He changed Tiwat

The White Star Mistress did not leave behind the name of that human man. Neither the Fox Palace nor the Divine Child knew who the other half of their bloodline came from.

But the goddess now seems to know—her great-grandmother was the White Star Mistress, "Golden-Eyed Riding a Yellow Moon Steed"; and her "great-grandfather" was this Gu Hua…

What kind of person would this "great-grandfather" be?

Gu Hua quickly revealed his "heroic nature": "Good sister...can we...do it again..."

The woman in white retorted angrily, "What nonsense are you spouting in broad daylight!"

Gu Hua said, feeling wronged, "No, I meant that... you know... the furry one..."

The woman in white paused for a moment, then laughed angrily: "What a scoundrel! Who asked you to touch my tail!"

The goddess couldn't help but glance at her "god"—it seemed that Han had made the same request, and even used her tail as a blanket...

Noticing the divine child's gaze, Han Fulai blushed and decided to pretend he knew nothing.

Gu Hua was still foolishly waiting for the "fuzzy" reward when the woman in white pushed him away and made him sit on his bottom.

It was only then that Han Fulai saw Gu Hua's face clearly.

Then, he unleashed the loudest "Holy shit!" of his life.

"Holy crap! Master Hu!"

Upon seeing "Master Hu's" familiar face, Han Fulai finally understood everything.

"Hu Ye" is a nickname; his real name is Hu Ye. Just like Han Fulai's code name in the dormitory, "Bandit," both are homophones for "deducting money"...

This "Shanghai guy" is an acquaintance of Han Fulai—to put it more bluntly, he is Han Fulai's college roommate, the guy who got him into Genshin Impact by taking to the top bunk.

The name "Gu Hua" is obviously a pseudonym he made by taking two characters from his real name.

"Master Hu" hails from the bustling city of Shanghai. He's known for his generosity and lavish spending, even paying for his friends' game subscriptions. It's no exaggeration to say that Han Fulai's descent into Genshin Impact was a result of "capital manipulation," all thanks to Master Hu's wealth.

Moreover, "Hu Ye's" generosity wasn't limited to gaming. He took care of everything from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for everyone's daily routine, and occasionally he would bring back some imported spirits like Black Label and Brandy to improve everyone's lives. He was the "godfather" respected by everyone in the dormitory and was very popular.

At the same time, "Master Hu" came from a scholarly family and was skilled in poetry and prose. He was also a close friend of Han Fulai, who had a similar interest in these arts, and they were particularly compatible when playing drinking games.

But "Master Hu" has a very peculiar hobby: he likes "fuzzy" things, which, in more modern terms, can be described as "fuzzy-loving".

Han Fulai often saw "Shanghai Master" chuckling to himself while looking at certain "fuzzy" anime pictures in the dormitory, and then launching the "Shanghai Master Impact"...

No wonder this guy would pursue that "Golden-Eyed Horse Riding a Yellow Moon Steed".

If Bai Chen had remained in human form throughout, "Master Hu" probably wouldn't have given her a second glance—but the appearance of "Golden Eyes Riding a Yellow Moon Steed" was simply heavenly to this "Fortune Lover," and Han Fulai had no doubt that this guy would risk his life to get close to her...

As for Gu Hua's previous claim to Zhong Li that he was a "graduate of a 211 university," it was clearly just that kid showing off!

The university Han Fulai attended typically has two ways of referring to its alumni when they are out and about.

One name for it is "Third-Tier University," because the school is located in Sandun Town, Lin'an Prefecture, and its full name is "Sandun Town Undergraduate University." There is also a saying that "Tsinghua and Peking Universities are first-tier universities, Fudan and Shanghai Jiao Tong Universities are second-tier universities, and this school is a third-tier university," hence the name "Third-Tier University."

The second reason is that Lin'an is called "a bottom-tier 985 university" and "a garbage 211 university". This is because there is only one 985 university and one 211 university in the entire Lin'an Prefecture. So when an alumnus says that he/she studied at "a bottom-tier 985 university" or "a garbage 211 university", outsiders will know which university it is.

These self-proclaimed names, like "Wudaokou Technical College" and "Zhongguancun College of Arts and Sciences," are all slang terms commonly used by test-takers in Huaxia Town.

I just didn't expect this guy to be so good at putting on airs in front of Zhong Li, which completely fooled his roommate.

So, it's not necessarily a coincidence that Han Fulai would travel to Liyue—maybe it was because Hu Ye traveled here and did something that implicated him...

Even the illusion left behind by Bai Chen might be related to Hu Ye... Damn, this is truly a "capital scheme"!

"What does 'Master Hu' mean?" the divine son beside him asked in a low voice.

When Han Fulai heard the divine child's question, large beads of sweat suddenly dripped down his forehead.

