Chapter Index

    Chapter 51

    Qinglian’s Heartfelt Words·Different Paths and Destiny (Re-continuation·Two Girls in Love)

    14. The spiritual hairpin holds the long-lasting love, and the lotus pond continues the mortal relationship

    After Su Yan accompanied Nian Xia like a spiritual breath, the life in the Lotus Pond Courtyard became a different kind of lively.Although he has no physical body, he can use the spiritual power of the bamboo hairpin to accompany Nianxia to visit ancient alleys and shop for old things. He can also tell the two sisters dusty allusions under the lamp. However, whenever the moonlight is at its peak, his spiritual breath will dim briefly and he needs to return to heaven to rest.

    Nian Xia’s brows and eyes gradually faded away from the loneliness of the past. Every morning, she would go to the lotus pond to pick the freshest green lotus, and whisper Su Yan’s name to the bamboo hairpin. When the clear figure appeared, she would pull him to see the koi carp swimming in the pond, or pester him to tell interesting stories about heaven.When Si saw that her sister’s knot was relieved, she felt relieved, but occasionally she would look at the bamboo hairpin and sigh softly, twist her clothes with her fingertips, and whisper: “The separation between immortals and mortals is ultimately a hurdle.”

    I saw it in my eyes, so I took Si Yi’s hand and said softly: “If your intention is true, why should you be afraid of the immortals? Your father and I also went through many twists and turns in the past, didn’t we always maintain peace and stability?” Si Yi lowered his eyes, touched the green lotus on the surface of the pond with his fingertips, and responded softly: “Mother is right, it’s my daughter who is too worried.”

    In the late winter of this year, there was a rare heavy snowfall in Liancheng, and the entire lotus pond was covered with a thin layer of snow. Only the green lotus in the center of the pond was still in full bloom, with a tiny aura of light, making it the most unique scenery in winter.Nian Xia was wrapped in a thick cotton robe, pulling Su Yan’s ghost to build a snowman in the courtyard, while Si Yi Ze was cooking lotus seed soup in the corridor. The white mist curled up, mixed with the fragrance of lotus, and warmed the cold air in the courtyard.

    Suddenly, there was a hurried knock on the door outside the courtyard. Gu Bai flew to open the door and saw that it was the immortal envoy from the heaven. He rushed in with a hurried look and said to us: “Gu Xianjun, Lord Qinglian, something bad has happened! The remnants of the demon world have broken through the seal and are coming to the lotus pond, hoping to seize the origin of the lotus heart to increase the power of the devil!”

    Everyone’s expressions suddenly changed, and Su Yan’s spiritual aura trembled suddenly, and he said urgently: “I will go back to the heaven to ask for reinforcements!” But just as he was about to turn into a spiritual light and leave, his figure faded a bit due to lack of spiritual power, and he stumbled back to the bamboo hairpin.Nianxia hurriedly held the hairpin, her eyes red: “Don’t go, it’s too dangerous!”

    Gu Baifei said in a deep voice: “The devil is coming fiercely, and the reinforcements may not be able to come in time. I will go and set up a barrier first, and you guys will protect the core of the lotus pond!” After that, he flew to the sky above the lotus pond, gathered all his spiritual power, and laid down layers of barriers. The golden light intertwined with the green light of the lotus pond, protecting the entire secret realm.

    Not long after, a piercing demonic roar came from the sky, and several strands of black energy packed with vicious energy crashed into the barrier. The barrier trembled violently, and Gu Baifei groaned, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.I hurriedly mobilized the essence of lotus heart, transferred my spiritual power to him, and said urgently: “Hold on!”

    Si Yi also took a step forward, formed a seal with her fingertips, mobilized the power of the lotus pond’s spiritual veins, and merged into the barrier. Her voice was soft but firm: “It’s not that easy for demons to break the barrier!” Nian Xia clenched the bamboo hairpin tightly and said to Su Yan: “Can you lend us the spiritual power of the hairpin?”

    Determination flashed in Su Yan’s eyes. He glanced at Nian Xia and said in a deep voice: “I used the immortal soul as a guide to temporarily borrow the spiritual power of Wenxing Palace, but… I’m afraid I will have to sleep for a long time.” Nian Xia burst into tears, but could only nod: “Don’t worry, I will guard you and the lotus pond!”

