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Chu Yuning spent a night at Li Qingshan's home. She picked up a Bronze Mirror, her delicate fingers gently gliding over the ancient artifact. A faint tremor resonated through her fingertips, as if something was calling out to her.
The Bronze Mirror had a surface that was already blurred, with intricate carvings along its edges resembling some ancient runes.
Her gaze fell upon the mirror's surface, and suddenly she felt a wave of dizziness, as if a strange memory was being injected into her mind.
"What is this..." she murmured softly, her fingers instinctively tightening around the mirror.
Li Qingshan stood nearby, his brow furrowed. "This is a family heirloom from the village. It's said to ward off evil spirits. Why are you interested in it?"
Chu Yuning did not respond; her eyes remained fixed on the mirror.
Within it, a blurry face seemed to emerge—a man's face, with clear features and a hint of a smile at the corners of his lips.
Her heart jolted as if something deep within her was awakened.
That man... she felt as though she knew him, perhaps even shared some profound entanglement with him. But what exactly it was eluded her grasp.
"Are you alright?" Li Qingshan's voice pulled her back to reality.
Chu Yuning lifted her head, her expression somewhat dazed. "I... I'm fine."
Li Qingshan studied her, concern flickering in his eyes. "You seem a bit off. Do you want to rest for a while?"
Chu Yuning shook her head, her fingers still gripping the Bronze Mirror tightly.
This artifact had triggered memories within her—though they were only fragmented pieces, they were enough to make her realize that her past was far more complex than she had imagined.
"I have to go," she said softly, her voice tinged with determination.
Li Qingshan fell silent for a moment, as if weighing something. He sighed and nodded, "Alright, I'll see you off."
Chu Yuning did not refuse. She knew that Li Qingshan's kindness was genuine, but she could not reveal the truth to him.
She was not human, and she wasn't even sure if she could still be considered a demon.
Her very existence was a mystery, and perhaps only she could uncover the answer.
The two of them walked along the mountain path, the scenery gradually becoming desolate. Chu Yuning's footsteps were light, as if each step was taken on the edge of nothingness.
Her thoughts lingered on the Bronze Mirror, the face of that man haunting her mind.
She tried to piece together more memories, but each effort felt like grasping at a wisp of smoke, slipping away in an instant.
"Do you... really not remember who you are?" Li Qingshan suddenly broke the silence.
Chu Yuning stopped and glanced back at him. Concern etched on Li Qingshan's face, his eyes filled with confusion.
She hesitated for a moment before whispering, "I only remember fragments. I feel like I shouldn't be here at all."
Li Qingshan fell silent again, seemingly contemplating her words. He stepped closer and said softly, "No matter who you are, you saved my life. You are my savior."
A slight tremor ran through Chu Yuning's heart. Li Qingshan's conviction brought her a sense of warmth, yet it also deepened her inner conflict.
She felt out of place in the human world; staying here would only bring more trouble. She had to leave and find her own answers.
"Thank you," she said softly, her voice barely audible.
The two continued walking until they reached the edge of a desolate wilderness. The distant mountains appeared especially bleak in the glow of the setting sun.
Chu Yuning stopped, her gaze fixed on the horizon far away.
"This is where we part," she turned to look at Li Qingshan.
A hint of reluctance crossed Li Qingshan's face. "Are you really going?"
Chu Yuning nodded, her fingers gently tracing the edge of her sleeve. She didn't know how to say goodbye, nor did she know if she would ever see him again.
"Take care," she finally said, her voice tinged with determination.
Li Qingshan remained silent for a moment before nodding. "You take care too."
Chu Yuning turned away and stepped forward, walking deeper into the wilderness.
Her silhouette appeared especially lonely in the fading light of the sunset.
Li Qingshan stood still, watching as her figure gradually disappeared at the end of the wilderness.
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