CHAPTER 10 Our relationship can withstand such trials

This...I cannot promise you...

However, we don't know where it is.Upon hearing Lan Chuge's response, my heart sank instantly. In other words, we don't even have the only chance.

The reason I say this is because the "Flame Heart" has enhanced my "defense" ability. So, from the beginning, I saved Simon from the sea, and then he gave me the "Flame Heart". I came to find him again. Every decision is so important. Just imagine, if it wasn't me who saved Simon at the beginning, or if Simon didn't give me the "Flame Heart", or if I didn't persist in finding Simon, the final outcome would probably have to be rewritten!

Grandma, you are so gentle... It's so strange! Say whatever comes to mind, I choked out.

The sound of heartbeat is like a drumbeat, and all I can hear in my ears is the sound of the wind, the tense shouts of the Terminator and Lan Chujia, but none of these can stop me. I feel more awake than ever before, even if it means going to my death.

Yes, he just contacted me recently.

Ah! How did you know?" The Terminator looked at me in astonishment.

Alright! Since we have come this far, I cannot afford to back down! No matter what Lan Chujie wants to do, I will not have any objections. Since he said he wants to collide, then let's collide together!

I will save him! Turning my gaze away, I looked at Lan Chuge with an unwavering determination in my eyes.

This is the attack of the Demon Clan! I thought to myself, the final moment has come. However, being held back by Lan Chuge and the Terminator, I could only cry out Simon's name, unable to do anything.

At this time, there are not many students left in the school. Nevertheless, as I walked out, I still occasionally heard people discussing, "There is a strange uncle wearing a hat outside," "I saw him too, I wonder if he is a pervert," "Yeah, should we call the police?"

Because of this sudden burst of light, Simon and I separated, looking up at each other in surprise. Then, I saw this mini version of the "Heart of Flame" pendant floating up, continuously emitting an even more dazzling red light. The darkness was slowly dispelled, and the red light surrounded Simon and me, forming a warm protective layer that could not be affected by the chaos around us.

Let go of me! I struggled even more fiercely, and suddenly, I felt a surge of power within me. Then, I finally shook off the Blue Chujie and the Terminator who were holding me and ran wildly towards Simon

The Demon Clan. Speaking of business, the Terminator's expression immediately became very serious. "Those black spheres are the Demon Clan. Right now, they are repairing the teleportation channel. The Demon Lord is about to lead the Demon Clan soldiers to attack!"

Hmm. I nodded.

"Yinyin, don't cry anymore." Simon held me tightly, his eyes filled with undeniable pain.

I originally came to find you...

"Yin Yin, are you okay?" Shi Shi looks very worried.

Currently there is no way, unless he has the "Flame Heart" to increase his magic power to the strongest, otherwise...

Idiot, you're always so careless. What would you do if I weren't here? Simon said, picking me up and placing me directly on the bed.

Yes, he will pay a huge price for this, and at the very least, he will become an ordinary human...

I have already determined that she is my princess, and you have no chance!" Simon Road wore a victorious smile, casting a disdainful glance at Lan Chujie.

At last, I embraced that familiar person

Oh! Yin Yin! You are truly a kind and beautiful young girl! The Terminator blushed and said, then waved his hand in the air. Then, in front of my eyes, there appeared something like a liquid crystal display, and there were some strange images on it. The images showed a transparent passage and many black spheres.

Why are you hiding here? I asked as I walked into the alley, looking at the Terminator.

Blue Chujie, you let me go, I have to go find him! I tried hard to break free from Blue Chujie's hands, but his strength was just too great, and for a while I couldn't shake him off at all.

That's right.

When Lan Chujie and I went out, the sky had darkened further, the sun was shrouded in thick fog, making it nearly impossible to see the distant sky, resembling the scene just before a disaster.

I don't know how long I cried, and I fell asleep in a daze. In my sleep, my body curled up involuntarily due to the low temperature on the floor, and I slept restlessly.

No, do you want to thank him when you look for him? Do you already know that after you left the theater yesterday, Lanchuge went to teach the girls who bullied you? Shishi told me what happened after I left last night, with admiration on her face. "But it's a pity that the song you sang didn't win any awards..."

