I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh, from now on, the annual drama of the collision between the ocean and the land, and the confrontation between demons and gods, will gradually unfold as the girl conducts further investigations."

"Oh, that sounds interesting. I really want to see my sister film it soon."

Bai Zhou rubbed the baby dragon's head and then praised the story Nian had written.

"Yes, the plot needs some polishing. And the casting of these characters also needs careful consideration."

The boy, pen in his mouth, swayed gently in the rocking chair.

"Ah, there are also various filming equipment and filming locations."

Those violet eyes shifted slightly, and then the young man turned his head to look at Bai Zhou.

"Don't worry, sister, leave these things to me."

"Filming equipment can be purchased or even custom-made, and coastal areas can be fully utilized as locations."

"As for the actors..."

"You don't need to worry about the extras, Xiaobai. You can find a whole bunch of them in any town."

Those who wanted to get rid of the daytime were the main actors.

For example, the girl who appears as the main character, the candidate for the Dragon Lord, and his companions.

"Let Huijie play the role of the girl when she's young. Huijie fits my vision of the protagonist perfectly in every way. As for the grown-up version..."

"Hehehe, Little White..."

Nian seemed to remember something, and her gaze towards Bai Zhou held a mixture of expectation and teasing. Then, under Bai Zhou's questioning gaze, she straightened up and whispered a few words in his ear.

"Sister? Are you sure you want to do this?"

After hearing what Nian said, Bai Zhou's expression became slightly strange.

"Of course, that would definitely make it a huge hit."

With boundless confidence, he clapped his hands and decided on the actor to play the lead role in his adulthood.

"...Alright. Since it's your request, sister, then let's do it this way."

"Huijie wants to play a role-playing game... cough cough, is she going to act in a movie?"

Bai Zhou pinched the little girl's cheek, then changed his question under Nian's gaze.

The little girl listened quietly the whole time, so well-behaved it was heartbreaking.

"……Um."

Chen Huijie looked at the dragon, which was much taller than her, and nodded gently.

Acting alongside our ancestors sounds like a really interesting idea.

"In that case, we'll have to start practicing now."

"Oh right, Huijie still has her studies to attend to."

Bai Zhou didn't forget that the little girl's primary responsibility was just to be a middle school student.

"We need to find a private tutor to help Huijie with her studies."

Mentioning tutors and missed lessons, even the well-behaved Chen couldn't help but frown.

"She also needs to go back to school. The holidays have been over for quite a few days. Huijie still has friends, right? She can't lose contact with those kids."

When the topic of school came up, Youlong seemed even more downcast.

"Yes, cheer up, Huijie. When you grow up, you'll miss your school days."

Bai Zhou was quite envious of the little girl; he had never known what it felt like to go to and from school with classmates and friends.

"Um……"

The little girl obediently responded, half-closing her eyes as she enjoyed his comforting head pat. Then, as if remembering something, she mustered her courage and grasped Bai Zhou's hand, her wine-red eyes gazing at him expectantly.

“That… Ancestor.”

"what happened?"

"I want to go to Little Flower City."

"Little Flower City..."

"The promise I made with Xiaota..."

But now only she can go.

"Okay, okay. Let's go this afternoon. It's almost noon. Let's eat first and take a nap. When we're full and have energy, we can go to Little Flower City to play."

During the day, he gently rubbed the little girl's head, feeling more and more heartache and affection for her as he looked at her.

Returning to the fifty-five chapters, "The Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix, possessing one of them is enough to gain the world, but what if you could possess both?"

[System data has been updated...]

"call……"

The warm tea soothed his throat, and he gently exhaled during the day.

"Why has it been updated again? Was there a problem with the data last time?"

No. But if one wants to find the most suitable path to the truth, it is necessary to change direction in time.

The system also knows that its frequent changes to daytime and its data are causing considerable trouble for both parties.

As a result, Bai Zhou still cannot distinguish the division of strength on this land beneath his feet, or what level he himself is at.

But the system believes that daytime will understand it.

"system……"

Gazing at the distant, faintly visible mountains and clouds, Bai Zhou softly asked:

"What exactly is the truth you seek?"

【…】

It cannot provide an answer.

It is precisely because I do not yet know that I want to find out.

Is it your thirst for knowledge that drives you to do this?

【perhaps】

It is unsure whether it is doing this out of curiosity or by following the fundamental rules by which it operates.

Fellow traveler, are you... tired of it?

It stayed by his side throughout the day, sharing every minute and second with him, and knowing his thoughts and feelings.

If you feel bored, then taking a proper rest is necessary.

Whether it was the painter or the caster, they were both havens that brought him peace.

Or perhaps, it can also be...

"Do not……"

Bai Zhou put down his teacup, his fingertips brushed across the table, and finally rested on his lap.

His blue eyes, which never showed any signs of weariness, still shone brightly.

"I'm just... a little confused."

The promise made to his old friend, delayed for centuries, has been fulfilled. Even without him, that old friend would continue on his own path.

Their descendants each pursued their own paths, like winged beasts that had learned to fly, no longer needing the protection of their parents. Even without him, these children could face the storms with unwavering faith.

The nation he protected was nearing the pinnacle of prosperity, and it was only a matter of time before everyone became like a dragon. Even without him, the people could still face life with joy and laughter.

What else can he do?

"I once... fantasized that if I failed to find immortality, I would also grow old, get sick, and die little by little with the passage of time, just like the other creatures on earth..."

"In that case...would it also lead to the end of a certain path?"

But you didn't.

"Yes, I didn't..."

Bai Zhou smiled, leaned back, and settled comfortably in the rocking chair.

"I can't bear to part with her."

His initial dream had nothing to do with the Great Yan Dynasty or the common people.

He just wanted to satisfy his own selfish desires.

He hoped that one day... he could see her laugh heartily.

A smile without any burden or distraction.

Ideally, you could even see his image reflected in those curved eyes.

Why not go and find her?

"I'm afraid..."

He still remembers her serious expression when they parted that year.

If he is rejected again... can he win her back like he did when they were children?

In childhood, she may have just been stubborn and mischievous, but it was the combination of her childlike innocence that drew her kindness.

If he were to do such a thing again, he would be a rogue and a fool, and such a person would probably be driven out of the painting on the spot. Perhaps after driving him away, the innocent painting would also be torn to shreds and burned.

"Mount Huiqi..."

The bright sunlight shone down, and daylight slowly closed its eyes.

■

"Gah?"

Ah Yao, who was drinking water with his head down, looked up blankly and was then sprayed in the face by his companion.