Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 218 The storm rises again

Late at night, Hu Bugui finished reviewing the memorials, walked to the window, and looked at the bright moon in the sky, but his heart was still unsettled. The news about the "strange man" in Jiangnan lingered in his mind, especially the fact that the man claimed to be from another world, which made him feel incredible.

He recalled how Wu Tao was surprised when he heard the news, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried. In the past few days, Wu Tao was always absent-minded, often looking out the window in a daze, as if he had something on his mind. He knew that Wu Tao had many secrets in his heart. That dreamlike "hometown", those strange ideas and inventions, all made him curious, but he didn't dare to touch them easily, for fear of destroying this beauty.

"Taotao, are you asleep?" Hu Bugui walked to the bed and asked softly.

Wu Tao came back to his senses from his deep thoughts, turned to look at Hu Bugui, and smiled slightly: "Not yet, I'm thinking about something."

"Are you still thinking about that 'strange man' in Jiangnan?" Hu Bugui sat down on the bed and held her in his arms.

Wu Tao nodded, hesitated for a moment, and asked: "Do you believe that the 'other world' really exists?"

Hu Bugui was silent for a moment, then said, "I may not have believed it before, but after meeting you, I feel that nothing is impossible in this world."

Wu Tao felt warm in her heart, leaned on his shoulder, and whispered: "If there really is a 'different world', does that mean... I can go back?"

Hu Bugui's heart tightened. He knew that Wu Tao had never forgotten her "hometown", but when he heard her say the word "go back" in person, he still felt an indescribable sense of loss in his heart.

"Taotao, you..." He was about to speak, but was interrupted by a voice coming from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, Princess, a guest from Jiangnan wants to see you."

Hu Bugui and Wu Tao looked at each other, and saw surprise and a hint of expectation in each other's eyes. Could he be the "strange man"?

The two came to the front hall and saw a man in green standing with his hands behind his back, his back to them. Hearing the footsteps, the man slowly turned around, revealing a handsome face with a faint smile on his lips.

"My name is Lin Yu, nice to meet you, Prince and Princess."

"Are you the 'strange man' from Jiangnan?" Hu Bugui asked, looking at the man in front of him.

Lin Yu smiled slightly and nodded: "It is me. I am not a strange person, I just come from a place completely different from here, and came to this era by chance."

Wu Tao's heart moved. Could it be that... he is also a time traveler?

As if seeing her doubts, Lin Yu turned to her, with a strange light flashing in his eyes: "Miss Wu Tao, this is not the first time we have met."

Wu Tao was stunned, and countless thoughts flashed through her mind. Could it be that he knew her? But she had never seen this person in modern times?

Lin Yu did not explain, but said meaningfully: "I know where you come from, and I know what your biggest wish is. I came here to help you return to where you should go." Wu Tao's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if an invisible hand was tightly grasping her heart. Lin Yu's words were like a flash of lightning, breaking her peaceful life and pulling her back to the world she longed for but was out of reach.

"You... who are you?" Wu Tao's voice trembled slightly. She desperately wanted to know the truth, but was afraid to hear the answer.

Lin Yu's eyes were deep and mysterious. He smiled and said, "It doesn't matter where I come from. What matters is that I know how to help you get back to where you want to go."

He paused and continued, "I discovered a secret during my journey through time, a secret about time travel. According to my speculation, there is a device that can travel through time and space hidden near Chang'an City. It may be the key to your return home."

"A device that can travel through time and space?" Hu Bugui frowned, his eyes full of doubt and worry. "How is this possible? Do you have any evidence to prove that what you said is true?"

Lin Yu did not answer Hu Bugui's question directly, but took out a piece of crystal clear jade from his arms. The jade emitted a faint light, as if it contained some mysterious power.

"This piece of jade is the key to unlocking the device," Lin Yu handed the jade to Wu Tao, "Take a closer look, does it look familiar?"

Wu Tao took the jade and examined it carefully. The jade felt warm and familiar to the touch, and an inexplicable sense of intimacy came over her. Suddenly, a picture flashed through her mind: herself as a child, in an antique room, holding just such a piece of jade in her hand.

"I..." Tears flashed in Wu Tao's eyes. She was almost certain that this piece of jade was the one she lost in the modern world.

"I believe him." Wu Tao took a deep breath and looked at Hu Bugui firmly. "I want to go with him to find the device. I want to figure it all out and find an answer for myself."

