Jin Ye and Poria stood side by side, watching Cheng Jiao jump down the steps in three steps and two steps, and run out of the courtyard door. The mother shook her head lovingly, but Poria was reminded of the past by the jumping young figure.

"Look how happy she is! It's like when the four of us just finished the trial. Gold leaf, do you remember? The two of us also have Long Ran and Xiaosha, we are running screaming and laughing in the rainstorm, they rush into the muddy water and fall down, and the two of us also follow along like crazy, as if we really conquered the whole Shenlu as happy! ”

"How can you forget? At that time, we hadn't closed our eyes for a day and a night, and our bodies were full of injuries, and I remember Xiaosha's arm was broken, right? ”

"Yes, the left arm, crushed when the big leader of the Owl Shark Regiment fell!" Poria replied after a moment's thought.

"Yes, it was Long Ran who hacked him to death at the last moment." Jin Ye's eyes seemed to see through time to see the death match twenty years ago, "I remember that we braved the rain to run to the front of the two realms and climbed the mountain rock with our bare hands!" The rock is slippery, it's hard to climb to death, how did we get up?! ”

"It's not Xiaosha's madman! Long Ran followed him for everything, and I was so hungry that I fainted, and I had no idea why I started climbing stones! ”

"Yes! Me too! Every muscle in his body was protesting, obviously exhausted, but he was pushed by excitement and fanaticism to overtake the two of them, and he was the first to stand on the top of the Ascending Mountain Rock! ”

For a moment, both of them were deeply immersed in the enthusiastic and flying youth years of the past, as if they had returned to that moment—the young people who had won the fierce battle stood on the rocks of the rising mountain after the rainstorm, and behind them were the charred woods where they had just fought, and the fine silver ashes were still hidden in the folds of their hair and clothes, and in front of them were the endless golden fields of the two realms and the towering mountain of sighs. Facing the rising sun, the four of them shouted together! Full of pride! Fearless!

For a moment, neither of them was speechless, because in that important memory, they were still four people!

Indivisible four! The invincible four!

The two shrine maidens of the town hall thought of the two boys who had fought alongside them twenty years ago. Long Ran, a big man who always smiles gently, will turn into a brave and invincible lion as long as he wields the whale tooth ripple sword. The windblade and sun-wheeled sand python, who likes to talk and show off, will attract the attention of women wherever he goes, young girls run around him, giggling, and married ladies bury their heads and secretly look at him from the corners of their eyes, but he always only looks at Jin Ye alone.

A burst of birdsong streamed into the room through the open window, interrupting the silent memories of the two, the melodious singing of the red-billed blue magpie.

Poria turned and walked to the corner of the room, leaning against the wall with the rippling greatsword on her back, and Jin Ye helped her smooth her shirt behind her.

The two walked out without saying a word.

Autumn has arrived, and the morning breeze on the Avenue of Divine Blessing carries a chilling coolness. A few damp leaves fell from the branches, blown by the wind, whirling in the road in front of the two of them, like an invisible army waving its flag.

"On the way from Yakushin Island, the 'Alder' encountered a torrential rain." Poria opened her mouth and said, "This time there is a general drought in the five islands, and it is very laborious to pray for rain, right?" Your body...... What do you think? ”

"Don't worry about me." The golden-leaved shrine maiden replied nonchalantly, tilting her head, as if listening to the cheerful birdsong as she walked.

"Your body is so important! Especially at this time, you should be more cautious in using power! Poria cocos became angry at the relaxed tone of the gold leaf, "Also, it's the same with medication, I found that the dose you took has increased a lot!" The new drugs I brought this time are for half a year, and you have to plan to take them! If you finish it in advance, I won't give you medicine! ”

The Golden Leaf Witch laughed and hugged her friend's shoulder, "Why do you say such a thing, Poria Cocos, you know in your heart that you can't do it, right?" ”

Poria turned her head angrily.

"You're so nervous, Poria Cocos, there's so much on your mind! You have to try to relax yourself. ”

"Relax?!" Poria's voice raised again, "How do I relax?" I've wondered hundreds of times if the letter from Shuzen Blade suggests that Akari speak at the opening ceremony is a game for us! I'm not going to fill my daughter with spices and put her in a boiling soup pot, am I?! I really can't afford to lose Akari! ”

"Do you think I'll be willing to lose Cheng Jiao!" Jin Ye stopped and stared into Poria's eyes, "What is the conclusion we came to after arguing many times, have you forgotten?" Just do what you decide! ”

"Let the kids make their own choice." Poria said softly, and Jin Ye nodded heavily.

"You know what?" Poria said in a slightly sad tone, "I often forget that Long Ran is no longer there, and when I hear some news, I still think, what will Long Ran think about this?" If he were, I wouldn't be so hesitant. ”

"Yes, he is not good at words on weekdays, but he can say things at critical moments that people will not forget! Do you remember what he said when the news of Xiaosha's death came? ”

Poria shook her head, "All I remember is that he smashed a table in anger. ”

"Hehe, it's his style." Jin Ye's smile was bittersweet, "But then, he said to me a wise quote that didn't quite match his style. He said, 'The gods are moody, and fate changes quickly, and every true adventurer will agree with that.' Therefore, Xiaosha should not feel regret before he dies, because that is the path he chose himself. After saying this, the golden-leafed shrine maiden let out a long sigh, "Ahhhh So, in any case, let's wait and see what choices the children make! ”