One day...

"Furina, we should go back."

Zhao Chuan glanced at Funina, who was still talking in her sleep, and gently shook her shoulders as he spoke softly.

"Huh? What? Go back?"

Funina lazily rubbed her eyes and said with a sleepy look on her face.

"Sleepyheaded? Of course we're going home, back to Fontainebleau!"

Zhao Chuan got up, put on his clothes, and said with a wry smile.

"Ah, I'm going back now. Okay, I understand."

After speaking, Funina got up and dressed, but her movements were a little dazed, as if she was thinking about something.

"What are you thinking about?"

After Zhao Chuan finished dressing, he turned around and saw Fu Ningna standing there blankly, her face full of melancholy. Zhao Chuan asked her curiously.

"No, it's just that time seems to fly by."

Funina shook her head and sighed.

Okay, stop thinking about it.

"Zhao Chuan comforted her.

"Well, let's go."

Funina nodded, composed herself, and left the cave with Zhao Chuan.

To minimize unforeseen circumstances and for Funinna's safety, Zhao Chuan directly used his spiritual power to create a teleportation array and left the Liyue region.

Hailu Harbor...

Zhao Chuan teleported Fu Ningna to a corner near the sea.

"Furina, I need to talk to you about something."

Zhao Chuan looked at the dizzy Funina and said.

"Ugh... Ah, what's wrong!"

As soon as Funina recovered, she turned around and looked at Zhao Chuan with a puzzled expression, as if she could see right through him.

"Ouch, you... why did you throw up? My ability has side effects."

Zhao Chuan asked in confusion, stepping forward to gently stroke Funina's back, a pure spiritual energy flowing into her body.

"Do you feel better?"

Zhao Chuan stared at Funina's youthful face with concern and said.

"Hmm, much better, thank you. But you should quickly withdraw your power. It's been so difficult... I don't want you to faint again because of me."

Funina shook her head and said with some heartache.

"It's alright, these things don't matter."

Zhao Chuan shook his head and said gently.

"Well, thank you."

"Furina said softly, looking at Zhao Chuan with gentle eyes."

The sea breeze gently caressed their hair, and the waves crashed against the shore with a crisp sound.

Zhao Chuan gently placed his hand on Funina's shoulder, feeling her warmth and softness. Their figures were bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, like a beautiful painting.

"By the way, what were you going to tell me?"

Funina suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. Her voice was clear and melodious, as beautiful as heavenly music.

Do you remember when we were pulled into a laboratory by the secret realm?

Zhao Chuan turned his head, looked into Funina's clear, watery eyes, and slowly said.

His tone was somewhat solemn, as if he were recalling that unforgettable experience.

"Hmm... I only remember being killed by the Pure Water Spirit, and I don't know anything else."

Funina frowned slightly, trying hard to recall.

A hint of confusion flashed in her eyes, as if that memory had become blurred.

"Zhao Chuan, I seem to have forgotten what we saw in the laboratory."

Funina frowned, rubbed her temples, and tried to recall, but her mind was blank, filled only with some blurry images. She felt confused and uneasy.

"Hey, it's okay. Even if we remember, we didn't take any solid evidence with us when we were attacked."

Zhao Chuan patted Funina on the shoulder reassuringly, knowing that they currently had no evidence to prove their findings.

He sighed, his heart filled with regret and helplessness.

"Yes, it was my fault. If I had the power, I wouldn't have held you back."

Fu Ningna shook her head, gently stroking Zhao Chuan's face with both hands, her eyes filled with self-reproach and guilt. She felt too weak to protect herself.

"No, it's not your fault. If I hadn't been careless, this wouldn't have happened. I failed to protect you. I sensed that the pure water spirit contained the souls of many young girls, so I softened."

At this point, Zhao Chuan's voice became low and hoarse, and he choked up, tears streaming down his cheeks.

He recalled that horrific scene: innocent girls were brutally murdered, their souls transformed into pure water spirits.

"Don't be sad, it's not your fault. I will find a way and I will definitely make the truth come out."

Fu Ningna looked at Zhao Chuan with heartache. She could feel the pain and self-blame deep in his heart. She hugged him tightly and whispered.

Zhao Chuan nodded silently, looking at Funina with a determined light in his eyes.

"However, the lab we went to might be a key location in the serial disappearances of teenage girls, so we still need to be careful."

Zhao Chuan put his arm around Funina's slender waist and said seriously, but his eyes were full of deep love and concern.

Fu Ningna sensed Zhao Chuan's nervousness, and she gently patted his hand to show her understanding.

"Okay, I understand."

She looked at Zhao Chuan tenderly, placing her hands naturally on his broad shoulders, as if to give him strength and support.

"Oh, right, the mastermind behind the last series of missing girls' cases tried to frame the Fatui, but his scheme failed. I'm worried he'll try to frame the Fatui again next time... You must..."

Zhao Chuan glanced gratefully at Funina and continued speaking. However, before he could finish his sentence, he was startled to see Funina quickly approach and gently press her soft lips against his.

Zhao Chuan stared in surprise, completely unprepared for this sudden action.

But soon, a happy smile appeared on his face as he savored this sweet moment.

Funina quickly pulled away from Zhao Chuan's lips, then winked mischievously.

"I know, what else is there to say? This deity will remember your words. Now give me another kiss."

Fu Ningna said to him with a smile, her voice revealing a hint of playfulness and coquetry.

Zhao Chuan smiled helplessly. He understood that Funina was deliberately trying to cheer him up and help him relax.

He affectionately patted Funina's head, then gently kissed her lips. Immersed in the romantic atmosphere, their love for each other grew ever stronger.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Zhao Chuan and Funina parted ways.

Inside the opera house, Furnessa sat upright, her expression serious as she recounted her experiences of the past few days to Navigette and Clondre.

She told them everything that had happened, but she made no mention of going into the lab and seeing those documents.

After all, even she herself couldn't remember exactly what happened back then.

After everyone left, Funina returned to her room alone.

She sat there quietly, her gaze fixed blankly on the book in her hands. Her mind kept replaying the words Zhao Chuan had spoken to her before they parted.

"Furina, believe in yourself. This performance is about to end, and you and I will witness the finale together. So please persevere and don't shed tears so easily anymore, because you are the greatest."

Whenever she recalls these words, Funina's lips unconsciously curve upwards, and a faint smile appears on her face.

However, at this moment she couldn't help but wonder—where exactly was Zhao Chuan?

Unexpectedly, Zhao Chuan wandered around Fontainebleau and unexpectedly encountered the Traveler Ying!

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