Luo Fan piloted the helicopter down at the edge of Lin City.
Night had deepened, and moonlight spilled over the empty city, coating it in silver.
He put the helicopter away and headed toward the Weird Bride's home with An Xiaoran.
An Xiaoran followed behind him, her little hand clutching the hem of his clothes. Her small face was full of exhaustion, but her eyes were bright.
They were back.
They were finally back.
A sense of reassurance welled up in Luo Fan's heart as well.
The trials on Fallen Sea Island had nearly killed him, but he had finally returned alive.
The Weird Bride lived in a small building in the center of Lin City.
Before Luo Fan even got close, he saw a figure in red standing at the door, looking their way.
It was the Weird Bride.
She seemed to have sensed Luo Fan's return and had come out early to wait at the door.
"Husband!"
The moment she saw Luo Fan, the Weird Bride's eyes lit up, and she hurried toward him.
Luo Fan smiled and spread his arms.
The Weird Bride threw herself into his embrace and hugged him tightly.
"You're back. You're finally back..."
Her voice was soft, but it carried a slight tremor.
Luo Fan patted her back and said gently, "I'm back. Everything's all right now."
The Weird Bride held him for a long time before finally letting go.
She looked at Luo Fan, then at An Xiaoran beside him, her eyes filled with joy.
"Let's talk inside."
The three of them went inside and sat down.
The Weird Bride poured An Xiaoran a cup of hot water. An Xiaoran cradled it in both hands and took little sips.
Luo Fan leaned back in his chair and let out a long breath.