However, Xu Mengqing quickly noticed something was wrong; Na'er seemed a little different today.

Normally, she would eat her breakfast as soon as it was ready, but today she just sat there in a daze.

That's perfectly normal!

He suddenly had a bad feeling. Could it be that Na'er's memories had returned?

"Na'er, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Xu Mengqing asked tentatively.

Meng Ling'er and Xu Zhan also looked at Na'er with concern. They could also sense that Na'er was a little unhappy today.

Na'er forced a smile, then shook her head. "Brother, I'm fine."

Looking at Na'er's slightly forced smile, Xu Mengqing couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment.

If we look at the original timeline, Na'er regained her memories three years later, so it's not impossible that she could regain them now.

Memories of the past three years flooded his mind. He remembered playing and frolicking with Na'er in the yard, planting blue silver grass together, sharing snacks, and spending countless ordinary yet warm days and nights together. He had long been prepared for the day of separation, but when it was truly upon him, he realized that he wasn't as calm as he had imagined. In fact, deep down, he didn't want to face this parting.

Xu Mengqing took a deep breath, suppressing the bitterness in her heart—at least for now, she was still alive, so she should cherish these last moments!

In the days that followed, Xu Mengqing and Na'er spent an exceptionally long time together, and Na'er became increasingly attached to him, as if she wanted to transform the upcoming time of separation into the warmth of their close embrace at this moment.

The footsteps of parting are quietly approaching, and a lingering sense of reluctance gradually fills the air.

in the afternoon,

School let out early today. Tang Wulin said goodbye to Xu Mengqing and left first, as he was going to Mangtian to forge iron.

Xu Mengqing went to another classroom, where Na'er was still in class.

Before long, the bell rang, and the students in the classroom left in twos and threes.

Xu Mengqing saw Na'er walk out with her head down, seemingly deep in thought.

"Na'er, over here."

Na'er looked up at him and slowly walked over, a strange light shining in her clear purple eyes. "Brother, can you come with me to the beach for a while? We'll go back later tonight."

Xu Mengqing's heart sank, but she forced a smile and replied, "Since Na'er has spoken, let's go to the beach first."

Although Aolai City is called a city, it is actually just a large village. It doesn't have any city walls, and the school is very close to the sea.

On the way, Xu Mengqing had no idea what to say, and the two walked to the beach in this silent atmosphere.

At dusk on the beach, twilight gradually spreads across the sky. The sun hangs above the western horizon, and the orange-red sunset spills onto the sea, breaking into countless leaping scales that flicker with the rise and fall of the waves.

Na'er faced the sea, remaining silent for a long time.

Seeing Na'er so captivated by the magnificent scenery, Xu Mengqing spoke first, "Na'er, is there something you want to say to me?"

Seemingly surprised that Xu Mengqing would ask such a question, Na'er turned to look at him in astonishment, then nodded and slowly said:

"Brother, if I leave one day, will you miss me?"

Na'er raised her head, her purple eyes taking on a beautiful color in the sunset.

Xu Mengqing didn't answer Na'er's question. Instead, she turned to look at the sea, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "Na'er, you've remembered your memories, haven't you?"

Without waiting for Na'er's answer, Xu Mengqing continued, "Your family is coming to pick you up, right?"

"You...you knew?" Na'er was a little flustered, waving her hands in the air, not knowing where to put them. She had originally wanted to leave without saying goodbye, but now Xu Mengqing had brought it up.

After another silence, Na'er suddenly grabbed Xu Mengqing's hand, her eyes glistening with tears, and said to him, "Brother, yes, I've remembered my identity. I carry the expectations of many people on my shoulders. I have very important things to do, so I must leave."

Looking at Na'er in front of her, Xu Mengqing suddenly felt an impulse, an impulse not to let her leave.

But he knew he couldn't do that!

Xu Mengqing closed her eyes tightly, pulled Na'er into her arms with her right hand, and whispered, "Go ahead, but Na'er, remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you can come back here. This will always be your home. Mom and Dad will be waiting for you to come back."

"Mmm..." Na'er gently rested her chin on Xu Mengqing's shoulder, tears streaming down her face, wetting his clothes. She could only respond softly, choked with sobs and unable to utter a complete sentence.

Xu Mengqing gently raised her hand and tenderly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her fingertips, softly comforting her, "Okay, Na'er, don't cry. If you cry again, our Na'er won't be pretty anymore."

Na'er sniffed, nodded gently, her small body trembling slightly, and still couldn't help but choke out, "Brother, can you...can you close your eyes? I have something to give you."

"Okay." Xu Mengqing replied gently without the slightest hesitation.

Na'er slowly got up from his embrace, composed herself, and Xu Mengqing obediently nodded, then slowly closed his eyes. All the sounds around him became clear: the sound of the sea breeze, the sound of the waves, and Na'er's soft breathing.

The next moment, he felt a cool, soft little hand gently lift up and slowly place something warm and faintly fragrant around his neck, against his skin, sending a warm sensation through him.

"Alright, brother, you can open your eyes now."

When Xu Mengqing opened her eyes, she saw a small silver pendant on her neck.

It was a silver gemstone, sculpted into a rounded shape, yet with sharp edges, threaded by a thin silver wire, resting against the skin with a slightly cool touch.

The most wondrous thing is the gem's interior, where faint, iridescent light flows, like tiny fragments of neon sealed within, flickering slightly with each breath. This hue alone is enough to prove it is no ordinary object, but priceless.

"This is..." Xu Mengqing's fingertips trembled slightly, and an indescribable warm current surged in her heart.

Na'er stood before him, her purple eyes still glistening with tears, yet she forced a bright smile, her voice choked with emotion, but utterly earnest:

"Brother, it was made by Na'er herself."

"When Na'er isn't around, let it help you."

The golden rays of the setting sun bathed the two of them, and Na'er's figure appeared exceptionally holy in the twilight.

Xu Mengqing gripped the pendant tightly.

"Also, brother, please thank Mom and Dad for taking care of us all these years."

As she spoke, Na'er hugged Xu Mengqing again before the two separated.

"Goodbye, brother!" With that, Na'er walked in a direction.

Xu Mengqing looked over and saw several people dressed in black standing vaguely in the darkness. She couldn't tell if they were men or women, but she could definitely feel their presence. There seemed to be a car parked behind them.

Undoubtedly, they are the only remaining land-based soul beasts like Di Tian, ​​and were once among the top ten ferocious beasts.

Goodbye, Na'er~

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