Traveling In A Different World
RUMOURS

Lian Xin was now walking towards her best friend's house. He just walked into the house, like the owner of the house. Lian Xin walked towards the gazebo in the house.

He knew his best friend was always in the gazebo. A girl with pliable eyelashes and tiny red lips teased open her eyes that had been closed.

"My friend, do you know what I saw?! You won't believe it!" said Lian Xin who was suddenly sitting next to her best friend. The girl was not surprised because she was used to it.

"Let me guess, what is that about Qiu An? Never mind, I'm tired of hearing your babbling about him. Wasting my time" said the girl who had guessed the thoughts of her best friend.

"That's right, Hua Fei! I haven't even said it!" lian Xin was upset. The eyes of the girl called Hua Fei glanced at Lian Xin. "You always say that, of course I know" Hua Fei said, not stopping to look at Lian Xin with his dark brown eyes intimidatingly.

"Hua Fei, let me talk first, don't look at me with such an intimidating look!" lian Xin said looking into Hua Fei's eyes "I'm sure you'll be surprised. I saw a girl who was similar to Qiu An. Yeah, I knew you'd be normal. But, at least, aren't you curious? Who knew it was Qiu An our best friend" Lian Xin continued.

"Lian Xin, the one who was already destined to leave, could not return anymore. He's our best friend, and I know that. However, there are times when we both have to learn to let go" Hua Fei said with a soft smile.

Lian Xin was silent. He knew it, but his heart still could not let go. In her heart as well as Hua Fei, they said that Qiu An was still alive.

Unfortunately, it was a hope that was either granted or not. Clearly, they must be willing if only fate said otherwise. But Lian Xin was still convinced that what she saw was very similar, exactly to Qiu An.

"Hua Fei, he's alive. If you believe me, come with me to make sure. If I'm wrong, I'll learn to let it go" Lian Xin said smiling wryly, but in an instant disappeared.

"Alright" Hua Fei replied according to his best friend. The cheerful Lian Xin must have always been easily close to others. Do not let because of his unwillingness make his cheer disappear.

Lian Xin smiled. It was already established that they would be there later in the day, because they also had a little busyness.

Hua Fei only smiled faintly at Lian Xin's departure. He closed his eyes again, just to release the fatigue with a gentle breeze that made sleepy.

The news of the existence of a person who was very similar to Qiu An instantly spread throughout the Village. Some of them believe it, and others just think of it as a rumor.

"Have you heard the rumors about someone similar to Qiu An? Do you think this is reliable or not?"

"I'm a bit in disbelief, because it's been a year since he didn't come back from that forest. It was possible that he had already become the food of the ferocious beasts there"

"To be sure, why not just go to Granny Zhou's house? I heard the other villagers will be there by noon"

"really? That's a great idea! Let's make sure it's Qiu An or not"

Back to Grandma Zhou's house...

Grandma Zhou who was eating excitedly asked Yun Yue, "Yun Yue, how was the story when you were in that forest? Did you manage to defeat the fox? If not, why did you come back safely?"

Yun Yue was dumbstruck by the endless questions from Grandma Zhou. "Em, I. managed to conquer the Fox. But strangely, why are the Foxes small? I guess I will come across the huge Nine-Tailed Fox.." replied Yun Yue who still did not understand. "...and also, the aura that enveloped the forest did not disappear, even when the aju managed to conquer it" Yun Yue continued.

"Little? But...The Nine-Tailed Fox that attacked Fangxin Village was large in size. Is he in a small form?" granny Zhou said wondering who also did not understand.

Yun Yue was simply speechless. "In case, I will stay in this village until it is completely safe" Yun Yue said. 'The mortal hasn't opened yet, which means my task isn't done yet. But..haven't I already conquered it? Maybe I should ensure the safety of this village which is my last duty, he continued inwardly.

Yun Yue finished the food on her plate and cleaned up the cutlery that had been used up. "There's no need to help me, Yun Yue. You just sit here," Grandma Zhou said taking the plate that Yun Yue was about to take. "Please, let me help," Yun Yue said.

Grandma Zhou only let Yun Yue help him. After all, was it true that he could win arguing with Yun Yue? Nah!

When he had laid down the dirty equipment, Yun Yue was silent for a moment while looking at Grandma Zhou. He dared to ask. "Grandmother Zhou, do you know about the girl named...That Qiu An?" yunnyue asked Grandma Zhou.

Grandma Zhou was speechless. He was like a statue for a while and looked at Yun Yue with a bitter smile. "Yun Yue, it would be best if you didn't know anything. If you know too much, maybe it could put your life at risk" Granny Zhou said.

Yun Yue's hand grabbed Granny Zhou's hand and grasped it. Yun Yue wanted Grandma Zhou to be honest, that was all. But, it remained that Yun Yue could not force him.

Yun Yue released her grip on Grandma Zhou's hand and took it off. He then smiled and said, "It's okay, I won't force you, Granny Zhou. I'll help you in the shop" he said with a smile.

Grandma Zhou nodded slowly. He walked out to his shop. Yun Yue simply followed him from behind. On the way, all gazes were fixed on Yun Yue.

All the pairs of eyes that saw her were fixated on Yun Yue's beauty. They began to believe the rumors regarding Qiu An that had spread widely.

"Hey, is that really Qiu An? So, Qiu An is really still alive?!"

"Yes, he looks a lot like her. They may just look alike"

"Hey, where is there such a similar person in this world?! That's right!"

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