Abyss Sequence-Chapter 445 - 20: Departure

"I’m about to set off."

Yan Luo said as he returned to the room.

Lying on the bed, Wang Lingyu tiredly raised a hand and waved, signaling him to leave quickly; Sasa, on the other hand, was too exhausted to even lift her hand.

Having messed around all night, only Yan Luo was still full of energy.

Yan Luo went downstairs, greeted Yulia who was standing outside the door as he stepped out, then turned and headed to the town’s exit. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Yulia pushed the door open and walked into Yan Luo’s villa, immediately detecting a subtle scent in the air.

Even though Keke had already cleaned up, Yulia’s enhanced physical capabilities meant her sense of smell was exceptionally keen.

She could detect faint odors that ordinary people would miss.

Yulia couldn’t help but shake her head, feeling that Yan Luo and the others were somewhat ridiculous.

Meanwhile, Yan Luo quickly arrived at the checkpoint at the town’s exit and registered before soaring into the sky.

The city’s protective barrier was semi-solid, allowing air to pass through but not solid objects. Even if a city-breaking level flying mutant creature crashed into it, reducing itself to pieces, it wouldn’t be able to break the barrier.

Yan Luo could naturally break through the barrier, but doing so would damage the generator, so he and Wu Zechuan always used the checkpoint when entering or leaving the city.

Traveling north from No.2 Crimson for eight hundred kilometers would lead to Bright Silver No. 3, not passing through Celestial Sea City, but Yan Luo wanted to take a look.

It had been a few months since he learned about Li Xinyue’s pregnancy, yet Yan Luo hadn’t visited her. He felt this time he had to make the trip; last night, while chatting with Wang Lingyu and the others, they agreed.

Harnessing the power of the magnetic field, Yan Luo flew north at near sonic speed.

In less than an hour, he arrived outside Celestial Sea City.

Yan Luo landed and walked toward the nearby checkpoint.

The soldiers at the checkpoint, initially tense as they spotted a flying object approaching and even bringing out the anti-aircraft guns, breathed a sigh of relief once Yan Luo drew near.

The soldier registering Yan Luo even had the leisure to chat with him: "Mr. Yan, what brings you to Celestial Sea City?"

"Visiting a friend." Yan Luo replied casually.

Connecting to Celestial Sea City’s network, Yan Luo sent a message to Li Xinyue.

He initially planned to message her upon his departure, but Wang Lingyu and Sasa advised him that women loved surprises. Besides, even if Li Xinyue wanted to refuse Yan Luo’s visit, knowing he was already in Celestial Sea City would soften her heart.

[What brings you here?]

From the text alone, Yan Luo could sense Li Xinyue’s surprise.

"I’m on my way to explore the Bright Silver Abyss, and thought I’d drop by." Yan Luo answered honestly, without hiding anything.

Inside the Li Family Manor, Li Xinyue looked at the message floating before her and rested her chin on her hand, letting out a sigh.

She had hoped to see Yan Luo reply with ’I’m here just to see you,’ but knowing he answered truthfully wasn’t a bad outcome either.

Many women don’t say what they mean, and Li Xinyue was one of them. Though she knew Yan Luo wasn’t likely to visit her in these months, she always hoped he might come...

Taking a deep breath, Li Xinyue leaned back in her office chair with a complex mood and sent Yan Luo a message.

[I’m at the Li Family Manor, come over.]

Yan Luo hailed a taxi and headed toward the Li Family Manor.

Li Xinyue stood up and walked to the artificial womb nearby, gently caressing the warm glass, gazing at the embryo floating silently in the amniotic fluid with tender eyes.

This child was hers and Yan Luo’s, but she hoped the child could inherit the Li family business, which is why she didn’t want Yan Luo to visit her.

But now that Yan Luo was here, could she stop him from seeing his own child?

Li Xinyue stood quietly by the artificial womb, gazing at the embryo inside.

It wasn’t until the butler notified her that Yan Luo had arrived that she snapped out of her reverie and went to receive him.

In the spacious front hall of the Li Family Manor, Li Xinyue saw Yan Luo again after several months.

Seeing Yan Luo, Li Xinyue wanted to throw herself into his arms, to hug him tightly, and tell him about her longing for him.

