At this time, the sky outside had completely darkened, and the stars were twinkling in the night sky, like bright gems inlaid on black satin.
Inside the hall, everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, and with satisfied looks on their faces, they were talking in low voices in groups of three or four.
Patriarch Bai Fu slowly stood up and stood on the main seat. He looked around at everyone present and then said loudly, "It's getting late today and everyone is tired. Let's go back and have a good rest."
His voice was loud and powerful, and it was clearly heard in the hall, carrying the concern of an elder for the younger generation.
When everyone heard this, they stopped talking and responded to what Patriarch Bai Fu said. Then they stood up one after another, tidied their clothes, and slowly walked out of the hall with the joy and warmth of the reunion.
At this time, everything was quiet. The cold moonlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting a silver glow on the ground, like a layer of gauze lightly covering this familiar courtyard.
With mixed and excited emotions, I slowly stepped into the residence I had not seen for a long time.
Every blade of grass, every stone and every bench before my eyes carry memories of the past. A familiar breath comes to my face, gently plucking my heartstrings.
I stood quietly in the courtyard, my thoughts drifting away involuntarily.
Looking back on the journey we have taken, we have weathered many storms and gone through countless hardships and dangers. Now my parents have returned safely, and the sect is becoming increasingly stronger thanks to everyone's joint efforts.
Every disciple's face was filled with confidence and pride.
My heart was filled with comfort and joy, as if all the hardships I had suffered before had turned into sweet fruits at this moment.
However, the joy of today's reunion makes me miss Lan Xing's parents and family deep in my heart.
On that distant blue planet, there are every bit of my life, and my parents’ warm embrace and earnest expectations.
That familiar smile and concerned eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, shine brightly in my memory.
My longing for you grew stronger, and I couldn't help but shout, "System, are you there?"
In an instant, the system's emotionless yet extremely familiar voice rang in my ears: "Yes, host."
I took a deep breath, calmed myself, and said, "I remember you said last time that you could take me back to see my parents."
The system paused briefly, as if considering its words. After a moment, it slowly said, "Actually, there's something I've always wanted to tell the host."
Now, my mission here is completed, and it is time to leave.
The last time I told the host that you could see your parents, it was actually... just a video.
Hearing what the system said, my heart sank suddenly, as if it was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand.
All my expectations turned into nothing in an instant, leaving behind endless loss and melancholy.
I stood there blankly, staring ahead with empty eyes, my mind was blank, and I couldn't come back to my senses for a long time.
At this moment, the system's screen slowly lit up and a video began to play.
In the picture, warm lights are shining in a cozy house. A large family is sitting around a table filled with delicious food, laughing and talking happily.
My eyes searched the picture eagerly, and soon I saw myself on the blue planet.
I only saw myself with an innocent smile on my face and my mother beside me with a loving expression on her face.
At this time, her mother picked up a large piece of pork ribs with chopsticks and gently placed it in her bowl. Her eyes were full of pampering and care. She smiled and said, "Ling'er, eat quickly. Didn't you want to eat it yesterday?"
Ling'er, who replaced me, had a bright smile on her face. She gently picked up a piece of pork ribs and put it in her mouth. After chewing it carefully, she said with a look of enjoyment, "My mother's cooking is still the best."
That tone and expression were so similar to my memory of myself, yet they made me feel a little strange and sour.
Watching this familiar and heartwarming scene in the video, every moment I spent with my parents in the past came flooding back to my mind like a tide.
My mother's gentle call when I woke up in the morning, my father's caring advice before I went to bed at night, the holidays we spent together, the delicious meals we shared, all became incomparably clear and precious at this moment.
I know very well that Lan Xing's parents and I are now in different worlds. She is accompanying my parents instead of me, and I am also accompanying her family.
At this moment, seeing Lan Xing’s parents living so peacefully, my heart is slightly comforted.
Thinking of my family in the world of immortal cultivation, they care about me and take good care of me.
There are also Su Qiyuan, Chen Fang and others. Those days when we faced danger together also made me feel warmth and friendship.
Although I still miss Lan Xing's parents deeply in my heart, I also understand.
I will cherish everything I have in the world of immortal cultivation now, and continue to move forward bravely with the love and care from both sides.
I was so immersed in these thoughts that I didn't know when I went into the room, climbed into bed, and fell asleep.
…
In the early morning, the soft sunlight shines through the gaps in the window onto your face, bringing a touch of warmth.
I was still wandering in my sleep when I was suddenly awakened by my grandfather's anxious voice: "Xiao Ling'er, hurry up and help grandpa check what's wrong with this phone today?"
When I heard the sound with sleepy eyes, I quickly sat up from the bed, tidied my messy clothes, then walked quickly to the door and opened it gently.
I saw my grandfather and uncle sitting on the stone bench with helpless looks on their faces, with their mobile phones placed in front of them.
Seeing me come out, grandpa seemed to have seen a savior. He quickly put his phone in front of me and said anxiously, "My dear granddaughter, come and take a look. Why can't grandpa's phone be turned on suddenly?"
My uncle also came forward quickly, holding his phone, and echoed: "Yeah, mine can't be opened either."
I took the phone from my grandfather with full of doubts.
I lightly pressed the power button with my finger, the screen lit up, and slid across the screen smoothly. After a few swipes, whether it was switching pages or clicking icons, the response was very sensitive, with no signs of damage at all.
"What's going on? I couldn't open it just now!" Grandpa widened his eyes in surprise.
I opened a few more videos, and the pictures were clear and the playback was smooth.
Seeing this, my uncle also took out his phone and started browsing, a smile suddenly appeared on his face: "Hey, mine is also available!"
I handed the phone back to grandpa, and they walked out happily, but after a while, they came back in a hurry.
"Hey, how come it's working again?" Grandpa scratched his head, looking confused.
I hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"
Grandpa said anxiously, "Ling'er, this phone is so weird.
Your uncle and I had just left the yard when my cell phone broke, but it worked again as soon as we got back to you.
I looked suspicious: "So strange?"
"Just come with me and you'll know," Grandpa pulled me out.
As soon as he left the hospital, Grandpa fiddled with his phone, looking puzzled again: "Why is it working again this time?"
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