Chapter 35 Mirror Stream's Invitation

Three days later, Jing Yuan, representing Luo Fu, presented the Starry Sky Train with an alliance jade tablet as a token of gratitude.

"Thank you all for your great help to Luofu. On behalf of Luofu, I would like to express my gratitude to you all." Jing Yuan calmly expressed his thanks.

"If you, our esteemed guests, do not mind, you are welcome to visit Luofu at any time. Luofu will always welcome you." Jing Yuan's words were pointed, implying that you are welcome to return at any time.

"Thank you for your kindness, General. The train is deeply grateful." □□, on behalf of the train crew, accepted Jing Yuan's gift of gratitude, and then led you onto the Starry Sky Train to bid farewell to Luofu.

You stand by the window and watch Jingyuan's shadow grow smaller and smaller until it disappears completely.

This unexpected journey through the Louvre has come to a temporary end, and the train continues on to its next destination for further exploration.

Though the sea of ​​stars is vast, we will meet again.

...

The train crew reunited and quickly regained their former lively atmosphere.

You maintain a distant relationship with Danheng, without disturbing him excessively.

Between you two, it seems like things have changed, yet it also seems like nothing has changed at all.

The two children still chattered around you as usual, and Himeko and □□ took extra care of you, making you feel the warmth of home.

Recently, the train company also funded the construction of a bedroom for you on the second floor. Although the space is not large, it is decorated very warmly.

As you gradually integrate into this warm family, the pain in your heart is also being healed.

That day, you unexpectedly received an anonymous letter in the observation car. The letter was written on the old Luofu style paper and contained only a few words: "Reunion with an old friend, within the territory of Lin Yuan."

"There are no recent visitor records for the train."

Unable to find any information about the messenger, your doubts deepen.

“The passengers in Danheng also received a letter today…” Pam recalled, “He said he was going back to Luofu, and Pam didn’t know what happened after that.”

Upon learning that Danheng had also received the same strange letter, you felt even more compelled to make a trip to Lin Yuan Realm.

"Passengers, please be careful. Pam is waiting for you to come back, Pam." Pam carefully instructed, "Why are you all so energetic? No wonder the passengers on March 7th said you were a 'perfect match,' Pam."

...

After many days, you returned to Luofu once again, heading to Lin Yuan Realm to keep your appointment.

As soon as you step into the country, you see a few familiar faces.

Dan Heng, Jing Yuan, Ren... and the woman in blue in the middle.

"Very good, now everyone is here." The woman in blue spoke slowly.

A familiar voice, a familiar face, only now there's a black veil covering their eyes.

It's Jingliu, your former master.

You are overwhelmed with mixed feelings, as if she were a distant memory.

Since the chaos of the Moon Drinking Incident, she has been imprisoned and fled to another place, while you have been imprisoned for hundreds of years.

"Long time no see," she called your name.

You look at her, and the word "Master" remains stuck in your throat.

She walked up to you and looked you over carefully.

"When we first met, you were just a little kid who wasn't even as tall as my sword, and you boasted that you would become the Sword Master. Now you've become an unknown nobody. What a cruel twist of fate."

"Yinyue, do you still remember her?" she asked Danheng, turning to him.

"..." Dan Heng remained silent.

“Then let me help you remember. She was my apprentice and your lawfully wedded wife. But you caused chaos because of your own selfish desires. In order to save you, she broke into the prison and deceived the Ten Kings, and was imprisoned in the prison for more than a hundred years.”

Jingliu became increasingly agitated as he spoke: "How did you make that vow to me back then? You said you would protect her for the rest of your life, but what happened? Is this your promise, Yinyue?"

Jingliu is standing up for you. From childhood to adulthood, she has always treated you like family, loving you, protecting you, and afraid that you would be bullied.

At the time, Danfeng repeatedly promised her that he would give her happiness and protect her for the rest of his life.

But Danfeng broke his vow, causing you to suffer an undeserved disaster.

The two people closest to her were implicated by Danfeng, how could she not hate him?

“Kyoryu, these are things I did voluntarily, and have nothing to do with him.” You close your eyes, take a deep breath, and then speak slowly.

Your stubbornness is exactly the same as it was when you were a teenager.

Jingliu stopped dwelling on the topic and instead began to recount the sins of the three.

Hearing her cold tone, you felt incredibly suffocated.

Why, when so much time has passed, do I have to bring back these painful memories?

Watching your former friends fall apart feels like a thousand-pound stone is pressing on your heart.

