Jiang Ning was overjoyed to see that the water in the Longevity Pond hadn't dried up yet. It was as if the pond had purposely hidden its water away, and started flowing again only because it had felt the white light on his fingers.
He immediately uncapped his water bottle and filled it to the brim with the pond water. The energy bubbling from the water was filled with life, and breathing in the air around the water was enough to lift one's mood and spirits.
It was truly magical.
The pond was filling up with more and more water, and eventually the entire pond was full. A thin layer of mist started to rise from the surface of the water and waft towards the rest of the space.
"It seems like there's some sign of life,” said Jiang Ning. "I can't believe this is actually the Heavenly Palace. Perhaps the water from the Longevity Pond can nourish this place and bring it back to life again."
He watched as the water in the pond continued to bubble and increase in amount, and his gaze grew complex. "Nourish this place. It'll be restored sooner or later.”
As if it could understand Jiang Ning's words, the pond water started to surge like flames.
It crashed hard against the stone walls, creating ear deafening blasts.
Jiang Ning didn't stay and watch it anymore. Now that he had a bottle full of the water from the pond, the most important thing now was to get it back home and save Peter Pan. He would deal with the memories in his mind later.
After seeing some of the scenes in this new memory of his, Jiang Ning didn't think that he was lucky to have come across such an opportunity. On the contrary, he felt like this was a greater challenge.
The future had become even harder to foresee and seemed more mysterious and faraway.
Jiang Ning walked back to the palace to look at the Dragon Throne. He could imagine how a ruler must have sat here to look upon his vast lands.
But everything had vanished.
"You and I are fated...you've given me this opportunity, but I'm not sure if I'm able to help you,” said Jiang Ning. "I hope you won't blame me for it."
Sometimes, it wasn't that he was afraid of danger or challenges. But he had a home, a wife and a daughter who needed him. How could he still take risks and allow himself to be in danger of dying all the time?
Which man still lived for himself after setting up a family?
He didn't live for himself anymore.
Jiang Ning cupped his fists and bowed, then walked away.
A faint shadow floated above the Dragon Throne and seemed to smile slightly as it watched Jiang Ning leave. Then it disappeared.
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