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Chapter 481 Heading to the Embers [4000 words]

[Nighttime, Panshi City, temporary resettlement area]

After saying goodbye to Caroline and the other person, Tendou went alone to the rooftop of an abandoned building and looked up at the night sky.

At this time, Panshi City had just experienced a catastrophic beast tide, resulting in more than 90% of the city's infrastructure and lighting equipment being in a state of disrepair.

But this kind of night without the neon lights of the city makes the starry sky above everyone's head even more dazzling.

Looking at the stars in the sky, Tiandao also reminisced about his childhood.

Although for the viewers on the 13th station, only three seasons have passed since then.

But from the perspective of the Heavenly Dao, he had actually lived here for more than ten years.

"What are you thinking about?"

Caroline's voice came from behind her. She held a well-organized list of supplies in her hand, and her silver-white hair shone softly in the moonlight.

Tiandao turned his head, thought for a moment, and said, "I'm wondering if I can still feel this relaxed in the future."

Caroline paused for a moment, then walked to Tiandao's side and said softly, "Yes, Tiandao, if you want to."

Caroline's 'confidence' in the Heavenly Dao even surpassed that of the Heavenly Dao itself to some extent.

Tiandao smiled at Caroline's words but said nothing more.

Then, he looked at Caroline and said, "Caroline, if the Doctor saw you like this now, he would be pleased, after all, you are becoming more and more humane."

When the doctor was mentioned, Caroline fell into a brief silence.

Although her strict yet gentle 'father' did not give her a normal childhood, he was her strongest support for a long time.

After a long while, the Heavenly Dao spoke again.

"Caroline, after things are settled in Rock City, let's go back to the old site of the Ember Base."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Caroline's eyes, which quickly turned into a gentle smile.

"Okay, I thought... that place was long gone."

"Will not."

Heaven shook its head.

"We have so many things hidden there, we can't lose them."

For example, the candy jar that Jing Liuli hid in the corner when she was a child, and the notebook that Caroline kept.

To others, the Embers might be a strange, intimidating underground organization.

But for Tiandao and the others, Yujin was their true 'home'.

Since Heaven has hinted that she should go back and take a look, it means that 'home' still exists.

It was just done in a way she didn't know.

The next morning, Jing Liuli was awakened by a burst of cheerful laughter.

She rubbed her eyes and walked out of the tent, only to find the resettlement site unusually lively.

The first batch of temporary housing has been completed, and people are moving into their new homes in an orderly manner. Children are chasing and playing in the open space, their faces full of long-lost smiles.

"Liuli, are you awake?"

Tiandao walked over, holding a warm breakfast bag in his hand.

"Today we will complete the final round of full-area energy purification, and then we can completely wrap things up."

"Caroline has already contacted the Star Envoy Association to confirm the follow-up reconstruction and support work."

Jing Liuli took the breakfast bag, took a bite, and her eyes lit up instantly.

"It's a rice ball with red bean paste filling! Tiandao, how did you know I wanted to eat this?"

"When you were little, you always fought over the red bean rice balls at the base canteen, don't you remember?"

Tiandao spoke calmly, but a smile was hidden in his eyes.

"Caroline had it specially prepared."

Hearing this, Jing Liuli felt a warmth in her heart, quickly finished her rice ball, and patted her stomach.

"I'll help too! Today I'm going to give all the children candy, and then use 'Daydream' to create a huge fairytale wonderland for them, so they can completely forget their fear of the beast tide!"

True to her word, Liuli immediately grabbed a bag full of candy and flitted among the children like a cheerful little butterfly.

Long purple hair danced in the sunlight, and pale purple starlight slowly spread. Before the children's eyes appeared flying cotton candy clouds, singing squirrels, and streams flowing with juice, creating a colorful fairy tale world.

Amidst this fairytale-like scene, the children who were initially timid and frightened by the beast tide gradually lowered their guard and cheered joyfully around the mirrored glass.

On the other side, Tiandao, together with the support personnel of the Star Envoy Association, carried out the final round of full-domain energy purification.

The azure vector force field swept across the entire Rock City like a tidal wave, completely purifying the last trace of residual star beast energy hidden in the corner.

His movements were steady and efficient; in every purified area, the air became fresh, and the plants seemed to regain their vitality.

Around noon, an accident suddenly occurred.

