Fang Yang and Tang Wulin arrived at the entrance of Hongshan Academy. He did not rush to leave but stopped and waited outside the school gate.
Fang Yang softly said, "Wu Lin, you go back first. I'm waiting for my younger sister."
Tang Wulin nodded understandingly, waved goodbye, and left.
Before long, a silver light ran out from the comprehensive teaching building.
"Na'er, run slower, don't fall," Fang Yang said with doting affection.
Na'er still had short silver hair. Three years had passed, but her appearance hadn't changed much.
She had only grown a little taller and was still as beautiful and cute. However, no matter how one looked at it, she and Fang Yang didn't seem to be only one year apart in age; she was simply a little loli who hadn't grown up.
Na'er plunged into Fang Yang's embrace, and the faint scent of gardenias from her silver hair wafted over him.
"Brother, I want to eat your noodles today," Na'er said with a giggle.
"Okay, Na'er, let's go home. Brother will make you noodles right now," Fang Yang said, ruffling Na'er's head.
Students leaving school passed by them, already accustomed to the siblings' closeness.
After Na'er was adopted, she created a shocking miracle on the Awakening Day of the second year.
This miracle wasn't about how powerful her Spirit was, but rather that she had no Spirit at all. This was an extremely rare situation in the entire history of the Douluo Continent.
Because she had no Spirit, Na'er could only enter the ordinary class at Hongshan Academy.
Na'er was beautiful, and her outstanding looks made her female classmates jealous while also attracting excessive attention from male classmates.
For this, Fang Yang skipped his Soul Master Class and went to Na'er's ordinary class, specifically taking care of her classmates.
One could only say it was a horrific sight; even a dog passing by the classroom door almost got beaten...
After that battle, Fang Yang became famous!
However, he was a student of the Soul Master Class and was not punished by Hongshan Academy.
Nevertheless, no one in the entire Hongshan Academy dared to bully Na'er again, whether from the ordinary class or the Soul Master Class.
And after Na'er started school, Fang Yang was responsible for picking her up and dropping her off every day.
Thus, Fang Yang held Na'er's small hand and returned home.
However, to satisfy Na'er's craving for noodles, he personally went to the kitchen.
After a short while, Fang Yang brought out a steaming bowl of noodles and placed it in front of Na'er.
"Na'er, eat slowly, be careful, it's hot."
Na'er picked up her chopsticks and ate in small bites. Suddenly, a tear fell into the bowl, creating tiny ripples.
"Na'er?"
Fang Yang's heart tightened. He quickly pulled out a tissue to gently wipe the tears from Na'er's Face: "Is it not good? Brother will make another bowl."
Na'er shook her head: "No... it's too delicious. These are the best noodles Na'er has ever eaten."
She lowered her head, holding back tears, and ate every bite of the noodles in the bowl, even drinking the soup until not a drop remained.
Fang Yang looked at Na'er, understanding in his heart that this might be the last time he made noodles for his younger sister.
"Brother... I want to go to the beach," Na'er said, her voice low, as she put down her bowl and chopsticks.
Fang Yang fell silent, unsure how to respond for a moment.
"Brother, just come with me to the beach, okay?" Na'er looked at Fang Yang and asked again.
Fang Yang took a deep breath: "Okay."
Aolai City was just a small coastal place, but the beach scenery was not bad.
The waves gently lapped against the rocks on the shore, making a soothing sound.
This was the second time Fang Yang had accompanied Na'er to the beach.
Na'er suddenly stopped and looked into Fang Yang's eyes: "Brother, tell me... if one day I leave and go to a very, very distant place, will you miss me?"
"Of course, I will."
Fang Yang answered without hesitation, a smile in his eyes.
He reached out and tucked a strand of wind-blown hair behind Na'er's ear: "You will always be my younger sister."
...
Na'er's Face showed a hint of loss as she lowered her head.
"But what if... you never see me again?" she asked back, holding back her tears.
"No matter where you are, even if you're thousands of miles away, I will cross mountains and seas to find you."
Fang Yang smiled gently and said.
"Mm."
Na'er smiled in response and hugged Fang Yang, the faint scent of gardenias from her hair wafting over him.
Her voice rang out: "Brother, promise me, if one day I'm really gone... please don't forget me."
Na'er remained in Fang Yang's embrace, reluctant to let go.
At this moment, Fang Yang gently held Na'er in his arms and softly asked, "Na'er, when did you regain your memories?"
He could feel the body in his arms stiffen instantly.
"Brother, what are you talking about?" Na'er looked up, a flicker of panic in her purple eyes, but she quickly adopted an innocent and clueless expression.
Fang Yang didn't answer, only gently stroked her silver hair.
After a long silence, Na'er gently broke free from Fang Yang's embrace: "Brother... how did you know...?"
"You acted very well, but some details still gave you away."
Fang Yang sighed softly.
Before he finished speaking, a silver light suddenly emanated from around Na'er.
Her originally innocent and lively demeanor instantly faded, replaced by an air of nobility.
"Brother, when did you find out?" Her voice was still sweet, but it now carried a hint of coolness.
Fang Yang said with a wry smile: "That time at the beach, you asked me about Spirit Beasts, and also at the Spirit Transfer Pagoda..."
Na'er narrowed her eyes slightly: "Then, Brother, why did you..."
"No matter who you are, in my eyes, you will always be the younger sister who needs protection," Fang Yang slowly said.
Na'er looked at Fang Yang for a long time, then finally asked softly, "What do you want to know? My identity? My origin? Or..."
Fang Yang turned his back to Na'er and said, "I only have one question: are you still my younger sister, Na'er?"
"Brother, I've always been your Na'er," Na'er's voice suddenly softened, carrying a familiar dependence.
Fang Yang's body trembled slightly at her words. He wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes.
He knew that Na'er was a Clone of the Silver Dragon King, but at this moment, he was content. His younger sister, Na'er, was still here, and that was enough.
Na'er also sensed something...
A moment later, Fang Yang took a deep breath, and when he turned around, he had a warm smile: "Na'er, we should go home. Mom must be worried."
Na'er was stunned for a moment, then broke into a brilliant smile: "Mm, Brother, let's go home."
Fang Yang held Na'er's hand as they walked home. Na'er tilted her head and looked at Fang Yang: "Brother, did you cry?"
Her voice was very soft, but it made Fang Yang's steps halt.
"No, I didn't. The sea breeze was too strong just now, and sand got into my eyes," Fang Yang explained.
Na'er pursed her lips and smiled, not exposing him.
The moment Fang Yang pushed open the door, warm light spilled out.
Lin Ximeng stood at the entrance with her hands on her hips, her brows tightly furrowed: "Fang Yang, how dare you! Playing with your younger sister until so late! Do you know how worried I was?"
Fang Yang quickly lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "Mom, I was wrong. Next time, I'll definitely pay attention to the time!"
Na'er walked over and hugged her mother Lin Ximeng's arm, shaking it coquettishly: "Mom, it was me who wanted to see the sea, that's why we came back late. Don't blame Brother~"
Lin Ximeng's expression immediately softened. She helplessly ruffled Na'er's hair: "This time, I'll let it go for Na'er's Face. If it happens again, see how I'll deal with you!"
Fang Yang promised: "Mom, there won won't be a next time. This is the last time..."
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