Chapter 54: An Embrace.
The Third War of the Abundance Followers concluded in this way, and you became an indispensable figure in it.
Although you never intended to participate in this war.
But in the end, this war ended with your death.
Xianzhou praised you as a hero; you became the Grand Diviner with the shortest tenure but the most brilliant career in Xianzhou…
Where you fell, a tree grew, displaying extremely tenacious vitality.
In just a few months, that tree became lush and green, but what was miraculous was that the tree also gave rise to many stories during those few months…
It was said that it was a very strong tree, growing tenaciously from the ruins, with a thick and sturdy trunk and luxuriant green leaves on its branches.
And at the very top, there was a touch of crimson…
Because it grew in the place where the acting Grand Diviner Su Xiaobai passed away, the tree was named the "Xiaobai Tree."
The residual power of the light arrows of The Hunt is difficult to handle, like after a nuclear explosion where all life is destroyed, but this tree was extraordinary; it could absorb those residual powers.
It even experienced super rapid growth because of those powers.
Fanghu Xianzhou also accelerated its reconstruction due to the existence of this tree.
Not only that, but this tree also possessed some mysterious abilities.
Some people believed it was the Grand Diviner manifesting; they would ask about their future beneath the tree, and the tree would indeed respond: if it was "yes," a leaf would fall from the left; if it was "no," a leaf would fall from the right…
For example, merchants trading across the galaxy would come to ask whether their journey would be profitable before departing; if a leaf fell from the left side of the tree, they would leave happily, knowing that the trip would surely bring them a full harvest.
If a leaf fell from the right side, the merchant would surely become discouraged, because the trip certainly would not go well…
Fanghu Xianzhou seemed to have turned misfortune into blessing; the existence of this tree brought considerable income to Xianzhou's flourishing tourism industry…
And all of this changed after a girl arrived.
She was a pink-haired girl with elegant features and an ethereal demeanor, but she had no expression and rarely smiled.
It was Fu Xuan…
She was personally appointed by Marshal Hua to be the next Grand Diviner of Xianzhou.
However, before taking office, she requested a long leave, stating that she wanted to see various parts of the Sea of Stars…
That day, the girl arrived at that place, and when she looked at the tree, her gaze softened slightly.
Inexplicably, she felt a sense of familiarity.
Big Brother, is it you?
She walked up to the tree and gently stroked its trunk; the tall trunk trembled slightly, as if responding to the girl's inner thoughts.
Big Brother…
Commander Yueyu told me; she said Big Brother had been planning this for a long time.
Those ten years that Big Brother was away from me, it turns out he went to seek an audience with the Marshal; unfortunately, Fu Xuan thought that Big Brother had abandoned her…
Big Brother…
Will you blame me?
A leaf gently fell from the right side of the girl, and she reached out to catch it.
Fu Xuan's eyes shimmered with tears.
Big Brother, I am about to become Grand Diviner; before that, I want to see the outside world. Didn't Big Brother say, "When that very long train arrives at Xianzhou, I will receive news of Big Brother"?
Fu Xuan wanted to ask about that news; she would return to Xianzhou within five years at most, or three years at least…
She would definitely return to Xianzhou again.
Big Brother…
If only you could live as long as this tree, then I would let Master remain in the Divination Commission as Grand Diviner, and we could wander the Sea of Stars…
Just as we promised back then.
But fate is like this, Big Brother; perhaps Fu Xuan is destined to be a solitary person.
Although this tree is miraculous, I know it is only something from Big Brother's body, not Big Brother himself…
However, even so, I will often come here to sweep the grave and clear the weeds for Big Brother…
Big Brother, goodbye for now. I hope what you said in the letter you left is not a lie to deceive Fu Xuan.
I will wait for Big Brother at the Divination Commission…
Forever…
Fu Xuan looked up and gazed deeply at the red leaf at the top of the tree, just like the crimson birthmark on your forehead…
A tear slid from her eye to the ground, sinking into the soil…
The great tree suddenly emitted a brilliant golden light, so dazzling that Fu Xuan could not open her eyes.
When Fu Xuan opened her eyes again, she discovered that the tree in front of her had disappeared…
It had turned into a ball of golden light and entered Fu Xuan's forehead…
Precognition…
Fu Xuan closed her eyes, feeling this profound ability; her divination no longer required calculation, but originated from her heart and manifested through her thoughts…
Big Brother!
The girl suddenly collapsed to the ground.
I don't want this, I don't want any of this!
I only want my Big Brother by my side, Big Brother!
The deep pain that had been suppressed in the girl's heart suddenly erupted at this moment.
She collapsed on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably…
At first, others wanted to ask her what she had done to the tree…
But seeing her so heartbroken, they could not bring themselves to speak.
"This is our Grand Diviner, and that tree… legend says it was her Big Brother who sacrificed himself for Xianzhou and transformed into it."
Someone knowledgeable explained.
Suddenly…
A mirror appeared behind Fu Xuan, and a purple figure stepped out from inside.
"Why are you crying, little sister…?"
It was Madame Herta after that nightmare…
Although she had no expression at all, upon hearing the girl's heartbreaking cries, she felt a pang in her heart.
Why… do I want to comfort her so much?
Even though… we have never met…
Fu Xuan desperately tried to stop crying, but she could not control her soft sobs…
Madame Herta looked around, reconstructing the entire story of the event from the fragments of conversation around her.
She said nothing, simply walked forward and gently embraced Fu Xuan…
"Don't be too sad…"
She herself did not understand why she was doing that; it was simply an impulse that ignited within her…
The embrace was very brief, brushing lightly before stopping.
After doing this, Madame Herta's cheeks flushed slightly, and she fled as if escaping.
Only Fu Xuan remained there…
She was a little dazed, but that recent embrace made her feel very comfortable…
She could not say why, but she felt that the older sister seemed to have something similar to her…
The pain in her heart suddenly lessened greatly…
She wiped away her tears, left that place, and began her journey…
…
[Simulation ended.]
[This simulation has an SS+ rating.]
[Comment: No one can evaluate your life lightly; you planned and strategized to spare your Little Sister that deep pain, and in the end, you achieved your wish…]
You once again became that illusory soul body, but this time, after the simulation ended, you felt somewhat tired.
That deep exhaustion from the depths of your soul made you unwilling to open your eyes to see the rewards after the simulation ended.
You only wanted to sleep well for the night…
The next simulation…
We will talk about it later…