diskusbooks Chapter 390 Space is a solid fortress
Chapter 390 Space is a solid fortress
As Yuan Bao finished speaking, everyone fell into a brief silence, but beneath that silence surged a sense of novelty and excitement.
They all came back and pulled Yuan Bao, asking her to lead them back to the living room of the large, single-level apartment in reality.
"Just a thought... and you can come in?" Yuan Baoguo was the first to break the silence. He pushed up his glasses, his eyes filled with the instinctive curiosity of a researcher about the unknown. "Does this... does it require any specific posture or command?"
“No need, big brother.” Yuan Bao shook her head with a smile. “It’s as natural as reaching for a cup when you want a drink of water. Concentrate, clearly think about ‘entering the space,’ or think about ‘going to Bao’er’s safe place,’ feel the mark on your palm get slightly warm or cool, and then…” She made a gesture of disappearing and reappearing, “and that’s it. You’ll get the hang of it after a few tries.”
"That sounds amazing! I'll try it!" Xiao Zhi was the most impatient. He immediately closed his eyes, his little face tensed up, his little fists clenched, and he muttered to himself, "I want to go to the space! I want to go to the space! To play with the little ginseng doll!"
A few seconds later, he cautiously opened one eye and found himself still standing in the living room. He was immediately deflated: "Mom! Why am I still here?"
"Don't rush, son." Lin Qing smiled and patted his head. "Relax a little and concentrate on what that place looks like, like that beautiful house or those fluffy little chicks. Don't strain yourself too much."
Xiao Zhi nodded, took a deep breath, and tried hard to recall the warm feeling of the sunlight in the space, the touch of the white jade stone by the spirit spring pool, and the cute appearance of the ginseng doll floating in the air... Gradually, he felt a slight warmth in his palm.
Just as he was completely immersed in that scene—
brush!
The tiny figure vanished from the living room in an instant!
"Xiao Zhi!" Lin Qing exclaimed.
"We succeeded!" Yuan Bao's eyes were full of smiles and satisfaction.
The next second, Xiao Zhi reappeared in the same spot with a "whoosh," his little face flushed, his eyes shining brightly, and he excitedly waved his arms and legs: "Mommy! I went in! I came out again! I really went in! I saw the chicks! They're still eating grass seeds there! It's so much fun! It's like magic!"
Xiao Zhi's success greatly inspired others.
Yuan's mother tried it a second time.
She was, after all, older and had just experienced a huge psychological shock, so she was initially at a loss for what to do.
But she remained calm and composed, recalling the reassuring tranquility of the space, especially the warm and moist atmosphere by the spirit spring pool.
She closed her eyes and silently thought, "Go to Bao'er's place, that comfortable place..." A clear, slightly cool sensation came from the palm print, followed by a slight feeling of weightlessness.
When I opened my eyes again, I was already standing on the soft grass in front of the villa, the familiar fresh scent of grass, trees and spring water lingering around my nose.
"Mom, you did it too!" Yuan Bao's voice rang out beside her (Yuan Bao had come in with her mother for easier care).
Looking at the real scene before her, feeling the solid ground beneath her feet, Yuan Ma let out a long sigh of relief, a smile of immense satisfaction and peace spreading across her face: "Good, good, this method really works." With another thought, she decided to "go back to the living room," and her figure vanished again, returning to her home in reality. This back-and-forth experience completely convinced her of the authenticity of this "trump card."
Yuan Baoguo and Lin Qing also began to try.
Yuan Baoguo first closed his eyes, carefully feeling the sensation in his palms, and then clearly sketched the location of the sofa in the living room of the villa in his mind.
He concentrated his mind, clearing away distractions. When he felt a clear, faint electric current-like sensation coming from the imprint on his palm, he firmly thought, "Enter."
brush!
His figure disappeared.
"Protect the country!" Lin Qing shouted instinctively.
Yuan Bao smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, your brother is definitely inside. Why don't you give it a try?"
Lin Qing nodded. Unlike her husband, she didn't pursue precise location; what she missed more was the peaceful and warm atmosphere in the backyard of the space, especially the pure joy of watching Xiao Zhi play with the spirit beasts. Thinking of that place, she felt a slight coolness in her palm and successfully entered the space.