Yin Yin, do not do anything foolish

I do not know how long it has been, but we finally entered a narrow alley. The alley appeared particularly old, yet very clean. There was no howling wind, and the surroundings were exceptionally quiet

Yue Yinyin, this is an extremely excessive act of cheating!" Lan Chujie, left far behind, shouted unwillingly.

"Simon... where on earth are you?" I murmured as I lifted my head

A classmate came to find me? Could it be Shi Shi or Ke Xin? Recently, my behavior has indeed been somewhat unusual, perhaps causing them concern.

"Yinyin, why have you been so restless lately? What exactly has happened?" Grandmother held my hand and asked with concern

So why are you hiding here

No! I am not afraid! I retorted loudly

My movements were extremely swift; this was the first time in my life that I had such a keen reaction. I tightly grasped Simon's clothing and, on tiptoe, brought my lips closer. Upon touching his lips, I once again wrapped my arms tightly around his neck

The sky is getting darker and darker. Darkness is about to completely envelop everything. The surrounding light has been cut off, and only the red light representing the magic power of the demon clan is floating. Countless tall figures are floating, trying to rush out of the passage.

Yes, it is the "Heart of Fire" that Riel found," Simon answered me with a very surprised expression, as if he couldn't believe that we were actually saved!

What? Take care of me? Simon went to find Lan Chujie, and he actually wants Lan Chujie to take care of me? Is he planning to do something foolish?

Lan Chujie slowly extended his hands, and two clusters of blue light ignited in his palms, gradually enlarging and spreading outwards, forming a beautiful net in mid-air. Suddenly, a crisp sound emanated from a point on the net, and the light began to turn red, flickering continuously, as if it were a signal. My heart trembled, could it be...

Yin Yin ... ... it seems that Lan Chujie’s heart has wavered a bit

As night falls, the moon hangs high in the night sky, pouring down silvery light like a jade plate, beautiful and dreamlike. However, I have no mind to appreciate it; instead, I sit on the floor, holding a plush toy, lost in thought.

Simon widened his eyes, filled with astonishment and emotion, but more than that, it was his love for me that I could feel, and I could also sense the strength of his embrace growing stronger.

Simon, where have you gone? I have been looking for you for a long time and cannot find you! I miss you so much!

What do you mean by that ... ... what does it mean to sacrifice oneself?

Are you aware of the invasion of the Demon Lord?

"Yinyin, are you alright?" came the anxious voice of grandmother from outside the door

He held me tightly, and at that moment, the surroundings were suddenly engulfed in darkness

Transform into an ordinary human! Upon hearing this, I felt a surge of joy in my heart, but the subsequent words of Lan Chujie once again weighed heavily on my mood

"Will finding him lead to Simon?" I asked

Only Riel was flying alone in mid-air, leisurely and carefree, like a large fairy. He referred to himself as the referee, and both Lan Chujie and the Terminator raised objections, but the protests were promptly dismissed. After all, he was the chef

I miss you too," Simon replied with a trembling voice, while tightly holding my hand

A tremendous howling sound echoed in my ears, resembling the roars of wild beasts rising and falling. However, at this moment, there was only one person in my eyes, and that was Simon

What can you do to me? I have the right to pursue her, and seeing you angry makes me happy

Lan Chujie sensed the location of the Terminator and then hurriedly took me there using magic power

I remember that this figurine was given to me by Simon, and the memories of the "Magical Playground" are still so vivid. Yet he has already left. Thinking that it was because of my stubbornness in avoiding him that I lost the last opportunity to see Simon, I cannot help but feel a deep sorrow, and tears flow down my face once again

Hearing my words, the Terminator gazed at me with a complex expression, remaining silent for a long while

"Yinyin, what’s wrong? You seem very anxious today. Do you want me to help you?" After school, Shishi stopped me and asked.

What's the matter? The unease in my heart is getting stronger.

