Morning sunlight filtered through the thin clouds over Shrek City, spilling onto the flagstone road. Tang Wutong stood at the city gates, hands on her hips, and sighed helplessly at the two figures before her, one tall and one small.
"Come on, Gu Yue. Wulin's already like this, and you still won't let go?" Tang Wutong pointed at the hand Gu Yue had firmly clasped around Tang Wulin's, a teasing smile tugging at her lips.
Gu Yue's expression remained calm, but her violet eyes held an unquestionable resolve. "Wulin has trouble getting around right now. Naturally, I need to stay close and look after him. Big Sister, let's get going. The sooner we see Grandpa and Grandma, the sooner we can find a way to restore Wulin."
Tang Wutong shrugged, her gaze settling on the little fellow who was trying hard to keep a stern face and preserve his dignity as the "Dragon Emperor Douluo." Unable to resist, she reached out and pinched Tang Wulin's soft cheek. "All right. Since you two lovebirds are so devoted to each other, I won't be your third wheel. But Wulin, you'd better behave once we get home. If Grandpa and Grandma see you like this, their hearts will probably ache all over again."
Tang Wulin helplessly batted his sister's hand away and protested in his babyish voice, "Sis, stop pinching! You'll pinch my face out of shape! Let's hurry. I want to see Grandpa and Grandma soon, too."
For this trip back to Holy Soul Village, Tang Wutong had chosen not to take a Soul-Guided Carriage. For one thing, the journey was not too far. For another, she wanted to use the trip as a chance for Tang Wulin and Gu Yue to clear their minds and stretch their limbs.
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