Changes in the Future

After washing Celia's hair, Li Yan carried Celia back to the dining table on the first floor. The breakfast was still warm, and Li Yan fed Celia like a child.

During this time, Serie still seemed somewhat dissatisfied with Li Yan's previous act of washing her hair on her own initiative. She resolutely refused to eat vegetables she didn't like, and it was only after Li Yan's persuasion that she ate a little bit.

After painstakingly feeding Serie, Li Yan was about to pack up and leave when Serie touched her belly and tugged at the hem of Li Yan's clothes as she was about to leave.

"Bathroom."

Understanding Serie's current predicament, Li Yan could only sigh and pick Serie up again, heading towards the second-floor restroom.

After a series of troublesome steps, Li Yan found a soft mat, a water bottle, and an alarm clock suitable for Serie to use when she woke up from her nap.

"Is there anything else you need, my little darling?"

A whole bunch of things were placed next to Serie. After looking them over, Serie nodded in satisfaction, finding that she didn't need anything.

"Come on, little one, I want to eat mushrooms from Mount Zhumate for lunch."

Having received permission to leave, Li Yan departed without delay. As for the mushrooms, Li Yan decided to prepare them whenever she felt like it.

In the Lionheart Earl Territory, Li Yan stepped into a familiar town. The streets were bustling with activity, and carriages were transporting goods one after another. Clearly, a wealthy merchant was bringing a large amount of merchandise to Lionheart Earl's territory to sell.

Without writing a letter to inform him in advance, Li Yan walked along the street, gazing nostalgically at the surrounding scenery. He was in no hurry to go home; the land he had lived in a thousand years ago made him unable to move an inch. There were no familiar faces, but the familiar land filled him with deep emotion.

After sitting in a pastry shop for a long time, Li Yan calmed down and walked towards the Castle.

Outside the Castle, the soldiers guarding the gate had stern expressions, and Li Yan's approach drew their wary glances.

Li Yan did not rush in. He did not intend to enter openly after returning from this trip, which seemed to have a slight impact on his future.

After observing the Castle for a while, Li Yan left the Castle gate. As a Spatial Gate opened, Li Yan smoothly entered the Castle's former room.

It seemed to be just time to clean the room, as a murmur of whispers broke out outside the door.

"Sister Xiao Xue, when will the young master come back? I miss him so much. Only when he's around do I feel like we're truly maids."

"Relax, relax. Young Master is on his journey to learn magic. When he returns, he will be a great magician, and we will be the most honored maids in the Castle, able to eat whatever we want."

Xiao Xue whispered comfortingly.

The door opened, and Li Yan used Flight Magic to hide outside the window. It wasn't that he didn't want to show himself; he discovered that showing himself this time would subtly change the future.

"Mmm, the young master's scent... it gives me such a sense of security."

Xiao Wu sat on the bed, her little face showing a hint of grievance. Xiao Xue gently patted Xiao Wu's head in a comforting gesture.

"Who gave you permission to secretly eat snacks? We're not allowed to eat snacks while the young master isn't home, you glutton! You got a scolding from that grumpy, gossipy maid who manages the kitchen, didn't you?"

Xiao Xue hugged Xiao Wu with a pang of sympathy. In the days when the young master was away, the only places they could confide their grievances were the toilet and the young master's room.

"Next time I'll secretly bring you a snack, you silly Xiao Wu."

"Really?"

"You idiot, you're crying after being scolded and you're still thinking about food."

"But the desserts are so sweet!"

Xiao Wu and Xiao Xue's humble words weighed heavily on Li Yan's mind outside the window. In his absence, the maid's life seemed to be far from satisfactory.

Space Magic was activated at the opportune moment, and Li Yan arrived outside Lionheart Earl's study. At this time, Li Yan knew that her father must be in the study dealing with miscellaneous matters within the territory.

With a touch of nervousness, Li Yan gently knocked on the door, and a serious yet familiar voice quickly came from inside.

Come in!

When Li Yan pushed open the door and entered, Lionheart Earl was engrossed in processing various documents, clearly unaware that the person who had entered was his son from a thousand years in the future.

"Say what you want to say, don't just stand there."

Lionheart Earl frowned as he looked at the person standing in front of his desk. After recognizing the person, he paused for a moment, then spoke with a hint of resentment, "Why didn't you let me know you were coming back? I thought it was the butler or maid."

"Father, I just missed you and Mother, so I came back to visit."

Looking at the few noticeable white hairs on his father's head, Li Yan felt a pang of sadness. Lifespan, the shackles that bind mortals, if it weren't for the Mana that maintained the seal, he would have already been separated from all his close family members.

"I see. You're planning to stay home for a few days. What would you like to eat for lunch? I'll have the housekeeper prepare it for you."

Lionheart Earl's stern face softened slightly, and he was preparing to have a good chat with Li Yan.

"No, Father, I've only come back to see you and Mother. I'll be leaving soon."

Li Yan gently shook his head. He realized that staying at home for too long would also cause some setbacks in the future.

"Is that so? It seems your studies are quite demanding. That's good, then I can rest assured. Your mother is in the garden, and she's been talking about you to me quite often lately."

Lionheart Earl looked slightly dejected for a moment, but when he thought that his son knew how to grasp the future at such a young age, he couldn't help but feel gratified and happy for him. A Yan had been extremely outstanding since childhood, and he had always regarded him as his future successor.

"I understand, Father."

Li Yan nodded and walked out of the room. He realized that if they continued talking, the future would become increasingly chaotic, and the more people he met, the more his future would change.

Without hesitation, Li Yan used Space Magic to leave the Castle the moment he stepped out. He needed to catch his breath and see his future trajectory and destiny clearly.

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