"Just now ... ... was it a dream, or was it reality ... ..." I murmured to myself as I glanced at the already pale sky

"Simon! Simon, I am here!" I waved my hand vigorously, ready to run towards Simon, but Lan Chujie stopped me, his eyes filled with concern as he looked at Simon.

Yinyin? "Grandma called out as she walked over to me.

Where are you going? I panicked and grabbed Simon's hand, saying, "Don't go!"

Are we going to crash into it? I shouted loudly, this is really not a joke

Could it be that someone said you are a perverted maniac and wants to report you to the police? I said as I saw the hesitant appearance of the ultimate warrior.

"Simon, don't go!" The heaviness in my body finally disappeared, and I screamed as I sat up, only to find that Simon's figure was nowhere to be seen in the empty room.

I had intended to say something to Simon, to tell him that I had finally caught him, but tears kept streaming from my eyes, and in the end, I could only cry out loud

Are you feeling uncomfortable? Seeing the appearance of Lan Chujie, I am somewhat worried.

"Yinyin, are you okay?" Lan Chujie supported me in time.

Simon! Don't go! I don't blame you! I really don't blame you!

"Rest assured, I am fine." Although I said this, I still felt quite anxious inside, not only about Simon and Lan Chujie, but also about the fact that if the demon clan were to launch an attack, everyone would be in danger.

"It is!" Lan Chujie replied affirmatively

"Rui Er has made a lot of delicious food, let's all go eat!" Rui Er finally stopped spinning around and announced loudly to us

You little rascals are all in your rebellious teenage years, making it impossible for anyone to feel at ease for even a moment. Oh dear, how did I end up with such a worrisome granddaughter

Hehe, Simon and I will probably die together, right? But I don't know why, I am not afraid at all; perhaps it is because I can finally be with Simon! With such a feeling of contentment, I couldn't help but smile. Suddenly, a blinding red light burst forth from my chest, the radiance emitted by the pendant that Simon gave me.

Simon? Has he come to look for you?

There is indeed no significance to a solar eclipse, however ... ...

The Simond family has many branches, and my parents' death has nothing to do with them! I instinctively explained.

Um... because... that...

However, where should we look for him? If he doesn't want us to find him, he must be hiding somewhere, and you probably won't be able to sense it, right? With a sudden realization, I finally figured out the biggest challenge at the moment.

Lan Chujie breathed heavily, shaking his head. After calming down for a moment, he spoke: "I do not wish to be summoned by the Demon Lord, so I must resist with my magical power. It is fine, I have just overexerted my magical energy; I will recover soon."

I shook my head, unwillingly saying "yes," and I couldn't even muster a forced smile. Everyone is well aware of the current situation, and there is no need for any comforting words.

Lord Demon King! Suddenly, Riel's voice came from afar

Indeed, I am glad I came here, I boasted without any modesty

What Shishi said was the first time I heard it. Since I have something on my mind today, I didn't inquire about these gossip matters, and of course, I didn't pay attention to how the two girls who deliberately targeted me yesterday were doing. I never expected that Lan Chujie would even help me handle these small matters. What if he really gets involved in the demon invasion incident because of me? What should I do? No! I have to find him! Right! I can also look for the Terminator!

The passage was finally destroyed, with a series of loud noises echoing one after another. Simon and I remained safe under the protection of the red light. I do not know how much time passed, but at a certain moment, everything returned to calm, to the point that it could even be described as having fallen into tranquility

"Grandma," I ran over and hugged her, "Grandma, wait for me, I will bring Simon back soon."

However, he stated that he would simultaneously carry out destruction within the passage, completely obliterating the teleportation channel, thus preventing the Demon Lord's large army from arriving at Planet M6. Furthermore, for at least several hundred years, the inhabitants of the Demon Realm would be unable to reach Planet M6, as establishing a new teleportation channel is extremely labor-intensive, especially since they do not possess the 'Heart of Flame'.

Have you considered the physical strength of the elderly? This is absolutely disrespectful!" The Terminator, panting behind, also protested.

