Chapter 582 Dangers in the Sea
Paimon had been waiting impatiently. She flew back and forth quickly in the air, her little face flushed with anxiety. She couldn't help but urge, "Shenhe... Yunjin... stop chatting there! Let's get going! Otherwise, we might be overtaken by someone else!" Paimon's face showed an anxious look. She was really worried about missing the best time to find the secret stone. After all, they had been searching all the way and experienced many twists and turns. She didn't want to fail.
Paimon's words also successfully made everyone realize that it was getting late. The sun was gradually setting, and the sky was dyed a brilliant orange-red color, just like the paint that a painter splashed with, rich and poetic. The afterglow sprinkled on the earth, covering everything with a layer of golden gauze, as if the whole world was shrouded in a warm and soft light.
The lake sparkles in the afterglow, like countless diamonds shining. The breeze blows gently, and ripples appear on the lake. The ripples spread outward in circles like a carefully painted scroll by nature, and each ripple flashes with golden light, like a dream. The trees on the shore are reflected in the afterglow, and their shadows are elongated, like giants quietly guarding this peaceful lake. The branches sway gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, as if whispering the story of this land.
Lin Feng was also very surprised by this. After all, he had been concentrating on finding the Secret Stone before, and he had no interest in seeing the scenery here. At this moment, he was attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of him and temporarily forgot the tension and fatigue during the search. He slightly raised his head, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, felt the fragrance of the soil and the fragrance of flowers and plants in the air, and couldn't help but sigh at the wonders of nature.
Several people walked along the winding path towards the center of the lake. The stone road under their feet glowed a faint golden color in the afterglow, as if guiding them in the direction they were going. As they got closer and closer to the center of the lake, their pace also accelerated unconsciously.
Finally, after they walked to the center of the lake, they looked aside and found a familiar figure - Xiao. Xiao stood there quietly, his figure as tall as a pine tree, and his green clothes looked particularly cold in the afterglow. The breeze blew, and his green clothes swayed with the wind, bringing a unique charm.
I don't know why he is here. Shouldn't he always be at Wangshu Inn to protect the peace of Liyue? And he is looking towards the direction of Guyun Pavilion, his eyes are solemn, with a hint of worry in his eyes, and he seems to be in a melancholy mood. That solemn gaze seems to penetrate the space and reach the depths of Guyun Pavilion, as if he is worried about what is about to happen there. His expression is serious, his lips are tightly closed, and he exudes a repressed atmosphere, which makes people feel the heaviness in his heart.
When Paimeng saw this scene, her curiosity was instantly aroused. She flew over excitedly and stopped in front of Xiao. She tilted her head and asked curiously, "Xiao, what are you doing here?"
Hearing Paimon's voice, Xiao turned his head slightly, a trace of doubt flashed in his deep eyes. He looked at the group of people, his eyes stayed on each person for a moment, and then asked: "Why are you here? Is there a solution to the danger in the sea?" Xiao's eyes revealed a trace of vigilance, and he was a little surprised that everyone was here. This place is usually seldom visited, and the current situation in Liyue is delicate. It is really hard to understand why they are here.
After hearing Xiao's nonsensical words, Kong was at a loss. He had no idea what Xiao meant by that. He could only look at Xiao helplessly with a confused expression on his face and asked, "'Dangers in the sea'? What does that mean?" Kong's heart was full of doubts. He had no idea what Xiao meant by the "dangers in the sea". This sudden remark left him confused.
After hearing Kong's answer and looking at the bewildered faces of the crowd, Xiao also showed a puzzled expression: "Ningguang didn't tell you?" He was puzzled. According to common sense, Ningguang should have informed everyone of the relevant situation. After all, this matter was of great importance and involved the safety of Liyue. He didn't understand why everyone knew nothing about it.
But then he thought of something, and Xiao didn't continue asking. Instead, he frowned slightly and told everyone what he could say.
"Something has happened in the Guyun Pavilion area. According to the agreement, as an immortal, I will not interfere in this matter for the time being. But the danger is unpredictable, and I have my own plans." Xiao's voice was low and calm, and his eyes revealed a firmness and determination. Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was already prepared to deal with everything in his heart.
After listening to Xiao's words, Kong was still confused, but he could see that Xiao was not willing to discuss this topic with him in depth, so he turned to ask about Xiao's plan, "So Xiao is..."
Hearing Kong's question, Xiao's eyes did not waver at all. His eyes were like a bottomless lake, so calm that no one could see his true thoughts. He just stared at the shimmering lake in front of him quietly, as if there was some secret hidden in the lake. After a long time, the atmosphere around him became a little solemn, as if the air was frozen by the silence.
After a long while, Xiao finally spoke slowly. His voice was low and firm, as if every word was squeezed out from the depths of his heart, with an unquestionable determination.
“This place is only separated from Liyue Harbor by a mountain. If the situation really becomes hopeless, I will defend the front line and never retreat.” Xiao’s eyes revealed a determination to face death head-on, and his gaze was fixed in the direction of Solitary Cloud Pavilion, as if he had already seen the possible crisis.
Xiao's words shocked everyone present. They looked at each other with shock and worry in their eyes. Although they were full of doubts and didn't understand what happened in Guyun Pavilion, they could feel the seriousness of the matter from Xiao's solemn expression and resolute tone. Obviously, Xiao had prepared for the worst, and even made up his mind to die. This made everyone realize that Liyue might be facing an unprecedented crisis.
After talking to Xiao, everyone fell silent. No one spoke any more. They just stood there quietly, each of them had a lot of thoughts in their mind.