and scattered all over the ground.
Nan Li patiently guided him and corrected his gestures and luck. Gradually, Gao Xingchen mastered the trick, and the water ball he condensed became more and more round and full.
"Hahaha, look at Xiaobai!" Gao Xingchen was practicing attentively when he suddenly heard Nanli's laughter.
He turned around and saw Xiaobai hitting a water ball on the ground with his paws. The water splashed everywhere and wet his snow-white fur, making him look funny. But Xiaobai didn't care and was having a lot of fun.
Gao Xingchen couldn't help laughing, and he casually condensed a few water balls and threw them at Xiaobai. Xiaobai dodged nimbly, and occasionally when he was hit by a water ball, he would make a dissatisfied "meow" sound, but soon he would throw himself into the game with great interest.
Under the setting sun, one person and one cat, laughing constantly, formed a warm picture. Nan Li looked at the scene in front of her, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, her eyes full of tenderness.
As night fell, the sky was dotted with stars. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li sat on the roof, looking up at the starry sky.
"Xingchen, have you ever thought about what you want to do after everything is over?" Nanli asked softly.
Gao Xingchen pondered for a moment and said, "I haven't thought that far, but..." He turned to look at Nan Li, his eyes sparkling, "I hope to be with you forever, just like now."
Nan Li felt warm in her heart, lowered her head, and said softly: "Me too..."
The night was quiet, and the two figures looked particularly close under the starlight. However, no one noticed that in the shadow of a big tree in the distance, a pair of eyes were staring at them closely, with a cold light flashing in their eyes...
As night fell, the stars were like broken diamonds scattered on the dark blue curtain. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li sat side by side on the roof, letting the cool night breeze brush their cheeks, bringing a hint of the fragrance of plants and trees.
"Nanli, have you ever thought about this, if one day we no longer need to practice and no longer have to care about those disputes, where would you like to go and what would you do?" Gao Xingchen looked up at the starry sky and asked softly.
Nan Li was slightly startled, and turned to look at the boy beside her. Under the moonlight, his profile was clearly defined, and his eyes were shining like stars. She hadn't heard him speak in such a relaxed tone for a long time. Since coming to the Nine Star Realm, they had been in a dangerous environment, and rarely had a moment of peace.
"I..." Nan Li hesitated for a moment, and a vague picture of her childhood emerged in her mind. At that time, she had not yet become a cold-blooded killer, and she was full of longing for the future. "I once wanted to go to a very far place. I heard that in the far west, there is an endless ocean. The water is blue, bluer than the sky..."
Gao Xingchen listened attentively, as if he had already seen the scene described by Nan Li. He clenched his fists and secretly made up his mind: "After we solve the crisis in the star field, we will go together, okay? Then, I will take you around the world!"
"Okay." Nan Li's lips slightly raised as she responded softly. She originally thought that someone like her, who bore a blood feud, had lost the qualifications to pursue happiness. But the appearance of Gao Xingchen rekindled her hope for the future.
In order to give Nan Li a surprise, Gao Xingchen decided to cook a sumptuous dinner himself. He sneaked into the kitchen while Nan Li was practicing, put on an apron, and started to get busy. Although his cooking skills were not superb, he was attentive. He carefully recalled the flavors that Nan Li liked on weekdays and made every dish exquisite and delicious.
When night fell again, Nan Li finished her practice and returned to her room, she found the table full of steaming food. The flickering candlelight reflected Gao Xingchen's gentle smile, and the warm atmosphere moved her deeply.
"Did you do all this?" Nan Li asked in surprise.
"How about it? Are you impressed by my cooking skills?" Gao Xingchen raised his eyebrows proudly.
Nan Li took a bite, her eyes slightly reddened, and she said with a smile: "It's delicious. This is the most delicious meal I have ever eaten."
That night, they sat under the moonlight, enjoying the rare peace and happiness. However, just when they thought everything would be so beautiful, a letter from afar broke the peace, which mentioned an urgent news about the safety of the star field...
Nan Li's words were choked with sobs, and Gao Xingchen could feel the softness hidden deep in her heart. He stood up, walked to Nan Li, and gently embraced her in his arms. Nan Li did not refuse, she gently leaned her head on Gao Xingchen's shoulder, feeling this rare warmth.
The moonlight poured down like water, making their figures look particularly slender. In the distance, Xiaobai lay lazily on the ground, occasionally looking up at them, and then closing his eyes contentedly. At this moment, the years were peaceful, as if all the troubles in the world had nothing to do with them.
However, just when they thought everything would be fine, a paper crane broke the peace. It flew lightly in front of Gao Xingchen, spread its wings, and revealed a letter inside. Gao Xingchen took the letter with doubt, opened it, and his face suddenly became solemn.
"What's wrong?" Nan Li noticed that Gao Xingchen was acting strangely and asked softly.
Gao Xingchen didn't say anything, but handed the letter to Nanli. Nanli took the letter and read it carefully. There was not much in the letter, but every word was shocking.
The letter said that a mysterious force had appeared on the edge of the star field. This force was so powerful that it had destroyed several planets. What was even more worrying was that this force was still spreading towards the center of the star field. If it was allowed to develop, the entire star field would face a catastrophe.
After reading the letter, Nan Li's face became solemn. She looked up at Gao Xingchen, her eyes full of worry. They all knew what the letter meant. They finally got a moment of peace, but it was broken by this sudden news.
"We must go back immediately." Gao Xingchen said in a deep voice.
Nan Li nodded in agreement. They all knew that the safety of the star field was related to the lives of countless people, and they could not stay out of it.
"But, we just..." Nan Li hesitated to speak.
"I know." Gao Xingchen held Nan Li's hand tightly, his eyes full of determination, "But there are some responsibilities that we must bear."
Nan Li did not say anything else, but held Gao Xingchen's hand tightly to give him strength. After a short period of peace, they had to embark on a journey again to face unknown challenges. This letter was like a trigger, stirring up their peaceful life and pushing their destiny in a new direction.