Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

Chapter 266: Heart Lake is Like a Mirror, the Light of Wisdom

When Wu Tao woke up again, she found herself in a state of chaos. Hu Bugui's anxious call came to her ears: "Taotao, are you okay?" She struggled to open her eyes, but what she saw was Hu Bugui's worried expression, and... the huge vortex in the distance that exuded a strange aura.

"What is that?" Wu Tao pointed at the whirlpool, his voice trembling.

"The space-time rift..." Hu Bugui clenched his fists, his brows full of solemnity, "It's completely opened."

Wu Tao's heart suddenly sank, and she was surrounded by a strong sense of uneasiness. She knew very well what it meant for the time-space rift to open completely. Was all their efforts in vain? Was she going to be trapped in this time and space, and never be able to return to her own world?

"No, we must have another way." Looking at Wu Tao's pale face, Hu Bugui felt a pain in his heart and hugged her tightly in his arms, "We will be fine."

"But..." Wu Tao wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Hu Bugui.

"I know what you're worried about," Hu Bugui stroked her hair gently, "but we can't lose our composure. Believe me, we can definitely find a solution."

His words were like a ray of sunshine in the darkness, illuminating the hope in Wu Tao's heart. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. Yes, panicking can't solve any problems. Only by staying calm can you find a way to deal with it.

At this moment, a deep and majestic voice came from behind them: "Don't panic, I'm awake."

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui turned around suddenly and saw a handsome but tired man in a white robe standing behind them. He was emitting a faint golden light, giving people a sacred and inviolable feeling.

"You are..." Wu Tao asked tentatively, vaguely guessing the other party's identity in his heart.

"I am the guardian of time and space," the man nodded slightly, "I am responsible for protecting the order of time and space and preventing chaos in time and space."

"Guardian of Time and Space..." Hu Bugui muttered to himself, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes, "Can you help us?"

The Spacetime Guardian glanced at them and said slowly: "The appearance of the spacetime rift is not accidental. It indicates that the spacetime order is about to collapse and a catastrophe is about to come..."

He paused and continued, "It is not easy to calm the fluctuations in time and space. It requires the help of powerful forces..."

The words of the guardian of time and space were like thunder, stirring up a storm in the hearts of Wu Tao and Hu Bugui. The order of time and space collapsed, and a catastrophe came... These words shrouded their hearts like a nightmare, making them breathless.

"Is... there no other way?" Wu Tao's voice trembled slightly, and she held Hu Bugui's hand tightly, as if grasping the last straw.

The Guardian of Space and Time was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "It's not that there is no way, but..." He looked deeply at the chaotic space-time rift, "It will cost a huge price."

"We will do whatever it takes, no matter what the cost!" Hu Bugui said without hesitation, his eyes burning with unwavering faith, "As long as we can prevent the catastrophe and protect everything we cherish."

Wu Tao also nodded solemnly, her eyes full of determination. She was ready to face all challenges for their common future.

The Guardian of Spacetime looked at them with appreciation and continued, "In order to calm the fluctuations in spacetime, we first need to repair the magic weapon of time travel in your hands. It connects the two spacetimes and is the key to maintaining the stability of spacetime. But now, the energy of the magic weapon is almost gone, and you need to find the legendary..."

He whispered the name of something, and Wu Tao and Hu Bugui were startled. This thing was extremely rare and even existed only in legends.

"We will try our best to find it!" Hu Bugui said in a firm tone, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"Okay," the Guardian of Time and Space nodded, "After you find it, put it in the magic weapon, and it will enhance the energy of the magic weapon and restore it to its original state."

"So what should we do next?" Wu Tao asked anxiously.

"You need to..." The Guardian of Time and Space paused, looking at the two of them, "Find the remnants of the mysterious organization that escaped and stop them from continuing to destroy the order of time and space."

"Mysterious organization?" Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts.

"The purpose of these mysterious organizations is to break the barriers of time and space and disrupt the order of time and space, so as to achieve their ulterior motives." The Guardian of Time and Space explained, "They have been lurking for a long time. The appearance of this time and space rift was caused by them."

"We understand." Hu Bugui's face was solemn, "We will find them and bring them to justice!"

"Very good." The Guardian of Time and Space nodded slightly, "Remember, time is running out, you must act as soon as possible."

After he finished speaking, his figure gradually faded away and finally disappeared into the air.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui did not dare to delay and immediately began to prepare. According to the guidance of the guardian of time and space, they made a detailed plan to gradually calm the fluctuations in time and space. First, they needed to concentrate all their efforts to repair the magic weapon of time travel and enhance its energy so that they could better control time and space. At the same time...

Hu Bugui's eyes were sharp and he gestured to a group of figures in the dark. These people were quick and well-trained. They were the elite troops he had secretly trained.

"Pass the order, organize people, and conduct a carpet search inside and outside Chang'an City. Make sure to catch all the remnants of those mysterious organizations in one fell swoop!"

The cold moonlight cast mottled shadows on Wu Tao and Hu Bugui's faces, and also reflected the determined light flashing in their eyes.

