Talulah, I'm still a child.

A white tail swayed leisurely in front of his bed, seemingly unaware that it had inadvertently revealed something. Xi sighed softly, wondering why she had such a good dream.

Sometimes Xi would feel that Mei Xue's tail must have its own ideas, and maybe it had even received higher education. When they were young, Mei Xue taught them calligraphy and painting with her tail.

"Father, what are you doing hiding here?"

Lying on the floor and looking under the bed, Xi saw Mei Xue take out an apple and take a bite. The little fox was startled by her sudden sound and almost dropped the apple.

"Shh~ Let me hide here for a while. If they catch me, I won't be able to rest tonight or tomorrow."

Mei Xue was somewhat helpless. There were over a hundred people. He wasn't made of iron. The key was that the Sirens' stamina and recovery ability were also ridiculous. Compared to them, W was quite inferior.

"It shouldn't be under the bed. Come out, I'm going to sleep anyway."

It had been a long time since Xi had experienced sleeping with Mei Xue. Now that Xi had the opportunity, the little fox did not refuse. She simply crawled out from under the bed, dusted off non-existent dust, changed into her pajamas, and snuggled into the covers. Although Xi was a bit older than him, she still obediently snuggled into his arms and hugged one of his tails, a position she was most familiar with.

"Father."

"Ok?"

"Come with me to the lantern festival every day."

"it is good."

Everything was as before, as if nothing had changed. Xi gently closed her eyes. She had seen the human world, and after thinking it over, she still felt that this place was the safest.

Chapter 21 A Brief Encounter with Sui

"Sometimes I really don't understand why you'd be interested in such a bunch of ants. Is it because they look a lot like you?"

On the cliff of Qingqiu Mountain, Sui, who had transformed into a dragon girl, looked into the distance with some curiosity. From a great distance, she and Mei Xue could see the battlefield, the two sides fighting and killing each other, and the soldiers falling one after another.

Utterly boring, that was Sui's thought. In her eyes, human wars were no different from the battles of Originium Bugs, because both could be resolved with a single breath.

In fact, she couldn't quite understand why Mei Xue was used to living with this appearance. Was it because Qingqiu was too small? But this space was theoretically infinite, just like Mei Xue's tail. Or was it because it was easier to get full by eating like this?

"I'm just looking forward to their future, wondering how far they can go compared to their predecessors."

"If you're curious, why don't you just look at it? For you, the past and the future are just a book, you can just flip through it at will."

"But if I don't make the choice myself, countless possibilities will arise, and that's what makes it interesting, isn't it?"

With the red umbrella in his hand turning gently, Mei Xue raised his head. Even under the blazing sun, he could still see the moon. Looking at the moon, he couldn't help but think of many things.

"Then why are you helping them?"

Sui raised an eyebrow. She had already seen one side on the battlefield suddenly begin to gain the upper hand. Some soldiers were always able to avoid enemy attacks by sheer luck, which was not just good luck. Even the weather was gradually clearing up.

"Hmm... Hehe~"

Mei Xue flashed a natural smile, trying to get away with it. This trick was quite effective for Sui. Mei Xue's charm had nothing to do with his appearance. At Sui's level of life, he could see deeper things, such as directly sensing Mei Xue's emotions.

"Still can't let go?"

Upon hearing this question, Mei Xue simply sat down on the grass. The flowers, trees, and plants of Qingqiu had long been assimilated into another level of life through his interactions with them, becoming the best helpers for Mei Xue to guard his home. For example, there were sunflowers that liked to dance and mushrooms that could explode. However, most beings that could enter Qingqiu were not afraid of these little guys.

"It's not that I can't let go, it's just... um, I miss them."

Gently holding her tail, Mei Xue took out an apple, wiped it, and took a bite. Wagging her tail, she continued to watch the battlefield. The Tikkaz were not at an advantage. Their civilization had long since been interrupted, and the technology left by their ancient ancestors had been lost. Their kingdom had been destroyed many times, and their strength was far inferior to what it used to be.

"They, yes, they are not your enemies after all."

Sui suddenly remembered that, unlike his fellow beings, Mei Xue had always treated all life equally, so he did not exclude those visitors from beyond the stars. In the end, strictly speaking, he himself was not even a native species of this world; he was simply more ancient than any other life form in this world.

Even though they had known each other for countless millennia, Sui still didn't feel like he had seen through Mei Xue. Sometimes, he would have a strange feeling that this little fox wasn't kind to all life in the same way, but rather that everything in this world was equally insignificant to him. Yet, he did have his own feelings, which was truly incomprehensible.

But for Sui, that war was unforgettable. Awakening from chaos and sleeplessness, his consciousness traversed ancient times, giving birth to the first creatures of this world. They possessed the power to easily shake mountains and various magical abilities, and had never had a true enemy.

