Back to the Future 1999: Raining at the Same Time

Well, seeing everyone looking like they were about to part with each other for life and death, Chen Xi sighed silently. The current atmosphere didn't make it easy to explain anything to everyone, so he could only apologize to everyone in his heart.

They all seemed to think that they had consumed a lot of energy treating this child. But what they didn't know was that this amount of energy was not even a drop in the bucket for Chen Xi.

Now he can command an entire city to serve him, so the cost of treating a child is nothing.

Although he knew that Sonnet would not be in any danger, Chen Xi still shot a sharp tooth ball wrapped in the energy of the sharp tooth mysticism into her pocket just in case.

In this way, when Sonnet encounters danger, Sharp Tooth can appear beside her at any time through this small sharp tooth to protect her, and he can also feel it at the same time and rush over to protect her as soon as possible.

After doing all this, Chen Xi felt a little less guilty, and he followed Verdin and Apple in fighting and retreating.

"They...are all chasing us...!"

Chen Xi, who was slacking off, Verdin, who knew almost no mystical arts, and Apple, who was struggling alone, were really stretched to the limit in the face of the ever-increasing magic spirits.

“…It’s a good thing.”

While running, Verdin said with a breath of relief:

"Perhaps we are protecting the Sonnets. As long as one of them can leave the forest, there is hope for the rest to be rescued."

"—!!"

Another burst of shrill demon roars came from behind them, and Veldin could already feel their claws that were filled with sinister energy.

"It's too late to climb the slope. Prepare for a head-on confrontation!"

"Mr. Apple, Chen Xi, how long can you hold on?"

"Although this doesn't sound like something an apple would say...but Apple will fight with you until the very end!"

"Oh, I swear to protect the best Si Chen until my death!"

Holding the little girl in his arms, Chen Xi wiped the sweat beads rolling down his cheeks with his shoulder, and shouted in line with the atmosphere.

At this moment, a demon suddenly jumped out from the ground under Veldin's feet, and its sharp claws almost grabbed her ankle.

"Veldin, be careful!"

After all, there is a limit to what an apple can do. Apple can only shout out but cannot lend a helping hand.

At that moment, a simple high-heeled shoe slowly fell from the air, landing squarely in Verdin's arms. As it repelled the demon beneath her feet, a pleasant, lazy female voice rang out from the branches overhead.

"Hmm? ...Excuse me. Dear lady, could you please hand me my high heels? It seems they fell into your arms."

Chen Xi and his group also took advantage of this time and quickly stood next to Virtin.

Compared to the lunch box in Weilding's arms, the jade feet dangling from the tree attracted Chen Xi's attention more. However, he only took a symbolic glance and then looked away.

Well, it’s our first meeting after all, so we still have to leave a good impression.

"...Why are you so high up?"

Verdin didn't know whether the person who suddenly appeared was an enemy or a friend, but she still asked what she was most curious about at the moment.

"This is my promised land. I'm Mistletoe, and it's nice to meet you."

……

As the two chatted, Chen Xi took advantage of this opportunity to return the child, who had received initial treatment and been nurtured in her arms for a long time, to the wilderness. This would also prevent the violent fluctuations that would spread when Mistletoe used her mystical technique from causing her further damage.

"It's okay to walk barefoot. But... I don't like touching them directly—these demon invaders."

The mistletoe staff that had come down from the tree touched the ground, and countless vines and branches spread out around her. A hexagram magic circle inlaid with crescent moons lit up under her feet, lifting up countless emerald green mystical energies and circling around her.

In a split second, hundreds of demons were defeated and dissipated into dust, causing Apple to exclaim in surprise. However, he soon realized from the runes flowing on the staff that mistletoe must carry the ancient bloodline of some European mystic.

"It's been a long time since I've had a visitor from the occult."

When she said this, Mistletoe seemed a little happy. She adjusted the hair beside her ears and continued:

"Thank you for helping me drive away the demon invaders. Now, as for the remaining demons..."

"Please let us help you!"

