Chapter 53 Promise
Several days later, one night, an unknown corner by the Jiangliu City Reservoir.
“Jiangliu City’s military police are rushing this way.”
“The militia and Public Security Special Commissioners from Shigu Town are also on their way.”
“Even the Flesh Puppets controlled by Gu Mingyuan are now forming a encirclement around you.”
“The situation has really taken a sharp turn.”
Looking at the Black Book’s words, Liu Haoyu wore a thoughtful expression.
After he and Qin Liu left Shigu Town, they came to a warehouse by the reservoir to hide.
This was also the place where he had once encountered a certain white-clothed Fierce Ghost.
He didn’t expect that one day he would return to this place.
“How did you know about this warehouse back then?”
Little Qin Liu asked casually while studying the formation.
Lingmeng First Release* The latter shrugged, putting down the Black Book.
“I’ve been to this place before, and it was even more dilapidated than it is now.”
“Ah… The ‘before’ you mentioned should be the future of this place, right?”
Liu Haoyu nodded. He rummaged through his backpack and took out some food, placing it in front of Little Qin Liu.
Looking at the food, Little Qin Liu also seemed a little worried.
“Speaking of which, we stayed in Shigu Town for so long, and there were so many people… they probably won’t find us, right?”
“I did a few tricks. Those townspeople who saw us will quickly forget us. Plus, the terrain here is complex and it’s in the wilderness, so unless there are any accidents, it will take some more time to find us.”
Before Liu Haoyu could finish, Little Qin Liu added.
“But finding us is only a matter of time, right?”
“…Yes.”
After a moment of silence, Liu Haoyu nodded.
Although he didn’t want to admit it, at the moment, without any means of transportation, escaping from here was quite difficult.
Furthermore, he didn’t have much time left.
Seeing Liu Haoyu’s expression, Little Qin Liu scratched her head.
She wasn’t a child, so she understood Liu Haoyu’s feelings very well, and said with a hint of apology.
“Sorry, if it wasn’t for my willfulness…”
Liu Haoyu shook his head and said.
“No need to apologize. Even if you hadn’t said anything, I would have still taken you out to see the real world and enjoy true freedom…”
At the end of his words, Liu Haoyu sighed in his heart and added helplessly.
It was just a pity that this freedom was too short-lived.
As the Black Book said, the current situation was not optimistic.
If it were just himself, escaping the encirclement of these people would not be a difficult task.
But it was different with Little Qin Liu.
This little girl’s stamina couldn’t withstand long journeys. If they chose to pass through the forest to escape, her weak body might even die from illness.
Thinking of this, Liu Haoyu wrote on the Black Book again.
“Is there no way to send Little Qin Liu back?”
However, the Black Book’s answer had never changed.
“You cannot stay in this timeline for long.”
“After you leave, Little Qin Liu will eventually be captured by Gu Qianyang again.”
“Although in the future she will be a falcon soaring in the sky, she is now just a fledgling with unfeathered wings.”
“All you need to do is to pave the way for her future as much as possible.”
“You know, fate… is difficult to change.”
The Black Book’s tone seemed a little helpless.
After reading the bloody words on the Black Book, Liu Haoyu closed his eyes.
Beside him, Little Qin Liu held a piece of paper and, as if seeking praise, said to Liu Haoyu.
“Look, look! I’ve successfully deciphered the formations of the first and second nodes of the Black Coffin!”
Liu Haoyu looked down and saw the densely written paper in Little Qin Liu’s hand, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.
He stroked Little Qin Liu’s head, and she seemed to enjoy being praised.
But at the same time, a complex expression appeared on Little Qin Liu’s face.
“I’ve got the activation method for the Black Coffin. Now… are you going to leave?”
“You can stay for a few more days. Cherish this last bit of freedom.”
Although Liu Haoyu didn’t say it explicitly, Little Qin Liu knew that she would eventually have to return to that cage.
However, even this less than a week of time outside was already precious and unforgettable for her.
It’s just that happy times are always short.
Perhaps out of reluctance, or out of other emotions, Little Qin Liu handed the paper in her hand to Liu Haoyu and looked at him.
As their eyes met, the little girl finally spoke her mind.
“Um… I think you can stay now…”
“Isn’t cherishing the present better than the future?”
“After all, for you, Qin Liu… has always been alone, hasn’t she?”
Little Qin Liu’s heartfelt words stunned Liu Haoyu.
He never expected Little Qin Liu’s favorability to increase so quickly.
Could this be because she was imprisoned for a long time?
Liu Haoyu touched his face and looked at his profile in the mirror.
Or is it because I’m too handsome?
To this, the Black Book spat.
“I’ve never seen such a shameless person.”
However, after saying that, Little Qin Liu’s face instantly turned red.
“I was just asking! I… I didn’t mean anything by it!”
Indeed, Little Qin Liu didn’t have feelings of that sort for Liu Haoyu yet, but she did have a sense of dependence.
And perhaps seeing that Liu Haoyu hadn’t answered, the little girl patted her own face and then said.
“Let’s just say I was joking. But still, take care of the future me.”
Little Qin Liu’s voice became softer and softer, and her head drooped lower and lower.
“And… when we meet again, please remember me.”
Hearing this, Liu Haoyu naturally showed a hint of reluctance. He reached out his hand again and stroked Little Qin Liu’s head.
“Don’t worry, I will.”
Just by making a promise, can he truly do it when he meets Little Qin Liu in the future?
Liu Haoyu would put a question mark here.
Little Qin Liu didn’t seem to dwell on it too much. She knew that for her.
This promise might be the hope that would sustain her in the future.
So even though she couldn’t make Liu Haoyu stay, she was already quite satisfied after receiving his promise.
She lightly walked to Liu Haoyu’s side, like a dragonfly skimming the water.
“There are no clouds tonight, and the moon is very bright. Do you want to go and look at the moon together?”
Little Qin Liu smiled and invited Liu Haoyu.
Looking at the slender and fair little hand in front of him, Liu Haoyu was stunned for a moment, but he still took it.
“Of course, no problem.”