"Tao'er, let's split up." Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand tightly, his tone steady and powerful, "You go contact Cheng Chumo and the others to organize people to patrol the city, and I'll contact the people in the Ministry of Industry to see if I can find some inspiration from those ingenious mechanisms."

Wu Tao nodded, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. In times of crisis, Hu Bugui was always so calm and wise, which gave her an infinite sense of security. She turned around and called together Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaiyu, Yuchi Baolin and other friends, and told them the words of the guardian of time and space and the current crisis. When everyone heard about this, they were all filled with righteous indignation, and patted their chests to express their willingness to do their best to protect the peace of Chang'an City.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, we will arrange people right away and will never let go of any suspicious person!" Cheng Chumo said generously, his eyes full of determination.

Wu Tao smiled gratefully, watched them leave, and then turned around to devote herself to the intense preparations. She turned on her phone, contacted her scientist friends in the modern world, and told them about the space-time rift and the mysterious organization.

"What? A space-time rift? This is too incredible!" The scientists on the other side of the video expressed shock, but soon engaged in a heated discussion, trying to find a solution to the problem from a scientific perspective.

"Taotao, we are trying to analyze the space-time data you sent, hoping to find a way to stabilize the space-time fluctuations. You must also be more careful and protect yourself." A white-haired old professor said earnestly.

"I will, professor." Wu Tao nodded solemnly, his heart full of hope.

On the other hand, Hu Bugui also summoned the skilled craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry and told them the information about the time-travel magic weapon he got from the Guardian of Time and Space, hoping to pool their wisdom and find a way to repair the magic weapon.

"Your Highness, the structure of this magic weapon is unheard of. We..." An old craftsman looked embarrassed and hesitated to speak.

"Just do your best." Hu Bugui's tone was gentle, but with unquestionable determination, "I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome the difficulties in front of us."

As the night deepened, the lights in Chang'an were brightly lit, and a tense atmosphere spread in the air. Wu Tao and Hu Bugui stood side by side on the city wall, looking at the flickering lights in the distance, their hearts filled with worry and hope.

"Tao'er," Hu Bugui suddenly spoke in a low and gentle voice, "No matter what happens, I will be by your side."

Wu Tao turned her head and met his deep eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She nodded gently and leaned her head on his shoulder, feeling the tranquility and warmth.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried horse hooves came from afar, breaking the silence of the night.

"Report——"

A soldier rode over, dismounted, knelt on one knee, and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, Princess, we have discovered someone outside the city..."

"Your Highness, Princess, unidentified people were spotted gathering outside the city, and it's suspected to be related to the space-time rift!" The soldier knelt on one knee and spoke in a hurried tone, obviously rushing to report on his horse.

Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other, and saw solemnity in each other's eyes. It seemed that things were more difficult than they expected.

"Pass the order down, strengthen the city defense, and be on high alert! Also, send people to closely monitor the movements outside the city, and report immediately if there is any unusual movement!" Hu Bugui gave the order in a deep voice, his tone decisive and calm.

The soldier took the order and left. Wu Tao looked into the distance with a frown on his face. Things had developed to this point, and it was no longer something that the two of them could solve alone.

"Tao'er, don't worry." Hu Bugui held Wu Tao's hand, and his warm palm gave her strength. "We have done our best. The rest is up to fate."

Wu Tao held his hand, feeling the warmth of his palm, and her heart gradually calmed down. Yes, no matter what the future holds, they will face it together.

In the following days, Chang'an was shrouded in a tense atmosphere. Outside the city, unidentified people were ready to make a move, seemingly waiting for the right opportunity; inside the city, Wu Tao and Hu Bugui led everyone to be on high alert and actively prepare for battle.

During this period, the relationship between Wu Tao and Hu Bugui deepened. They supported each other and faced difficulties together, and their trust and reliance on each other became stronger. Whenever Wu Tao was exhausted in the dead of night, Hu Bugui would always stay by her side, comforting her with soft words and giving her strength.

"Tao'er, you've worked hard." Hu Bugui looked at the bruises under Wu Tao's eyes with heartache and gently held her in his arms.

"I'm fine, you should also make sure to rest." Wu Tao leaned on his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat, feeling peaceful in her heart.

Hard work pays off. With the joint efforts of Wu Tao and Hu Bugui, and the help of modern technology, the impact of space-time fluctuations gradually weakened, and the situation began to develop in a favorable direction.

"Your Highness, Princess, good news! The fluctuations of the space-time rift are weakening. I believe it will be able to return to stability soon!" A craftsman came running to report excitedly, his face full of joy.

"That's great!" Wu Tao and Hu Bugui looked at each other and saw the glimmer of hope in each other's eyes.

"Let's go and have a look!"

The two of them walked side by side to the secret room where the magic weapon for time travel was placed. They saw that the magic weapon, which had been flickering, now had a soft glow, and the fluctuations in time and space had become undetectable.

"It seems that we are not far from success." Hu Bugui looked at the magic weapon in front of him, with a hint of excitement in his tone.

Wu Tao nodded, his eyes firm: "We will definitely succeed!"

Suddenly, the magic weapon shone brightly, and a dazzling light enveloped the two of them...