Is this a special space? I cautiously looked around and slowly followed Lan Chujie forward; from his demeanor, it seemed he was quite familiar with this place

"Simon? Is that you?" I called softly

Grandma, I am going out for a moment!" I said to Grandma as I opened the door

Great! Then let's go find the Terminator

Come here, come here and speak over here

My tears overflowed once again, and the feeling of exhaustion after the battle was almost unbearable. Fortunately, I managed to keep Simon; fortunately, it is all over.

The Mosdell family does not wish to see such an outcome, thus they intend to put up some resistance

Are you saying that you have already obtained the true 'Heart of Flame'?

"Well, fortunately it is you." Simon smiled with relief.

What is this? I asked curiously while looking at the content on the screen

How strange is it

What makes the demon race ultimately different from humans? What is wrong with humans? What is wrong with the demon race? Are all humans good people? Are all demons bad people? Regardless of how other demons are, at least I know that Simon is different! He is arrogant, which makes him disdainful of sneaky actions; he is domineering, yet he never forces others.

This time, without waiting for me to say anything further, the Terminator has already rushed out of the alley, but I do not agree with his last statement at all

Ah! It hurts! Grandma! Could you at least be a little gentler for a while! I protested while covering my head

Grandma

"Yue Yinyin! Are you asking for a beating again?" With a flick of her hand, Grandma produced a magical paper fan, which she then brought down hard on my head

"Leaving you truly causes me pain, but... I must do this." Simon glanced back, the black light gathering in the corridor seemed to be reaching its peak. He extended his hand, attempting to push me away, but before he could act, I swiftly grabbed hold of his clothing.

At this moment, the Terminator and Lan Chujie also approached, coughing a few times before successfully separating Simon and me. My cheeks felt a bit warm, and I felt somewhat shy about being seen in such an intimate act by others

"Yinyin, Grandma knows that you have not been feeling well lately. If you miss Simon, you should go find him. After all, he has lived in our home for such a long time. Even though he has returned to his own home now, you can still keep in touch. Grandma can see that you really like Simon, and Simon likes you too." Grandma gently stroked my head, her voice as tender as when she used to hold me and read storybooks to me when I was little

"Lan Chujie, where have you been these past few days?" I asked

"There is nothing wrong with that. This way, I can stay here and live with Yin Yin, which is what I want." Simon said to me, then quietly hooked his finger around my hand and gently shook it a few times, as if being playful.

Hmm..." Ke Xin thought for a moment and said, "The Red Corpse Hider!"

Yinyin, please calm down. Simon can no longer maintain his human form; all his magical power is now focused on destroying the portal. You cannot go over there, you might get hurt!" Lan Chujie shook his head at me, and it seemed he had already given up on the idea of saving Simon.

I have come to find you because of Simon. " Lan Chujie’s expression grew increasingly serious.

"This uncle, don't try to curry favor with me on purpose!" Upon hearing the phrase "our Yinyin," I couldn't help but retort.

Why

Does this mean that humanity is going to war with the demon race

Is there another solar eclipse? I exclaimed as I ran to the television. I still remember that the day Simon appeared was the first solar eclipse. He later told me that a solar eclipse would affect the stability of the passage. Now, with the demon army about to invade, this solar eclipse seems rather too coincidental...

Hmm. The Terminator nodded heavily.

"Riel, what is wrong with you?" I hurriedly helped Simon rescue Riel from the robe, looking at his flushed face as I asked.

However ...! ... I still do not believe that we can break a hole in the wall with our flesh and blood bodies

Seeing their comically exaggerated movements, I couldn't help but burst into laughter. Lan Chujie and Simon exchanged glances and joined in the laughter, then they high-fived each other.

"Yinyin, you will catch a cold like this," the person said again

Simon gradually floated up, seemingly preparing to rush towards the black passage, exuding an air of resolute determination. My mind was blank, and the only thought I had was that I could not watch Simon die like this; I wanted to be with him, no matter what, we should face everything together

Lan Chujie did not respond further, perhaps such an answer was difficult for him as well, and he simply continued to lead me forward.

Shishi, have you seen Lan Chujie today

"You brat, you are not allowed to covet Yinyin any longer. Don't think I didn't see it; during your duet, you actually held her hand." Simon suddenly shifted the conversation, directing his criticism at Lan Chujie.

