Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 277 Love and Heritage, Eternal Melody

Days slipped by like quicksand on the fingertips, stars ran and played in the courtyards of the Tang Dynasty, and also left happy laughter in modern playgrounds. He was extremely intelligent, and whether he was reciting poems or programming, he showed a talent far beyond his peers.

On this day, Xingchen was concentrating on studying an ancient book in his study room. It was brought back by Hu Bugui from the Tang Dynasty, and it recorded some Qimen Dunjia techniques. Wu Tao came in with cakes, and seeing that he was so focused, he did not disturb him, but just gently placed the cakes on the table.

"Mother," Xingchen raised his head, his eyes sparkling, "It says here that there is a formation that can transmit a person's thoughts to a faraway place. Is that true?"

Wu Tao smiled slightly and sat down next to him. "Of course it's true. Mother used to communicate with her friends in this way."

"Can I learn it too?" Xingchen's eyes were full of desire.

"Of course," Wu Tao stroked his hair gently, "But it takes a lot of effort to learn these. Are you willing?"

"I do!" Xingchen nodded firmly, with excitement flashing in his eyes.

From then on, Xingchen followed Wu Tao to learn those magical formations and spells. He made rapid progress and soon mastered the mysteries. Hu Bugui looked at his son with relief in his eyes. He knew that Xingchen was no longer the child who needed their protection. He had grown into a young man who could stand on his own.

On a moonlit night with few stars, Hu Bugui and Wu Tao called Xingchen to their side, and they decided to tell him the secret of traveling through time and space.

"Xingchen, do you know why we can travel freely between the Tang Dynasty and the modern times?" Hu Bugui asked.

Xingchen shook his head, his eyes full of curiosity.

Wu Tao took out a jade pendant from her bosom. The jade pendant was crystal clear and emitted a faint fluorescence. "This is the key to open the door of time and space," she said slowly, "It has a powerful power that can connect two different worlds."

Xingchen took the jade pendant and looked at it carefully. He vaguely felt that this jade pendant was not just an ordinary ornament, it carried a deeper meaning.

"Xingchen," Hu Bugui's voice became serious, "We told you this secret because we hope you can understand that you have a more important responsibility than ordinary people."

Xingchen raised his head and looked at his parents. He knew that the next words would change his life... "Xingchen, the blood of two worlds flows in your body. You are both a modern teenager and a descendant of the Tang Dynasty. You possess abilities that ordinary people cannot achieve, and you also shoulder the mission of protecting the peace of the two worlds." Hu Bugui's voice was low and powerful, like the rumbling spring thunder in the night sky, knocking on Xingchen's heart.

Xingchen held the jade pendant tightly in his hand, and the warm touch seemed to weigh on his heart. He knew that his parents' words were not alarmist. He had naively thought that traveling through time and space was just a wonderful adventure, but he had never thought that there was such a heavy responsibility hidden behind it.

"Father, Mother, I understand." Xingchen took a deep breath, his eyes determined, "I will study hard and become a brave guardian like you to protect the people of both worlds!"

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at their son with relief, knowing that Xingchen was ready. They took Xingchen through time and space and returned to the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Xingchen strolled on the wide streets of Chang'an City, feeling the prosperity and vitality of the Tang Dynasty, and witnessed the people's peaceful and happy life. He visited the majestic palace, felt the royal majesty, and walked into the homes of ordinary people to experience the fireworks of the world.

"Xingchen, look, this is the world we are trying our best to protect." Wu Tao pointed to the towering city wall in the distance, her eyes full of tenderness. Xingchen followed his mother's gaze, and a surge of unprecedented ambition surged in his heart. He seemed to see the wars of thousands of years ago and hear the roars of heroes defending their country.

"I will definitely protect all of this!" Xingchen clenched his fists and swore secretly in his heart.

They stayed in the Tang Dynasty for several months. Xingchen not only learned about history and culture, but also experienced the customs and practices of the Tang Dynasty firsthand, and also had a deeper understanding of his parents' responsibilities and missions. After returning to the modern era, Xingchen seemed to have changed into a different person. He became more mature and steady, and studied harder, because he knew that only by constantly improving himself could he shoulder the responsibility of protecting the two worlds.

However, the gears of fate never stop turning. On a stormy night, Xingchen once again traveled back to the Tang Dynasty with his parents. Just when they thought it was just an ordinary journey, Xingchen's face suddenly changed. He grabbed Hu Bugui's sleeve and said hurriedly: "Father, be careful..."