I don't know how many years have passed, but everything seems so vivid in my mind: those eyes that pierced through the clouds, those enormous bodies, they stared at each other across the sky, clashed, crimson blood splattered across the rivers and streams, mountains turned into plains, and the enormous corpses rose higher than the sea of ​​clouds, eventually forming the highest peak on this land after decaying and rotting.

Where were you at that time?

"...I was just watching."

Mei Xue had only been watching all along. He wanted to say it was because he couldn't help either side, but in reality, it was because he could only watch. In all the foreseeable future, there was no room for him to intervene; it was an anchor of fate that he was not allowed to pry open.

Indeed, changing the fate of the past can affect the present and thus change the future. However, there are always some things that cannot be changed. If a person or event is entangled with too many threads of fate, the person or event itself will become an anchor point. Arbitrarily influencing its fate will bring unimaginable consequences and may split into countless new futures in an instant. This is not a good thing for Mei Xue.

Mei Xue actually saw further than anyone else. He saw that this land would one day have a new name: Yan. He saw city-states rising one after another. He saw his companions and humans standing on the opposite side. An epic war would then decide who would be the master of this place.

Further afield, he saw the inhabitants of the deep sea who, living in comfort, developed a new civilization, but their arrogance triggered the legacy of the deep sea, ultimately harming them.

If he continued to see more, he would see the Sarkaz princess die. It was an unavoidable ending, determined by both the circumstances of the time and fate. In all the happy endings Mei Xue had seen, Theresa had to die. Only when she died could the Sarkaz civil war end, Rhodes Island be established, and a key be obtained.

However, some things can be avoided, such as the little deer from the Reunion Movement. He could help her avoid her fate of death. As for the price... there's nothing wrong with going vegetarian in the future.

"What are you thinking about so intently?"

As Sui's voice interrupted his thoughts, Mei Xue realized that it was getting late. The sunset was crimson, burning the clouds and reflecting on the eastern mountain. He had been lost in thought from noon until dusk, but for Sui beside him, this amount of time was almost like the blink of an eye, which was why she hadn't interrupted his thoughts earlier.

"Nothing, I was just thinking... I wonder how long it will be before they can embark on their journey again, two thousand years or three thousand years?"

"That depends on how fast they can dig the hole."

Hearing this, Mei Xue looked down at the ground beneath her feet. How many legacies left by our ancestors were buried beneath the thick sand? They were wealth, and also monuments, representing a once glorious civilization.

Then Mei Xue looked up at the sky again, and the two moons peeked out again, but he only stared at one of them, his eyes revealing a hint of nostalgia and a hint of expectation.

He believed that one day, the seeds sown on this land would grow, and a new civilization would inherit the will of its predecessors and set foot there. Until then, he would do his part to help them, as promised.

Actually, there's something I've always wanted to ask you.

The young girl leaned against the ancient plum tree, watching the sunset, and unconsciously drifted towards the plum blossoms.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed him, turning his flawless white skin into a dazzling gold, so bright that it was hard to look directly at him. A breeze blew by, and a few plum blossoms landed on Mei Xue's head, creating an exceptionally leisurely and serene atmosphere.

"Then just ask directly."

“Our relationship wasn’t very good before, after all, I couldn’t beat your sister. If she found out, I’d probably be skinned alive.”

At this point, Sui was somewhat helpless. She had been beaten up for more than a day or two. Su Xue'er, that doting brother maniac, kept a close eye on Mei Xue. Every time she left, it was for a maximum of ten years or a minimum of two or three days. Anyone who crawled over would get a beating.

"So what's the problem?"

Mei Xue thought about it for a moment and realized that her older sister did seem a bit ruthless to these friends. There were many dishes in the family recipe book that were about them, but they hadn't tried them because of the little fox. Of course, Su Xue'er had still captured quite a few good things.

What is your purpose?

As Sui asked this question, a sense of wariness arose in his heart. It wasn't that he didn't trust Mei Xue, but he was worried about some uncontrollable accidents.

“From the time we met until now, you have never revealed anything about your past, but I know better than anyone that you are stronger than Su Xue’er, much stronger, yet you have always been content to sit here like this, simply watching, simply being an observer.”

"When that civilization was destroyed, you just watched, and when the fragments fell from the sky, you stood by and did nothing. What... is your purpose in existing here?"

Mei Xue did not answer the question. The little fox suddenly realized that something was wrong, and then showed an "I see" expression, while Sui's expression gradually became ferocious.

"You could have done it all. You knew exactly how things would turn out. We both chose to betray each other, so why, why do I have to suffer this humiliation!"