Not long after, as the Terminator said, I suddenly felt a wave of dizziness and vertigo

"Alright then! However, I heard someone say that a strange old man has been wandering around the school today, so you should be careful on your own," Kexin added

Huh? ... This sound ... ... sounds so familiar. ... ... ... It seems to be ... ! ... It's Simon !

Looking at our tightly clasped hands, I know that this time, we will definitely not be separated again

I'm sorry, I must leave now, Yinyin, forget about me...

The sky has regained its former azure hue, and the air is infused with the fresh scent of flowers. At this moment, the feeling of running along the road is truly wonderful, especially when you are accompanied by the person you love; it is the happiest moment.

The black passage slowly opened before him, Simon's silver hair was swept into the air by the gusts, and his black cloak billowed like waves. The scene before him was so beautiful that it was despairing

"If it gets serious, it will lead to death!" After saying this, Lan Chujie furrowed his brows deeply. Although he and Simon had always been at odds with each other, he still felt a sense of sadness at Simon's departure

Simon's figure gradually became transparent, I wanted to grasp him, but my arms became incredibly heavy, I could only cry helplessly, watching him disappear before my eyes

"Simon! Simon, I am here. Will you let me come over to talk to you, please?" I shouted Simon's name. I knew he saw me, but why was he so heartless as to not respond to me?

Simon, do you still remember my parents' situation? No matter what difficulties they faced, they were together from beginning to end. I want to tell you that the bond between us can withstand such trials. I immediately rebutted Simon's words.

Yinyin, you are a very good girl, you deserve the affection of better boys, Lanchu Jie... he is more suitable for you than I am, he will not argue with you, will not bully you, will be considerate of you, will...

After hearing this, Simon was not angry; instead, he began to laugh, and that smile was incredibly beautiful, making it almost impossible for me to look away

"Hey, kid! It's really unfair that a girl as wonderful as Yinyin has been taken away by you!" the Terminator said sourly, then glanced at Lan Chujie beside him and continued, "You, kid, are also disappointing, just like I was back in the day. I clearly liked Yinyin's mother so much, but her father got there first. Looking at it this way, we are really the same! Hahaha..."

Are you sure we won't bump our heads

Lan Chujie looked at me for a long time before saying word by word: "Once the passage is successfully destroyed, Simon will no longer be able to survive"

As the wall drew closer, I couldn't help but close my eyes. Strangely, the sensation of pain did not manifest; instead, I felt as if I were enveloped in cotton. When I opened my eyes again, both he and I had already reached the other side of the wall, and we saw Simon!

It's nothing, Grandma, I just had a nightmare... No, it wasn't a dream! I was explaining to Grandma when I suddenly realized I was lying in bed! In the "dream," it was Simon who carried me to bed! So, Simon really did come!

Then why do you ... ...

I felt a pang in my nose, almost on the verge of tears. How annoying, why is Grandma so gentle

In the darkness, I felt Simon's strong heartbeat

I got up and walked outside. As I passed by the living room, I saw my grandmother sitting there watching the news. On the television, the host, with a look of astonishment, announced that the second solar eclipse of this year was about to occur. A solar eclipse happening twice in one year is quite a rare phenomenon

The Terminator raised his hand and stylishly swept his hair back, showing no sign of embarrassment at all. Indeed, having thick skin is an art in itself; it is truly fortunate that my mother did not choose him!

With this thought in mind, I walked downstairs, but when I reached the living room, I unexpectedly saw Lan Chujie, whom I had not seen for several days

Ah? I responded, coming back to my senses

Indeed! Ke Xin nodded.

We did it! Simon, we succeeded! I can hardly describe the excitement in my heart at this moment

I will not listen! I will not listen! I only want you! Simon! Simon, do not leave!

"Simon exerted all his magical power in an attempt to alter the planet's trajectory; today's solar eclipse is a direct result of his actions," Lan Chujie said in a low voice

"It doesn't matter, we must hurry over there, the time for the passage to open is approaching!" Lan Chujie did not allow the topic to linger on him, but instead quickly grabbed my hand and ran deep into the alley.

