Chapter 2447 - 2448: Plans

Chapter 2447: Chapter 2448: Plans

But if Pan Yan were to know of this scene, he would no doubt be heartbroken to death.

After all, back when Xiao Ying was under Pan Yan’s care, he couldn’t bear to let her do even slightly tough or tiring tasks.

But now, Xiao Ying has become like this, and the difference between then and now is undeniably vast.

However, when a person dies, it’s like a lamp going out. Naturally, Pan Yan would not know that the joke told back then has now become an obsession for Xiao Ying, which is also the reason she came to these mountains.

"Grandpa, you once said that after a hundred years, this sachet should be placed on the mountaintop... so that it can witness the sunrise and sunset each day..."

Xiao Ying was burying the item as she slowly spoke with sadness.

As she spoke, her eyes welled up with a crimson tide, with tears continuously dripping and falling into the freshly dug pit.

Lin Chen stood silently by her side, and listening to Xiao Ying’s story, he understood the reason why Xiao Ying had come here at this moment.

All of this was because of Pan Yan’s past words. Everything had been remembered by Xiao Ying.

She slowly covered it with soil and even placed a few branches of buds on the small mound.

These were buds Lin Chen had never seen before, presumably specialties of this mysterious realm, about which Lin Chen knew very little.

However, looking at them, there seemed to be no significant spiritual energy fluctuations and appeared to be merely ordinary items.

"I can’t do anything for you, only to place your things here, fulfilling your last wish..."

Xiao Ying wiped the tear marks off her face with her sleeve, lightly biting her lip, which made her appear somewhat painful.

Though her hands were stained with a deep red, Xiao Ying paid no mind, whispering about the trivial things between her and her grandfather.

As for Lin Chen, he didn’t know how to comfort her or how to help Xiao Ying get over these memories. All he could do was stay by her side, gently patting her shoulder, silent for a long time.

...

Unaware of how much time had passed, they saw the rising sun already halfway up the sky.

The sunlight, no longer as gentle as before, carried a scorching breath, and at the summit, it felt somewhat stifling.

Lin Chen was still somewhat alright, but Xiao Ying’s body was already frail, coupled with the long climb earlier and some minor injuries. As the sun’s rays fell, Xiao Ying couldn’t help but feel a slight dizziness.

Her face appeared a bit pale, and her voice became increasingly faint, making Lin Chen a bit worried.

"Let’s go back. If Senior Pan were alive to see you like this, he wouldn’t feel good either."

Lin Chen helped Xiao Ying to her feet. Though she was reluctant, at the mention of Pan Yan, her delicate body trembled slightly. Reluctant as she was, in such a situation, there was no choice but to leave.

Before standing up, Xiao Ying knelt on the ground, bowing several times to the small mound. The buds swaying on top seemed like Pan Yan’s tombstone, swaying continuously with her bows.

"I’ll come to see you again when I have time."

After kneeling, Xiao Ying stood up, and due to her weakness, it looked as if Lin Chen had forcefully dragged her up.

As she rose, Xiao Ying’s body wavered slightly, and her knees started trembling uncontrollably.

Her pale face seemed all the more sickly.

Lin Chen couldn’t help but sigh, holding Xiao Ying in his arms as they descended from the peak.

The gusts of wind howling from below seemed to transform into blades of Qi as Lin Chen descended, causing his robe to flap loudly.

Lin Chen didn’t mind this, as he was already accustomed to it.

But Xiao Ying in his arms wasn’t, so Lin Chen used some spiritual energy to form a barrier around her, warding off the surging air blasts, and slowing their descent slightly.

Whether from exhaustion or otherwise, Xiao Ying had already fallen asleep during the descent, with tear stains still on her tender face, looking pitiful.

Lin Chen sighed lightly, then headed towards Chen Lin’s place.

Now that Xiao Ying was wounded and overly fatigued, she could only rely on Chen Lin for recuperation. Besides, Meng Shan should be there, of a similar age, and could accompany Xiao Ying as she recovers.

...

At Chen Lin’s place, at Lin Chen’s call, a few figures came out of the house, and seeing Lin Chen with Xiao Ying, they couldn’t help but feel relieved.

However, Meng Shan looked a bit guilty and approached Lin Chen, whispering, "I’m sorry, Brother Lin, I didn’t keep an eye on Xiao Ying."

"It’s not your fault."

Though Xiao Ying nearly got into trouble for some reason, Lin Chen knew it wasn’t Meng Shan’s fault. Where Xiao Ying wanted to go, she would find countless ways to get there.

But under such circumstances, Lin Chen couldn’t help but worry, thinking about what the consequences would have been had he arrived later, which sent a shiver down his spine.

"She’s fine, just tired and with some minor injuries. Unlike your recovery rate, she’ll need a few days of rest to heal."

Chen Lin checked her pulse and diagnosed accordingly.

Only then did Lin Chen relax. If anything happened to Xiao Ying, he would undoubtedly feel the most sorrowful and wouldn’t know how to face Pan Yan in the future.

Thankfully, Xiao Ying was unharmed.

"But she can’t go on like this. The excessive grief can easily lead to emotional knots. If possible, try to find a way to help her."

Chen Lin sighed.

These words left everyone in silence, appearing somewhat melancholy.

Everyone knew the bitterness in Xiao Ying’s heart, but such bitterness was hard for others to comfort, especially at such a young age. Even though Meng Shan had similar experiences, he couldn’t console Xiao Ying.

After all, everyone is different, with different ways to emerge from sadness, and different lengths of time needed. The current situation left them all quite silent.

"Otherwise, take her out for a walk, hoping the world’s splendor could dilute her longing for her grandfather."