69novels Chapter 287 Past Events (Leaving)
Chapter 287 Past Events (Leaving)
“Tap, tap, tap…”
In the darkness, there were slight footsteps, echoing in the silent space. Chen Yue was wearing a black cloak, wrapping himself tightly, revealing only a pair of deep and cold eyes. His face was hidden in the shadows, and no expression could be seen, but he exuded an unspeakable mysterious aura.
Chen Yue didn't want anyone except Hu Zhaigong to know about his departure, not even his spies and subordinates.
For some things, Chen Yue didn't need the company or support of others. However, before leaving, he still left a brief message to his two adopted children: "Everything can be normal. I won't be back for nearly a hundred years. But you can rest assured that if something goes wrong, I will come back again."
Afterwards, Chen Yue told them the hidden locations of all the things he had left in Inazuma, and asked them to take time to go to the "headquarters", where all the secrets they wanted to know would be found.
After saying this, Chen Yue turned and left without stopping. His figure gradually disappeared into the darkness, as if blending into the endless night.
"Ah~~~ I didn't expect you to stay in Inazuma for so long. Why, if I don't remind you, are you going to stay here forever?"
At this moment, the originally peaceful space suddenly twisted, and a dark shadow quietly emerged. It was Yu Ying, and his voice, with a hint of teasing, broke the silence.
Yu Ying looked at Chen Yue and said, "You are such an interesting person. You really want to see me, but you are still so calm. But, this is also your charm."
Chen Yue ignored Yu Ying's words, but glanced at him calmly and continued to walk forward. Seeing this, Yu Ying hurriedly followed and walked side by side with Chen Yue. The two walked forward in the dark together, and the atmosphere seemed a little solemn.
"Where did you get the Beast Hound from? Looking at its confused look, it looks just like a college student with clear eyes." Chen Yue asked with a calm expression, but there was a hint of curiosity in his words.
Yu Ying chuckled and replied, "Oh, that one. I found it in Rhinedot's laboratory. She didn't seem to like it, so I brought it out. She didn't really want it anyway."
Chen Yue raised his eyebrows, not surprised by Yu Ying's answer. He knew that there was a complicated relationship between Yu Ying and Rhinedot, and the things between them could not be explained so simply.
Chen Yue nodded to show his understanding. He knew that there must be reasons behind Yu Ying's behavior, and these reasons might only be known to Yu Ying herself.
"Since it just came out not long ago, it doesn't even know how to eat yet, so it's normal for its eyes to be clear. What's wrong? I hope you won't kill it!"
Yu Ying's voice was full of curiosity and doubt, and he seemed to be very interested in this monster that had just been born. However, Chen Yue's answer surprised him.
"Yes, he was beaten to death. His brains were all bursting out."
Chen Yue's answer was brief and direct, without any hesitation or regret. His tone was so calm that it was a little frightening, as if what he had just done was just a trivial matter.
Yu Ying was stunned. He turned around and looked at Chen Yue with astonishment. He didn't expect Chen Yue to kill the beast hound so easily. After all, it was a rare creature brought out from Rhinedot's laboratory!
"Why?" Yu Ying asked in confusion, his voice full of confusion and doubt. He really couldn't understand why Chen Yue treated this innocent little life so cruelly.
Chen Yue stopped and turned around slowly. His eyes were as deep as a pool. He stared at Yu Ying quietly with a faint smile on his face.
"Because it will bring me trouble." Chen Yue's voice was deep and powerful, as if it contained endless majesty. He paused, and then said, "I don't want anything to threaten my family and friends after I leave. Therefore, as long as there is a possibility of becoming a threat, I will eliminate it without hesitation."
Yu Ying was silent for a long time, but finally nodded in agreement. He knew Chen Yue's worries and determination, and understood why he acted this way. After all, on this vast continent of Teyvat, protecting the safety of oneself and one's loved ones was the most important thing.
The two continued to move forward, but the atmosphere at this moment was more solemn and depressing than before.
Halfway through the journey, Yu Ying suddenly asked, "What are you going to do now? Go directly to Xumi?"
After a brief silence, Chen Yue said slowly, "I want to go back to Liyue first. Since I am going to the Kingdom of Wisdom, I must bring some crystals of wisdom with me."
Yu Ying nodded slightly and said nothing more. He knew what Chen Yue was thinking and his final plan. As Chen Yue's shadow, he would hide in the darkness and help him complete tasks that could not be exposed to the sun.
For example, collecting the blood of the strong to study their strength, exploring the secrets of Kanreya, delving into the knowledge of the abyss, etc. These are what he will do next.
In the vast land of Teyvat, every decision is like a falling star, causing countless ripples. Chen Yue and Yu Ying are like the twin stars of fate, one bright and one dark, interdependent and independent of each other.
"Don't be so silent, I was just joking, you don't have to be upset all the time, right?"
Chen Yue couldn't help but sigh softly after hearing Yu Ying's words. "I'm not angry, but I don't know what kind of mood I should be in when I go to the next country. I didn't feel this way when I was in Mondstadt, but after coming to Inazuma, this feeling has become stronger. Maybe I'm too obsessed with the beautiful things on the journey."
Yu Ying gently patted Chen Yue's shoulder and comforted him: "The beauty and sorrow of the journey are nutrients for growth. You don't need to care too much, just be firm in your heart and move forward courageously."
"Tsk, you're still pretending, okay, it's just a fixed emo at night."
Chen Yue smiled and shook his head. The depression in his heart seemed to dissipate a little because of Yu Ying's comfort. Although Yu Ying was very frivolous on weekdays, he would always lend a hand without hesitation whenever he needed it. This trust and tacit understanding was the deep friendship they had accumulated over many years of fighting side by side.
"I won't say any more. It's time to go out. It's boring to stay here all the time. But I have to say that the ability of your left eye is really good! Not only can it be used for fighting, but also for traveling."
"That's nothing. You'll be even more surprised when you get to Kanreya."
"Okay, after I visit other countries, I will come to your Kanreya and see what you are doing?"