This is a high-stakes gamble, as well as a war. However, if we emerge victorious and everything has passed, I will certainly teach that guy Simon a good lesson, making him understand that I am not a porcelain doll in need of protection! When faced with danger, I can confront it alongside him, rather than allowing him to unilaterally decide everything on his own!

Do not act recklessly! Yinyin, I promised your grandmother that I would protect you

Oh my! What Riel said is simply a blessing to hear!

I did not expect him to make the decision to sacrifice himself. The words that followed from Lan Chujie seemed to confirm my concerns

That's right! I nodded vigorously; this is the best outcome. The thought of having dinner with my grandmother tonight makes me extremely happy. As long as the family can be together, I don't care about any demon king or princess!

A solar eclipse is not something that can be encountered casually. With such favorable external conditions, the 'sanctioner' will certainly not miss this opportunity and will definitely be stationed near the transmission channel. Moreover, Simon needs to enter the transmission channel to carry out the destruction, so we will definitely be able to see him

The demon clan is busy invading, while the "Sanctioner" is occupied with stopping them. Although both are extremely busy, the lives of ordinary people have not yet been affected. Two days have passed, and I still have not been able to contact Lan Chujie

How could you leave me all alone, Simon! How could you bear to leave me all alone!" I cried out, holding Simon even tighter.

I must stay with him! Lan Chujie, you have to let me go!" I gritted my teeth and said, even if everyone believes that Simon's sacrifice is right, I will not agree!

"You cannot be with me, Yinyin, I will bring you harm." Simon's voice trembled as he gently wiped away my tears

Thank you! Yinyin! Because of you, I have survived!" Simon embraced me once again

Yue Yinyin, you can do it! You will not be defeated by such trivial matters!

I apologize! Shishi, I have an urgent matter and must leave first

"Lan Chujie!" I ran over in surprise, "Lan Chujie, are you alright? You didn't show up after we made plans that day, I was really worried! Later, I couldn't get in touch with you, and I was concerned that you might have been caught up in some dangerous situation!"

Do not—my voice is sharp to the point of almost breaking

"I am sorry, but I am nothing like you. You are truly overthinking it!" Lan Chujie replied coldly

At this moment, Simon had regained his true form, with silver hair and red eyes, which were quite striking. However, for some reason, seeing him in this state gave me an unsettling feeling.

It is over, this disaster has truly been brought to an end

"Because my staying here will put you in greater danger, Demon Lord... he, my father, will definitely be detrimental to you. I have told him that I want to abandon the plan to invade Planet M6, but he refused. ... ... Yinyin, I am sorry." After Simon finished speaking, he released my hand and slowly stood up

"I promised you, and I am a man of my word. I mentioned before that I do not wish to conquer Planet M6; I only want to be with you." Simon's words made my face flush with heat. He paused for a moment and continued, "When I initially gave it to you, I did not want it to fall back into the hands of the demon clan. I never expected... if you hadn't come to find me, perhaps I would have truly disappeared."

Oh, so that's how it is. Since this is a matter concerning the Lan family, I won't inquire further. So, is there something you need to discuss with me today

"Lan Chujie, can you tell me whether this solar eclipse has any connection to Simon?" I asked as I walked to the window, gazing at the gradually darkening sky.

Finally, Simon turned around and gave me a gentle smile. At that moment, it felt as if all the surrounding noise had been muted, and only Simon's voice clearly reached my ears. He said: "Yin Yin, leave this place!"

"Yinyin, there is not enough time, let us go," Lan Chujie urged, glancing at the sky.

As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the alley next to the school, I heard the voice of the Terminator

"Lan Chujie, are you alright!" I hurried over to support him; he looked very unwell, his face pale and cold sweat beading on his forehead

Simon, promise me, do not leave again

Is that true? He came to see me last night as well! I wanted him to stay, but he refused. By the way! What did he tell you? Did he mention where he was going? What he was going to do? Will he come back?

Do you know of any way to help Simon?" On the way, I asked Lan Chujie.

