Chapter 824 - 75: Worries

Sunshine, beach.

These two words really give a summer vibe.

However, if you replace sunshine with sunset, the feeling might not be quite right.

At this moment.

It’s just around sunset.

Ultimately.

Chen Lu still brought them to the beach, the very same beach they had visited during the major event of the divine parade.

And this time.

The beach is still closed for temporary maintenance.

It’s not that the management wants to keep it closed for maintenance.

They’ve long wanted to welcome back tourists, or more accurately, the money in tourists’ pockets.

But it’s the Kunlun side that doesn’t allow it.

The reason for the ban is simple.

This was the last place Xia Yue stayed before heading to Kunlun, and also the starting point of his burst.

This fact was witnessed by Chen Lu, Xia Panqiu, and Si Yujie.

So Kunlun is not trying to go against the scenic spot, but to thoroughly understand the cause and effect of the divine parade and Xia Yue’s miraculous outburst.

They truly value the incident of the Kunlun gods’ parade.

After all, it was, in a real sense, humans confronting gods.

They must be cautious.

Of course.

Recently, because of the various incidents involving Chen Lu, the priority on this matter has decreased.

The Kunlun researchers at the beach have also withdrawn.

After all, things later on became even more dramatic...

It’s estimated that this scenic spot will reopen soon, and Chen Lu managed to get in just in time using his insider status.

In any case.

Thanks to Kunlun.

Chen Lu and the others got to enjoy the tranquil beach once more.

Which is quite rare in Peng City.

"It’s really nice."

Tang Language tugged at Chen Lu’s clothes, leaned forward, and sighed with emotion.

The golden, fine sand glittered under the sunlight, stretching to the edge of the azure sea.

The waves rolled in, gently lapping at the beach, creating a soft ripple.

The sound of the waves was gentle and melodic, intertwining with the sound of the sea breeze...

Upon seeing this scene.

Instantly.

The spiritual impact just experienced at Jiming Temple vanished completely.

"..."

Chen Lu glanced sideways and noticed that not only Tang Language, but several women also had relaxed expressions, with a sense of relief.

He roughly understood why they wanted to come to the beach.

Evidently, the encounter at Jiming Temple, although not a big deal for him.

Was different for the women.

Buddha’s Fall into Demon.

This, in any era, even during the peak feudal era of the Empowerers, is not a small matter.

But a super major event.

The destructive force on the physical and spiritual levels is nothing short of catastrophic.

This is why even the Heroic Spirit from Yellow Springs said there wasn’t much time left for Chen Lu.

Obviously.

They clearly understood what this meant.

Chen Lu was able to resolve it successfully, thanks to the perfect alignment of time, place, and people.

But his resolution only prevented physical destruction, not ensuring that those present weren’t mentally affected.

"... Are you happy?"

Just as Chen Lu was a bit lost in thought.

Si Yujie took her daughter’s hand from his, her beautiful face carrying a hint of mischief, suddenly asked.

Chen Lu snapped back, a bit helplessly said, "Happy."

Perhaps.

This was also a part of her relaxation.

Though he found the idea of relaxing by wearing swimsuits a bit absurd.

"Please, match your expression to your words when you say that."

Si Yujie’s beautiful face carried a hint of a smile as she cast him a sidelong glance, "Why are you looking helpless while saying you’re happy? Now one-two-three... three against one, there’s no way you’re at a loss."

"Mom, I..."

At this time.

The little girl raised her hand, cautiously interjecting.

"Why are you getting involved?"

Si Yujie lowered her head, vigorously rubbed her head, "I’m afraid you’ll catch a cold, so you’re not included."

"Eh..."

"Aren’t you afraid of catching a cold?"

Chen Lu chuckled as he heard that, "Now it’s not cold, but it’s almost evening."

"I’m not afraid!"

Hearing this.

Before Si Yujie could respond, Tang Language stuck her head out, quickly answered.

"See, even a fool isn’t afraid."

Si Yujie took up the thread from Tang Language and replied.

"..."

Chen Lu exhaled, smiled, "If this helps you relax."

"It’s as if you lost out."

Si Yujie cast Chen Lu another sidelong glance, "If I didn’t want to break my word, I’d kick you out now... Take Xiaoyan for a walk, I’ll be right back."

Chen Lu was taken aback: "... Where are you going?"

Si Yujie tilted her head, "To change clothes... or do you want me to change in front of you?"

"..."

Chen Lu was silent for a moment, a bit embarrassed, "You go ahead."

Lin Ying and Si Jiayan couldn’t help but chuckle.

Tang Language leaned forward and exclaimed in surprise, "...Are you blushing?"

"...Why are you still grabbing my clothes?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Lusi immediately shuffled to the side, allowing her to let go of him.

