Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

Hua Yu was like a docile kitten, being held tightly in Zhang Qiling's arms and coaxed by soft words. Before long, the anger in his heart melted away like ice and snow in spring. He pushed Zhang Qiling's chest coquettishly and urged: "Then why don't we go quickly? If we delay any longer, Yuanbao will probably be taken back to its nest by that hateful wild monkey." As he spoke, Hua Yu gently patted Zhang Qiling's strong chest with his little hand.

At this moment, a water mirror suddenly appeared in front of them without any warning, which really frightened Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling who were immersed in the sweet atmosphere. The two hurriedly separated in a panic, as if they were guilty of something, and pretended to be busy tidying up their slightly messy clothes.

"Daddy, father! Where is my ingot? Where did my ingot go?" The voice coming from the water mirror was clear and loud. It turned out that the eldest son Xie Yuchen found that his younger brother was not with his father and dad, and asked anxiously. However, when he saw his parents in such a panic, he couldn't help but feel a little confused.

When Hua Yu thought of this, she couldn't help but rolled her eyes at Zhang Qiling and said unhappily, "Humph! It's all your father's fault! He actually let your brother go, and now he's running away from home with a wild monkey that appeared out of nowhere!"

"What! How could such a thing happen? What kind of wild monkey is this? How could such a guy suddenly appear?" Xie Yuchen was furious when he heard this, just like a kettle with boiling water, steaming. His eyes widened, his face full of anger, and he looked so angry that he wanted to get out of the water mirror immediately, catch the damn wild monkey with his own hands, and then beat it up severely to vent his anger for his brother.

"Okay, Xiaohua, don't worry. Your father and I are trying to find the ingots!" Hua Yu comforted the irritable Xie Yuchen on the other side of the water mirror, trying to calm his anxious heart.

Xie Yuchen was so angry that he stomped his feet, his little face turned red, and he kept muttering: "Daddy, you have to hurry up! We must find the ingot as soon as possible!" His fox eyes, which were originally full of tenderness, were now full of anxiety and worry.

"Daddy knows. After we find Yuanbao, we will definitely convey your thoughts about him to him!" Hua Yu nodded gently and assured his eldest son.

Hearing this, Xie Yuchen seemed to be relieved, but then began to urge again: "Then Daddy, please go quickly, go and find your brother back!" Before he finished speaking, he hurriedly ended the contact with Hua Yu, without even leaving Hua Yu time to respond.

Looking at the light in the water mirror gradually disappearing, Hua Yu shook her head helplessly, smiled bitterly and said to herself: "This child, every time she encounters something about Yuanbao, she becomes so irritable. I really don't know who she looks like?" However, although she complained, her eyes were full of pampering and love.

At this time, Zhang Qiling, who had been standing silently by the side, walked up, gently put his arm around Hua Yu's shoulders and said, "Okay, let's not delay any longer, let's get going!" As he spoke, his mind moved, and a powerful spiritual power instantly surged out from his body, enveloping the two of them.

In the blink of an eye, their figures disappeared like ghosts. When they reappeared, they had already arrived in front of a bustling town at the foot of Kunlun Mountain in the wilderness.

The small town of Sinan is like a pearl hidden in the world, exuding a mysterious and charming brilliance. This place is regarded by the world as an incredible place - humans and monsters can coexist harmoniously here.

Hua Yu gently closed her eyes and quietly felt the unique atmosphere in the village. This atmosphere seemed so mottled and complex, interweaving the warmth and vitality of humans, the strangeness and agility of monsters, and even the subtle charm of half-demons that was between the two.

Although there has always been a saying that humans and demons are incompatible, and that demons are born to be the embodiment of evil, and can only bring disasters to humans and have no chance of saving them, in this small town of Sinan, Hua Yu truly felt a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, as if time had stopped here and all disputes and conflicts had disappeared.

"Perhaps it is because this place is located at the junction of the Great Wilderness and the human world." Zhang Qiling said thoughtfully. It was also the first time for him to see such a peaceful coexistence of humans and monsters, and he was filled with surprise. "The people who have lived here for generations must have long been accustomed to the existence of monsters; and those monsters have also long adapted to living with humans at this junction. Over time, the two sides have come to understand and become familiar with each other, thus creating this harmonious and beautiful scene today."

The sun shines on the ancient streets, illuminating the bluestone road with a faint golden glow. Children run and play happily in the streets and alleys, their laughter is as clear and sweet as silver bells; adults are busy with their own livelihoods or gathered together to chat and laugh. Among the crowd, you can occasionally see some monsters of various shapes, they either transform into human forms and blend in, or shuttle through leisurely in their original appearance, but whether they are humans or monsters, their faces are filled with satisfied and happy smiles.

Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling walked side by side, slowly passing through the winding and quaint streets of Sinan Town. The sun shone on the bluestone road, reflecting the slender and elegant figures of the two. This quiet town was rarely visited by outsiders on weekdays, let alone people like Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling who were so outstanding that they looked like immortals.

When the figures of this perfect couple came into everyone's sight, both the townspeople and the monsters hidden in the crowd were stunned. For a moment, the whole town seemed to be cast under a spell and became completely silent. People stopped to stare, even forgetting what they were doing, and just stared blankly at Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling walking away.

The two of them were like two bright stars passing through the sky, leaving a quiet place wherever they passed. No one dared to break this quietness easily, everyone was in awe, silently waiting for the "god" to pass by them.

However, Hua Yu and Zhang Qiling did not slow down their pace because of the gazes from the people around them. They walked lightly and soon disappeared in the busy streets and alleys of the town.

