latelenovela Chapter 316: It's Like an Old Friend Returns
Chapter 316: It's Like an Old Friend Returns
"Ying, hurry up. If you're so slow, it will be too late for us to go back. Who knows, the fighting might have already broken out in Liyue Harbor." Paimeng complained softly.
Ying Youyuan glared at Paimon, then pulled it off his body.
"If you think it's too slow, you can go on your own. I'm tired too, okay?"
Ying's chest rose and fell slowly. She glanced at the sun in the sky, narrowed her eyes, took a deep breath, brushed the wet hair on her forehead to both sides, and then found a shady spot under a big tree on the side of the road and sat down.
Looking at the familiar magic talisman in her hand, she couldn't help but sigh.
Although they had already informed the immortals of Su Mo and the situation in Liyue Harbor, they were still on their way and didn't know what was going on. Was Su Mo rescued? Was the unrest in Liyue Harbor suppressed by the immortals? And...
It is true that I have the will but not the power.
As for this magic talisman, she didn't even want to talk about it!
Although it is very useful and can save a lot of distance when running, it depends on how far you are running!
The distance from Aozang Mountain to Liyue Harbor is quite long. Why can't those immortals take them with them when they go to Liyue Harbor? Why do they have to hurry?
Thinking of this, and thinking about Liyue Harbor's worries about Su Mo and others, Ying became a little absent-minded and irritable.
Looking at Ying, who was using the talisman as a fan and was obviously impatient, Paimeng hesitated and said, "Um... Ying, you're not really angry, are you? I was just saying it casually and didn't mean it."
Ying was a little confused: "Angry? Why should I be angry?"
Paimon scratched his head and said, "You are not dissatisfied with my weight, so you got angry when you heard what I said."
After all, when they were on the road just now, she was lying on Ying's shoulder. It can be said that she did not put in any effort. On the contrary, Ying carrying her increased the resistance to movement.
After hearing what Paimeng said, Ying chuckled: "Then you are quite self-aware."
Seeing Ying's expression, Paimeng knew that Ying was speaking in a sarcastic manner, and he was so angry that he stomped his feet in the air.
"You said you weren't angry!"
Ying was a little confused: "I'm really not angry with you."
"Well, then why are you looking so sad?"
Paimon was a little confused. If he was not angry because of her, then what was it?
Then Ying expressed her concerns.
Paimon sighed. She thought it was something else. So it was because of this. But is this worth worrying about?
Paimon pondered for a moment and said, "What you said does make sense. Aren't you just worried about Su Mo and the situation in Liyue Harbor? But, what's there to worry about? Why do I feel like I'm worrying too much about winning against you?"
Ying frowned slightly: "Shouldn't I be worried? Su Mo also gave you so many delicious foods at that time, and you don't care about him at all. If I were Su Mo, I wouldn't even be willing to give it to you."
Paimeng nodded. "Is that so? That's right. Su Mo is doing well, and we should be worried about him. That's why we asked the immortals to help him. Besides, we're on our way now. Instead of worrying about the situation in Liyue Harbor, we might as well relax and rest up before continuing on our way. Although we're a little behind and can't match the speed of those immortals, we're still trying our best to get back. The reason we can't make it back now is because those immortals won't take us back with them. We tried our best, and even if you complain about not having enough energy, you still won't be able to make it back, right?"
Ying was stunned for a moment, and the two looked at each other, and Paimon blinked.
Ying couldn't help but feel puzzled, then suddenly said: "Hey, what you said seems to make sense."
Paimon chuckled: "Yeah, yeah, I think so too."
Just when Paimeng was feeling a little proud, she suddenly noticed that Ying was looking at her strangely.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Paimeng looked around hurriedly. Everything was peaceful and harmonious. The breeze was blowing and the leaves were rustling. It was comfortable and there was nothing unusual.
Just as Paimeng was feeling somewhat puzzled, Ying, who was staring at her, suddenly clicked her tongue and muttered, "Something's wrong. Something's wrong. Absolutely wrong."
