Chapter 196 Goodbye Yaya
"Sister Rongrong, I'm back."
He called softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice. Although the time of separation was not particularly long, the longing and sense of belonging made him feel extremely excited at the moment.
A light sound of footsteps came from between the bookshelves, and Tushan Rongrong's figure slowly appeared in Ximen Tianyu's sight. She was wearing an elegant blue shirt, and her brows still maintained that unique calmness and wisdom.
"Tianyu? You're back?"
Tushan Rongrong looked at the young man in front of her and was slightly stunned. Then a warm smile appeared on her face.
Although she had just met Ximen Tianyu not long ago, Tushan Rongrong was still a little surprised to see him appear in Tushan.
"Have you finished dealing with the border issue?"
She asked as she walked gently to his side with a hint of concern in her eyes.
Ximen Tianyu nodded, his eyes flashing with determination: "Yes, Sister Rongrong. Thanks to the intelligence and magic weapons you provided earlier, I was able to successfully resolve the crisis over there. In addition, I also found the real murderer who killed my parents."
At this point, Ximen Tianyu's eyes became deep and complicated, as if he was recalling that painful and long journey of investigation.
"Do you need our help?"
Tushan Rongrong also felt Ximen Tianyu's emotional fluctuations and wanted to give him support.
"No need, I've asked Yunshang and the others to do it for me." Ximen Tianyu shook his head slightly, with a bitter smile on his face. "This is my personal grudge, and I don't want to involve too many people. Besides, Yunshang and the others also have their own tasks to complete. I'm already very satisfied that they can help me with this."
"I'm glad you think so." Tu Shanrong's eyes flashed with approval, "But if you really need anything, you must speak up."
When Ximen Tianyu heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart. He looked at Tushan Rongrong with gratitude. This warmth and support was his motivation to move forward in the darkness countless times.
"Sister Rongrong, thank you. Also, this time when I came back, in addition to reporting the situation on the border to you, I also wanted to stay in Tushan for a while. I wonder if the little house I used to live in is still there after all these years?"
Ximen Tianyu restrained his emotions and said half-jokingly.
"What? You don't want to avenge your parents?"
Tushan Rongrong was somewhat surprised by Ximen Tianyu's decision and asked.
"That's not the case. It's just that my revenge plan will take some time to take effect. I just happened to miss the scenery of Tushan these days, so I came back to take a look."
Ximen Tianyu smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with tender memories of the past. He looked out the window at the green forest, as if he could see through this scene the carefree days he spent in Tushan.
"Also, I would like to take this opportunity to sort out my thoughts and prepare for the next action. Tushan is not only a refuge for me, but also a place where I can find peace of mind."
When Tushan Rongrong heard this, a gentle arc appeared at the corner of her mouth, like the warm sun in spring, warm but not dazzling.
"Of course the cottage is still there. My sister has had someone take care of it, waiting for you to come back and stay there when you are tired." She opened her red lips slightly, her voice as soft as a clear mountain spring.
"Sister Yaya? Where is she now? I want to go see her."
When Ximen Tianyu heard Tushan Rongrong mention Tushan Yaya, a hint of expectation and nervousness flashed in his eyes. He knew that Tushan Yaya was straightforward and decisive, and he didn't know how she would react to his return this time.
"Sister Yaya has been trying to comprehend the power under the Bitter Love Tree, trying to break through, but seems to have hit a bottleneck. She has been a little upset lately, but I believe she will be very happy to see you."
Tushan Rongrong said this with a complicated look in her eyes. She knew very well that besides the friendship between Tushan Yaya and Ximen Tianyu, there were many unspoken emotional entanglements.
"Then take me there. I also want to see if I can help."
Ximen Tianyu suggested, with a barely perceptible concern in his tone.
It's not that he wants to trouble Tushan Rongrong, but the Bitter Love Tree is the real core of Tushan. Except for the core figures of Tushan and those who have reincarnated to continue the relationship, no one else is allowed to get close.
Even Ximen Tianyu had to be brought by Tushan Rongrong to get close to the Bitter Love Tree.
Tushan Rongrong nodded, and the two walked out of the study side by side, through the winding path, and walked towards the bitter love tree. Along the way, the fragrance of flowers and the sound of birds were overwhelming, and everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful, as if time had slowed down here.
"Tianyu, you have really changed a lot since you came back this time." Tushan Rongrong suddenly spoke, breaking the silence, "Not only has your strength increased greatly, but your mentality has also become more stable."
Ximen Tianyu smiled slightly, with a hint of emotion in his eyes: "Yes, after going through so much, I should have grown a little. Sister Rongrong, in fact, I have always envied you and Sister Yaya for being able to guard the tranquility and peace of this pure land of Tushan."
Tu Shan Rongrong heard this and shook her head gently: "Everyone's path is different. You have your mission and responsibility, and so do we. But I hope that on the road to revenge, you will not forget your original intention, and don't lose yourself."
The two chatted casually along the way and soon arrived under the Bitter Love Tree. The ancient giant tree had lush branches and leaves that seemed to cover half of the sky. The trunk was entwined with strands of red spiritual power, which looked particularly mysterious and solemn.
Ximen Tianyu looked up, feeling a little awed. He knew that this was not just a tree, but a sacred place guarded by the Tushan clan for generations, and a witness to the continuation of countless love affairs.
After looking around, Ximen Tianyu saw Tushan Yaya sitting cross-legged under the bitter love tree. At this moment, he actually hesitated a little...
Tushan Yaya was wearing a red dress, which formed a sharp contrast with the emerald green of the bitter love tree. She was like an ice lotus blooming in a raging fire, both hot and aloof.
She closed her eyes and concentrated, with a faint red spiritual energy surrounding her body, as if she was having some kind of deep communication with the Bitter Love Tree.
Ximen Tianyu looked at Tushan Yaya like this, with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew her strength and pride, but also understood her inner softness and loneliness. This complex emotion made him want to go up to her and share his experience with her immediately, but he didn't know that she was far from willing to listen like before.
Just as Ximen Tianyu was walking in place, he suddenly felt a push from behind, causing him to take a few steps forward involuntarily. He looked back and saw Tushan Rongrong standing behind him with a gentle smile on her face.
(End of this chapter)