Following the path pointed out by Dong Shuangyu, Luo Jiujiang indeed found Han Qianling near Diequan.
The Butterfly Spring truly lives up to its reputation. Thousands and tens of thousands of colorful butterflies of various shapes and shapes flutter up and down among the gurgling spring water. Whenever the spring water splashes on the boulders, the transparent water droplets in the air reflect the butterfly's wings, which is even more beautiful to watch.
However, all these scenes were not as beautiful as the young man in blue standing with his hands behind his back beside the spring.
It is said that the water of Butterfly Spring has a sweet fragrance that humans cannot smell, but for butterflies it is an extremely sweet temptation, which is why thousands of butterflies are attracted to frolic there every day.
But even the rumored sweet, clear waters of the Butterfly Spring seemed less appealing to butterflies than Han Qianling. Luo Jiujiang witnessed at least a hundred species of butterflies surrounding Han Qianling from above, below, and to the left and right. Pairs of butterflies fluttered gently in the air, hesitant as they were about to land. Only a single, dark-colored leader, receiving Han Qianling's permission, touched his jade-like fingertips like a dragonfly skimming the water.
"Keep looking." Han Qianling's voice was like breaking ice and shattering jade, and a winter spring gradually emerged. In addition to its endless beauty, it also brought with it endless coldness.
After receiving his command, the butterflies around Han Qianling suddenly scattered outwards as if frightened, making Han Qianling appear clearly in the center of Luo Jiujiang's sight.
At this moment, the butterflies flying in the sky and the gurgling spring behind him became the background and foil of Han Qianling. In Luo Jiujiang's eyes, those external scenery had lost all its meaning at this moment.
It seemed that the only person left in the center of the world was the young man in blue. He put his hands behind his back, stood straight, and his black hair cascaded down his back like a waterfall. He waited quietly among the mountains, rivers, flowers and butterflies.
"Qianling." Luo Jiujiang called softly, his voice was softer than the Five Elements Spirit had ever heard before.
Han Qianling turned around slowly. There might have been a hint of surprise between his eyebrows, but that look of surprise was replaced by joy before it could even unfold. There might still be a lingering coldness of the order he had just given on his lips, but that was melted away by his happy smile before anyone could even see it.
"Jiujiang." Han Qianling extended his hand to him and sighed, "You're back."
Luo Jiujiang loosened his arms, no longer caring about the child sitting on his arm. The Five Elements Spirit fell to the ground with a bewildered look on his face, still unable to understand what had happened.
But at this moment, his thoughts were no longer important to Han Qianling and Luo Jiujiang. The most important thing for them now was that after a year, Luo Jiujiang's hand finally held Han Qianling's hand again.
No more words were needed. As Luo Jiujiang increased the strength in his hands and pulled Han Qianling towards him, the temperature of their skin, their heartbeats, their eyes, their strength, and even the faint scent on their bodies all blended together, and in the end, there was no difference between you and me.
After a long while, the heat of separation faded a little, and their lips finally parted. Only then did Luo Jiujiang remember his new adopted brother.
He beckoned the Five Elements Spirit nearby to come closer, and then he pulled the little fellow over to show Han Qianling, asking him, "Why didn't you look back even though I was already behind you?"
"I didn't notice it just now." Han Qianling replied, "What did you bring back?"
The Five Elements Spirit's footsteps sounded a bit hesitant. He hadn't figured out whether Han Qianling and Luo Jiujiang wanted to eat each other, or why they both started from each other's lips. Perhaps because he was afraid that Luo Jiujiang would think his meat was also tender, the Five Elements Spirit covered his mouth as he approached.
"I originally wanted to bring you a sword, but now it seems that I can only give you another brother." Luo Jiujiang tapped Han Qianling's knee twice as a warning, indicating that he should be more polite with his words, but Han Qianling held the back of his hand and intimately put it into his sleeve.
"No wonder I didn't notice you even when you were within inches of me." Perhaps because of Luo Jiujiang's two light taps, Han Qianling gave the Five Elements Essence an extra look. "When the Five Elements Essence is close enough to a living being, it can mask the other person's presence."
As he spoke, Han Qianling raised his hand in the direction of the Five Elements Essence. The next moment, the little guy screamed in surprise. Only a shadow passed by, and his round body was held in Han Qianling's palm.
Han Qianling held his palm flat, without moving his arm at all, and simply relied on the strength of his palm muscles and skin to make the ball spin in his palm like a top.
When the silver ball was spinning so fast that he could hear the whirring sound of it breaking through the wind, Han Qianling shook his wrist, threw the ball into the air, turned around and caught it with the back of his hand, then swung his arm lightly, causing the silver ball to spin and bounce, heading straight from his wrist to his shoulder.
It was unknown what the Five Elements Essence sensed from Han Qianling's aura. Even though its true form didn't dare reach out to grab the ball, it could only watch helplessly as Han Qianling slid the ball from the back of his right hand, along his right arm, up his neck, and then down his left arm to rest on the back of his left hand. Before the Five Elements Essence could even breathe a sigh of relief after the silver ball had stopped, Han Qianling tossed it again and caught it steadily with his head.
After a while, as if he still felt unsatisfied, Han Qianling changed the ball into the size of an ordinary Cuju, and used the barrel, dark foot pit, and folding crutch. Finally, he hooked his toes and took the silver ball in his hand again. His expression slightly brightened and he said, "It's barely enough."
The Five Elements Spirit had tears welling up in his eyes.
"I know who you are. You have the same aura as that adult." The Five Elements Spirit sniffed aggrievedly and said, "Oh, oh, oh, you're so scary!"
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