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Bai Yujing did not expect to encounter two girls who had come from China to travel in the UK by car, and they even recognized him, making it easy for him to catch a ride with them.
"Is it okay? We're all soaked!" Bai Yujing asked kindly before getting into the car.
"It's fine! Wow, I'm so excited! Is it really you?" One of the girls peeked back while covering her mouth, clearly unable to contain her emotions.
"Can we take a picture?" The girl in the passenger seat said with a smile.
Bai Yujing nodded. Since he was hitching a ride, it was hard to refuse such a request: "Just don't include my friend in it; just take pictures of me. But I'm completely soaked and look a bit disheveled!"
The girl in the passenger seat grinned mischievously: "That's exactly the kind of soaked look I want! So manly, your muscles are showing! Ah, I’m going to treasure this photo."
Bai Yujing felt a bit embarrassed but went along with it. After taking a few pictures, the two girls kept asking him questions along the way, and he answered them one by one. Emma seemed a bit unhappy, but they were not far from Inverness. In less than two hours of driving, they crossed that familiar bridge and entered the city.
After saying goodbye and changing clothes, they had a meal together. Will Hackman also mentioned that he needed to go home; he hadn't been back for so long that his son must be worried. After traveling together for two months, Bai Yujing felt somewhat reluctant to part ways. Will Hackman felt like a trustworthy elder who had always supported him from behind, which made this adventure go so smoothly. Otherwise, dealing with Bivis's schemes and the numerous challenges during their journey would have made Bai Yujing less confident about getting through.
Watching Will Hackman get into his car, Emma kept waving at him until the vehicle gradually disappeared from sight.
For Emma, she had many feelings: "So much has really happened this time!"
Bai Yujing smiled and tapped her forehead: "How do you feel? Is adventure and treasure hunting not as easy as you imagined?"
Emma nodded: "Indeed. When I heard your stories before, they all sounded so interesting and appealing. I longed for those dreamy landscapes, thrilling adventures, and the ultimate reward of coming back loaded with treasures. But when I actually went out there, I realized it was really tough. However, I think this adventure is something I'll never forget for the rest of my life."
"And from now on, you can't run around recklessly anymore; it's just too dangerous!" Emma said seriously as she looked at Bai Yujing.
Bai Yujing changed the subject: "Well, I've decided to take a break for a while!"
Emma suddenly jumped onto Bai Yujing: "I want you to promise me that you won't go on any more adventures or do anything so dangerous again! We don't lack money anyway!"
Bai Yujing lifted her up by supporting her bottom with both hands: "Alright then, no more adventures for now!"
"I mean never again!"
"Time to go home!"
Bai Yujing was running down the streets of Inverness at sunset, carrying Emma on his back. Their laughter and playful banter brought smiles to the faces of passersby, but Emma was somewhat dissatisfied with Bai Yujing's evasiveness, tugging at his ear with all her might.
"Ah, that hurts!"
"Then promise me!"
"I'll promise you if you give me a child!"
Having not visited for over a year, Bai Yujing noticed that not much had changed in Inverness. However, what caught his attention was that the local culture surrounding the Loch Ness Monster had transformed into an image of a blue giant beast. The old version had been discarded in favor of the version Bai Yujing had discovered.
Many shop signs featured the version from Bai Yujing's original photo, as if it had become the official representation of the Loch Ness Monster.
The small dock where Bai Yujing first discovered the Loch Ness Monster had now been turned into a museum. It was peak tourist season, and many people were visiting for parties. Bai Yujing even saw his own photo and name displayed.
He initially wanted to reminisce about the past, but seeing so many people celebrating diminished his interest. He pulled Emma along to glance around before leaving.
Dinner was at a Chinese restaurant in Inverness. The food wasn't very authentic and tasted somewhat bland, resembling Cantonese cuisine. However, for Bai Yujing, who hadn't eaten Chinese food in months, it felt like a glowing delicacy.
Returning to Inverness felt different this time. His relationship with Emma had stabilized; she was no longer just a university student but had graduated. Meanwhile, he had become a renowned Traveler and adventurer.
They stayed at the same hotel as last time, but this time on the lower floor. Opening the window brought them closer to the river, offering a better view. The bright moon and stars reflected in the water created an atmosphere reminiscent of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.
Holding the bone cup that Loran gifted him, Bai Yujing felt its unique texture—translucent like jade and rich in quality yet imbued with an ancient charm. Under the light, he noticed what seemed like golden threads inside, radiating a golden glow as light passed through.
The golden threads were intricately hidden within the cup, exuding an air of mystery. When he set the cup down, the golden threads and glow vanished. Merlin's palm, represented by the Holy Oak Staff, remained behind, signifying that there was no longer a passage to the Sky Kingdom. It seemed that apart from those present, no one would know about this mysterious Sky Kingdom hidden on Earth and its enigmatic beings.
Bai Yujing opened his computer after months of disconnection from the world and felt somewhat out of touch. Many significant events had occurred domestically, especially regarding energy reforms. Several cities underwent changes; many power plants and electrical projects were gradually replaced by Magnetite. Numerous companies began launching new generation concept cars to replace traditional fuel vehicles and engines.
Electric charging stations were also being phased out as oil prices plummeted and what was once the world's leading oil-importing country significantly reduced its crude oil imports. This shift greatly impacted the global economy; however, Bai Yujing, as one of its initiators, felt little personal connection to these developments. He glanced through it as mere news.
China's Space Elevator Project officially commenced construction, with new generations of space stations and plans already underway. They even announced Mars exploration and landing plans, marking China's first lead in space exploration globally.
He then opened his Weibo account after months without updates. Despite his absence, Bai Yujing's name continued to be frequently mentioned due to the revolution in Magnetite and materials science as well as discussions surrounding Atlantis. Thus, even after being away for so long, his prominence remained undiminished.
Bai Yujing thought for a moment and decided to share some photos taken in Sky Kingdom on his Weibo. The gates of Sky Kingdom have now closed forever, but Bai Yujing still wanted more people to know that it once existed and had connections to human history and destiny.
One by one, the images were uploaded, revealing scenes reminiscent of a fantasy film, with floating continents hidden among clouds and mist, shrouded in mystery.
There were giants towering over a hundred meters tall, a colossal world of giant buildings, tiny figures no larger than a human thumb, and the White Giant Dragon soaring through the sky and clouds, with nine fierce heads angrily chasing a ship floating in the air.
There was also the enigmatic Fairy Island, where floating islands interconnected in layers, with dreamlike waterfalls cascading down from the top level, flowing downwards in a mesmerizing display. The layered waterfalls and forests conveyed an astonishing charm.
The vast sky city, fantastical life, the Holy Oak resembling the World Tree, and cities perched atop trees—all of it felt like a dream.
As Bai Yujing looked at the images, he felt that his experiences in Sky Country were like a dream as well; everything felt surreal. It truly was a beautiful world that could only exist in dreams!
At this moment, Bai Yujing's fan count had surged to eighty million, placing him among the top influencers in the country with genuine followers. Therefore, any message he sent out had an impact far greater than any advertisement.
However, as soon as Bai Yujing posted these images, his Weibo was eerily quiet. After a long while, someone finally replied: "What is this? A new movie or CG?"
"Could it be an advertisement?"
"Did Old Bai land a movie role? But why is there no news at all?"
"Why do I feel like this might be real?"
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