Growth

The sky of Guixiangcheng would only be clear under one circumstance, that is when Canaan was there.

The domain dispelled the lingering black fog, allowing sunlight to cover the city. Whenever this happened, people would see the figure of the silver-haired saint.

Over time, people began to call it the sun.

The so-called sun is coming, which means that the adult who can dispel the haze has come.

Nicole likes this gentleman very much. Her greatest pleasure is to run with her friends to the lighthouse, which is the place where the Silver-haired Saint often goes.

When they are lucky, they will see each other standing under the lighthouse. The winding vines will spread and dispel the endless black fog, allowing the moonlight and sunlight to penetrate the clouds and fall down.

There are few people who return to the city who don't like Mr. Sun, just like everyone dislikes the sun. But adults rarely come near this place, they always keep awe of it. Over time, besides the people who light the lamps, the most people who come here are the children in the city.

The lighthouse is always guarded and is very safe, so adults don't have to worry about their children's safety. The latter often come here in groups, and when they can't see Mr. Sun, they play games together. Nicole is one of them.

Her best game is hide-and-seek. As long as she hides, few people can find Nicole. This is because her father is a hunter, and Nicole learned tree-climbing skills from him since she was a child. Therefore, every time she plays a game, she will be deliberately targeted.

If she gave in, she wouldn't be Nicole! Even if her previous hiding place was discovered, she could always find a better one.

The girl's eyes rolled, and she made up her mind that she would surprise her friends today. She had already chosen her target, which was the lighthouse in front of her. Others would definitely not think that she was hiding here.

Nicole spat into her palms a few times, and quickly climbed up the lighthouse, like a big gecko clinging to the wall. The narrow edge was just right for landing and hiding.

Such a high distance was also a challenge for her. The girl clung to the wall tightly, listening to people coming and going under her feet. It was not until the others gave up and shouted her name that Nicole smiled and responded crisply.

"I'm here!"

"Why did you end up there? Come down quickly, or you'll be in trouble if someone finds you."

"It's because you bully others and always come to catch me first."

Nicole pouted and tried to climb down. Then she realized the most difficult thing - she seemed unable to get down.

It was easy to climb up, but difficult to climb down. The narrow beam blocked the view of the searcher and Nicole. The children stared at each other, fearing that they would be scolded, and did not dare to ask for help.

The bigger kids suggested: "Why don't you just jump down?"

Nicole's eyes widened: "Why didn't you just let me hit you on the head? You were afraid I wouldn't break your legs."

"Then we'll have to call someone."

"Don't call anyone. If my parents find out, they will definitely beat me up!"

The children argued until a voice was heard.

"You look like you need help."

Seeing someone coming, the others quickly dispersed, leaving only the girl dumbfounded. The person who spoke looked up and saw a familiar face. Nicole's mind was blank and she spoke stutteringly.

"Mr. Sun..."

The person who spoke nodded slightly, and the realm condensed into a step. The silver-haired young man walked up to her step by step and carried the girl down.

There was a cold smell on him, and Nicole didn't even want to get off for a moment. It was not until she was put on the ground that she realized what she had just thought about, and her face turned red.

"Thank you..."

"Be careful and don't go to such dangerous places again."

Seeing the other person turning around and preparing to leave, Nicole mustered up the courage to call out to him.

"Well, Mr. Sun, my mother's birthday is in three days. Can you make it sunny that day?"

"I see."

The silver-haired young man paused for a moment, as if he remembered something, and handed over a translucent flower.

Nicole held her breath and stared at the flower. How beautiful it was! Thirty-two petals were intricate and beautiful, and each petal glowed with a soft luster. The girl didn't dare to take it until the other party asked.

"Give this to your mother for me, and wish her good health."

I'm so lucky to get a gift from Mr. Sun! Nicole's eyes lit up: "Thank you!"

This seemed to be a trivial matter to Mr. Sun. Nicole kept it as a secret between herself and Mr. Sun, and she didn't intend to share the secret with those disloyal friends. The birthday party three days later was indeed a rare good weather.

This is all my credit! The girl was filled with pride. In the evening, Nicole secretly took an apple pie and ran to the lighthouse. Sure enough, the silver-haired young man was still there.

The girl mustered up her courage and went forward to greet him: "Mr. Sun, this is a thank-you gift for you. The birthday party was great! Mom was very happy. Aunt Vina, our neighbor, also made apple pie, which was very delicious...Would you like to try it?"

Nicole was a little too excited to talk about today's party, and she stopped only when her mouth was dry. The silver-haired young man looked at her rosy face and spoke in a calm tone.

"I don't need to eat."

"You can't eat? That's too pitiful. No cake, no donuts, no lemon pie..."

Nicole listed them all, and her hungry tears almost flowed from the corners of her mouth. She highly recommended: "You should try it. Aunt Vina's apple pie is delicious, and it's topped with maple syrup."

As she spoke, the little girl swallowed her saliva. This was obviously a luxury for them.

The silver-haired young man was silent for a while, but he still picked up the apple pie and took a bite. He chewed it carefully and nodded under Nicole's expectant gaze.

“It’s delicious.”

"I knew you would like it! Can I come and play with you again later?"

"If you have nothing to do, it's best not to get close to me. It's dangerous."

"How could that be? Mr. Sun is a good-looking and warm-hearted man!"

Listening to Nicole's praise, the silver-haired young man gave her a look that she couldn't understand. He didn't say anything else, just shook his head lightly and used his strength to send the girl out.

If a simple refusal could stop a child from having a child's idea, there wouldn't be so many parents who are worried about their child's behavior. Nicole is undoubtedly one of them.

