Chapter 1022

"The destined one?"

"Yes, the destined one is someone who can travel through time and space at will without being punished by the Heavenly Dao. Have you ever wondered why you suddenly came to this world?"

As she spoke, the old lady waved her hand, and the scene before them instantly changed.

"This time-space is not an ordinary one; resources here are endless, so it has become a supply station for time-space travelers from various realms, and is also known as the 'Time-Space Path'."

Ning Chen listened carefully to the old lady's words, watching the various scenes within the mist.

But he truly could not comprehend this situation.

Seeing Ning Chen's confusion, the old lady did not get angry; instead, she explained even more carefully.

"In this world, although most people are ordinary, there is an unseen and unexplainable 'Spirit' that protects everyone. Those with strong 'Spirits' become Guardians. Your girlfriend, Si Shiya, is also one of the Guardians."

Hearing Shiya's name, Ning Chen looked at Gu Yanqi and saw that the three of them were each lying on a bed.

Seeing Ning Chen look at those people, the old lady spoke.

"Do not worry; these words cannot be heard by them, so I have let them take a short nap."

Ning Chen shifted his gaze back to the old lady and asked.

"So, what do Guardians do?"

"To guard and protect, naturally to guard this Time-Space Path. This is a bridge connecting various worlds. People, animals, and ghosts from all worlds come and go without cease. If not properly managed, the humans of this world would likely suffer."

Now, Ning Chen felt somewhat puzzled. Logically, these should be secrets of this world; why would she tell him?

The old lady seemed to have mind-reading abilities; she turned around and spoke.

"You must be very curious why I am telling you all this. Actually, it is simple: I want you to help Shiya. This child did not actually die back then, but everything was sealed. If the seal is not broken, her lifespan will only last five more years. To break the seal, external force cannot be used; it requires her own heart to truly wish for it to be broken."

Ning Chen glanced at Gu Yanqi, who was lying on the bed with a calm expression.

"She is Shiya, correct?"

Even without Ning Chen saying who he meant, the old lady understood whom he was referring to.

The old lady smiled lightly: "Of course, otherwise how could two people look so alike?"

After hearing so much, Ning Chen roughly pieced together the situation from the old lady's words, and now came the final question.

"Why do you want to help Shiya?"

"Because her mother was the daughter I loved the most."