From an abandoned warehouse in the south of the city, faint energy fluctuations could be heard, along with the sound of a child crying.

Jing Liuli immediately sent a message via communicator, her voice filled with anxiety: "Tiandao! Caroline! There's a situation at the South City Warehouse! A child is trapped there, and there are strange energy fluctuations around!"

"We'll be there soon."

Tiandao and Caroline responded in unison.

Tiandao arrived at the South City Warehouse first and saw several anxious parents gathered at the warehouse entrance from afar. Jing Liuli was squatting at the entrance, using her pale purple starlight to soothe their emotions.

"How's the situation inside?"

Heavenly Dao strode past.

“I tried to use Star Source to get in, but there is a weak energy barrier in the warehouse, which looks like the energy left over from the Star Beast. Moreover, this building is at risk of collapsing at any time, so I dare not make any rash moves.”

Jing Liuli stood up, her amethyst-like eyes filled with worry.

“Heavenly Dao, there’s a little boy inside, about five or six years old, who keeps crying. I can sense his fear through the Star Source.”

Just then, Caroline arrived. She took out her tablet and quickly scanned the data, her green pupils focused intently on analyzing it.

"It is a barrier formed by the aggregation of residual energy after the death of a star beast. Although it is not strong, it is oppressive to children."

“Directly forcibly destroying it could disrupt the balance within the building, causing it to collapse and injuring the children inside.”

Tiandao nodded, walked to the warehouse door, closed his eyes, and slowly opened his Star Eclipse Heavenly Eye to precisely examine the structure of the barrier.

“The energy flow in this barrier is very turbulent. I can use a vector force field to guide the energy flow and open a gap without damaging the overall structure of the barrier.”

The Heavenly Dao paused for a moment, then looked at Mirror Glaze.

“Liuli, once I open the breach, use the ‘Daydream’ star source to soothe the child’s emotions and guide him out.”

"it is good!"

Jing Liuli nodded immediately and gripped the bag of candy in her hand tightly.

She specially packed the largest strawberry-flavored candy to give to that child.

The azure vector force field surrounding Tiandao slowly unfolded, like countless fine threads, precisely piercing into the energy barrier.

His fingertips gently moved, guiding the chaotic energy to flow along a specific trajectory.

A moment later, a gap slowly opened in the barrier, just big enough for a child to pass through. The energy around the gap was firmly fixed so that it would not harm anyone.

"Little friend, don't be afraid, your big sister is here."

Jing Liuli immediately moved closer to the opening, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze, as pale purple starlight slowly seeped into the warehouse. "Sister has some sweet candies here, how about coming out with sister? There are lots of fun toys outside."

The crying in the warehouse gradually subsided, and after a while, a small figure slowly moved to the gap.

It was a little boy wearing a blue jacket, with tears still on his face and his eyes full of timidity.

When he saw Jing Liuli's gentle smile and felt the warmth brought by the pale purple starlight, he finally mustered up his courage and slowly walked out.

Jing Liuli immediately squatted down, took out the largest strawberry-flavored candy, and handed it to the little boy.

"Don't be afraid, the danger has passed."

"Here, this is a reward from your older sister. It's sweet, and it will make you feel better."

The little boy took the candy, whispered "Thank you, sister," and then rushed into his mother's arms.

Parents gathered around to express their gratitude, and Jing Liuli smiled broadly.

"You don't need to thank me like that, I didn't really do anything, hehe."

After resolving the warehouse incident, the three returned to the resettlement point, where the afternoon sun shone brightly.

Caroline looked at the final data on the tablet and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

"The energy purification of the entire Panshi City area has been completed, all temporary resettlement houses have been put into use, supplies are sufficient, and the public is in a stable mood."

"The final stages of the reconstruction are complete."

Jing Liuli jumped up happily: "Great! It's finally over!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Liuli ran over to Tiandao and Caroline and extended her hand.

"Come on! Let's give each other a high five! Let's celebrate!"

Tiandao and Caroline exchanged a glance and both showed rare smiles. They reached out and gently touched Jing Liuli's palm.

With a soft 'snap', it was like a promise that transcended time. From their childhood at the Ember Base to their side-by-side battles in Rock City, the tacit understanding and bond between the three had never changed.

As evening fell, the sky over Panshi City was dyed a warm orange-red by the setting sun.