Your master, your family, your lover—the three of them are entangled and eventually become enemies.

You can only watch helplessly as they hate each other, and there's nothing you can do.

At the end of the meeting, Blade and Mirror Style drew their swords and clashed, resulting in both of them being severely injured.

Blade died and was resurrected, but left with regret; Mirror Flow, burdened with guilt, was escorted to the Jade Palace, leaving only Dan Heng, Jing Yuan, and you.

The three of you looked at each other in silence for a long time.

After a while, Jingyuan broke the silence and casually invited them to have a drink.

Drowning one's sorrows in alcohol is a good option.

You didn't refuse, and Danheng, who was easily knocked out, thought for a long time before finally nodding.

I'm still worried about you being alone with Jingyuan.

Danheng thought to himself.

...

Inside the Shence Mansion, the three of you sat in different places, as if you had returned to the carefree and unrestrained days of the past.

“He can’t drink.” You stopped Jingyuan from pouring wine for Danheng and then suggested that tea be served instead.

"Is that so... Then let's drink to our hearts' content today..." Jing Yuan quickly eased the awkwardness and poured you a full glass.

"cheers."

With a "clink," the three glasses collided, making a crisp sound.

The sake slightly diluted the bitterness as it went down my throat.

Danheng watched as you and Jingyuan drank one cup of wine after another, but did not stop you.

As the only two members of the group with complete memories, your grief must be even greater than the others.

A good drink can dispel a thousand sorrows.

If it really works, then it will relieve you of all your worries and leave you with nothing to fret about.

By the end, you were already drunk, and you mocked Jingyuan for not being as good as you.

The usually composed General Shence was quite drunk at this moment, his face flushed red.

"I am certainly no match for him..." Jing Yuan mumbled in a daze.

“Idiot Yuan Yuan… I won…” Your brain has stopped thinking, and you’re just saying whatever comes to mind.

Dan Heng, who was the most sober person in the room, almost crushed his teacup when he heard the name "Yuan Yuan".

You were completely unaware that Dan Heng was already incredibly jealous, and you were focused on continuing to toast with Jing Yuan.

Unable to bear it any longer, Danheng finally separated you and Jingyuan, summoned a servant to help Jingyuan back, and then carried the drunken you back to the train.

"Keep drinking..." you murmured unconsciously as you lay on Danheng's back, your breath spraying onto his neck.

As the night breeze blew by, you instinctively rubbed against Danheng's back, your arms unconsciously tightening their embrace.

If you were to open your eyes now, you would surely see a suspicious blush on the tips of Dan Heng's ears.

As the clock struck the hour, Danheng opened the train door behind your back.

The moment the car door was pushed open, several pairs of eyes, big and small, looked over at the same time.

"Wow~" March 7th exclaimed excitedly.

He awkwardly adjusted his glasses.

Are young people progressing this fast?

While everyone else was surprised, only Himeko noticed the strong smell of alcohol on you.

"What happened?" Himeko asked.

"She was in a bad mood and drank a few too many drinks. I'll take her back to her room first," Dan Heng replied briefly.

"Okay, I'll have Xiao Sanyue bring you a bowl of hangover soup later."

Dan Heng thanked Ji Zi and, ignoring the gossipy stares of everyone, carried you back to your bedroom.

Inside the bedroom, Danheng carefully laid you down on the bed, then took off your shoes and socks and covered you with the blankets.

Your hair was disheveled, your cheeks were slightly flushed, and your moist red lips opened and closed.

Danheng had never seen you like this before. He subconsciously looked away, but couldn't help stealing glances.

“…Danheng…” you whispered his name.

"I am here."

"...You have to eat on time, otherwise you won't grow tall..."

"...Okay, I understand."

"Don't always frown... it'll make you look ugly..."

"Okay, I will definitely change."

Danheng responded to every word of concern you spoke with great seriousness, his eyes overflowing with tenderness.

"……do not leave Me……"

"I will not leave you."

Only after receiving a positive response did you feel relieved and fall into a deep sleep.

Danheng stared at your sleeping face, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily.

Then he leaned down and gently placed a kiss on your forehead.

The kiss was very light, like a feather brushing against you. It carried his careful love and tenderness, leaving his mark on you as Danheng.

Danheng stayed in your bedroom all night, watching over you, while the hangover soup was secretly poured away by a pink-haired woman who wished to remain anonymous, thoughtfully not disturbing your time together.