As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

Yae Sakura felt as if countless arrows had pierced her heart; the pain and fear intertwined, making it almost impossible for her to stand. "No, how could this be..."

"Hey, Master Chen, stop fooling around." Seeing this, Fu Hua slowly walked over and gently patted Yae Sakura's shoulder. "Be careful, Master Chen won't die so easily."

"Master Hua?" Hearing Fu Hua say this, Yae Sakura still didn't understand what she meant. Just then, a gentle breeze blew by, and Chen Yuan's body began to slowly change.

The stagnant water gradually coalesced, reforming into a human shape. Chen Yuan's body slowly returned to normal, and the faint smile still lingered on his lips.

"Brother Chenyuan!" Yae Rin exclaimed in surprise, her tears instantly stopping. She rushed forward and hugged Chenyuan tightly, as if afraid he would disappear again.

"Chen Yuan... Mr.?" Yae Sakura's tears hadn't dried yet, her eyes filled with disbelief. Chen Yuan slowly stood up, dusted himself off, and smiled gently: "It seems my performance was quite successful."

"You...you did this on purpose?" Yae Sakura's voice trembled slightly, all fear and self-reproach vanishing in an instant, replaced by relief. "Thank goodness, thank goodness~"

"Well, maybe I went a little too far with the joke." Chen Yuan smiled awkwardly and patted Yae Sakura's head for the first time since they met. "Letting you kill me once can be considered revenge for your father and the people of Yae Village."

"How could this happen..." Yae Sakura took a deep breath, trying to calm her chaotic emotions. She didn't resist Chen Yuan's actions, instead looking up at him with a hint of incomprehension in her eyes. "But there's no need to resort to such methods..."

"I just want you to let go of the past and live a good life..." Chen Yuan's tone was calm. "Doing this should make you feel better."

Yae Sakura bit her lip, remaining silent. She simply lowered her head, enjoying Chen Yuan's caress, and the tears she had just held back began to fall again.

"Alright, stop crying, you don't look good crying like that," Chen Yuan teased with a smile, trying to ease the tension. "The Yae Sakura I know isn't this delicate."

"Mr. Chenyuan!!" Yae Sakura finally couldn't help but burst into laughter through her tears, giving him a reproachful glare.

"Alright, alright, let's stop talking about it." Chen Yuan waved his hand with a smile, changing the subject. "How did you find your way to Changkong City?"

If the storyline had been chosen correctly, Yae Sakura would have awakened due to Honkai energy, but the storyline is different now; someone must have guided them here.

“Uncle Gray Snake told us you were here,” Yae Rin answered first. “Although he seems a bit silly, we came because Sakura-neechan confirmed it.”

"The Gray Serpent, I see..." Chen Yuan nodded thoughtfully. Last night, Fu Hua mentioned that Yae Sakura and Yae Rin had been taken to a place by her, which must have been the World Serpent.

"Brother Chenyuan, please don't scare us like that again!" Yae Rin shook Chenyuan's arm playfully. "It was really scary. My sister didn't really mean to hit us at first. She even asked Sakura what kind of girl you like..."

"Rin!!!" Before Yae Rin could finish speaking, Yae Sakura grabbed her and covered her mouth. Then she forced a smile at Chen Yuan. "Mr. Chen Yuan, please don't mind."

Chen Yuan couldn't help but chuckle at Yae Sakura's slightly nervous expression. "Don't worry, there won't be a next time..."

Yae Sakura breathed a sigh of relief, and the smile on her face gradually became natural. She released Yae Rin, gently ruffled her hair, and said softly, "Rin, stop talking nonsense. Mr. Chenyuan is still here."

“I wasn’t joking, I really did…” Yae Rin muttered to herself, “My older sister told me not to lie, that adults are all liars.”

"I didn't ask you to lie." Yae Sakura covered her mouth again after hearing this and whispered, "Rin, there are some things you have to keep to yourself."

"How wonderful~" Chen Yuan smiled as he watched the two sisters playing around in front of him. Wasn't the purpose of coming to this world to see this scene, to let them escape all suffering and head towards happiness?

"Master Chen, we've found Yae Sakura and the other two. Should we bring them back to St. Freya Academy?" Just then, Fu Hua walked up to Chen Yuan and whispered.

"Let's ask them for their opinions," Chen Yuan shook his head, his gaze shifting back and forth between Yae Sakura and Yae Rin before reaching out to beckon them to his side.

"Where are you planning to go now? If you need help or want a safe haven, St. Freya Academy is a good choice. Besides, Fu Hua is there too."

“Mr. Chenyuan, we…” Yae Sakura began, but found herself at a loss for words to express her feelings.

Yae Rin clung tightly to Chen Yuan's arm, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Brother Chen Yuan, can we go? I want to see that place."

"Of course, let's go take a look first. It's not like I'm selling you out." He crouched down and picked up Rin, who giggled in his arms. "Let's go, Yae Sakura."

"Sigh..." Yae Sakura sighed as she looked at Yae Rin's expression. She had originally wanted to ask Chen Yuan where he was going, but since Yae Rin wanted to go and see, it wouldn't be too late to ask once they got there.

Thinking of this, Yae Sakura sighed and nodded. "Then let's do as Mr. Chenyuan says. Rin, you're not allowed to cause trouble there."

"Yes, yes! I'll definitely be good!" Yae Rin nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice, her eyes full of excitement. After hearing this, Chen Yuan went over and took Yae Sakura's hand, "Then, let's go."

Feeling the warmth of her hands, Yae Sakura was instantly transported back to the day she left Yae Village. She felt the warmth emanating from Chen Yuan—a feeling she hadn't experienced in a long time.

She nodded slightly. "Okay, let's go."

After some time, the group boarded the warship they had come from. In a dark corner, a red prosthetic eye lit up, then picked up a terminal and dialed a channel.

Looking at the message from Mebius, Gray Serpent sighed and silently typed, "Mother... Lord Hua has already raided our home..."