The temporary resettlement site is mostly empty, and the people have moved into brand-new temporary housing.

Tendou, Caroline, and Jing Liuli stood in the city center square, overlooking the city that was gradually recovering its vitality.

The streets were cleaned up, temporary housing was neatly arranged, children played in the square, and adults tidied up their new homes, their faces beaming with relieved smiles.

"I didn't expect it to be over so soon."

Jing Liuli sighed softly, her tone tinged with reluctance.

"Although I'm very tired, I feel especially happy to be here helping out with you all."

"You can come anytime you want in the future."

Heaven looked at her, its tone gentle.

"The people of Rock City will remember your help."

Caroline nodded and added, "The Star Envoy Association has recorded your and Tiandao's deeds, but considering that you are a public figure, they have not disclosed your identity."

"But the mayor of Panshi City specifically asked me to convey that you will always be a VIP here from now on."

"Wow! If I hold a concert here in the future, will I get free space?"

Jing Liuli's eyes lit up, and she instantly thought of something fun.

Both Tiandao and Caroline were amused by her.

Tiandao shook his head helplessly: "You, you're always thinking about playing and eating."

Just then, Jing Liuli's communicator rang; it was a message from her concert team.

She glanced at it and a delighted smile appeared on her face: "My team said they came all the way here to see the rebuilt Panshi City with me, and they also said they want to hold a charity concert here to comfort the people!"

"pretty good."

Caroline said with a smile, "A hopeful concert can help the city recover more quickly."

Tiandao nodded: "If you need any help, just let me know."

Over the next few days, Jing Liuli was busy preparing for the charity concert, while Tiandao and Caroline helped coordinate the venue and security.

On the day of the concert, the square in Panshi City was packed with people. Jing Liuli, dressed in a light purple dress, stood on the stage, her long purple hair flowing in the wind, like an elf who had fallen to earth.

Her voice was gentle yet powerful, and the pale purple 'Daydream' starlight slowly spread, enveloping the entire square in a warm, dreamlike atmosphere.

In the illusion, there are no ruins, no disasters, only bustling streets, laughing crowds, and blooming flowers.

Tendou and Caroline stood to the side of the stage, quietly watching everything unfold.

Caroline took out her phone and captured this heartwarming moment; her silvery-white hair shimmered under the light.

After the concert, the three stood in the square, watching the crowd gradually disperse, with satisfied smiles on their faces.

Jing Liuli walked to the two of them and handed them two bottles of warm energy water.

"The concert was a great success! Many people have told me that they feel hopeful about life again."

"This is all thanks to you."

Caroline took the water, her tone gentle.

Jing Liuli shook her head and said seriously, "No, it's all thanks to the three of us! I couldn't have done it without you."

A gentle evening breeze blew by, carrying the lingering sounds of the concert and the fragrance of flowers.

Tiandao looked at his two companions and said softly, "The matter in Rock City is over. Let's go back to the Ember Base together."

Jing Liuli was taken aback at first, then her eyes lit up.

"The base is still there? I remember you, Heavenly Dao, blew up the base back then."

The next second, Jing Liuli seemed to realize something, narrowed her eyes and said, "No, if you, Tiandao, are alright, then that means the core area of ​​the base should have been fine too."

"Okay, we agreed on three people, so why do you two have little secrets that I don't know about?"

Upon hearing this, Caroline said expressionlessly, "I just found out a day earlier than you."

"Really?"

Jing Liuli looked incredulous, but Caroline didn't care whether she believed it or not.

In response, Tiandao laughed and said, "Alright, instead of discussing any little secrets, let's get going."

Jing Liuli immediately chimed in, "That's right, I wonder if the candy jar I hid in the corner back then is still there!"

At the same time, Caroline also showed a rare, expectant smile.

"I'd also like to see if my old notebook is still there."

The three exchanged a smile, then turned and walked toward the distant aircraft.

The moonlight shone on them, casting long shadows.

The aircraft slowly took off and flew towards the Ember Base.

Inside the cabin, Jing Liuli leaned against the window, watching the city of Iwashi gradually shrink below, a sweet smile on her lips.

Caroline was organizing the reconstruction data for Rock City, occasionally glancing up to exchange a knowing look with Tiandao.

There may be more challenges ahead, but as long as the three of them walk side by side, nothing can stop them.

(End of this chapter)