Translator: Lordbluefire
“Are you angry?” Old Mister Batu looked at Mia.
“Father, don’t we have one more room here? Can’t we let Elder Sister Bai Wei stay here?” Mia lifted her head and looked at her father.
“Previously, it was Xu Mo. Now, it is her. What about next time?” Old Mister Batu looked at Mia. “Mia, the store your father has is a mere general store.”
Mia nodded slightly. She knew many things, but she still found it hard to bear.
Old Mister Batu then looked at his daughter while silently sighing in his heart. After that, he tore the bread into strips and fed them to Yao`er. “Yao`er, eat some bread.”
“Thank you, Old Mister Batu.” Yao`er’s child-sounding laughter rang out.
“Good girl.” Old Mister Batu’s large hand pinched her face before getting up to leave. His fat body wobbled a little as he walked.
How would he be able to protect so many people? At most, he could only protect his daughter. No matter how much pity he felt for others, they were only strangers to him.
Besides, Bai Wei’s words were a one-sided story. Compared to his understanding of Xu Mo, Bai Wei was a stranger to them.
Xu Mo who was downstairs heard the conversation between the father and daughter, so he naturally could understand Old Mister Batu’s thoughts. He also didn’t expect that Bai Wei would find her way to the general store. Old Mister Batu was already taking a risk by accepting him and Yao`er. Now that he still had to arrange work for Bai Wei…Just like what Batu said. What he had opened was a general store and not a refugee camp.
The place Bai Wei rented wasn’t far from the general store. Xu Mo was more familiar with this area, which was why he had told Bai Wei to look for a rented house in this area back then.
After crossing the street, they did a right turn and proceeded forward to an alley. They then took a few more turns in the alley and went to a pathway that led to Bai Wei’s current rented location. The lights here were dim, and bags of trash could be seen everywhere. In fact, one could even smell the putrid stench of the underwater tunnels. This house had several levels and was quite old. It wasn’t that much better compared to the place Xu Mo had stayed in before.
“Xu Mo, I’m staying at the third level, can you send me up?” The lights above were pretty dim, so Bai Wei was a little afraid to be alone.
“Sure.” Xu Mo nodded and took the lead.
After arriving at the third level, Bai Wei opened the door to her room and turned on the light. Only then did she heave a sigh of relief. She then looked at Xu Mo who stood at the door. “Thank you Xu Mo, you are really brave. Please be careful when you head back.”
Xu Mo felt somewhat strange when he heard Bai Wei’s praise. However, Bai Wei was a few years older than him, so it was very normal for her to treat him like a 15-year-old youth.
If Bai Wei knew this youth was Hunter, it was unknown what she would think.
“Alright, Elder Sister Bai Wei. See you tomorrow.” Xu Mo smiled and waved his hands.
“See you tomorrow.” Bai Wei nodded. She only closed her room door after seeing Xu Mo turning around and heading down the stairs.
Xu Mo sensed Bai Wei shifting a table to block her door after closing it. After that, she sat on the floor while leaning against the table and began to curl up and cry. She buried her head in her knees, trying her best to muffle the sound.
Xu Mo silently sighed as he walked on the streets. While he was walking back, he couldn’t help but feel somewhat uncomfortable. The Subterranean World was far more stifling than what he had imagined.
After he returned to the general store, he heard the sound of musical instruments coming from the roof. There was also Mia’s gentle singing voice.
He then went to the roof and saw Mia sitting on a chair, playing an instrument that resembled the guitar of his previous world. However, the sound quality was somewhat better. Yao`er obediently sat at the side and actually looked like she understood.
The singing and music were filled with sorrow, as though Mia was singing her heartfelt thoughts. This caused Xu Mo to doubt his understanding of Mia. He had always felt that Mia was kind, sunshine-like, and optimistic. But it seemed that he might be wrong.
Those who loved laughter might not be truly happy in their hearts. Those who were kind might have an even more fragile heart. It was easier for them to be sentimental.
“Xu Mo, when did you return?” Mia stopped when she discovered Xu Mo.
“I just returned. I fell into a little daze when I heard Miss Mia’s singing voice,” Xu Mo spoke.
“Is Elder Sister Bai Wei alright?” Mia asked with some worry in her tone.
