There had not been many old stories, but Chu Qing told many.
He spoke of Heaven, of crossing time and space to kill the Third Limit Martial Ancestor, of meeting Shang Xie.
He spoke of how Shang Xie had seen Liuli.
Liuli listened quietly, the corners of her lips lifting slightly.
After a long while, Chu Qing finished speaking and felt light all over.
Liuli chuckled. "Your lifespan is still too short."
"To you, these matters are major events."
"But to a being with a lifespan like mine, everything you have experienced is merely an insignificant little matter in a long life."
"After some time, once your lifespan reaches a certain length, you will find that these matters are not even as interesting or worth commemorating as chancing upon someone by accident!"
Chu Qing was speechless.
Liuli's way of comforting people was truly unique.
He rose, stretched lazily, and stepped into the stream.
The stream flowed on, winding and twisting.
Even he could not see its end.
Liuli rose as well, stepping barefoot into the stream and strolling along. "Your future lifespan will be very long. There is no need to care about such trivial matters."
Chu Qing nodded.
Liuli stretched. "Your current strength is fairly decent. Changes in time and space have a weaker effect on you now!"
"If not for Shang Xie's blessing, you might never have had the chance to come here!"
Chu Qing's heart stirred. "Liuli, Shang Xie asked me to bring you a message."
"She said that if you encounter her future self, try to teach her more methods."
"For a period of time in the future, the Human race will have it very, very hard!"
Liuli smiled. "Alright!"
"And you? Is there anything you want to tell me?"
"After this parting, I fear that