"Simon, if you refuse to speak to me, I will not leave." Ignoring the Terminator's persuasion, I stubbornly refused to depart, even though at this very moment, the surroundings were filled with terrifying red light, and the passage was shrouded in horrifying black mist; I absolutely would not leave

"Yinyin, how are you?" Lan Chujie’s expression, as my grandmother would say, was not good.

Hearing the Terminator's response, I was even more surprised than he was, and I couldn't help but exclaim in my heart: because I wanted to do the same back then! However, the current situation is rather severe, so let's set this matter aside for now

"By passing through here, we can get closer to the passage," said Lan Chujie, after which he closed his eyes as if listening for some sound. I did not disturb him, nor did I even dare to look around.

Grandma probably guessed something, as someone as astute as her would not be completely unaware, especially after deliberately having the Terminator talk to me about my parents' matters before

The Demon Lord is about to launch an attack here, I must leave

Yes, it is done! Yue Yinyin, the demon clan has been defeated! Simon nodded, answered me loudly, and then looked at the already vanished passage, revealing a victorious smile

Upon hearing my words, the two quickly averted their gazes, deliberately pretending as if nothing had happened, yet both bore a suspicious flush on their faces. Were they feeling shy? I couldn't help but chuckle to myself

No! I cannot just sit here and do nothing!" I suddenly stood up from in front of the computer, ready to continue searching for someone, even if there were still no results, it would be better than just sitting at home.

Taking a deep breath, I said with a serious expression: "Be strong, Uncle Zhong! I will definitely not make fun of you! But first, please tell me, what is it that you need from me?"

"A strange uncle?" I retorted

After arriving at school, Lan Chujie did not come to find me as promised. I searched everywhere but could not find him. Based on my understanding of Lan Chujie, he would not agree to meet me and then not show up. Could it be that he has encountered some trouble as well

This ... ... is still uncertain. The reason I came to find you is to tell you that you should not have any contact with any demon clan for the time being, especially with that guy who asked you to find the 'Heart of Flame.' He is likely the son of the Demon Lord, the next Demon King of the Simonmondo family, your parents back then ... ...

"Yinyin, you cannot sleep here." In a daze, it seemed that someone was speaking in my ear

Uncle Zhong? I turned my gaze towards the sound and saw the Terminator hiding in an alley, half of his body leaning out as he waved at me

"We can go find the Terminator!" said Lan Chujie, clapping his hands forcefully

Alright. I nodded at Lan Chujie, then looked at my grandmother and said: Remember to make my favorite braised pork; as for that guy Simon, it doesn't matter what he eats

"All the magic? Will he be okay?" I do not know what happens when a demon exhausts all of its magic, but the sacrifice that Lan Chujie mentioned must be related to this.

Yue Yinyin! You are truly the biggest fool in the world

You, girl, why are you so fidgety? By the way, a classmate has come to see you in the living room. You should go take a look; he seems to be in poor spirits.

"Princess? Now you, the Dark Lord, are nothing but a 'lone commander'. From now on, you can only obediently live as an ordinary person in the human realm," Lan Chujie mocked.

"You should come home early; I have prepared dinner and will wait for you to eat together." Grandma said, reaching out to touch my face with a smile.

On one side is Lan Chujie, and on the other side is the Terminator. I do not understand! Why does everyone think it is wrong for me to stop Simon? I just do not want to lose him! Why must he be sacrificed? He has clearly given up! He has clearly stated that he does not want to invade Planet M6! ... Why ...! ... Why must he be the one to be sacrificed!

"Whoever gets home last will be responsible for washing the dishes!" I suddenly shouted to the crowd, and then I grabbed Simon's hand and started running.

It feels like a portent; the sky at this moment is no longer azure, as if a veil of gray haze perpetually shrouds it, and the air is no longer fresh, seemingly harboring a crisis that lurks quietly. My longing for Simon grows ever stronger.

"Hey! Little brat, aren't you a bit too happy?" The Terminator said with a frown, as he was pulled by Rella, and helplessly had to spin around together.