But she couldn’t do that.

She wasn’t Yan Luo’s anything, just a friend...

As Li Xinyue stared blankly at Yan Luo, he walked over and gave her a hug.

"Long time no see."

Yan Luo’s voice was as flat as ever, yet Li Xinyue couldn’t help but laugh softly.

She laughed while hugging Yan Luo, looking up into his eyes with a bright smile, "Long time no see!"

Yan Luo wasn’t one to embrace people, especially strangers or not-so-close friends. His action now suggested she held a significant place in his heart.

Looking at Li Xinyue, Yan Luo asked, "How have you been lately?"

Li Xinyue released Yan Luo with a smile, took his hand, and led him to sit on the sofa.

"It’s been alright. The things we brought from Alfheim have expanded Bao Han Company’s product line considerably. Many of them are highly praised. Under my leadership, Bao Han Company is thriving," Li Xinyue replied with a cheerful smile.

Yan Luo shook his head, "I wasn’t asking about Bao Han Company, I was asking about you."

Bao Han Company was indeed an important force around him, but Yan Luo didn’t care about its development; he cared about his friends and his lover.

The smile on Li Xinyue’s face faded as she leaned against Yan Luo, resting her head on his arm, closing her eyes, and whispered as if in a dream, "I’m very tired. Ever since becoming the chairwoman, I’ve had to learn many things I never studied before. Everyone sees me as ’Bao Han Company’s Chairwoman’ and ’Patriarch of the Li Family.’ I’ve almost become a symbol... I finally understand my grandfather’s struggles, but I’m slowly getting used to it. Luckily, you gave me a child. Watching that child grow bit by bit every day, all the hardships and fatigue seem worthwhile..."

Only Yan Luo still considered her ’Li Xinyue.’ Even former hunter teammates behaved a bit reserved around her, not to mention former classmates and friends.

After becoming a figure of power, Li Xinyue felt she had turned into a symbol. Fortunately, she still had the child, reminding her she was still human.

Yan Luo fell silent for a moment before cautiously asking, "The child?"

Li Xinyue opened her eyes and chuckled.

Even Yan Luo feared she would think he came not to see her but specifically to see the child.

Understanding this made Li Xinyue feel satisfied.

"In my room."

Li Xinyue stood up, leading Yan Luo upstairs.

The maids and butlers in the villa were taken aback by this.

Since inheriting the position as the Patriarch, it had been a long time since Li Xinyue displayed such a girlish demeanor.

Wearing her home clothes, Li Xinyue pulled Yan Luo’s hand as she ran up the stairs, her skirt swaying with her steps, living like a butterfly flitting through flowers.

Li Xinyue led Yan Luo back to her room, pulling him in front of the artificial womb, excitedly showcasing the embryo peacefully floating in the amber amniotic fluid, "Look, this is our child!"

Even Yan Luo felt a mix of emotion and confusion as he gazed at that embryo.

He hadn’t even reached marrying age but already had a child.

Then, taking a deep breath, Yan Luo shared what he knew about the ’Son of the Saint’ with Li Xinyue.

After listening, Li Xinyue fell into contemplation.

"So, my child could grow up to be like Sasa, or even more powerful. Possessing both the self-enhancement ability of a ’Saint’ and an Engraving?" Li Xinyue happily hooked her arm around Yan Luo’s and said, "Isn’t that a good thing? Now, we just have to think carefully about how to educate this little one. Otherwise, with his growth rate, he might inadvertently cause a lot of destruction."

Yan Luo asked, "Aren’t you worried?"

Li Xinyue rolled her eyes, "Worried about what? I couldn’t be happier!"

At that moment, Li Xinyue tightened her grip on Yan Luo’s arm nervously and asked, "Are you in a hurry to head to the Bright Silver Abyss?"

Yan Luo shook his head, "Not really, why?"

As soon as he spoke, Li Xinyue’s long skirt slipped off her body.

Lip slightly bitten, her gaze on Yan Luo, she didn’t utter a word.

But Yan Luo understood her intent, bent over, picked her up, and turned toward the bed.

Not long after, a restrained soft moan echoed in the room.