Hearing Ningguang pour out her troubles, Xiu Yuan felt his heart ache for her more and more.
He held Ningguang tightly and gently stroked her hair.
"It's all right. I'm here. Nothing will happen to you. From now on, you can lean on me."
"Xiu Yuan... I want you to keep holding me..."
Ningguang cried in Xiu Yuan's arms for a long time, as though she were letting out all the hurt she had endured over the past few years.
Only after she had fallen sound asleep did Xiu Yuan gently carry her to bed and tuck her in.
After clearing away the bowls and chopsticks, Xiu Yuan went outside, leaped effortlessly onto the roof, and faced the moonlight as he began using the Tranquility Mantra.
The night breeze was cool and refreshing, making the shadows of the trees sway, while gentle moonlight blanketed the earth.
Not far away, Liyue Harbor bustled with people and traffic.
Watching Liyue Harbor from this quiet forest, far from the crowds and busy streets, was rather enjoyable.
Within Xiu Yuan's perception, the lights of Liyue Harbor gradually faded.
As the night deepened, even the scattered lights slowly disappeared.
It was not until around three or four in the morning that Xiu Yuan returned inside and went to sleep.
The next day.
Morning.
"Xiu Yuan, are we going to buy Mora Meat today?" After what had happened the night before, Ningguang was clearly a little different.
Her eyes now held more of a child's brightness and innocence.
She seemed to have set down that terribly heavy burden.
With Xiu Yuan there, she could finally be a child who could act spoiled and play.
"We have something more important to do today."
If he relied on selling Mora Meat to make money, Xiu Yuan might never