36. What the teacher said
Hall of Rebirth.
Tong Yan took Carrot's little hand and arrived at the gate.
During the conversation with Carrot, Tong Yan got a lot of useful information.
We also know that Liyue, which has now entered a peaceful era, has completely broken away from the protection of Emperor Yanwang.
Mandrill became the only immortal who maintained uninterrupted contact with Liyue after Emperor Yanwang.
The story of Mandrill guarding Liyue at night has become a well-known story.
A book titled "Jing Yao Nuo Dance" became the best-selling book in Liyue.
A woman named An Chun is the female character who appears the most in that book.
Thinking about the stories that happened with Mandrill, Tong Yan felt a lot of emotion.
Rebirth is new life, symbolizing a new story.
And at the beginning of this story, she became Mandrill's disciple.
An Chun in the previous life became an irreplaceable and important person in Mandrill's memory who had complex emotions and could not be let go.
The scene in front of the door remained unchanged from what I remembered, but the surroundings had undergone earth-shaking changes.
Walking on a familiar street, I no longer feel that familiar feeling.
Tong Yan's mood also changed slightly because of the emotions that aroused from the scene.
Don't wait to admit it, time is the most powerful weapon in the world, and there are no traces that it cannot erase.
Even memories will slowly become blurred over time until they are forgotten.
This is the case with Tong Yan at this moment. The buildings in Liyue Port remain the same as before, but it can be clearly seen that these buildings are all newly built.
One can imagine what a heavy price Liyue paid to survive that catastrophe.
Looking at the busy streets, Tong Yan felt a little heavy for some reason.
Perhaps it's because the scenes we see now lack many details compared to those in our memories...
The teacher is an immortal, at least for a long time to come, he will definitely remember An Chun.
How could it be possible for a disciple to defeat him?
As a disciple but liking his teacher, is this really allowed?
Teacher, what exactly do you think?
If I tell him the truth, will I get what I want?
Or get nothing, just disappear, and in the end not even become a small black dot in Mandrill's memory...
"Sister Tongyan~"
"Sister Tong Yan~"
"Sister Tong Yan!"
Carrot pinched the corner of Tong Yan's clothes and pulled, and then slowly stopped. Tong Yan paused, and his wandering thoughts were forcibly brought back by Carrot.
Tong Yan was in a daze. When she came to her senses, she looked down at the carrot and said with a forced smile, "What's wrong?"
"Brother Mandrill is here."
"teacher?"
Tong Yan looked back and saw that Mandrill had arrived behind them at some point, but Tong Yan was not aware of it.
If this were the enemy, Tong Yan would probably become a person who died inexplicably and disappeared without a trace in Liyue, right?
It's like it never existed.
Thinking of this, Tong Yan looked at Mandrill who had a calm expression and lost his original liveliness. She lowered her head sadly.
"teacher……"
The sound was very soft and the street was very busy, so it was difficult to hear clearly even from a close distance.
Mandrill is an immortal, and his hearing is far beyond that of ordinary people. He heard it and felt that something was wrong with Tong Yan's situation.
"Come with me."
Tong Yan subconsciously looked at Carrot, and saw that Carrot put her little hands behind her back very obediently, with a smile on her pretty face.
"Brother Mandrill, sister Tongyan, I'll be waiting for you to come back at the Hall of Rebirth."
With that said, without waiting for Tong Yan's response, Carrot ran back to the Hall of Rebirth.
Looking at the door of the Hall of Rebirth, Tong Yan's attention was distracted again, and her eyes seemed a little dull.
A breeze blew over her face, and Tong Yan's long hair was blown a little messy. A few strands of broken hair on her forehead confused her eyes. Tong Yan stretched out her hand to straighten it, and then she saw Mandrill's back turning around silently.
Suddenly, Tong Yan's heart beat suddenly, she grabbed Mandrill's arm and pulled him back.
Feeling the warm touch coming from Mandrill, Tong Yan also noticed that she was losing her composure at this moment. She didn't dare to look at Mandrill's golden eyes that seemed to be able to see through all hypocrisy.
Tong Yan pursed her lips.
The two of them stood like this on the street, and travelers and passers-by occasionally stopped and cast curious glances.
Mandrill maintains contact with Liyue, but rarely enters Liyue Port.
If you want to enter, you have to enter the Hall of Purity, so no one knows.
As for the description on the tree, it only looks like a young man.
Even if Mandrill is very good-looking and has picturesque features, no one will think of it in that way.
Immortals are immortals, and they are fine for worshiping and praying for blessings. However, if they really appeared in the human world, they would be difficult to approach.
Gan Yu worked so hard as a half-human and half-immortal, let alone a mandrill who was a true immortal.
I don't know how long it took, but Tong Yan gradually regained her confidence. She took a deep breath, and the sleeping jade rabbit moved. Tong Yan finally made up her mind. She looked at Mandrill's fair and clean face and said seriously: "Teacher, don't lose it.
Get off me..."
Before coming, Tong Yan was aware of Mandrill's thoughts.
Tong Yan also knew that Mandrill left her in the Rebirth Hall in Liyue to protect her safety.
But Tong Yan just wanted to stay by Mandrill's side and walk with him.
It doesn't matter even if there are many dangers.
"no."
Mandrill didn’t hesitate, let alone cover up.
The word "categorically no" is full of doubt and non-negotiability.
Tong Yan said unwillingly: "Why not?"
"Danger."
Tong Yan shouted: "I'm not afraid of danger!"
In an instant, the child's face attracted the attention of many people, and the two of them even attracted onlookers.
From time to time, doubtful voices can be heard from the crowd.
"what happened?"
"Little couple quarreling?"
…
Mandrill looked at Tong Yan quietly and said nothing.
He didn't know what to say, so he just stayed silent.
Looking at Mandrill like this, Tong Yan suddenly felt sad.
Because Mandrill will remain silent when he has nothing to say, which represents his will.
No explanation is needed.
Tong Yan is Mandrill's disciple now, and she doesn't want Mandrill to say nothing like he is now.
Even if he just said a few perfunctory words to settle the matter, Tong Yan would feel much better.
But in that case, the mandrill is no longer a mandrill.
Tong Yan knew this, so she suppressed her grievances, rubbed her eyes, and rushed out of the crowd with Mandrill.
On the beach.
Tong Yan stepped barefoot on the beach. The waves came, mixed with sand and washed over Tong Yan's feet. Then they went away and came back again.
Tong Yan suddenly knelt down and picked up a conch blown by the waves at her feet. She poked it gently with her jade finger. Tong Yan smiled, the little tiger teeth appeared, and Tong Yan put the conch back into the sea.
A gust of sea breeze came with a faint fishy smell, and Tong Yan spread her hands to feel it silently.
"Teacher, if my strength improves."
"Can I stay by your side forever?"
Mandrill looked at Tong Yan's back, a slight ripple appeared on his calm face.
"If you can get the Rock King Emperor..."
Mandrill couldn't finish his words because Tong Yan reached out and covered his mouth.
Tong Yan shook her head and said, "I just want to be recognized by the teacher."
Tong Yan now looks very serious, her black eyes are very clean, like a bright mirror.
The mirror can straighten your clothes and clarify your thoughts.
At this moment, Tong Yan is showing his intention, so Mandrill must also express his intention.
Whether it is affirmative or negative, it must be from the heart.
Mandrill nodded slowly.
"Great--!"
The child-like face put her small hands like a trumpet on her reddish cheeks and shouted to the sea: "Teacher, I will definitely get your approval, and I will always stay by your side in the future."
"I want to go with you!"
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Chapter completed!