At this moment.
Lang Zongyi suddenly said, "We followed Nagara to the former stronghold of the Rose Cross. The captured merfolk have been moved, and perhaps they left clues during the transfer."
Yan Jiu blinked: "Oh ho, is that what I mean?"
Lang Zongyi simply asked, "Do you want to go abroad?"
Yan Jiu, who had always wanted to open a passage to the underworld outside the capital, answered without hesitation: "Yes!"
And so it was.
That evening.
Yan Jiu shared her joy with everyone in the attic: "I'm going on a trip, and I'll bring you local specialties when I get back."
Hang up the phone.
Lang Zongyi handed the newly issued passport to Yan Jiu: "Let's go."
Yan Jiu asked in confusion, "Aren't you bringing any luggage?"
Lang Zongyi picked up his coat: "I'll buy it when we get there."
Yan Jiu: "..." So arrogant!
While waiting for the plane, Yan Jiu took advantage of Lang Zongyi's connections and experienced VIP service.
That was an experience she could never have imagined in her past or present life; perhaps this is the happiness of the rich.
Yan Jiu enjoyed the fun while watching videos.
Lang Zongyi suddenly remembered something: "Don't play on your phone yet, lest you start paying attention to someone again."
"..." Yan Jiu swallowed the melon in her mouth and looked at her phone: "It's late."
Lang Zongyi pursed his lips and fell silent.
Ma Weiwei, who was shrinking into the corner and trying to make herself as inconspicuous as possible, almost choked on the air when she heard Yan Jiu's words.
Yan Jiu bit her tongue. She didn't really want to, but when she scrolled to a promotional video of a captain from a certain airline, the system panel appeared in front of her.
System panel: [Ding!]
Subject of inspection: Captain of aircraft MZ273
Note: Premium customer
Mortality rate: 75%
Time of death: After the 156th takeoff.
The host is advised to pay attention immediately!
In the video.
I briefly documented the process from boarding to takeoff.
The comments section erupted in cheers.
Whatever Z Airlines pays you, N Airlines will pay you double!
It's said that the captain used to fly bombers.
[He's not only handsome, but he's also such a good pilot! I absolutely adore him!]
[Hey! Does the fact that the plane doesn't have a link to Ofo (a bike-sharing service) mean they're looking down on me?]
[Here's a joke: Control tower: No takeoff. Captain: What? Takeoff straight away?! What the heck!]
Other airlines: No flights because of rain, Z Airlines: We can go all out because of the rain!
[Airplane: The bigger the wind and waves, the faster I go!]
[If you've ever had the chance to experience it, do you know what it means to take off when the runway is only halfway open?]
[All I can say is, this is truly hardcore aviation!]
Yan Jiu rested her head in her hands, deep in thought. How could she explain to Lang Zongyi that she hadn't meant it?
System: [Host, if the captain slams the plane, will it also crash the plane and take everyone with him?]
Yan Jiu: "..."
She sat up straight.
His expression turned serious.
There is more than one captain in the cockpit.
The captain's death may not represent all the passengers on the plane, but anything can happen, and what she needed to determine was why the captain died.
It was an accident involving one person.
It was still a plane crash for everyone.
Yan Jiu opened the captain's account.
Seeing the other person's face, they predicted that the captain's MZ273 would encounter a storm during flight.
The rain isn't the main issue; the thunder is.
Yan Jiu murmured, "If a plane crash were to happen in front of you, and you had even the slightest chance to stop it, would you stop it?"
Lang Zongyi looked at Yan Jiu.
Those deep, ocean-green eyes were staring at the person without blinking.
Yan Jiu added, "Stopping it might not be useful; it might only postpone it for a while."
Those people didn't die because of her attention; rather, she only paid attention because they were dying. Only a few people were killed because she manually increased the mortality rate.
They can interfere artificially.
Even mandatory enforcement.
But this goes against the laws of nature.
Those who appear on the death list will still not escape their fate; it's just a matter of time.
Yan Jiu clenched her left hand. The inescapable fate included both her master's wife and her senior brother.
Before dialing a number, Lang Zongyi said, "Some things don't necessarily have a perfect answer, but peace of mind is what matters."
This is what he has learned over the past four years. When no one teaches him how to control his emotions, he always silently recites the Heart Sutra.
Slowly.
He learned how to live with his emotions and also understood the meaning of doing his best and leaving the rest to fate.
Yan Jiu looked at Lang Zongyi quietly.
Loosen your grip.
Like her master, her senior brother was as kind as ever, so kind that it was heartbreaking.
As is widely known.
Losing is far more painful than never having had it at all.
This is why Yan Jiu, after experiencing the bond between her master and disciple, longed to reunite with them.
Shortly after Lang Zongyi dialed the number, an announcement came from the waiting area that flight MZ273 was delayed.
As Yan Jiu walked out of the VIP lounge, many passengers holding boarding passes filled the waiting area with noise.
Why can't it take off on time?
"What reason? Not even a reason?"
"I have an urgent meeting to attend."
"We've seen torrential rain before, and we still took off, didn't we?"
"Do you even realize how much of my work this will disrupt? Your company needs to give us an explanation!"
Yan Jiu thought to herself, "Just as I expected."
When you are kind to others, they may not appreciate it and may even think that you have ulterior motives or ill intentions.
She held up her phone and started a live stream.
[Mom, I did it! I got a front-row seat in Master Jiu's live stream!]
[Is this an airport, with all these people?]
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