Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

The leader stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his face covered by a mask, but his features and jawline were exactly the same as the girl in front of him, as if they were made from the same mold.

What's even more intriguing is that this seemingly dangerous chase is shrouded in mystery.

They pressed forward relentlessly, yet each time they eased their grip; just when they were about to succeed, they deliberately loosened their grip a little...

What kind of ambush was that? It was clearly a ploy to force her to escape, using the crisis to push her to grow!

The camera follows the girl as she runs, shaking off her pursuers, and finally stops on her.

She leaned against the thick tree trunk, panting. Her hair was soaked with sweat and stuck to her forehead. Blood seeped from her shoulders, and her breathing was rapid and hot.

Just then, a notification sound from the Time Mirror suddenly rang in Lin Quan's mind:

"Should we anchor the target?"

"Anchoring".

Swah——

The girl under the tree suddenly opened her eyes, her back instantly straightening as if an invisible hand had gripped her throat.

A string of cold text suddenly exploded in her mind: "The Mirror Master invites you to form a contract, do you accept?"

"Who?!"

Her throat tightened, and before she could utter a sound, she sprang up like a startled leopard cub, her fingers gripping the bark of a tree, her sharp gaze sweeping across the surrounding area—

Alertness, swiftness, instinct has already torn the silence apart before consciousness can react.

Seeing the girl's reaction, Lin Quan couldn't help but shake his head and sigh softly, his brows furrowed with helplessness.

But then I thought, if anyone were to suddenly encounter such a change, they would probably find it difficult to calm down.

Not to mention the girl in front of us, who was personally locked onto by the Time Mirror, who just escaped death from a life-or-death chase!

Before the sigh could even finish, Lin Quan had already secretly transmitted his voice through the Time-Space Mirror: "Don't panic, young lady, calm your mind first..."

Swah——

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Quan's clear image suddenly appeared in her mind.

At the same time, the origins, background, and boundaries of authority of the Time-Space Mirror flowed into the depths of her consciousness like a clear spring.

Only now did those eyes, which had been tense and wary all along, relax slightly.

Once the contract is concluded, the host can share the world within the mirror with the mirror master;

With the master's permission, one can even cross boundaries and enter his world.

She silently processed the extra information in her mind, her gaze sweeping over the calm smile on Lin Quan's lips.

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After her initial shock subsided and her breathing became more even, she tentatively spoke, her voice trembling slightly but no longer hesitant:

"Who...who are you? And why me of all people?"

Seeing that she regained her composure so quickly, Lin Quan silently praised her and nodded without saying a word.

"My name is Lin Quan. You should already know the truth about the Time Mirror."

"It has chosen you. Whether you sign or not is entirely up to your own heart."

"For you, it might be a stroke of luck; for me, success or failure is irrelevant."

"You decide which path to take."

Having said all he could, he said no more and quietly retreated into silence.

He had no intention of keeping any of that choice for her.

As he fell silent, the girl in the picture also lowered her eyes and remained silent, her fingertips unconsciously curling and relaxing.

A moment later, a resolute look suddenly appeared in her eyes.

She slowly raised her head, her gaze seemingly piercing through illusion, striking directly into Lin Quan's eyes, and nodded gently:

"I agree to sign this contract."

Swah——

As soon as she finished speaking, strands of silver light rose from the back of her hand, moving and entwining like living things.

In an instant, an ancient bronze mirror imprint appeared—its patterns, color, and aura were exactly the same as the one on Lin Quan's hand.

With the contract in place, Lin Quan's voice rang out again in her mind, gentle and reassuring:

"Your injuries are quite severe. Why don't you come over here first and have your wounds treated?"

"Um……"

She thought for a moment, glanced down at her blood-stained clothes and bleeding arms, and without the slightest hesitation, simply responded with a soft sound.

Swah——

Before he could finish speaking, a vortex of space, its surface shimmering like a mirror and its edges glowing faintly, suddenly opened up in front of Lin Quan!

The next instant, a figure covered in blood and reeking of filth staggered out of the vortex—

Lin Quan almost instinctively reached out and pulled her into his arms.

Their eyes met, and the air fell silent instantly; even the wind seemed to hold its breath.

A few breaths later, his palm felt cold, and the smell of rust suddenly entered his nostrils.

He snapped out of his daze, and before she could speak, he had already turned her around and walked into the house, his steps steady and swift.

"Don't move around, let me clean and bandage your wound first."

Swah——

In an instant, a blush of embarrassment rose on her originally deathly pale face.

"Wait a moment, I'll go get the medicine." With that, Lin Quan turned and quickly left.

In the blink of an eye, he had returned carrying an old wooden medicine box.

"Just bear with it, it'll be over soon."

Her body was covered in crisscrossing wounds, which looked horrifying, but fortunately they were all superficial injuries.

Some have even begun to heal and scab over—it's unclear whether this is due to an unusual constitution or the presence of some hidden, unseen power within them.

Lin Quan leaned closer, his movements extremely gentle, applying medicine with cotton swabs, holding gauze with tweezers, and wrapping bandages with meticulous care.

She hesitated several times, her lips parting slightly before finally pressing them into a thin line, letting her ears burn quietly.

"By the way, I haven't yet asked your name, young lady..."

"Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Lin Quan."

Lin Quan had intended to exchange a few pleasantries, but upon seeing Zhu Zhuqing's embarrassed state—her lowered eyes and the way she twisted the hem of her clothes with her fingers—he changed the subject and simply avoided introducing himself.

After a long while, she murmured softly, a thin blush rising to her ears: "I... my name is Zhu Zhuqing."

"It really is her."

Judging from his physique and demeanor, he's at most around twelve years old...

"Tsk tsk... No wonder this is a fantasy world. Even a girl who comes from a 'floor tile' background can trample common sense underfoot."

"With that figure and those features, in this world, she would probably be miles ahead of 99% of women."

The moment the name entered his ears, Lin Quan felt a slight tremor in his heart and clicked his tongue in amazement.

Swah——

An awkward silence had just formed between them when suddenly a ripple spread through the air.

A clear, water-like mirror appeared out of thin air. The mirror surface rippled slightly, and Qiao Jingjing stepped out. Before her skirt fell, she was already standing still.

Swish!Swish!Swish!

Three gazes suddenly met—

Lin Quan remained calm and composed, his eyes undisturbed.

Zhu Zhuqing was caught off guard. Her pupils contracted slightly, her cheeks burned even hotter, and in her panic, she subconsciously clenched her sleeves.

Qiao Jingjing was slightly taken aback at first, but then her gaze sharpened like a knife as she quickly swept over the two of them, pausing for a moment on Zhu Zhuqing, especially on her slender yet incredibly taut waistline, and the blood-stained yet undeniably undulating lines of her shoulders and neck...

In an instant, her originally cold and aloof expression softened slightly.

Lin Quan felt a chill run down his spine, his back tightening inexplicably, as if an ice pick was slowly scraping against his skin.

Before he could speak, Qiao Jingjing turned her head and asked in a clear voice, "And who is this?"

"Let me introduce you—this is Zhu Zhuqing, the second host of the Time-Space Mirror Contract."

Upon hearing that Zhu Zhuqing was also a contractor, Qiao Jingjing remained calm on the surface, but the slight aloofness in her tone had subtly softened.

Lin Quan then turned to Zhu Zhuqing and said in a gentle tone, "Zhuqing, this is Qiao Jingjing, the first contractor of the Time-Space Mirror."

After the introduction, Zhu Zhuqing nodded proactively, her voice clear yet slightly timid: "Hello, Sister Jingjing, I'm Zhu Zhuqing."