Hu Ye was his roommate. After transmigrating, he became "Gu Hua" and even married Bai Chen, the ancestor of the Divine Child... Now, the Divine Child is not only a fox from Liyue, but also a fox with Chinese blood, making them even closer.

Putting that aside, the key point is that, according to seniority, the Divine Child is Hu Ye's great-granddaughter...

According to Zhongli, Gu Hua finally broke through the void and went to Sky Island, and never returned—but he was only "missing," so it's not impossible that he's still alive... If we really meet in Teyvat in the future, what should he call him?

Wouldn't the "dormitory godfather" from back then be upgraded to "great-grandfather" by now?

What "super seniority"?!

Upon realizing this, Han Fulai turned ashen-faced.

Gu Hua, in the illusion, had no idea what his former roommate was struggling with. He patted his behind, got up, picked up the greatsword that had not yet become "Rain Cutter," and carried it on his shoulder.

I must say, he's tall and works out regularly, so carrying a greatsword really gives him the look of a chivalrous knight-errant.

Seeing him get up, Bai Chen also put on her clothes, stood up gracefully, and said to Gu Hua, "Hua, you once told me, 'Mortals are born in the morning and die at dusk, merely passersby in this world, so they always prefer to be bound to a moment of happiness or a moment of sadness, binding themselves to a certain point in the past, forever seeking echoes.'"

"Do you want to know what the world looks like through the eyes of immortals?"

Gu Hua did not answer, but his serious expression undoubtedly told Bai Chen that he was quite curious.

Bai Chen smiled.

With her back to the scattered sunlight, her amber-gold eyes gleamed in the darkness.

"Immortals have long lifespans, so their perception of time is naturally different from that of mortals who live only a day. Mortals' eyes are fixed on a narrow and limited future, but in my eyes, time is like a vast screen."

"In the eyes of mortals, time is an ever-flowing river of blood. No matter how the crimson torrent rushes in its fixed course or how it flows towards its branching tributaries, it will eventually surge toward the dark red and black horizon and flow toward distant, silent death."

"But in my eyes, time is a wasteland without beginning or end, covered with spider web-like threads, stretching towards the unknown distance."

"Everything is striding or running. Even the mountains that are fixed in the eyes of mortals seem to pass by like drifting clouds in my eyes. Even things that are as enduring as mercury in the eyes of mortals can be clearly seen to wear down and crumble through my eyes... not to mention fleeting troubles and pleasures."

Do you know what kind of future I see in you?

Gu Hua looked at her quietly.

Then he heard her say, "You will ascend to the Sky Island, and then die."

Chapter 345 Daughter of Time [4k5]

Having just transmigrated to Teyvat, Gu Hua, full of ambition and ready to pull off some big feats, was naturally not intimidated by Bai Chen's words, "You will die."

How could a coward dare to sleep with a vixen?

He laughed instead: "Since my sister said that going to Sky Island will lead to death, then I'll just not go, right?"

He had no reason to fight his way to Sky Island and seize the Heavenly Bird's throne. Wouldn't it be better to just follow the pretty lady, cultivate immortality, travel, and raise little foxes together?

To be honest, he'd even thought of a name for the little fox—well, he'd name it after a pink-haired fox-eared witch character he really liked from a mobile game he played in college, turning his favorite character, Fury, into his daughter, hehehe…

A faint sadness appeared in Bai Chen's golden eyes: "But you will still go to Sky Island."

"How could that be...?"

Gu Hua grinned, thinking to himself, "I'm not stupid. Everyone who's played Genshin Impact knows how strong the 'Guardian of Heaven' is. Although he has the cheat of manipulating the seven elements, in the end, he's only at the level of the Twins at the beginning."

An opponent that even the combined efforts of the flight attendant and the beautiful girl couldn't defeat—he must have taken the wrong medicine to be courting death!

Bai Chen's gaze was deep and unfathomable, as if he were looking into a very, very distant place.

"What if I told you... you came to Sky Island because of me?"

"..."

Gu Hua remained silent.

The smile on his face finally disappeared.

"...Can you tell me what you saw?"

Bai Chen tilted his head slightly, looking at the sky hidden by bamboo leaves: "In a few years, a terrible war will break out on this land."

"Those immortal friends I introduced you to—Adie, Feiyan, Fujin, Changsheng… they will all die in the war. Most of the twelve tribes of Chenyu Valley will also perish in the flames of war…"

"The Lady Xiang we met underwater the other day, the Goddess of Submerged Jade, will die by the sword of the God of Noble Gold and be swallowed up in the bottomless dark pool... And I will also turn against that God of Noble Gold."