Before Hu Bugui could react, a cold arrow came flying through the air with a strong wind! He was quick-witted and took Xingchen into his arms, while dodging sideways. The sharp arrow was nailed to the tree trunk behind him, and the tail of the arrow made a buzzing sound.

Seeing this, Wu Tao immediately drew out the soft sword from his waist and looked around vigilantly. "Who is it?!"

“Haha, I didn’t expect to see you two hopeless lovers again.” A cold voice came from the depths of the woods, and several black shadows walked out slowly. The person leading them was none other than Shadow Blade, the leader of the remnants of the mysterious organization who was defeated by Hu Bugui himself many years ago.

Ying Ren's face was twisted, his eyes were full of flames of hatred. "Today is the day you die!" After saying that, he gave an order, and his men drew their weapons and attacked Hu Bugui and the others.

"Xingchen, protect yourself." Hu Bugui protected Xingchen behind him, drew his sword, and fought the enemy. Wu Tao followed closely behind him, and the couple stood back to back, tacitly resisting the enemy's attacks.

Xingchen watched his parents fighting hard, feeling extremely anxious. He knew he couldn't back down, and couldn't become a burden to his parents. He took a deep breath, mobilizing the energy from both worlds in his body, and a powerful force surged in his body.

"Shadow Blade, don't even think about hurting my parents!" Xingchen roared, and a golden sword suddenly appeared in his hand. He brandished the sword and joined the battle. Although Xingchen's swordsmanship was immature, it contained great power. Every time he swung it, it was as powerful as thunder, making it difficult for the enemy to resist.

Seeing this, Ying Ren was shocked. He didn't expect that this seemingly weak boy actually possessed such a powerful force. He gritted his teeth and commanded his men to concentrate their firepower to attack Xingchen.

Hu Bugui and Wu Tao were extremely anxious upon seeing this. They fought hard to fight off the enemies in front of them and wanted to rush to support Xingchen.

"Xingchen, be careful!"

However, Xingchen seemed to be fearless. He dodged the enemy's attacks nimbly, and the sword in his hand danced like a snake, and every attack accurately hit the enemy's vital points.

After the fierce battle, Shadow Blade's men fell one after another, leaving him alone and in a state of disgrace. He looked at the brave and fearless boy in front of him, his eyes filled with disbelief and deep fear.

"You...who are you?!"

Xingchen looked at him coldly and said word by word: "I am a messenger who protects peace. I will never tolerate villains like you who try to destroy peace!"

After that, Xingchen swung his sword and completely subdued Shadow Blade. Looking at Shadow Blade howling on the ground, Xingchen felt no joy in his heart, but instead felt extremely heavy. He knew that peace was hard-won and needed everyone's joint protection.

After returning to the present, Xingchen found his parents and told them his idea. "I want to establish a cultural exchange association to help people understand different cultures, eliminate prejudice and misunderstanding, and eliminate wars and conflicts from the root..." Xingchen's idea was supported by his parents, who helped him contact various resources and paved the way for him. Soon, a cultural exchange association named "Xinghuo" was officially established.

The establishment of the association has attracted many like-minded people. They come from different countries and have different cultural backgrounds, but they all have the same dream - that is to break down barriers, promote understanding, and jointly create a peaceful and beautiful world.

As the president of the association, Xingchen personally takes care of everything. He organizes various cultural exchange activities, such as Tang and Song poetry appreciation meetings, Western classical music concerts, traditional food festivals from various countries, etc. These activities not only enrich people's lives, but also bring people closer together.

Seeing Xingchen busy, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were filled with satisfaction. They knew that Xingchen had inherited their desire for peace and had turned this desire into practical action.

"Xingchen has really grown up." Wu Tao sighed, tears glistening in her eyes.

"Yes, he has become a man who can stand on his own feet." Hu Bugui gently put his arm around Wu Tao's shoulders, a gratified smile on his lips.

Xingchen's efforts were not in vain. The influence of the "Spark" Association grew, attracting more and more people to participate. He became a cultural bridge between the two worlds, practicing the concept of peace with his own actions, and was respected and loved by people.

However, undercurrents often surge beneath the calm surface of a lake. Just when the Spark Association was holding a grand cultural exchange event, an accident happened...

"Bang!" A loud noise broke the originally joyful and peaceful atmosphere, and the crowd suddenly fell into chaos.

Xingchen's face changed, and he had an ominous premonition in his heart. He suddenly looked up at the source of the sound, and saw a group of men in black holding sharp blades, rushing towards the crowd...