    As soon as he finished speaking, the bamboo hairpin erupted with bright golden light, and Su Yan’s spiritual energy suddenly grew stronger, turning into a pen-shaped spiritual light, piercing the demon’s black energy.Wen Xing’s spiritual power was filled with awe-inspiring righteousness, the demon screamed again and again, and most of the black energy dissipated in an instant.Gu Baifei took the opportunity to swing his sword and kill the remaining demons, and peace finally returned to the outside of the barrier.

    But the light of the bamboo hairpin dimmed quickly, and Su Yan’s spiritual shadow became transparent. He looked at Nianxia and said in a weak voice: “Wait for me…I will definitely come back to find you.” After that, the spiritual shadow completely disappeared into the hairpin, and the bamboo hairpin also lost its luster and became an ordinary wooden hairpin.

    Nianxia hugged the hairpin and sat paralyzed in the snow, crying heartbrokenly.I stepped forward, took her into my arms, and comforted her softly: “He will be fine. He will definitely come back when the storm calms down.”

    After this battle, although Lianchi was unharmed, his vitality was severely damaged.Gu Baifei needed to retreat for healing, and Si Yize guarded his spiritual veins day and night, so I took Nianxia and nourished the bamboo hairpin with the lotus heart essence every day, hoping that Su Yan would wake up soon.

    Spring passed and autumn came, another three years passed, and the lotus pond regained its former vitality. Gu Baifei also recovered from his injury, but the bamboo hairpin remained motionless.Nian Xia has grown into a graceful young girl, and her temperament has become much calmer. However, every morning when she wakes up, she still calls out Su Yan’s name softly to the bamboo hairpin.

    On the Double Ninth Festival this year, the market in the ancient alley was still lively. Nian Xia went alone to the bookstall where she met Su Yan, hoping to find an ancient book that could awaken the immortal soul.Seeing her sad face, the stall owner handed her a yellowed old scroll and said softly: “Girl, this ancient book records the technique of ‘Heart Lamp Calling Souls’, which may be able to help you.”

    As if Nian Xia had found a treasure, she rushed back to the lotus pond. According to ancient books, using the lotus heart as a guide and her own obsession as a lamp, she set up an altar beside the lotus pond.She sat cross-legged, stroked the bamboo hairpin with her fingertips, and whispered: “Su Yan, I know you can hear me. Come back, I’m waiting for you.”

    The moonlight was getting thicker, the green light of the lotus pond intertwined with the dim light of the altar, the bamboo hairpin suddenly became slightly hot, and a very light spiritual breath slowly overflowed.Nian Xia felt happy and increased her spiritual power output. Suddenly, sweet rain fell from the sky, and a golden light fell from the sky and landed on the bamboo hairpin. Su Yan’s figure slowly solidified and turned into a mortal appearance, standing in front of her.

    Nian Xia was stunned, her eyes blurred with tears.Su Yan stepped forward, gently wiped away her tears, and said softly: “The Emperor of Heaven is grateful for my contribution to protecting the lotus pond, and allows me to shed my immortal status and become a mortal to stay with you.”

    Behind us, Gu Baifei, Si Yi, I, and I walked slowly over, looking at the two people hugging each other and smiling at each other.The evening breeze in the lotus pond blows, and the green lotus sways. The fragrance of lotus in the courtyard is mixed with the smoke of fireworks, which warms the years and rounds up the fate of the world.

    15. The two sisters are destined to live together forever, enjoying the family relationship in the lotus pond.

    A few years later, Si Yi was recognized by heaven and earth for her meritorious service in protecting the lotus pond, and became the guardian of the lotus pond. However, she still guarded the stability of the small courtyard. She met a wandering spiritual doctor.

    Nian Xia also made a lifelong commitment to Su Yan. The wedding was simple but warm. The lotus pond was filled with green lotuses. People in the city came to congratulate her. Granny Li also presented her with sweet-scented osmanthus sugar taro paste and said with a smile: “Our little lotus fairy has finally found her home.”

    After the marriage, Su Yan opened a study in Liancheng and taught children to read and write. Nianxia helped Si Yi take care of the lotus pond and went to the study to help in her spare time. Her life was ordinary but happy.

    One day, I was sitting under the bamboo corridor, looking at my grandchildren playing in the courtyard. Gu Baifei came over, held my hand, and whispered: “The wanderings of the past have finally led to the stability today.” I leaned on his shoulder, looked at the pond full of green lotus, and nodded with a smile: “Yes, guarding your family and guarding the lotus pond is the best perfection.”

    As the sun sets, golden light shines on the lotus pond, and the green lotus shimmers. The evening breeze blows, and the laughter of the grandchildren and the sound of reading in the study are heard. As the years go by, I feel at ease.

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