Before they left, Cheng Yu had wanted to see Big Shot, but after giving it some thought, he decided against it. He knew better than anyone that he and Big Shot still had a long journey ahead of them. Perhaps Big Shot alone would remain unchanged forever along the road to come, Cheng Yu thought.
Aboard the spaceship bound for Star Sea City, Cheng Yu gazed at the dazzling rivers of stars in the universe, lost in thought. He couldn't help recalling things from the past.
Perhaps I should have understood the moment I gained my title: immortality is a lonely journey. On this road with no end in sight, no matter how long I linger, the moment will eventually come for me to leave. Along the way, I'll grow used to parting, too. After all, everyone in life is only passing through. Looking back, it's all just a handful of years...
Since parting is inevitable, I might as well say a proper goodbye.
Seeing Cheng Yu smile, Ning Qing patted him on the shoulder.
"Did something good happen?"
Cheng Yu smiled.
"No. I just feel like I've made peace with things."
Ning Qing said with some concern,
"If you're having trouble, you can tell us, you know. We're friends, after all. Best friends."
Cheng Yu paused, then smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, I know."
Just then, Dile wrapped Cheng Yu in a bear hug, slinging an arm around his shoulders.
"Old You gets all brooding and poetic now and then. It's been years, Qingqing. You know what he's like. Besides, with me looking out for him, what trouble could he possibly have?"
Then Dile looked at Cheng Yu and said,
"Old You, don't come to me with little problems. Too much hassle. And definitely don't come to me with