"It's been such a long time..."

With a soft sigh, Mei Xue spoke, even though the parts of his memory related to Sui were pitifully few, it didn't stop him from greeting her in this tone. Losing memories didn't mean the feelings would disappear.

The sigh sounded like regret, mixed with a sense of helplessness; the emotions within were complex and hard to describe. Sui's eyes gradually turned cold, it was hard to tell whether it was anger or resentment.

"Don't disturb the child's sleep anymore."

"They are nothing but my dream bubble, which will disappear sooner or later, so why bother with them?"

"..."

This is different. It's so different from the Sui I remember. It wasn't like this when Sui entrusted them to me. Mei Xue gently turned the umbrella in her hand. This dream was shared with him by Xi. Logically speaking, Sui should have the absolute initiative, but this is Qingqiu, Mei Xue's territory. Sui instinctively felt that he was no match for Mei Xue here, so he was at a disadvantage.

"You will die."

"They're nothing but ants."

The next moment, the dream wavered, and Sui's figure disappeared in front of Mei Xue. She couldn't even shatter the dream she had woven herself. The little fox wasn't in a hurry to wake up either. He inexplicably wanted to stay here a little longer. He didn't have much time to dream of Qingqiu, so it was good to cherish the memories a little longer.

But at least now Mei Xue knows where all those strange plants in his tail came from. His ability unconsciously affects the things around him, causing some irreversible effects. No, maybe he does it on purpose. Sometimes curiosity just gets the better of him.

"When did things become like this?"

Mei Xue hugged her tail and watched the sunset, sighing helplessly. Tonight, sleeping with Xi had unintentionally connected her consciousness with Sui's, which led to what she had just said. The amount of information was huge, and the little fox felt that if she thought about it seriously, her head would explode.

But at least he's here tonight, so Xi doesn't have to worry about being scared in her dreams.

In the real world, the Siren Lolis were extremely frustrated. They searched for a long time but couldn't find Mei Xue, and their plans for the day were ruined.

The most dejected of all was Gatanothor. Gatanothor was now emanating a resentful black aura, literally the kind that emanates from its body. Gatanothor's black mist was extremely dangerous to all living beings, capable of destroying electronic devices and impossible to block by physical means. Apart from her fellow Sirens and Mei Xue, no one else could possibly touch it.

"I finally got the red envelope, and even gave myself to Mei Xue. It should have been double the happiness, so why did it turn out like this? If I could have a child or even an extra ring, that would be four times the happiness!"

"We need to find the owner first, and we do have a lot of people with us this time."

Amaya rubbed her temples helplessly, but she couldn't help but sympathize with Mei Xue. Considering the sirens' physical strength and numbers, if they really started some kind of tag-team battle, these hundred people could keep Mei Xue occupied until the New Year next year, since there was only one little fox.

Even if it's to expand the population, you can't do it like this. It might cause deaths. Ah, it seems like this isn't unacceptable, since it's not a negative impact.

"So, will the allocation be done by drawing lots?"

"I think it's better to let the owner draw lots themselves."

"That's just too much!"

"You're planning a group party, how dare you call others 'noobs'?"

The Siren lolis were chattering away. Anyway, they were just here to wish Mei Xue a Happy New Year. They certainly weren't thinking of doing anything that would make the censors' eyes explode, since the censors are pure and innocent.

"This is quite a scene. By the way, what exactly have these guys learned in the human world?"

Lin Qingyan rubbed his temples helplessly. Apart from the basic Chinese, math, physics and chemistry that Mei Xue taught them, the rest of their knowledge was basically what the Sirens learned from the human world. However, it was not hard to tell from their words that these girls were becoming more and more like comedians.

Someone who didn't know better might think this is a succubus that jumped out of some game.

Chapter 22 Kal'tsit's Name

Another year passed, and Kal'tsit rarely thought about the past in this way, because most of the past was unbearable to recall, and there were few things to be happy about when she remembered them.

With each death, new life sprouts from the old body, bringing with it the blurring of memories. Each resurrection requires time to sort through the knowledge and experiences accumulated over thousands of years.

Ten thousand years is not a short time for ancient and long-standing beings, and it is an even longer period of development and evolution for civilizations, from one thousand years to another, with countless dynasties rising and falling.

Kal'tsit still remembers that when the dynasty she built with her own hands came to an end, the person who drove her to her death is now nothing but a wisp of sand, long gone from this world, even his name buried under the yellow sand. It was from that moment that Kal'tsit knew that this path was a dead end.

She was not, after all, an omniscient and omnipotent great being, yet she demanded of herself the care of the entire world. She was merely a person who devoted herself to continuing civilization and maintaining balance, and this mission was unfair.