Jade of Another World

As the eclipse approached, Lin Ning felt not only anticipation of returning to her original world, but also a deep longing for her loved ones there.

She found Ouyang Qingchuan, her expression solemn yet earnest. "Master Ouyang, during my time here, I used my medical skills to refine quite a few pills. Although these pills are not miraculous medicines, they might come in handy at crucial moments. I would like to give them all to you." As Lin Ning spoke, she handed the key to her medicine hut to Ouyang Qingchuan.

Ouyang Qingchuan was slightly taken aback, looking at the key in Lin Ning's hand, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Miss Lin, what do you mean by this?"

Lin Ning sighed softly, her eyes filled with worry: "I'm about to leave, but I'm really worried about my family. My maternal grandmother is getting old and her health is not what it used to be; my eldest brother is away fighting all year round, facing dangers from the dead; and there's my father's aunt, Liu. Although I've had many conflicts with her, after my father disappeared, she didn't abandon the Lin family and took good care of my grandmother."

At this point, Lin Ning's voice trembled slightly. She forced back the tears in her eyes and continued, "I know that once I leave, I will no longer be able to take care of them. Therefore, I hope that you, Master Ouyang, can take care of them out of consideration for our past acquaintance. If they encounter any difficulties, please lend a helping hand."

Upon hearing Lin Ning's words, Ouyang Qingchuan felt a surge of admiration. He took the key and nodded solemnly, "Miss Lin, rest assured, since you are so loyal and righteous, I, Ouyang Qingchuan, am not a heartless person either. I will do my best to take care of these people you care about."

A hint of gratitude flashed in Lin Ning's eyes. She slightly curtsied and bowed to Ouyang Qingchuan: "Thank you, Master Ouyang. I will remember your great kindness. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely repay you."

Ouyang Qingchuan quickly helped Lin Ning up and said, "Miss Lin, there's no need to be so polite. It's fate that we've met. I only hope that you can live a peaceful and happy life after returning to your original world."

The sky outside had darkened further, the shadow of the solar eclipse beginning to envelop the earth. Lin Ning knew the moment of parting was drawing ever closer. She took a deep breath, silently praying that those she cared about would be safe and sound, and that she herself could safely return to her original world…

Hearing the clattering sounds from Lin Wan, Lin Ning approached with great curiosity. There, she saw Lin Wan squatting on the ground, a pile of strange and unusual objects spread out in front of her, her face beaming with excitement and satisfaction.

"Wan'er, what are you doing? It's so lively." Lin Ning asked with a smile.

Lin Wan raised her head, her eyes sparkling, and clutched an exquisite bag in her hand. She said, "Sister, I've packed all the treasures I've found here into this bag. I was originally thinking of picking and choosing, only taking the most important ones back, but then I thought, adults don't make choices, I'm taking it all! If I lose some on the way through time, I won't be too heartbroken, at least I had them once."

Hearing Lin Wan's words, Lin Ning couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the tension and worry in her heart dissipated somewhat with the laughter. "You really are greedy. But it's alright, these treasures can be considered your memories here."

After laughing, Lin Ning looked down at herself. She gently took out the handmade flute that Xuan Yuanche had given her from her bosom, her eyes softening with a touch of melancholy. "I'm only taking this flute back with me. It was given to me by Xuan Yuanche, and it's the only thing I want to take with me from here. Although he's no longer him, this flute once held my most beautiful memories."

Lin Wan looked at the flute in her sister's hand, nodded slightly, and said, "Sister, since that flute is so important to you, keep it safe. I hope we can cherish these memories when we get back."

At this moment, Ouyang Qingchuan walked over, looked at Lin Ning and Lin Wan, and said, "It's almost time. I need to start preparing. You can have some snacks, otherwise you might be exhausted later."

Lin Ning and Lin Wan exchanged a glance, both seeing determination and anticipation in each other's eyes. They packed their belongings and followed closely behind Ouyang Qingchuan, heading towards the place where the portal to time and space had opened.

Throughout the journey, Lin Ning was filled with mixed emotions, a mixture of anticipation for returning to her original world and reluctance to leave it behind. But she knew this was a path she had to take.

When they arrived at that mysterious place, the solar eclipse was already halfway complete. Ouyang Qingchuan stood before the astrolabe, chanting incantations, the magical artifact in his hand shimmering with an eerie light.

Lin Ning and Lin Wan looked at the Celestial Master with eyes full of tension and anticipation.