Starry Sky Railway: Twin Origins

Chapter 242 The Significance of Pioneering

"Hey, Qiong! You're blocking the camera, please move aside!"

After the turmoil subsided, the holy city of Ohma was once again revitalized.

The streets were bustling with activity as shops reopened for business. Residents who had returned from taking refuge were actively participating in the city's recovery efforts, methodically cleaning the grime from the cobblestone streets.

In a corner of the marble market, the blacksmith's door was already surrounded by soldiers guarding the city, and the clanging of metal could be heard continuously from inside the shop.

At this moment, Xing held up the uniquely designed camera from March 7th, ready to record this lively scene.

"Huh? Oh oh."

Hearing his companion's call, Lin Qiong, who was lost in thought, was suddenly brought back to reality and hurriedly walked towards Xing's back.

He stood behind Xing, his gaze fixed on the camera in her hand, his brows furrowing slightly, as if he had forgotten something extremely important.

And this incident happens to be related to this camera.

"Hiss... What could it be?" Lin Qiong scratched his head, trying hard to recall, but he couldn't remember at all.

"Have you run into a problem?"

Dan Heng, who had been resting with his eyes closed, lowered his arms, turned to look at Lin Qiong, whose face was full of worry, and asked softly.

"No, I just feel like I've forgotten something important." Lin Qiong shook his head helplessly, "but I can't remember it right now."

But as soon as he finished speaking, Bai E squeezed out of the crowded blacksmith shop, holding a dark green spear in his hand.

"Phew... I'm finally out."

Bai E strode up to Lin Qiong and the others, looking somewhat tired, and let out a long sigh.

"Here you go, Brother Danheng, your gun is fixed."

After recovering, Bai E held Ji Yun in both hands and handed it to Dan Heng:

"Try it out and see if it works well for you."

Dan Heng took the Cloud-Striking Spear Technique, went to an empty space nearby, and performed half of the Cloud-Riding Spear Technique with fluid movements.

"What excellent marksmanship!" Bai E watched intently from the side, his eyes filled with amazement, and he couldn't help but applaud and cheer.

"It's a very skillful piece of craftsmanship. It works almost exactly the same as before it was broken, and there are no signs of damage on the outside."

Dan Heng sheathed his spear and stood there, examining the shaft of the Ji Yun spear. A rare look of satisfaction appeared on his usually aloof face.

At the same time, Xing finished filming the surrounding scenery, jogged through the crowded people, and returned to the group.

"Alright, we've pretty much seen everything at the Marble Market. Where do we go next?"

Seeing that the other two had finished their tasks, Lin Qiong turned to Bai E and asked him a question.

Not long ago, Aglaia suggested that Lin Qiong and the other two visit Ohmane.

She said that after the visit, they might be able to understand the meaning behind the re-creation and the collection of the twelve sparks.

However, as soon as Lin Qiong and his group came out of the Marble Palace and returned to the Marble Market, they saw Bai E standing next to the Janus Device, waiting for them.

Originally, Bai E came here only intending to take Dan Heng to repair the Ji Yun that he had interrupted.

But after hearing that the three wanted to visit Ohmma, he volunteered to be their guide.

However, even though he was supposed to be a guide, Danheng still needed to repair his gun.

Therefore, the first stop on Bai E's tour of Lin Qiong and the others was the blacksmith shop of the great craftsman Hattonus...

"Hmm...where to...?"

Faced with Lin Qiong's question, Bai E crossed his arms and fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

A few seconds later, as if he had just thought of something, he suddenly looked up and suggested:

"By the way, I heard that Teacher Tibo has returned to Ohmma and is currently at the market. Why don't we stop by and ask her for her opinion?"

"What? As a local, you don't even know where to go for a visit?" Xing rolled her eyes at Bai'er and teased, "You're not even a qualified guide!"

Bai E scratched his head and smiled somewhat embarrassedly:

"Uh... I guess my lifestyle is a bit monotonous. Apart from filling my stomach and resting, I spend most of my time in the training field. I can't think of any scenic spots that are worth visiting right now."

"What a battle maniac you are?" Lin Qiong couldn't help but retort.

"Haha, the title of battle maniac is probably more suitable for someone like Wan Di." Bai E laughed and shook his head. "I'm just working hard for the destination I've chosen."

"Forget about that for now, let's go find Teacher Tibao first."

......

Then, led by Bai E, Lin Qiong and the others passed through the narrow alley and came back to the familiar stone-paved road.

But this time, thanks to the cleaning efforts of the city's residents, the once brightly colored stone pavement has returned to its grayish-white state.

The sour, rotten smell that once permeated the air has long since dissipated, replaced by a faint floral fragrance.

"Phew, that feels good! That weird smell is finally gone!"

Lin Qiong couldn't help but take a deep breath. The coolness of the fresh air filling his nostrils made him squint his eyes contentedly.

Sudden.

A little girl, who looked about seven or eight years old, was running towards us, carrying four apples in her arms.

She ran a little too fast, her steps were unsteady, and the apple she was holding swayed back and forth as if it might fall at any moment.

The little girl ran up to Lin Qiong and suddenly stopped. Due to inertia, her body leaned forward, and two of the four apples she was holding slipped out of her arms.

"careful!"

Lin Qiong's pupils contracted, and his body reacted instantly, catching the little girl who was about to fall.

Meanwhile, Xingye swiftly reached out and caught the two apples that were about to touch the ground.

"Are you alright?" Lin Qiong looked at the little girl and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she was not injured. "Remember to watch your step carefully next time you run."

"Here, your apple."

Xing squatted down in front of the little girl, a gentle smile on his face, preparing to return the two apples in his hand to her.

However, the little girl did not take the apple Xing offered.

Instead, he kept tilting his head back and staring intently at the group, as if trying to confirm something.

Just as Lin Qiong and the others were puzzled by the little girl's strange behavior.

She suddenly pulled an apple from her bosom, held it high, and offered it to Lin Qiong, whispering in a childish voice:

"Big brother Golden Descendant, thank you for saving my mom and dad!"

"what?"

Before Lin Qiong could even process what was happening, the little girl had already shoved the apple into his hand.

While Lin Qiong was distracted, the little girl ran up to Bai E and stuffed the last apple in her arms into his hand.

After doing all this, the little girl turned and ran towards the fruit stand in the distance as if she were running away, waving and shouting as she went:

Goodbye, big brothers and sisters!

"What's going on? Are all the residents of Ohmma this enthusiastic?"

Lin Qiong stood there, holding the apple, and exchanged glances with the other three. They all saw confusion and doubt on each other's faces.

But when he looked up and followed the direction the little girl had left, he saw a familiar face.

The little girl was being held in a man's arms in front of the fruit stall, with a woman standing next to her covering her mouth and giggling.

And they were the couple that Lin Qiong had rescued from the encirclement of the Heavenly Punishment Legion in the square not long ago.

The man seemed to have noticed Lin Qiong looking at him. He smiled, raised his right hand, and waved it vigorously, as if to express his gratitude to Lin Qiong.

"I see, so this is probably the meaning of 'pioneering'?"

Lin Qiong curled the corners of his lips into a faint smile, then turned his gaze away from the couple and looked at the bright red apple in his hand.

In that instant, he inexplicably felt that the ordinary apple in his hand seemed to have become much heavier.