“She’s pretty good. I sent her to her room before leaving,” Xu Mo answered.
“Mn.” Only then did Mia set her heart at ease as she nodded.
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“Miss Mia, are you feeling unhappy?” Xu Mo sat down on the chair at the side as he asked.
“Xu Mo, what type of world do you think this is?” Mia asked with some doubt in her voice. For a moment, Xu Mo was at a loss for words.
“No one cares about the incident that happened to your family. Even now, the law enforcement team didn’t give an explanation. Also, Elder Sister Bai Wei’s encounter…They actually treat humans as commodities to buy and sell, and the person doing so was her very own father. I know that there are still many of such similar incidents happening in the Subterranean World.” Mia felt very upset as she spoke. Tears actually could be seen in her eyes. Seeing that Xu Mo made no reply, she continued, “Xu Mo, I’m sorry.”
She hadn’t wanted to bring up Xu Mo’s matter, but she felt really terrible keeping all her feelings bottled up in her heart.
So, she had always remembered what happened to Xu Mo and his family. It was just that she didn’t dare to mention it.
“It’s fine.” Xu Mo smiled and shook his head. There might be darkness in this world, but there were also many ‘parts’ where things were bright. For example, Mia, Old Mister Batu, and A`Tai.
“Xu Mo, what does the Surface World look like?” Mia suddenly asked.
“I also have no idea.” Xu Mo shook his head.
“From the books, I read about sunlight, the plains, tall mountains, great oceans…What are those things like exactly? Do they really exist?” Mia lifted her head and stared upwards with a hint of yearning in her gaze.
“Maybe.” Xu Mo also didn’t know, but he had experienced these in his previous life before.
Mia smiled. “Also, who created those pieces of wonderful music? I really feel like heading up to the Surface World for a look.”
“You will surely be able to.” Xu Mo sat beside Mia and hugged Yao`er. He then gently spoke, “I’ve heard of a piece of music before, but I can only hum its tune. Miss Mia, do you think you can play it using the musical instrument?”
“Let me try.” Although Mia felt a little strange, she still nodded.
“Mn.” Xu Mo nodded. After that, he began humming the melody.
This was one of the instrumental music he loved the most, he had heard it many times before.
Just a moment later, Mia’s beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of color. What a beautiful melody.
An excited look appeared on her face, but she didn’t disturb Xu Mo. She then closed her eyes to quietly listen.
After Xu Mo finished humming, Mia seemed to be still immersed within. She kept nodding and humming lightly in her mind.
“How beautiful. This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard,” Mia spoke in surprise. “Xu Mo, where did you hear this from? What’s the name of the song?”
“I’ve forgotten where I heard this before, but I remember the name. It’s called Windy Hill.” Xu Mo shook his head. “Miss Mia, will you be able to play it?”
“You have to teach me a few more times then,” Mia stated.
“Sure.” Xu Mo nodded. The two of them repeated it again and again, and Mia also tried it several times. Without realizing it, a long time had passed.
“I think I got it now,” Mia spoke softly.
“Mn.” Xu Mo nodded.
Mia then closed her eyes and began playing. An extremely beautiful sound started to spread through the darkness, while Xu Mo closed his eyes as a smile lit up his face. There would occasionally also be some moments of sorrow.
He recalled his past, how he had conquered tall mountains and huge waves, and soared through the skies before. He recalled the paths he took, the dreams he chased before, and all those beautiful and exciting moments of beautiful happiness in the past.
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His family, his loved ones, his companion, his extreme career…everything had faded away with the wind, disappearing forever. Only he alone could understand the heartache and sorrow that was engraved in the bottom of his heart.
Mia was also immersed in the music. After the piece ended, tears could actually be seen dripping down her cheeks. However, when she opened her eyes again, she was smiling.
“Xu Mo, I can see it. I can see the world above. It’s so beautiful.”
Mia’s voice would cause one’s heart to ache. “This music is so beautiful, yet why do I feel so sad?”
“Because the sorrow you felt came from the bottom of your heart.” Xu Mo opened his eyes and sighed. He lowered his head and stared at the little girl who had fallen asleep while leaning against him. Xu Mo silently mused that it was time to say goodbye to the past!