Hu Bugui looked at Wu Tao's determined eyes and knew that he could no longer stop her. He loved this woman deeply and was willing to give everything for her, even if it meant facing unknown dangers.

"Okay, I'll go with you." Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand, his eyes full of love and determination, "No matter what happens, I will be by your side."

Lin Yu looked at them, a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said: "In this case, let's set off as soon as possible. Time waits for no one, and we still have a long way to go."

As the night deepens, the city of Chang'an is shrouded in silence. However, in an unknown corner, an adventure about fate, love and time travel has just begun...

 Chapter 218: The Storm Rises Again

Ever since Lin Yu revealed the secret of time travel, Wu Tao's heart has never been at peace. She longs to return to the familiar world, to reunite with her family, and to solve the mystery of her time travel. Hu Bugui sees her anxiety and feels distressed, but also secretly resolves to help her realize her wish no matter what.

Following Lin Yu's guidance, they embarked on a journey to find the device. From the prosperous Chang'an City to the remote mountains and old forests, there were dangers all along the way. They had been attacked by thieves, hunted by wild beasts, and even almost fell off a cliff, but Wu Tao and Hu Bugui never thought of giving up. Whenever they encountered danger, Hu Bugui always stood in front of Wu Tao and used his body to protect her from wind and rain; while Wu Tao used her wisdom and courage to escape danger again and again.

That day, they followed the map and came to a remote valley, which was filled with mist, rugged rocks and a mysterious atmosphere.

"It should be here." Lin Yu pointed to a hidden cave at the bottom of the valley and said, "According to my guess, the device is deep in this cave."

Entering the cave, an ancient and vicissitudes of life hits you. The light in the cave is dim, and the walls are engraved with strange runes, which seem to be telling some ancient secrets.

"Be careful, no one has been here for a long time." Hu Bugui reminded softly, holding the hilt of the sword tightly in his hand and observing his surroundings vigilantly.

They went deeper and deeper, and finally found a huge stone platform at the deepest part of the cave. On the stone platform was a metal ring inlaid with various gems, emitting dazzling light.

"Is this the device that can travel through time and space?" Wu Tao looked at the strange device in front of him, his heart full of anticipation and anxiety.

Lin Yu walked forward, looked at the device carefully, nodded and said, "Yes, that's it."

"Then let's start it now!" Wu Tao said impatiently.

"Wait," Lin Yu stopped her, "It takes a lot of energy to start the device, and we haven't found a suitable energy source yet."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui's hearts sank immediately. Could it be that after working so hard for so long, they ended up failing?

At this moment, Lin Yu suddenly raised his head, looked deeply at the top of the cave, and a mysterious smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Maybe, I know what to do..."

"Since ancient times, there has been a saying in Chang'an City that 'Eight Rivers surround Chang'an'. These eight rivers not only nourish this land, but also give birth to a unique ground vein pattern." Lin Yu's eyes flashed with wisdom. "If we can use the power of Chang'an City's ground veins, perhaps we can activate the device."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other in surprise. This idea was too bold and even a little unbelievable.

"But how can we borrow the power of the earth veins?" Wu Tao asked, his tone full of doubt.

Lin Yu smiled slightly, pointed to the runes on the top of the cave that were flashing with strange light and said: "These runes are the key to unlocking the power of the earth veins."

He explained that these runes were a mysterious formation from ancient times that could communicate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the geomagnetic pattern of Chang'an City happened to form a wonderful resonance with these runes.

"If we can find the correct activation method, we can guide the power of the earth veins into the device." Lin Yu's tone was full of confidence.

Although Lin Yu's words made sense, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were still full of worries.

"But will this have any impact on Chang'an City?" Hu Bugui asked. He knew very well that the earth veins were related to the peace of the local water and soil. If they were used rashly, the consequences would be disastrous.

Lin Yu pondered for a moment and said: "In theory, as long as the operation is done properly, there will be no problem. But..."

He paused, his eyes becoming deep, "We don't know what will happen after activating the device, nor do we know what the consequences will be."

Lin Yu's words cast a shadow over Wu Tao and Hu Bugui's hearts. They longed to return to their own world, but they didn't want to hurt anyone, let alone bring disaster to the world.

"Tao'er," Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand and said firmly, "No matter what happens, I will stay with you."

Wu Tao held Hu Bugui's hand and nodded firmly.

Lin Yu looked at them, a complicated look flashed in his eyes, he took a deep breath and said, "In that case, let's get started!"