69novels Chapter 286: Past Events (Gone)
Chapter 286: Past Events (Gone)
Hu Zhaigong looked at Chen Yue in front of him, and his expression that could not be concealed seemed to be telling a huge secret. And this secret seemed to be inextricably linked to this black monster.
Just now, Chen Yue brought this beast hound to her and gave her a detailed explanation of it, including its characteristics and weaknesses. From Chen Yue's attitude, Hu Zhai Gong roughly guessed some clues.
"Tell me, what is going on?" Hu Zhaigong stared at Chen Yue, his face full of seriousness and confusion.
"In that case, I will not hide it anymore." Chen Yue nodded slightly, a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes, and he slowly said: "Three or four hundred years later, Inazuma will face an unprecedented disaster. No one will be spared, and no one will be saved."
"I don't know why it appeared in the world at this moment, and I don't know why it appeared on Inazuma's land. However, it made me understand a very important point..."
Having said this, Chen Yue suddenly fell silent, as if he was thinking about something.
"Which point?" Hu Zhaigong couldn't help but ask. She knew very well that Chen Yue was not a person who would speak without a purpose.
"I want to go."
"What?" Hu Zhaigong was stunned for a moment when she heard Chen Yue's words. She could hardly believe her ears.
"You know, I can't stay here forever. I'm a traveler and will eventually travel around the entire continent. Inazuma is just one of my stops."
Chen Yue said after a moment of silence, his voice filled with a hint of helplessness and reluctance.
Hearing this, Hu Zhaigong was silent, as if thinking about what to say next. Her relationship with Chen Yue has always been delicate, more than friends but less than lovers.
Inazuma was the only one who could fully guess Chen Yue's thoughts. Sometimes even she herself had this thought: if Chen Yue was attracted to her instead of Zhen, then how were they getting along now?
Now that my best friend is leaving, I don’t know what to say.
She knew that Chen Yue was a very stubborn person and would not change his mind easily once he made a decision.
"when are we leaving?"
Kitsuzai Palace finally asked this question, as if she was confirming what she was thinking.
"Tonight," Chen Yue replied calmly. He looked up at the sky. There were a few white clouds floating in the blue sky, as if they were also regretting his impending departure.
"You, ah... take care." Hu Zhaigong's heart was filled with indescribable emotions. She looked at Chen Yue, and those deep eyes seemed to hide endless stars and endless sorrow. She wanted to speak, but she didn't know where to start.
"I don't plan to tell Zhen and the others about this."
Chen Yue’s words surprised Hu Zhaigong again. She looked at Chen Yue in confusion, not understanding why he made such a decision.
"To me, they are my most precious friends in Inazuma. But separation is always inevitable, and I don't want them to be sad because of my leaving. So, I hope you can keep it a secret for me." Chen Yue's eyes revealed a firm determination.
Hu Zaigong was silent for a while, then nodded slowly. She knew that Chen Yue’s decisions were always well considered. She could not change them and could only accept them.
"Where are you going?" asked Hu Zhaigong. Although she knew that Chen Yue was a traveler, his destination was always full of unknowns.
"I plan to go to Xumi, the Kingdom of Grass, first. After all, my knowledge reserves are still a little lacking, most of which come from my previous memories, so I plan to learn the knowledge of this world first." Chen Yue said with a smile, as if he had already seen what he looked like when he talked about Xumi.
Hu Zhaigong also smiled, she knew that Chen Yue could always find new goals and new motivations. She suddenly felt a little envious, envious of Chen Yue's ability to travel around the continent so freely and experience different customs and cultures.
"Then...will you come back?" There was a hint of expectation and reluctance in Hu Zaigong's voice. Her eyes were fixed on Chen Yue, as if she wanted to find the answer from his expression.
Chen Yue was silent for a while, his eyes fell on the sky in the distance, as if thinking about something. After a moment, he nodded slowly: "Yes, before the disaster comes, I will return to Inazuma again, back here."
A warm current surged in Hu Zhaigong's heart. No matter where Chen Yue went, he would never forget this place and his friends. She showed a relieved smile on her face, but her eyes became moist.
"Thank you, Yixuan." Hu Zhaigong said softly, his voice full of firmness and determination.
Chen Yue smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "Well, I believe you can overcome this crisis. But before that, I have one more thing to ask of you." As he said that, he took out a slightly crumpled piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Huzaigong.
"This is the strategic deployment map I made after traveling around Inazuma in recent decades. I have already laid out formations in some places, but it is not finished yet. I can only ask you to help improve it."
Hu Zhaigong took the paper and carefully looked at the dense lines and marks on it, frowning slightly: "This... I don't know much about these, but I will try my best to complete your request."
Chen Yue patted Hu Zhaigong on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Don't worry, I have confidence in you. Moreover, I also believe in your wisdom and ability. As long as you do as I ask, there shouldn't be any big problems."
Kitsuzai nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination: "Okay, I'll do my best."
Chen Yue smiled and continued to remind him, "Also, I will check if you are lazy when I come back, so that you don't need me to clean up your mess later."
Kitsuzai Palace couldn't help but laugh: "Don't worry, I don't want you to look down on me."
Chen Yue nodded with satisfaction and turned to leave. At this moment, Hu Zhaigong suddenly called him: "Wait a minute!"
Chen Yue turned his head in confusion, only to see a pink figure slowly enlarged in front of him. Then, Hu Zhaigong stretched out his hands and hugged him tightly.
"Don't die outside." Hu Zhaigong said softly, with a hint of worry and reluctance in his tone.
After saying that, Hu Zhaigong stood on tiptoes and gave Chen Yue a gentle kiss on the cheek.
Chen Yue felt the warm embrace of Hu Zhai Gong, and his heart was filled with emotion. He reached out his hand, gently patted Hu Zhai Gong's back, and comforted him.
"Don't worry, I'm just traveling. I'm not a criminal. Nothing will happen to me. And with my strength, don't you still trust me?"
"Please help me tell the real ones a message, 'I will let you see the future when it expires. The contract has been fulfilled and those who break their promises should be punished with salt.' That's all. Let's go."