Soon, Yuan Baoguo and Lin Qing also figured out how to get back.
Yuan Baoguo even began to try "point-to-point teleportation," such as going directly from the living room in reality to the door of the room with a study on the second floor of the space villa that he had just taken a liking to. Although the position was slightly off at first (he almost bumped into the wall of the corridor the first time), after several attempts, the accuracy improved significantly, which made this tech enthusiast quite interested.
The living room suddenly became quite "lively," with figures disappearing and reappearing from time to time, accompanied by Xiao Zhi's excited explanations and Yuan Baoguo's earnest sharing of his experience ("When I went in, it felt like passing through a thin film of water..."), as well as Lin Qing and Yuan's mother's relaxed laughter.
Watching his family members practice this life-saving skill repeatedly as if it were a new and exciting toy, Yuan Bao felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
She knew that this was not just a skill, but also a profound sense of security, a bond connecting them to this final sanctuary.
She was only truly relieved to see that everyone could come and go freely and skillfully.
"Alright, that's enough practice." Yuan Bao clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention back. "This access is very important, but don't use it too often unless there's a specific reason, to avoid attracting unnecessary attention. Remember, this is your last resort, a safe haven when you encounter real danger."
"Understood!" Xiao Zhi was the first to respond, his little face full of seriousness. "This is my secret base with Mom, Grandpa, Uncle, Aunt, and Xiao Jiu! I won't tell anyone!"
“Yes, this is our family secret.” Yuan Baoguo nodded solemnly, knowing full well the trouble this ability might cause if it were exposed.
Lin Qing and Yuan Ma echoed their sentiments, their eyes filled with determination to protect this hard-won peace.
Seeing that his family members had reached a consensus, Yuan Bao nodded in satisfaction.
The setting sun outside the window cast its last rays into the living room, gilding everyone's silhouettes with a warm golden edge.
"Alright, everyone knows how to use the secret weapon now." Yuan Bao stretched, his tone becoming more relaxed. "Now, it's time to think about our dinner. Mom, do you want to show off your cooking tonight, or should we go out for a nice meal to celebrate?"
Just as Yuan's mother was about to say something, Yuan Baoguo suddenly remembered something and looked at Yuan Bao somewhat awkwardly: "Bao'er, um... is the flow of time in this space the same as outside? We practiced going in and out so many times just now, how much time has passed outside?"
This question stumped everyone.
I was so engrossed in practicing my new skill that I didn't even consider the time constraints.
Seeing his elder brother's slightly nervous expression, Yuan Bao couldn't help but chuckle: "Don't worry, brother. The flow of time in this space is synchronized with that in reality. A few minutes of practice for you will be a few minutes of time outside. There won't be any situation where 'a day in the mountains is like a thousand years in the world,' otherwise, how could I dare let you try it so casually!"
"Phew..." Yuan Baoguo breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled, "That's good, that's good. I thought..."
"I thought we'd been practicing all night and it was already dawn outside?" Lin Qing joked.
"Hahaha..." A burst of lighthearted laughter immediately filled the living room.
Having secured their life-saving trump card and confirmed that time was of the essence, the last trace of tension hanging over this special family vanished.
"Then what are we waiting for?" Aunt Yuan waved her hand, regaining her usual briskness. "Let's all eat at home! The vegetables in Bao'er's space look so fresh and delicious, they must taste amazing! I'll go pick some fresh vegetables and catch a fish! Baoguo, Lin Qing, come and help me! Xiaozhi, help Grandpa wash the vegetables!"
"Alright!" everyone responded in unison.
As Yuan Bao watched his family busily getting to work and listened to the sounds of pots and pans clattering and laughter coming from the kitchen, a simple yet incredibly precious sense of happiness welled up within him.
She walked to the window and looked at the lights of thousands of homes gradually coming on outside.
She knew that the road ahead might still be full of storms, but at this moment, home was a warm harbor, and space was a sturdy fortress, and she was no longer a lonely guardian.