Chapter 569: Ch 569 : Return to Liyue?

After Aether and Paimon left, Su Yuan found himself standing alone against "Timmy" in the middle of the deserted grove.

"Timmy" looked at Su Yuan in confusion, his expression puzzled as he spoke:

"Brother Su Yuan, why are you helping Honorary Knight stop me?

I have no interest in hurting you — I know you’re a kind person who wouldn’t harm innocent little animals for no reason.

But if you keep getting in my way... then don’t blame me for being merciless."

In the next moment, a surge of eerie power burst out from "Timmy," trying to suppress Su Yuan’s movements before delivering a fatal blow.

However, with the Foul Legacy Armor and the Abyssal Power flowing through him, Su Yuan felt something different this time — the force that once weighed him down barely slowed him at all.

If this had been before, even with the Abyss’s protection, the eerie pressure would’ve seriously hindered his movement. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ

But now? It barely affected him!

Su Yuan couldn’t believe how much stronger he’d become — to the point of almost completely ignoring the suppression of eerie power.

Was it because Timmy’s corruption wasn’t that strong?

Or was it because of that strange creature he ate inside the Spiral Abyss, which might have enhanced his strength?

Whatever the case, it didn’t matter now. What mattered was that Su Yuan was confident — he could hold Timmy here.

When "Timmy’s" attack came crashing toward him, Su Yuan twisted his body with a swift, fluid motion, dodging it easily before Timmy’s astonished eyes.

"Why...? Why can you still move?!"

"I clearly suppressed you with my eerie power—how can you dodge me so freely!?"

Su Yuan’s expression stayed calm as he answered,

"Abyssal power, kid."

He had never imagined being able to stand toe-to-toe with someone corrupted by the eerie before.

But now, with the Abyss’s power — equal in rank to the eerie — he could.

If he were only using elemental energy, he wouldn’t stand a chance.

Since "Timmy’s" eerie power couldn’t restrain him, and every one of Timmy’s movements was clearly visible to his eyes, Su Yuan was now practically invincible.

The only concern in his mind was the possibility of a time limit — like an Ultraman transformation — but thankfully, that didn’t seem to be the case.

After some time, Timmy’s expression softened.

The eerie aura surrounding him slowly dispersed until it was completely gone.

It looked like... Aether and the others had succeeded!

Timmy blinked rapidly, rubbing his eyes and head as if waking from a dream.

He glanced around at the forest, then back at Su Yuan, confusion written all over his face.

"You’re... Brother Su Yuan? Where am I? What happened?"

Su Yuan smiled gently.

"Nothing happened, Timmy. We just went out to play and got lost for a while. Come on, let’s go home."

He led Timmy back toward Mondstadt, and halfway there, they met Aether, Jean, and the others.

"Thank goodness—it worked!" Jean sighed in relief, seeing Timmy restored to normal.

"Timmy, your mother’s hand injury from cooking has been completely healed by Barbara. Not even a scar remains."

"Oh, right!" Timmy exclaimed, smacking his forehead.

"Mom hurt herself cutting vegetables when making my porridge this morning!

How could I run off to play instead of staying home to take care of her?"

He bowed gratefully.

"Thank you, Acting Grand Master Jean, Miss Barbara, and Brother Su Yuan! I’ll go home right now!"

With that, Timmy dashed off toward Mondstadt, disappearing down the road.

"I’ve already instructed Timmy’s mother to be very careful from now on—to make sure she doesn’t get hurt again," Jean said to Su Yuan, adding, "and I told her that if she ever does get injured, she should immediately go to the Cathedral of Favonius and find Barbara for treatment..."

Su Yuan nodded slightly and replied, "Mm, that should prevent any major problems..."

He then added with a serious look, "Let’s just hope nothing happens to Timmy’s mother or those pigeons. Otherwise, Timmy might remain in that eerie state forever..."

"Speaking of the Cathedral of Favonius, why don’t we head there and check things out?" Su Yuan suggested.

"I wonder how Albedo and Xiao are doing—whether they’ve regained consciousness yet."

When the group arrived at the Cathedral, they found Qiqi and Ningguang there as well.

Upon seeing Jean and Su Yuan enter, Ningguang spoke first:

"Acting Grand Master Jean, Su Yuan, Traveler—since the situation in Mondstadt has been temporarily resolved, it’s time for us to return to Liyue."

Jean nodded in understanding and replied gratefully, "That’s perfectly understandable, Lady Ningguang. As the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, your duties must be numerous. I’m already deeply thankful that you took the time to come here and help us."

Jean sighed softly and added, "However, manpower in Mondstadt is still scarce, and I truly can’t leave at the moment. But when I have the chance, I’ll definitely visit Liyue in person to express my gratitude."

Ningguang gave a small smile. "There’s no need for such formality, Acting Grand Master. Standing against the Eerie and the Abyss is a duty we all share as citizens of Teyvat."

She then glanced toward the unconscious Xiao and said, "Although the Adeptus Xiao remains unconscious, there is currently no threat to his life. I’ll take him back to Liyue with me for the time being."

"That’s for the best. Safe travels," Jean nodded in response.

Ningguang then turned her gaze to Su Yuan.

"Su Yuan, didn’t you mention before that you planned to go to Natlan? Why don’t you come back to Liyue with me first? After all, to reach Natlan, you’ll need to pass through Liyue and then Sumeru along the way."