bioinnovel Chapter 45 Old haunts are like dreams, past events are like smoke
Chapter 45 Old haunts are like dreams, past events are like smoke
Just as Xing was about to leave with the group, her keen ears accurately caught that last whisper amidst the clamor.
She suddenly stopped in her tracks!
who?!
Listen to this, is this even human language?
You said you preferred "Sora" to my face?!
She immediately turned her head sharply like a wary little leopard, her eyes scanning the crowd, trying to find the "troublemaker" who had made such a statement!
Seeing this, March 7th quickly grabbed her arm, pulling and dragging her, saying, "Let's go! What are you daydreaming about! Don't keep her waiting!"
Xing was being pulled away, still unwilling to give up, she turned back and glared a few times, muttering to herself, "Hmph...no taste..."
Once the group had made their way through the crowd and arrived at a relatively quiet covered bridge, Yu Kong finally asked the question he had been pondering all along:
"Mr. Lin Lin, it seems... he is not traveling with you all?"
"Ah!" March 7 and Xing exclaimed almost simultaneously, looking at each other in surprise.
"Oh right! Where's Lin Lin?!" March 7th's eyes widened. "I remember he walked down that golden road with us just now!"
Hoshino scratched his head: "It seems so... but when did it disappear? Did it run back to the train by itself?"
Walter and Dan Heng, standing to the side, remained completely calm, clearly knowing where Lin Lin had gone.
Upon hearing this, Fu Xuan quietly opened a crack in his divine eye on his forehead, a faint golden light swirling around it, clearly indicating that he had already performed a divination out of thin air.
Then, what the Dharma Eye saw was that the causal lines and future fragments concerning Lin Lin were still a chaotic fog, and as soon as one went a little deeper, one felt an invisible obstacle.
She immediately understood: Sure enough, the abnormal failure of the Qiong Guan Formation was probably related to Lin Lin, the producer behind the game.
March 7th was a little worried: "Won't it be lost?"
Xing muttered, "Maybe she went back to the train by herself?"
"Ouch!" x2
As soon as they finished speaking, they felt something lightly tap the back of their heads at the same time, the sensation was somewhat like... a knuckle?
The next second, the air around them, which had been empty, began to solidify as Lin Lin's figure slowly appeared.
He lowered his "murderous" hand and looked speechlessly at the two girls who were covering the back of their heads, looking completely bewildered.
You two slowpokes, it's only now that you've realized there's a missing person in the team?
Qingque was startled and almost jumped up: "Eh?! Invisibility?! Is it that scary?"
Yu Kong and Fu Xuan also showed obvious surprise.
They were completely unaware that Lin Lin was standing right next to them.
Once Xing snapped out of her daze, her curiosity immediately overcame her "grievance" at being hit on the head, and she stared at Lin Lin with shining eyes: "Lin Lin! How did you do that? Teach me! This is so much fun!"
Lin Lin rolled his eyes at her, annoyed, but still couldn't help but dote on her.
He casually tossed a dark green talisman with a snake-shaped relief in his hand to Xing.
"Here, the snake charm. Holding it will activate invisibility."
Xing hurriedly caught the talisman, its touch cold and slippery.
She tried to hold the snake talisman with one hand, just as Lin Lin had instructed.
The next moment, her body, starting from her fingertips, rapidly became transparent and instantly disappeared from everyone's sight!
March 7th exclaimed in surprise: "Wow!"
A few seconds later, Xing deactivated his invisibility and reappeared in the same spot with a grin.
He fiddled with the talisman in his hand, letting out a strange "hehehe~" laugh, his eyes darting around, clearly already thinking of some wicked idea.
March 7th sighed, "I feel like I shouldn't have given this thing to her!"
......
On the way to Shence Prefecture.
Lin Lin seemed to suddenly remember something and turned to ask Yu Kong, who was sitting opposite him: Has the little fox come back yet?
When Tingyun was mentioned, Yukong's expression softened slightly.
She shook her head slightly: "Tingyun, a few days ago she led a caravan to trade with other immortal ships."
"Based on the itinerary, they should still be on their way to and from the destination."
"Have you been in contact?"
"Yes, there is." Yu Kong nodded. "The caravan sends routine briefings back to Tianpo Company every day."
"Her last message back was that everything was normal and she was expected to return home soon."
"Mr. Lin Lin, is there something...?"
As Yu Kong was speaking, he suddenly paused, and the expression on his face gradually froze.
