bullyxtreme Chapter 344 Bu Bu Lu
Chapter 344 Bu Bu Lu
After trying to think for a while, her memory was still a bit blurry, like a slippery fish in a swamp that always slips away just when she was about to catch it. So Yao Yao simply gave up trying to think about it.
Anyway, Brother Mufeng said he'll be coming to Liyue soon, so we can think about the jade later.
The laurel rabbit in the bamboo basket hopped around a couple of times, tossing up two small white jade radishes, as if agreeing with Yao Yao's idea.
So, after saying goodbye to her sister Filgott, Yao Yao picked up her bamboo basket and prepared to return to Liyue.
The girl walked lightly. Although she still had to practice shooting later, her master said, "Let's live for today, right?"
The magpie in the forest wasn't afraid of Yao Yao at all. It boldly landed on her shoulder and gently rubbed against her with its fluffy body.
Yao Yao smiled, her beautiful chestnut brown eyes crinkling, and carefully touched the smooth feathers of the magpie. She skillfully broke off some lotus-shaped pastries and put them in her palm, afraid of disturbing her lovely travel companion.
The little sparrow rubbed against the girl's palm, but didn't fly away. It pecked at a couple of crumbs of biscuit and then lazily lay down.
I guess... you wouldn't mind letting it hitch a ride, right?
After walking and stopping frequently, before long, the ornately decorated main gate of Liyue Harbor appeared in the distance at the foot of the mountain.
Liyue, the Jade Rock Capital, is the most bustling commercial port in Teyvat.
Even though it was still early, merchant ships and travelers came and went in an endless stream. Seafood from Yunlaihai, mountain delicacies from Minlin, and fresh tea picked after the Grain Rain in Chenyu were all available here.
Yao Yao didn't go to Yujingtai immediately; it wasn't time for her to practice her shooting yet. She had enough time to go to Bubulu to find Qi Qi.
Also, the lady of the house is getting on in years and needs plenty of rest, so it's fine for her to bring breakfast over.
So the girl took a long detour and slipped all the way to the gate of Bubulu.
There were few pedestrians at Bubulu in the early morning, so Yao Yao's knocking on the door sounded particularly clear in the empty pharmacy.
"Qiqi~ Qiqi~ Are you there? It's Yaoyao~"
The sound of a medicine cabinet being pulled out came from inside the room, followed by the creaking of a wooden chair sliding and slow footsteps.
Then, the latch on the door of the pharmacy made a soft click.
"Ah... Yao Yao... Good morning..."
"Quick...come inside...it's cold outside..."
The girl who answered the door was also petite, with short, light purple hair adorned with copper coins, long braids hanging down, and a blue-purple ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress). Several bandages were wrapped around her fair wrists and calves.
However, what attracts the most attention is the ancient-looking talisman pasted on the girl's forehead, and the jade prayer beads that are completely out of proportion to her slender neck.
The girl's clear pinkish-purple eyes were somewhat lifeless, making her look as if she hadn't woken up yet.
"Good morning, Qiqi, here, coconut milk."
Yao Yao seemed to be used to Qi Qi's slow pace, and smilingly picked up half of a coconut shell filled with milk.
She bought it on the way; it was just opened and is very fresh.
Qiqi's big, pinkish-purple eyes suddenly brightened. She slowly touched the talisman on her forehead, took the coconut shell, hugged it to her chest, and began to sip it slowly.
The cool milk slid down her throat, and a faint smile appeared on the girl's pale face.
However, as she drank, a hint of sadness crept into her smile, and she gradually slowed down her swallowing.
However, she was very careful and didn't let Yao Yao find out.
"Thank you... Yao Yao... Also, Mr. Bai... has gone on a house call... Please... come in first."
Yao Yao looked around curiously, and sure enough, she didn't see the refined young man or his inseparable little white snake, Changsheng.
However, the girl wasn't thinking about where Dr. Bai had gone; she was eager to share her interesting trip with her friends.
Qiqi was a good listener. While Yaoyao was talking, she sat quietly to the side, her hands on her calves, trying her best to keep up with the girl's somewhat erratic train of thought.
For example, how did she suddenly get from Qingce Manor to Wangshu Inn? It would take Qiqi quite a while to process.
Yao Yao naturally noticed this as well, and considerately slowed down her speech so that Qi Qi would have enough time to think.
It's okay, she'll explain it a few more times if you don't understand.
At this moment, the little sparrow that had followed Yao Yao all the way woke up and flew to Qi Qi's shoulder, where it seemed to be cooler.
Qiqi awkwardly reached out to touch it, but was afraid of startling the little guy, so she hesitated for a moment.
It was at this moment that Yao Yao's story suddenly shifted from Sister Beidou's boat to a young adventurer at Wangshu Inn.
"Hehe, big brother's story was so exciting! If I have the chance, Qiqi definitely wants to hear it too!"
Yao Yao's little face was beaming with excitement, her eyes sparkling, but she didn't notice the strangeness in Qi Qi's eyes beside her.
Ah... a story... is it... telling a story...?
Yao Yao's voice seemed to have faded into the distance, and Qi Qi's hand, which was reaching out to touch the little sparrow, paused. Qi Qi felt a little disappointed.
She thought of him again... but she couldn't help it.
Cold can freeze time and frost over memories, but once a thawed river begins to flow, it will never stop again.
In that brief moment of distraction, the little sparrow seemed to have rested enough, spread its tender wings, shook them, and flew away.
Ah... the little magpie... flew away too...
A sense of loss appeared on the girl's pale face; she knew it probably wouldn't come back.
Just like... just like him, he won't come back.
Qiqi almost instinctively reached into her bosom, and only felt a little relieved when the warm, smooth texture of the jade slowly spread to her.
But this is... all he has left...
Thinking of this, the girl's lips curled down again.
"what?"
Just then, Yao Yao, who was standing to the side, suddenly let out a small gasp without warning.
Now she finally remembered why the jade stone that Mu Feng was wearing looked familiar that morning.
This half of Qiqi's... looks very similar in both texture and jade quality...
"Qiqi, was this jade originally a single piece?"
The girl tilted her head, blinking her big purple eyes in confusion, seemingly not understanding why Yao Yao asked that question.
However, she still nodded her little head and answered truthfully.
"Yes...it...is...very important..."
Almost instinctively, Qiqi grabbed the half-piece of jade, her usually soft tone now unusually firm.
The jade was kept close to the girl's body all year round, and whether it was warm or cold, it had truly been tinged with her body temperature.
This is part of her, part of them together.
"Hmm... If that's the case, Yao Yao seems to know where the other half of the jade is."
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