What's more, she now has a secret with Mr. Sun - if she tells anyone, everyone will be shocked!

"Mr. Sun, you've been staying here all the time. Don't you find it boring?"

“I don’t think so.”

“What do you do at the lighthouse every day?”

"This place is closest to the sky, so it's easy to disperse the black fog."

"Mr. Sun, how can I make the sun come down like you?"

“That’s not a good thing.”

Canaan often faces many of her problems. The little girl's head is full of all kinds of strange ideas, and she is not afraid of the identity gap between the two.

The silver-haired young man listened most of the time and only occasionally answered. The girl looked at him and inexplicably thought of the doll her mother bought for her, with a happy smile sewn on its face. For some reason, it looked a lot like Mr. Sunshine.

But Mr. Sun obviously has everything?

The girl rubbed her cheeks in annoyance. She was still full of questions today. When she was about to turn the corner, she couldn't help but look back.

The silver-haired young man stretched out his hand, a beam of sunlight fell into his palm, and his eyes were looking somewhere unknown.

Holy and peaceful, with a sense of loneliness that came from nowhere, it disappeared from her sight.

Canaan didn't care about the girl's peeking, his eyes were slightly shining. He saw countless golden threads extending from the edge of the black fog, gradually expanding along with the construction of Guixiang City.

Unknown to the people of the returning towns, the realm of the Lord of All Powers is spreading with every prayer of the priests.

At the same time, the voices of people in the city praying his name became louder and louder. These voices mixed with the prayers of the people in the holy city, all of whom were grateful for Canaan's help.

Every day and night, something seems to be infused into this body, nourishing the domain to become more and more perfect.

Then, the young man vaguely realized one thing.

His time has come.

It was an ordinary day, a day like any other day. Mr. Sun, who had returned to his hometown, left quietly and set out on his way to the north.

"Where is Mr. Sun?"

"Please don't worry, the Holy Son is just away for something. The city has been equipped with pollution purification equipment, so it will not affect your life."

Knowing that Canaan was fine, the people who returned to the hometown felt relieved. Life had to go on, and they just said, "Mr. Sun is a good man," and continued to do their own things.

Therefore, no one knows what this means.

When the news of Canaan's return spread, the entire western front was on high alert, stockpiling a large number of weapons and supplies in advance. This was a rare large-scale action after the Noble Association recovered from the shock, but there was very little news, and only those who received the order knew what was happening.

The flax-haired noble stood on the city wall, looking out at the dark mist in the distance. Number Two bowed to him and began to report.

"Mr. Mason, as you instructed, we have used Guixiang City as a carrier to create the same purification ritual as the Lost Country. The white crystal in the water mirror has been used up. Do you need to open it now?"

"Thank you for your hard work. Let's start working."

“This is what we should do.”

The originally simple cement building is inlaid with large pieces of crystal, which reflect each other and form a wonderful harmony.

The people in Guixiang City raised their heads one after another, with a hint of confusion on their faces. In a perspective that they could not see, strands of black were drawn away from the people and poured into the crystals. The entire city seemed like a man-made creature, breathing with the flickering light of the crystals, isolating the pollution from the outside.

This is a crystal ritual that has been modified by Ham, which can continue to maintain the safety of the city after Canaan leaves. Orders were issued to various parts of the city in an orderly manner. While Mason was busy preparing,

Guixiang City also welcomed two guests. They did not go directly to pay a visit to the lord of this place, but strolled through the streets and observed the city with interest. The citizens of Guixiang City are half-soldier and half-civilian. They farm in peacetime and become militia in war. They have long been accustomed to the rhythm of wandering in the west and are doing well in life here.

It seems that this city is developing very well.

After looking at the situation in the city, the two walked towards the lord's house. They didn't seem to worry at all that they would be turned away by the lord, and that was indeed the case. When they handed in their names, the lord quickly walked out.

"Dad, Mom, why are you here?"

The people who came were none other than the Abner couple.

"The child has done something so big, of course we have to help look after the situation."

After not seeing each other for a long time, Fayrel kissed Mason's forehead with a gentle smile in his eyes.

She was wearing a dark blue waist dress, which looked out of place in the western atmosphere. But this proved their strength. Armor is used to protect weaknesses, but there are always some people who can ignore this rule.

Abner nodded to Mason and said simply, "The handover took quite some time, so I'm late."

Mason was a little embarrassed that he had to trouble the other party to come in person. Abner shrugged.

"You should think about how to comfort your mother first. She came to the West but didn't come to see us. She kept nagging me behind my back."

"My dear, haven't you told me many times that you will teach this brat a lesson?"

"...Feel sorry."

While the two were exposing each other's secrets, Mason honestly admitted his fault. It was indeed his fault. On the one hand, he was too busy, and on the other hand, as a time traveler, he was more or less accustomed to being independent.

"Don't apologize, we're not asking you to do anything, but you can always come back to us if you need to. The purpose of being a parent is to provide a baseline for your children to rely on."

Faile looked at the other person carefully, with a hint of heartache and relief in his eyes: "You have lost weight and grown taller. This journey must have been very hard."

Mason was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously wanted to say that it was okay. But when he was about to say this, he fell silent.

After a while, the boy's tone softened: "Yes, it is indeed very tiring. Many things are not as expected, but fortunately there are always people who can help me, and I am very grateful to them."

"You've grown up."

Growing up is not an easy thing. It is full of pain, frustration and sorrow. But when you learn to face them, it means you have crossed the most important threshold in your life.

Faile's expression was half sigh and half proud.

She missed many stages of her child's growth. Unseen by her, her child had grown into an eagle soaring in the sky.