She suddenly remembered Lin Lin's other identity—a game producer who displayed near-prophetic abilities.
At this moment, Lin Lin asked a person who was on a field mission in this tone...
A chilling coldness instantly shot up from Yu Kong's spine!
Soaring Through the Sky: !!!
broken!
She looked at Lin Lin, her eyes filled with indescribable fear and a desire for confirmation.
Is it...
Lin Lin looked at her calmly, without nodding directly, but his eyes said it all.
Fu Xuan and Qing Que, who were standing nearby, also reacted instantly, their expressions changing drastically.
Finally, after much persuasion and calming from Lin Lin, Yu Kong managed to calm down.
Yu Kong: What do you mean by stopping the clouds means there's no danger to life?
Four stars became five stars?
……
Shence Mansion.
The group finally met the main inviter of the trip—General Jingyuan.
His white hair was casually draped over his shoulders, and his golden eyes carried his usual lazy smile, as if he were perpetually asleep. But deep within that smile lay the clarity and wisdom that came from experiencing the vicissitudes of life.
"Gentlemen of the Starry Sky Train, it's an honor to meet you all." Jing Yuan's voice was gentle and magnetic, with just the right amount of enthusiasm. "I've long admired you all, and meeting you today, I'm truly impressed by your extraordinary presence and the warmth that makes you so approachable."
March 7 whispered to Xing, "This general... he's quite eloquent, and his smile seems quite friendly too."
Walter stepped forward and responded on behalf of the train crew: "General Jingyuan, you are too kind. It is our honor to receive a formal invitation from Luofu."
"On behalf of the entire Star Train team, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the General for his kind invitation and thoughtful arrangements."
What followed was a formal, somewhat tedious but necessary exchange of introductions and polite greetings.
Jingyuan admired Walter's maturity and prudence.
The lively and carefree spirit of March 7th
Star's "aloofness" (on the surface).
Lin Lin's mystery (He glanced at Lin Lin several times, clearly having heard about his "prophet" identity)
They all gave just the right response.
After exchanging pleasantries, Jingyuan did not rush to get to the point.
He personally guided everyone to the accommodations that had been arranged beforehand.
This is a quiet and elegant courtyard located in the bustling area of Luofu, not far from the famous food and commercial street, Jinren Lane. It has a comfortable environment and complete facilities.
"Since you are all distinguished guests invited by Luofu, all expenses incurred during your stay in Luofu that are in accordance with the rules can be charged to Tianpo Company's account," Jing Yuan said with a smile. "Please do not be shy and enjoy the local customs and culture of the Immortal Ship."
Finally, his gaze fell on Dan Heng, who had been unusually silent and tried to minimize his presence ever since entering the Divine Strategy Palace.
A complex mix of reminiscence and inquiry flashed in those golden eyes that seemed to see right through people.
Jing Yuan's lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, and his tone unconsciously softened, carrying a unique tone of voice as if he were speaking to an old friend:
"you…"
However, he was interrupted by Dan Heng after uttering only one word.
Dan Heng raised his head and met Jing Yuan's gaze directly. His eyes were clear and firm, yet they also carried an unmistakable aloofness and a resolute determination to sever ties with the past.
His voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear, echoing in the now slightly quieter space:
"I am not him!"
Jing Yuan: "………………"
Hearing that familiar, cold tone, the lazy smile in his eyes faded, replaced by a hint of helplessness and a deeper sigh.
Your tone and attitude are exactly the same...it's so hard for me to tell the difference!
March 7th, who had been watching the drama unfold from the sidelines, was completely confused and whispered to Xing, "What kind of riddle are they playing? It feels...so profound, like there's a story behind it!"
Xing blinked, trying hard to find corresponding scenes in the interstellar TV series and novels she had watched.
Then, as if suddenly realizing something, she said, "Isn't it obvious? Substitute literature! Deeply tragic love story! I get it!"
Walter: "..."
Lin Lin: "..." (facepalm)
Dan Heng: "..." (His lips twitched almost imperceptibly)
Jing Yuan was also taken aback by Xing's groundbreaking "interpretation," then chuckled and shook his head, his smile revealing a genuine sense of helplessness and a touch of melancholy.
He gazed at Danheng, as if looking through Danheng at a more distant time and figure, and softly recited, as if sighing, as if talking to himself:
"Old haunts are like dreams, past events are like smoke."
(P.S.: More readers, but lower price per view? Speechless.)