Chapter 27: Journey to Luofu

System Space

Just as Black Curtain Lady was mentally scarred by Na Ke Xia's abstract dance and was about to soothe her inner turmoil, a slightly hesitant footstep sounded from afar and drew nearer.

Heimu turned her head and saw Bai Hang cautiously approaching, the azure eyes flickering with hesitation, the snow‑white fox ears trembling slightly from nerves, as if she had something to say but dared not speak.

"How is she?"

Heimu spoke first, her voice flat, referring to Xi Lian.

Bai Hang, seeing Heimu speak first, relaxed a little and hurriedly replied: "Xi Lian… her emotions have steadied a bit; I talked with her for a while… but…"

Her words faltered, and her gaze involuntarily drifted toward the black door leading to the Underground Space; her voice lowered, "... the environment there may not be very good for her recovery..."

Her tone carried a cautious suggestion, not daring to complain outright about the harsh conditions, yet the worry in her eyes was evident.

Heimu naturally understood her meaning.

(Inner thought: Poor environment? More than poor… it's essentially an Iron Tomb‑powered concrete cage of past trauma.)

She also wanted to improve it immediately, but the reality was that either she had to achieve Submission or Deep Recognition to unlock the summons (which requires time and opportunity, and she must temporarily play the antagonist), or raise the Repair Degree to 50% to obtain permission to modify the space—neither path could be completed in the short term.

"I understand."

Heimu gave no further explanation, simply responding briefly.

Speaking more now would be of no help.

Bai Hang looked at Heimu's expressionless face, wrestled internally for a moment, and finally mustered courage, tentatively speaking: "Um… Lady… uh…"

Heimu's violet‑black eyes gave her a faint glance.

Bai Hang felt a sudden shiver upon meeting that gaze and quickly rephrased: "... Master! May I ask… is there anything I can do?"

(Inner thought:... if I could get a chance to go out and look around, find an opportunity, etc...)

It was obvious that Bai Hang had some ulterior motives.

"What do you want to do?" Heimu's tone revealed no joy or anger.

Bai Hang let out a laugh, trying to mask her intent: "Whatever the Master asks, I'll do! I'm very useful! I can operate a Star Chariot, I can… I can shop!"

Heimu stared thoughtfully at her for a few seconds, making Bai Hang feel a chill inside, then slowly said: "Since that's the case… you shall go to Luofu Xianzhou."

"Go to Luofu?"

Bai Hang's eyes lit up instantly, her face showing unabashed delight.

It was a place she knew well, with familiar streets and the friends she missed…

"Hmm."

Heimu nodded, tone still flat, "Acquire some household items…"

After all, the train still required some supplies.

Bai Hang froze for a moment, then caught on, glancing sideways to survey the surroundings, and nodded thoughtfully: "I see… indeed we need to procure some…"

Then Bai Hang straightened her back at once, a smile blooming on her face.

Being able to return to Luofu, even for a task, genuinely made her happy.

In her mind, the figures of Jing Liu, Dan Feng, Ying Xing, and Jing Yuan involuntarily surfaced; she wondered how they were doing now.

"They must all be fine, right?"

A warm anticipation rose in her heart.

Heimu took in Bai Hang's barely contained excitement and nostalgic gaze, fell silent for a moment, then, in an almost cruelly calm tone, stated a fact:

"You are already dead."

Bai Hang's smile froze instantly: "... Eh?"

Heimu looked at her bewildered expression and continued in that unruffled voice: "You died in the war against Shuhuo. I brought you back. Because of the differing Time Flow Rate between spaces, the current Luofu Xianzhou is several hundred years past the moment of your 'sacrifice'."

She paused slightly, letting the information settle in Bai Hang's mind.

"Likewise, the name 'Bai Hang' has long been recorded in Xianzhou's history as a heroic sacrifice, becoming a... past tense."

Bai Hang was completely stunned, her mind a blank.

Hundreds of years… a hero… passed...

Those words struck her heart like a hammer.

Instinctively she lowered her head to look at her own hands, this truly existing body—how could it...

Heimu stepped closer, almost face‑to‑face with Bai Hang; the violet‑black eyes lacking any sparkle stared directly at Bai Hang's suddenly vacant azure eyes, her voice lowered, bearing an undeniable warning:

"I do not want you outside to continue using the identity 'Bai Hang'. Should anyone discover that someone who should have died has revived, the ensuing chain reaction... you can imagine. Especially for those friends of yours still alive, perhaps already in high positions..."

Those words were like a bucket of ice water, completely dousing Bai Hang's newly kindled longing to return home.

She understood that her return might bring not surprise, but unpredictable trouble.

Timeline returns to the present—Xianzhou Luofu

Bai Hang stood on the bustling streets of Luofu Xianzhou, as if from another world.

The streets still teemed with people; familiar vermilion columns and soaring eaves remained, yet many building styles had changed, the traversing Star Chariot designs were more sleek and streamlined, and pedestrians' attire incorporated many fashion elements she had never seen.

The air no longer carried entirely familiar scents, now mingled with many unfamiliar spices.

She felt truly like a country fox newly entering the city, finding everything novel yet tinged with a hint of bewilderment.

Hundreds of years are enough to change too many things.

Instinctively she patted her pocket, her fingertips brushing a cold, textured card—it was the "Black Card" given to her by the system doll, said to contain unlimited Credit Points.

When the system handed her the card, its inorganic voice added a few lines:

"Baiheng Miss, please use it properly. From the moment the Lady saved you, your existence has been bound to the Lady. You are the Lady's property; may you forever remember this. Do not entertain unnecessary thoughts, unless..."

The system did not finish the sentence, but the cold data stream flashing in its inverted‑cross eyes, and the implication in the unfinished words, sent a chill up Bai Hang's spine.

She slapped her cheek hard, trying to pull herself together.

(Inner thought: Don't overthink! Complete the task first! Acquire household items... yes, acquire household items!)

She took a deep breath, trying to suppress the feeling that things were the same but people had changed and the confusion of identity, and began to look for a list of items that might need to be purchased on the strangely familiar streets—although Black Curtain Lady gave no concrete list, only saying "household use," which is a broad scope, and to see if she could bring something for Xi Lian.

System Space

Black Curtain Lady still lingered in that pure white, seemingly having no intention of leaving.

System Doll stood quietly beside, and after a moment spoke: "Madam, don't you need to follow Baiheng Miss's actions? Luofu Xianzhou produces many talents, fearing trouble may arise."

Heimu casually waved hand, gaze fixed on the empty space ahead, as if able to pierce the void and see Luofu's scenery.

"No problem." she said evenly, "I have a Backdoor."

"And we also have more important matters."