"So can he... can he come back again?" Each question I asked felt particularly strenuous, and I even felt as if I might faint at any moment

Simon and I exchanged a glance that said "Who cares about them" and continued running in the direction of home

After listening to me, Lan Chujie walked up to me, sighed, and said: "Yin Yin, he came to find me to ask me to take good care of you"

Alright! No need to question it, that strange uncle is definitely the Terminator. As for his outfit, I don't want to comment on it at all right now. In any case, at least this time he is not the villain

I will take good care of Yinyin" Lan Chujie nodded vigorously at her grandmother, as if making a promise. But I know that such a promise is unrealistic; however, who cares about that? We must prevent disaster from occurring and not let ourselves become discouraged

Is there really no way to stop it? I asked anxiously

I am fine! Clenching my fists, I continuously encourage myself in my heart; this is the time to test my willpower

But I also promised Grandma that I would bring Simon back, we are a family

Upon hearing my words, Lan Chujie nodded vigorously, seemingly very pleased with my decision

Simon, could this be ... ... " Looking at the strange phenomenon before me, I was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Yinyin, a demon is still a demon, no matter how kind they may be, they are ultimately different from humans." After a while, the Terminator finally spoke, "Alright, I am leaving now, take care of yourself."

Haha, this is indeed the normal reaction of humans!

Aren't you all arguing anymore? I teased deliberately

Grandma, I'm fine!" I held Grandma's hand in a reverse grip and smiled.

I share a deep understanding with Yinyin! Simon snorted coldly and pulled me closer to him.

At this moment, the Terminator also saw us. Upon seeing me, he appeared somewhat surprised, and then strode towards me, likely in an effort to stop me

Did we succeed? I cautiously spoke, fearing that this was merely a beautiful dream of mine

Rui'er is waiting for a miracle to happen! Yinyin is the great princess, you have created a miracle! As soon as she popped her head out, Rui'er happily shouted.

I do not know how far I have run with Lan Chujie. During this time, I occasionally paid attention to Lan Chujie's mental state, fearing that he might collapse, until a tall wall appeared before us... Why does Lan Chujie show no intention of stopping?

Yinyin ... ... '' Just as Lan Chujie and I were about to leave, my grandmother's voice suddenly rang out behind us

Yin Yin. Without heeding my plea, Simon decisively shook off my hand, "I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have deceived you before. I finally understand now that the best tactic is not to resort to any means, but to openly reveal one’s true feelings.

Grandmother did not continue to listen to what I was saying, elegantly folded the fan, shook her head, and turned to leave

"Yinyin, Simon urges you to leave here quickly. If the passage is destroyed, you will be hurt." The Terminator's face was also very pale

Believe me! Lan Chujie firmly grasped my hand

I found them!" Lan Chujie suddenly opened his eyes, and the giant net retracted accordingly. He was jolted back a few steps and began to cough violently

I am already aware of the matter regarding the Demon Lord coming here, but why do you want to leave? We can work together to find a way to stop him!

As soon as I finished speaking, the sky outside suddenly darkened. Is the solar eclipse about to begin

The disappearance of Simon, the solar eclipse, the invasion of the Demon Lord...! ... If I can't connect all of this and realize that there is something wrong with this solar eclipse, then I might as well have never lived! The solar eclipse can indeed affect the stability of the teleportation channels!

Hearing Riel's voice, we all looked over and saw a little boy in a long robe running with great difficulty. Along the way, he tripped over his own robe and rolled a few times, ultimately ending up right next to us

Oh! I remember Simon telling me that when he came through the teleportation portal last time, the instability of the portal was caused by the solar eclipse, which is why he fell into the sea

I glanced up at the Terminator and Lan Chujie; their appearance could be described as disheveled. However, Lan Chujie's handsome essence remains unaffected. It is just that I wonder when the Terminator's hat, which was blown away, will be retrieved

Outside the window, light is replaced by darkness, the sea breeze blows against my face, the salty scent reminiscent of the last solar eclipse; only this time, the eclipse took Simon away from me, whereas the last one brought him to my side

However, a solar eclipse can only affect the transmission channel and cannot block it, so his actions are completely meaningless