Tang Language, however, clung tightly to his clothes: "You’re angry out of embarrassment!"

Chen Lusi: "..."

"Idiot."

Si Yujie’s face showed a trace of a smile, but it was unclear who she was calling an idiot.

Then.

He looked at Tang Language: "Let’s go."

Then.

Si Yujie took Tang Language and Xia Panqiu with them and transferred away using a talisman.

This left only Chen Lusi... and the little girl.

The two exchanged a glance.

The little girl lifted her snow-white chin and blinked her eyes.

Chen Lusi opened his mouth to offer an explanation.

But before he could speak, the little girl lowered her head again, then ran up to Chen Lusi and carefully held his hand with her small hand: "Brother, don’t blame Mom. She’s a bit conflicted... her heart is in turmoil."

"In turmoil?"

Chen Lusi turned his hand around to hold her little hand and asked curiously as they began to walk along the deserted beach.

They stepped on the fine, soft, silvery-white, moist sand, leaving two sets of footprints, one large and one small. The setting sun stretched their shadows behind them, leisurely and calm.

"Hmm."

The little girl walked ahead.

At first, she was a bit reserved.

But as they walked further, she seemed to let go, and her steps became much lighter.

She leaned closer to Chen Lusi and explained, "Before you came back... the situation was quite dangerous. Mom was scared too. Don’t be fooled by how she seems; most of the time, she’s just an ordinary woman."

"I know."

Chen Lusi nodded.

Everyone has different sides.

He understood this early on, growing up with Lin Ying and her sister.

The sisters were completely different in front of others than they were with him.

The little girl paused, then whispered, "...She thought of you in the last moment, you know."

Chen Lusi didn’t quite understand: "The last moment, she thought of me?"

"Hmm..."

The little girl thought for a moment but didn’t answer, simply replied, and then continued, "And then, in that moment, you appeared, just like when Mom was forced to become part of the third battalion’s Celestial Strategy, and you stepped in saying you’d take it on... Back then, she looked at your back and was very confused."

Saying this.

She paused, then softly added, "Actually, this matter was quite simple, but with so many pretty sisters around you... she was very conflicted. She could only drag you to the beach, partly to confirm her thoughts, and partly to let me relax."

"..."

Although Chen Lusi didn’t understand the latter part, he roughly grasped what the little girl wanted to express. He shook his head and said, "Does she think I saved her? Doesn’t know how to express gratitude? It’s really unnecessary, after all, I’m part of the third battalion’s Celestial Strategy."

"..."

Upon hearing this, the little girl completely halted her steps.

Chen Lusi, a bit puzzled, lowered his head and found the little girl gazing up at him with her wide, black-and-white eyes, blinking.

Her face was full of confusion.

Chen Lusi asked, "What’s wrong?"

"...I’m worried about Mom’s future."

The little girl looked at Chen Lusi, suddenly sighed, and then furrowed her little face, "Very worried."

"..."

Chen Lusi looked at the little girl who suddenly seemed like a small adult, full of questions.

Indeed.

He still couldn’t figure out the little girl’s thoughts.

He sighed and didn’t ask further, instead continuing to walk forward with her.

The little girl didn’t say anything else, just furrowed her little face as if troubled by something.

They walked for a bit longer.

Chen Lusi noticed she was still furrowing her little face, seemingly genuinely concerned for her mother... although Chen Lusi didn’t quite understand why she was worried, he contemplated and changed the topic, "Xiaoyan."

"Hm?"

The little girl immediately lifted her head.

"...Can I introduce a friend to you?"

Chen Lusi hesitated for a moment, glanced at his shadow, and then gently said, "A friend who’s as tall as you."

"..."

The little girl instinctively turned her head and looked at Chen Lusi’s shadow.

Clearly.

As a possessor of the Root Authority Ability.

Luan’s existence was no secret.

...

At the same time.

Bam—

Accompanied by the sound of a door opening.

Tang Language clutched her chest with both hands, bent over, and walked out, then looked at Xia Panqiu who was grabbing her T-shirt, and asked angrily, "Where’s Si Yujie!? He must’ve done it on purpose!"

At this moment.

Tang Language had changed out of her floor-length gown into a simple white swimsuit, revealing large areas of fair skin, feeling very refreshing.

But.

...It didn’t seem to fit well.

Xia Panqiu was startled by Tang Language’s sudden appearance, looked up at her, and quickly noticed something unusual about her... her gaze slowly moving down.

Even from a distance, she could hear the fabric’s cries of despair.

"..."

Xia Panqiu was silent for a moment, then lowered her head to look at her own.

Then.

She immediately dispelled the Cloud Ascension Authority.

Xia Panqiu’s form began to change rapidly.

Tang Language, who only wanted to ask where Si Yujie was, witnessed this scene with her own eyes: "????"