Without waiting for Mistletoe to ask, Verdin took the initiative to mention it, as a way of repaying the other party for saving his life.

But at this moment Chen Xi suddenly stretched out his hand to block her, and said to Mistletoe, whose expression had returned to normal, and the more and more demons gathered.

"Leave the rest to me. I've been paddling for so long, so I should be able to do something."

Veldin didn't pay attention to his words, but looked at Chen Xi's empty arms.

"Chen Xi, that child...?"

"Yes, I just sent her back to the wasteland. Her condition is still not very stable, so I held her in my arms and treated her all the way. I sent her back as soon as she stabilized. Don't worry, I'll take care of it."

Hearing this, Mistletoe stepped aside without refusing, but still held the staff tightly in his hand, ready to provide support at any time.

Chen Xi did not move much, just stood there quietly, closed his eyes silently, crossed his hands and clenched his fists on his chest, and his whole body suddenly burst into an extremely strong glow.

Strangely, enveloped by this strong light, Vertin and his companions did not feel it was dazzling. Instead, they felt a strange sense of comfort spreading throughout their bodies. The injuries they had just suffered in the battle and the mental fatigue caused by the high-pressure environment were slowly dissipated.

But the demons that were gradually approaching the crowd were not so lucky. All the mystical individuals who were illuminated by this glow and had malicious intentions towards everyone were completely scared away without even making a sound.

But they seemed to have no fear, and kept rushing towards the glow one after another, like moths to a flame, willing to die to touch the object they longed for.

After an unknown amount of time, the shrill screams that sounded like a symphony of hell finally stopped, and Chen Xi slowly opened his eyes.

As Chen Xi stopped casting the spell, Welting and his party were surprised to find that the withered grass under his feet had sprouted a new sprout out of thin air, and even the place in the distance where only a little light shone was faintly showing a hint of life.

The withered trees behind them pushed away their charred bark and slowly began to sprout, grow branches and leaves. In just a few dozen breaths, they became lush and green.

Unlike the surprised expressions of Veldin and the others, Mistletoe just looked meaningfully at the old tree that had regained its vitality, then withdrew her gaze and bowed to Chen Xi.

"Thank you for your help, Mr. Chenxi."

"The orange-haired girl you're looking for, I saw her get rid of the demon, get into a dark green Bentley and drive northwest."

"The forest knows the destination of every visitor, and can lead them astray or into glory. And your friend has a share of good fortune."

"The northwest exit... looks like it's very close to Walden Pond, according to the map."

Following the mistletoe's words, Verdin quickly found the possible location of the sonnet on the map.

"You're going to Walden Pond? I see. Are you going to the Rainstorm Rally tonight, too?"

Mistletoe's tone was calm, and it was almost impossible to tell whether she was happy or sad. But the words she uttered startled Verdin.

"...! What is the Rainstorm Gathering?"

Turning his gaze away from the old tree that was full of vitality, Mistletoe looked calmly at Veldin, who was obviously becoming a little anxious, and took out an invitation from his arms and handed it to Veldin.

"Take this invitation and go, you will know everything you want to know."

"At the end of this road, next to three cypress trees, is the exit of the forest. So, we say goodbye here."

"By the way...if you meet the bar owner, please give him my regards."

After saying that, Mistletoe held onto the leafy tree with one hand, with a look of struggle and reluctance on her face.

After receiving the invitation, Verdin was about to leave, but Chen Xi lagged far behind. He came to Mistletoe and slowly said:

"Lady Mistletoe, trees don't die, they inherit their scars and sprout new ones in the spring."

After saying that, Chen Xi gently stroked the branches of the old tree, extracting half of the tree's energy, allowing it to retain half its haggard and decadent appearance, and the other half standing upright.

Then, he handed the ball of light made from half of the energy to Mistletoe.

"The choice is yours, Lady Mistletoe."

After saying that, Chen Xi followed Verdin's steps without looking back and left the place, leaving Mistletoe alone, staring at the ball of light in her hand in a daze.

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