"Something's wrong!? What's wrong?"
Paimon looked at Ying doubtfully and asked. Ying then pulled Paimon over to her, tugging at her little face with both hands, and said seriously, "Based on my understanding of Paimon, she can't be that smart, and it's impossible for a foodie like Paimon to say those words just now.
Someone must be impersonating him! Tell me! Who are you? Get off Paimon and give me the real Paimon back!
As Ying spoke, her hands began to exert more force.
"Ouch, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, let go! Let go quickly!"
Paimon cried out in pain, then struggled to his feet and slapped Ying's hand aside. After breaking free from the tug of war, Paimon quickly covered his face, rubbing it with his hands, and said with tears in his eyes: "Ying, you're hurting too much! Ah, my little face, it hurts! It hurts so much! Wuuwuwu..."
Ying smiled brightly with curved eyebrows and eyes.
"No one is impersonating Paimon. This is Paimon's own idea!" Paimon complained slowly in a low voice.
"Well, yes, yes!"
Looking at the other party's expression of trying hard to defend himself, Ying couldn't help laughing again. Seeing this, Paimeng immediately understood and became furious.
"Ouch! You're teasing me again!"
Ying chuckled and said carelessly, "Ah, I'm tired, so I'll just entertain Paimeng for a bit. But I didn't expect you to say something that makes some sense. Where did you learn that? Why do I feel like you've gotten a little smarter since coming to Liyue?"
Paimon snorted: "Well, maybe this is what they call "birds of a feather flock together." Being with smart people will make you smarter. And Su Mo is very nice to me. He buys me whatever I want to eat. It's much better than being with you!"
Ying smiled and said, "I have to say, you're quite good at talking. You can praise people in a lot of ways and even flatter them. If you would talk like this when you're with me normally, there's no way I would bully you like that."
Paimon rolled his eyes and said nothing more.
Ying continued, "What you just said does make sense, but Su Mo is our friend. We can't just give up on him. Although we've tried our best, we must strive to do better. The situation in Liyue Harbor is uncertain, and we don't know if Su Mo has been rescued. How can we give up now?"
Paimon clicked his tongue and looked at Ying.
"Why do I feel like you care too much about Su Mo? More than you care about me?"
Ying's face flushed instantly, and she shyly retorted:
How could I? It's just normal concern between friends!"
"Really? Why wouldn't I believe it? Are you..."
Before Paimeng could finish, Ying waved her hand and retorted, "What? Compared to you, I might as well pay more attention to Su Mo. He can still provide us with help. What about you? You only know how to eat my food and live my house!"
Paimeng felt guilty for the moment and didn't say anything more.
After what Paimeng did, Ying no longer had the heart to rest.
"Okay, okay, after all this commotion you've made, I've lost all desire to rest properly."
Ying stood up and brushed off the dust behind her.
"Now that we've rested enough, let's continue on our journey."
Paimeng was overwhelmed for a moment: "Ah? We have to leave again now, I haven't rested enough."
Ying said calmly: "You want to go on your own, if not, just ignore what I said."
Paimeng understood and quickly said ingratiatingly: "No, no, I take back what I said about you. Ying is still the best."
Ying said with some disdain: "Don't do that. I just feel that you don't have the talisman. I don't know when you will arrive in Liyue."
"Hey, the one who knows me best is Ying!"
Ying shook her head helplessly, then prepared to set off with Paimeng and took a look at the surrounding scenery.
"Liyue Harbor is in this direction, right?"
Ying muttered while looking at the road somewhere.
Paimon nodded: "It seems so."
Paimon suddenly saw something, pointed somewhere and exclaimed: "Hey, there seems to be someone there!"
Ying looked up following the sound. The sun was still shining brightly with a faint halo. In a trance, she saw a figure slowly approaching from a distance. The figure was steady, tall, and elegant, like a mountain that withstands the wind and snow, unchanging forever. It was also like fallen leaves in the autumn wind, as time passed, like an old friend returning.