Honkai impact 3rd: I Use Everything of Yours to Love Me

A few days later...

"What? Teacher, you're leaving?"

Otto and Kallen were both shocked.

Had they done something wrong to make their teachers want to leave?

"We're just leaving temporarily. It's been years since we've seen our old friends. We need to visit them."

"I see. Then, Teacher, please return soon."

Hearing that their departure wasn't due to any fault of theirs, Otto and Kallen breathed a sigh of relief.

"We're off. And Otto, hurry up and develop that growth potion. Otherwise, I doubt you'll grow for at least a few thousand years."

"Teacher, you have the nerve to say that! This is all your fault!"

Hearing Chang Yuan bring up the topic again, Otto was furious.

But Chang Yuan and Elysia had already slipped away, leaving Otto to vent his frustration alone.

Kallen, seeing this, didn't know how to comfort him and simply watched from the side.

After a few days of travel, the two arrived at Yae Village.

Unlike the backward village in the original timeline, the people here seemed content, with meat hanging in front of every house.

"Wow, this place looks pretty good. It's reminiscent of the countryside back in the day."

Looking around, Chang Yuan couldn't help but comment.

Then he noticed a fox statue.

"Wait, why are they still worshipping this thing? There shouldn't be any disasters here, right?"

"Not quite, Yuan. Look at the name carved on the stone tablet."

"Let me see... Fox Deity... Sakura?"

Seeing the name "Sakura" on the fox statue, Chang Yuan was stunned.

He then read the rest of the inscription and finally understood.

Long ago, the ancestors of this village had met Sakura.

With her distinctive fox ears, they mistook her for a fox deity and carved a statue in her imagined likeness to worship.

But these people likely never realized that Sakura was just a human.

Arriving at the Yae Shrine, Chang Yuan and Elysia entered without hindrance. The shrine was often visited by villagers seeking help, so the gatekeeper was used to it.

After all, no one could threaten the Fox Deity.

In the backyard, Chang Yuan and Elysia saw their old friend.

"Sakura, or should I call you Fox Deity?"

"...Please don't call me that. Even I find it embarrassing."

The overly dramatic title made Sakura feel deeply ashamed.

She had told the villagers many times not to call her that, but they insisted.

In the end, she gave up, as they meant no harm.

But hearing it from someone she knew was as embarrassing as having a childhood nickname exposed by a mischievous friend.

"It seems you're doing well here. And you've even taken on a little disciple?"

Seeing Yae Sakura curiously watching them, Chang Yuan smiled.

"Yes, this child has great talent in swordsmanship, so I decided to teach her. Besides, she's a lot like me."

Sakura couldn't help but marvel at the coincidence.

Not only did someone share her name, but they also had a younger sister with a similar name.

Because of this connection, Sakura took Yae Sakura as her disciple.

"Haha, not to brag, but my student is better than your disciple. Believe it?"

"...I can't compare to someone with foresight like you. And the person you chose as your student must be someone who will influence the future, right?"

Patting Yae Sakura's head, Sakura reassured her not to be affected by others' words.

"Indeed, he's a crucial part of defeating the Herrscher of the End. And now, he's almost mastered most of the Previous Era's technology."

"That's truly remarkable. Another genius no less impressive than Dr. Mobius and the others."

Hearing Chang Yuan's praise, Sakura couldn't help but sigh.

Every era truly breeds its own geniuses.

"Sakura, today's training ends here. Go play with Rin and the others."

"Okay, Master."

Hearing she could go play with her sister, Yae Sakura happily sheathed her sword and left, giving the three some privacy.

The three then sat together, catching up. As the sky darkened, they stayed the night and set off again the next day.

After several more days of travel, they finally returned to Mount Taixuan.

"Halt! This is Foyun Temple, the residence of the Immortal Phoenix. Ordinary people are not allowed to enter without permission."

Seeing the young girl blocking their way with a sword, Chang Yuan immediately recognized her.

"You're Lin Zhaoyu, Hua's newly taken disciple?"

"Yes! How do you know my master's name? Who are you?"

"Chaoyu, they're your master's friends. Don't keep them outside."

Hearing the commotion, Fuxi came out and, seeing Chang Yuan and Elysia, told Lin Zhaoyu to lower her sword.

"Sorry for the rudeness earlier."

Lin Zhaoyu immediately bowed in apology.

"It's fine."

Glancing at her, Chang Yuan walked past the gate and entered Foyun Temple.

"You're here. Nuwa, go make some tea."

"Stop bossing me around! Can't you see I'm busy?"

Though she complained, Nuwa put down her carving work and brewed a pot of tea.

The figure she was carving was, of course, Hua.

These little trinkets sold well.

The money she earned went toward buying good food. She felt it wasn't right to freeload off the country, so she made a living by carving.

Those who revered the Immortal Phoenix, Hua, believed these statues brought good luck and protection.

"What brings you here this time?"

Taking a sip of tea, Hua smiled faintly.

Unlike the original timeline, where she was alone, Hua now had many companions. Without the brainwashing of the Divine Voice, she wasn't delusional.

"We're here about you, or rather, your disciples. This matter is for you to decide, as it's your affair."

"...What about Chaoyu?"

Hearing this, Hua paused, her hand freezing mid-air.

She trusted Chang Yuan wouldn't bring this up without reason.

And with his ability to see the future, he must have seen something important enough to return and tell her.