Going along the road until you reach the end of the town, a magnificent but mysterious villa suddenly appears before your eyes. The villa is surrounded by a layer of mist, making it difficult to see its true appearance.

Hua Yu sensed a familiar power - Bai Ze's power. He stretched out his jade hand without hesitation and gently touched the barrier that seemed invisible but as flexible as a water curtain. The moment the barrier was touched, the barrier covering the top of the villa revealed its appearance. The golden runes were like chains, sealing the villa, preventing people from coming out and people from outside from coming in.

Surprisingly, Hua Yu's palm penetrated the barrier without any hindrance. Seeing this, Zhang Qiling's mouth corners slightly raised, and a hint of doting flashed in his eyes. He knew very well that these barriers, which were as insurmountable as natural moats for those monsters, were like a thin film for Hua Yu, but they could be broken with a slight poke. However, Zhang Qiling was still worried about Hua Yu entering the villa alone, so he would not fall behind. So, he flashed and followed Hua Yu closely, and entered the villa that had been sealed for a long time together.

At this moment, Zhang Qiling secretly swore in his heart: once, he let Hua Yu wait alone for hundreds of thousands of years; now, he has awakened, no matter what difficulties and obstacles are waiting for them ahead, he will never let Hua Yu face it alone again.

"Who are you? How could you break through the barrier carefully set up by the goddess Bai Ze and enter this villa?" At the entrance of the villa, a pretty little girl stood. Her round and chubby face was as lovable as a ripe apple; especially her big round and watery eyes, which were like two crystal clear gems inlaid on them. Just one look at her could instantly make people feel the innocence and purity of this little girl, as if she was a fairy who had never experienced the baptism of worldly winds and rains.

Facing the question, Hua Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a half-smile, and replied lightly: "Of course we are coming for you, and the so-called 'beast of disaster' next to you." While speaking, he inadvertently glanced at the man hiding behind the door.

However, the sharp-eyed girl quickly noticed it with just a glance. She moved her petite body without hesitation, like an indestructible shield, firmly blocking the man and protecting him behind her.

Seeing this, Hua Yu couldn't help but smile softly, and said softly: "Little sister, don't be nervous! To tell you the truth, I am different from those vicious monster catchers. I came here just to lend you a hand!" As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his foot gracefully, and every step he took seemed to be stepping on clouds. The light and elegant steps, like a dancing fairy, slowly, step by step, walked towards the little girl not far ahead.

The little girl on the other side, like a frightened deer, staggered back little by little. Although she was filled with fear, she still tried to keep herself calm, and mustered up the courage to open her mouth and said: "You...you don't come over again! Otherwise, if something unexpected really happens, I will definitely not be able to save you!"

Hearing the girl's tough words, Hua Yu couldn't help but feel a little amused. Suddenly, an idea came to him, and he thought: In this case, why not take the opportunity to tease this cute girl, maybe it can add some fun to this boring journey. So, he deliberately raised his eyebrows, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and asked with a hint of joking: "Oh? What will happen? Is there any hidden danger here?"

At this moment, the man, who was wearing a tattered shirt that was almost unrecognizable in its original color and whose white hair was scattered like silver threads, suddenly rushed forward and protected the little girl tightly behind him without hesitation. Because he was too excited, he even stuttered when he spoke: "You...you are not allowed to bully Qing Geng! If you have the guts, just come after me! In the beginning, it was because of my fault that the terrible plague was brought to the world. All the mistakes are my fault, and it is a sin that I can never pay off."

Fei slowly turned his head and his eyes fell on the petite and weak girl behind him. Fei's eyes were full of pleading, staring closely at Hua Yu who was approaching step by step, and said in a trembling voice: "But Qing Geng is completely different from me! She really did nothing wrong. It was all because of me that she was innocently implicated. She should have been flying freely in the vast and boundless blue sky, enjoying the freedom and happiness that belonged only to her! How could she be imprisoned in this gloomy manor where it seems that there will never be a future like me?"

Hearing this, Hua Yu narrowed her eyes slightly, gently supported her cheek with her fingers, then tilted her head, looked at Fei with a half-smile, and asked in a calm but cold tone: "Of course I know that you, Fei, have been carrying the source of the terrible plague since birth. But since you know clearly in your heart that you are the source of the disaster, why don't you find a secluded place where no one cares and hide? Isn't it good to just wait silently for your life to come to an end?"

Facing Hua Yu's question, Fei was speechless. After a long while, he stammered and replied, "I... the Great Wilderness is too desolate and bleak. Looking around, all I can see is flying yellow sand and dry and withered branches. Even the clouds in the sky seem to be frozen in place, motionless. Those days were so quiet that they made people feel scared. I didn't like such a lifeless life at all. Later, I accidentally heard some little monsters talking about the beautiful scenes in the human world. They said that the human world has poetic and picturesque ink-splashed mountains and rivers, as well as pastoral restaurants full of laughter and joy, and the magnificent mountaintop wonders with thousands of rays of light..."

At this point, Fei's eyes, which were originally somewhat dim, began to gradually change, like a star that suddenly burst into brilliant light in the night sky, becoming brighter and brighter until it finally shone with a dazzling brilliance. His eyes seemed to penetrate the heavy fog in front of him, looking straight into the distance, as if he had seen the paradise on earth that had haunted his dreams and fascinated him.

When Fei mentioned the human world again, he seemed to be enveloped by a magical light, and instantly glowed with a completely different brilliance. That brilliance did not come from the decoration of the appearance or the gorgeous clothes, but from the desire and yearning for the unknown world emanating from the depths of his heart. His voice also became gentle and full of expectation: "I really just want to take a look at the human world, even if it's just for a little while!" These simple words contain endless longing and persistence, which can't help but move people.