Lady Xiang is the mistress of Chenyu Valley. She wears a long dress made of jade and rules over the birds, beasts, and immortals in the mountains and fields. She controls the rise and fall of the Biyue River and acts as an arbitrator to maintain the natural balance between mortals and animals.

She was a gentle and kind deity who never fought with anyone, and no one could associate her with words like war.

But Gu Hua knew what war Bai Chen was talking about—

"...Is it the War of Demons?"

“Yes, the War of the Demon Gods.” Bai Chen nodded.

The war between the demons and gods that Gu Hua mentioned was something that would happen decades later, and it had not yet occurred in the era in which they were talking. But Bai Chen was not surprised at all, as if Gu Hua should naturally know about it... or perhaps, her eyes had already seen through Gu Hua's origins.

At this time, the demons and gods on earth each ruled a country, living in peace, and some even had close friendships.

The God of Jade will present the visiting God of Noble Gold with a beautiful jade, and the God of Noble Gold will reciprocate by carving that jade into the most magnificent ceremonial object.

However, the God of Noble Gold was unable to give a return gift, because the God of Jade would start a war due to his incurable obsession.

The beautiful jade she gifted to the God of Noble Gold would eventually transform into a precious sword called "Green Rock," sealing her soul away for eternity.

"You want to stop these tragedies from happening. You want to protect me, protect... our children. So in the end, you will still go to Sky Island."

Bai Chen's voice was very soft, as if he were describing a dream.

She stared at Gu Hua's face.

"Hua, if you leave me now, you might not have to die."

Gu Hua gave a wry smile.

Upon learning that he had unexpectedly become a father at this time, he could only manage a wry smile.

What's even more bitter is that he can imagine himself risking his life to find Sky Island for his wife and children.

He recalled how he had once mocked his bunkmate for being played by his crush, only to find out that he was the same way.

The fine tradition of Chinese men is "responsibility," which is ingrained in their blood and cannot be changed by time travel.

Upon hearing this, Han Fulai showed the same expression.

It was only then that he learned the reason why Gu Hua broke through the void and ascended to Sky Island.

In his memory, "Shanghai Master" was always the carefree type. He used to mock him for never having any romantic relationships and always said, "I'll give you ten, but I won't give you zero."

But despite his flirtatious nature, "Master Hu" is actually a fan of anime and manga, and if a woman were to be with him, "Master Hu" would definitely not be much better than him.

Well, you really are my roommate. I only took the postgraduate entrance exam and the civil service exam for a woman, but you can fight your way to Sky Island for a woman. You're even more awesome!

He wanted to pat "Master Hu" on the shoulder and say a few words of praise, but unfortunately, he couldn't.

Gu Hua was silent for a moment, then smiled again: "Then let's attack Sky Island. What's wrong with that? I might not necessarily lose, right? Emperors take turns, and this year it's my turn!"

Yes, another fine tradition of Chinese men is "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"

"If it's for you, and... for our child..."

He scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and looked away—but out of the corner of his eye, he was secretly observing Bai Chen's flat stomach.

Bai Chen continued to stare at Gu Hua's face.

In her eyes, this young face would slowly become weathered, bitter, and then filled with unwavering determination.

Just as she saw it, he would go to Sky Island for her.

From the very first moment she met Gu Hua, she foresaw this ending.

She didn't really know how much of her relationship with him was real and how much was fake, nor did she know if that was why she accepted his proposal in the moonlit bamboo forest...

In fact, everything between her and Gu Hua was just a deception, a game, a tragedy that had been preordained—that's how it should have been.

But she suddenly realized that something seemed to have changed in her heart.

She seemed to genuinely not want him to die.

In the endless journey of life, mortals often yearn for their hometown, and thus wander aimlessly in the endless flow of time, fantasizing that the lost images can reappear at some point in the future.

Even when pushed by the torrent of time and forced to make devastating choices, one often looks back with bewilderment, as if the fading glory of that time will return at some point.

But she was different. She always raced with everything in motion, her platinum mane always flying, crushing all waves and stirring up all sediment, only caring about rushing towards the future from this moment.

She is the daughter of time.

Like a white horse leaping from a clear spring, no shackles can restrain her—just as her proud mother, no barrier or eggshell can stop her.

The people of the mountains and the herdsmen of the plains all followed in her footsteps, breaking free from the constraints of the wilderness and embarking on a migratory journey in search of water and pasture.

She is a free-spirited golden-white colt, the leader of all herds on earth.

In the distant, or not-so-distant future, she will become a guide for even more people.

She will go to the kingdom of the abyss, where the kingdom will regard her as an envoy, adding scales and tail fins to her according to their own imagination, and worshipping the radiance she brings as both a mother and a daughter.

She will also travel to the underground kingdom, where she will be regarded as an envoy and fight among herself for the tenderness she hastily left behind, turning into a black madness that sweeps across the land.