Chapter 498: Chapter 498: Waiting for the Ghost Ship_1
Seeing the two children crying inconsolably, their parents couldn’t help but tear up, and the whole family embraced each other in a heart-wrenching bout of tears and sorrow.
Lan Di, unaffected, stood to one side with arms crossed, her gaze impassive as she observed the spectacle.
Although Qin Sisi felt a certain degree of sympathy, she had no intention of letting the family leave together. Fueled by her own objectives and a distress she couldn’t express, she had to rein in her tender-hearted impulses under such pressure.
Moreover, even if they could travel together to the afterworld, there was no guarantee they could reincarnate as a family again. Their separation was inevitable.
It appeared the ghostly couple understood this too. After a bout of crying, they gently consoled their children, assuring them they would be reunited soon.
Children, after all, are still children. Cald by their parents’ comforting words, they began to sense the imminent inevitability. Although they were skeptical of their parents’ promises, children naturally tend to view the world optimistically.
They comforted themselves, believing they would soon be reunited with their family. They slowly started accepting the fact of their imminent separation from their parents.
Even though they had spent years as ghosts, they were still children at heart. They could hardly grasp the concept that their temporary separation might, amid the boundless vastness of ti, space and fate, resound into an eternity—whether it’s familial love, friendship or romance.
In the end, the children were taken away by Lan Di.
In the northwest corner of the collapsed house, Lan Di took one child in each hand. With a gentle whirl of her body, she descended into the ground along with the children, disappearing out of sight.
The couple watched the spot where their children had vanished, wiping their eyes with sleeves. Their expressions were full of sorrow, but also laced with an air of resolution.
Departure is a pain everyone would reject, but if it’s for the well-being of their children, they would endure any heartache.
Qin Sisi turned to look at the couple, gently assuring them, "Lord Ghost is very capable, and he will surely find a good ho for your children."
The woman expressed her gratitude. "Thank you, Mage."
The man paused for a mont, let out a long sigh and also thanked Qin Sisi.
Qin Sisi nodded. Since the couple seed to have co to terms with the situation, she didn’t need to elaborate further. She simply turned and signaled to Ye You.
Like wielding a claw, Ye You summoned the Refining Spirit Bottle.
The snow-white Refining Spirit Bottle spun slowly. The augntation of soul power made the bottle’s glaze shine even brighter, as if the vessel itself were emitting light.
Gazing upon the glowing Refining Spirit Bottle hovering midair, the ghost couple seed at peace.
They clasped hands in silence, gazing upwards at the spinning bottle. Gradually, their forms turned ethereal, transforming into two wisps of white smoke that drifted into the bottle, offering up their soul energy.
The vision of the couple leaving hand-in-hand lingered with Qin Sisi for a long ti, making her think of a saying: ’Grow old along with , the best is yet to be.’ Even though their experiences were unfortunate, being able to experience life and death together hinted at a profound connection.
Qin Sisi turned to Ye You, "Do we head back now or wait till sunrise to catch a ride?"
Ye You contemplated for a mont and replied, "We should head back on our own. I rember the way."
They had chosen to travel by car during the day due to unfamiliarity with the route. Despite the delays in waiting for and changing buses, they could cover the distance using the Wings of Rainbow within two hours—more or less.
Moreover, there was no need to make Qin Sisi wait in this desolate place until sunrise. She had already endured a lot.
Qin Sisi did not object but asked worriedly, "What if we don’t reach within two hours?"
Ye You casually replied, "Isn’t that what I am here for?"
Qin Sisi looked at Ye You, "Are you sure you’re okay?"
Ye You was taken aback, and chuckled as he gently ruffled Qin Sisi’s hair, "You underestimate ."
Qin Sisi lowered her head and barely whispered, "I’m not underestimating you..."
...I’m worried about you.
She did not voice the concern, but her eyes glistened as they conveyed her feelings to Ye You.
A warmth washed over Ye You as he answered softly, "I understand."
Qin Sisi’s tension eased a bit as she declared louder, "Let’s go then!"
Since Ye You asserted he was fine, he must be.
Ye You affird with an "Mmm," and with a slight wave of his ’claw,’ activated the Invisible Bubble.
Qin Sisi summoned the dazzling Wings of Rainbow and shot into the boundless night sky.
There were no obstacles in the sky, allowing her to fly at a high speed, while Ye You, as usual, sat on her shoulder navigating the way.
Every ti Ye You guided her in the right direction, Qin Sisi couldn’t help admiring him. They had only been here once, and she could barely rember the general route. However, Ye You rembered every detail; his mory was truly remarkable.
Nevertheless, after two hours, they were still a bit far from their lodging.
Ye You then asked Qin Sisi to retract the Wings of Rainbow. Conjuring a semi-transparent silver sphere with magic, he transported her back to the hotel.
It was past midnight, now the 12th of the month by the solar calendar. Recounting Jiang Dachuan’s words, the Ghost Ship apparently appeared on the night of the 13th, so on the 12th, Qin Sisi and Ye You spent the day resting in the hotel.
By dusk, Qin Sisi decided to go check the sea, regardless of whether there was anything to discover. She treated it as an opportunity to familiarize herself with the environnt.
Having used the Invisible Bubble during the day of the 12th and left the 13th’s use for a crucial mont, they couldn’t go deep into the sea but they could stroll along the coast.
When choosing the hotel, Qin Sisi had intentionally opted for one close to the sea, which was reachable in twenty minutes on foot.
After dinner, she took Ye You and left the hotel for the coast.
The setting sun washed over the ever-changing seascape, casting a shimring light on the rough waves at the horizon. The sky was ablaze with hues of orange as evening fell.
Qin Sisi placed a hand on her forehead and gazed into the distance. Would there really be a glowing Ghost Ship in that spot tomorrow night?
Ye You peered at the horizon, his eyes narrowing. If the animosity of the ghost was deep enough, it could indeed influence its surroundings, making the existence of the Ghost Ship plausible.
With the existence of the Ghost Ship, there had to be a ghost. However, a ghost powerful enough to transform a ship had to be highly potent.
A sense of resolve flashed in Ye You’s eyes. No matter the difficulty, he was determined to conquer this challenge.
Sharing this resolve was Qin Sisi.
She had a premonition that the Ghost Ship might be truly terrifying, but she was prepared to face it.
As the night deepened, Qin Sisi returned to the hotel with Ye You. She continued practicing her magic while Ye You reclined on the bed, recuperating and nursing his injuries gently with magic. His wish was to speed up the recovery of the Magic Source.
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