Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2456 - 2392: Fell Into the Water

Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Chiang Xiao activated the talisman diagram after confirming its ten-minute activation period, teleporting instantly to Meng Xinian on the second floor of Youqingwei Teahouse despite the barriers of distance and elevation. As the diagram turned to ash, they verified its one-time use and ability to bridge any gap, with Chiang Xiao deducing the circular pattern as the mobile half and the half-moon as the fixed destination. Eager to test further, she persuaded Meng Xinian to extend the trial across a river, where he would drive and swim to the opposite bank, while suggesting they keep one half at home for convenient returns.

Observing Meng Xinian as he departed in his vehicle, Chiang Xiao attempted to unlock the door and step inside, only to recall that she had secured it from within.

Fortunately, the towering wall posed no real challenge to her abilities.

This time, it was Chiang Xiao herself scaling her own barrier. Once she slipped through, she proceeded to sketch additional talisman diagrams.

She and Meng Xinian had settled on activating the talisman diagram after precisely thirty minutes.

As the half-hour elapsed, Chiang Xiao discovered she hadn't completed even a single diagram.

Earlier, her concentration on the sketching had caused her to lose track of the clock. It dawned on her now that crafting the Thousand Miles Talisman Diagram demanded far more time than anticipated.

The incomplete work would simply have to remain unfinished until she could return to it.

At the exact moment the time ran out, Chiang Xiao rushed from the space and triggered the partially drawn talisman diagram.

"Splash."

Vast amounts of water abruptly engulfed Chiang Xiao in an instant.

The liquid felt piercingly cold.

Chiang Xiao remained somewhat stunned.

She couldn't comprehend how she had ended up submerged!

As a result, caught off guard, she gulped down several mouthfuls of the water.

A firm grip seized her, hauling her upward and out from the depths.

Meng Xinian's tone, blending irritation with a hint of mirth, echoed close by.

"Shouldn't you handle water just fine?"

"How was I to guess you'd remain submerged?" Chiang Xiao expelled a mouthful of river water, slicked back her soaked strands, cleared the droplets from her features, and then fixed him with a wide-eyed stare.

"Misjudged the distance; the river stretches a tad further than expected." Meng Xinian cleared his throat, a flush of awkwardness creeping over him.

Chiang Xiao glanced about. The shoreline lay nearby, merely around two meters distant.

"Does that mean no matter your location, I'll materialize directly beside you?"

Since he stood in the river, she couldn't bypass him by two meters to reach dry land without creating waves, landing her instead immediately at his rear in the flow?

This setup proved rather complicated.

Chiang Xiao found herself at a loss for words, yet upon further inspection, laughter bubbled up uncontrollably from her.

Meng Xinian appeared somewhat puzzled by her sudden mirth.

"Plunging into the water and you're laughing about it?"

The chill in the water was undeniably sharp.

He swiftly guided her through the strokes toward the bank.

Chiang Xiao remarked, "I'm thrilled, Brother Xinian—didn't we just confirm it? A river may separate us, but I can still arrive right by your side."

Thus, the Thousand Miles Talisman Diagram proved incredibly, incredibly valuable!

Upon reaching the bank, Meng Xinian promptly urged her to produce a large towel and envelop herself in it.

This was to shield her from the evening gusts that might chill her through the damp fabric.

"Well, it looks like that's truly how it functions at present."

"Next, we ought to check the farthest range possible." Chiang Xiao suggested, pulling out a pair of water bottles for them to share.

The moment the pure spirit spring water touched their lips, the icy sensation vanished from her form, replaced by comforting warmth.

They would cross back by swimming shortly, so swapping her soaked attire could hold off for now.

Meng Xinian paused in reflection, "What if I head out thousands of miles by car tomorrow to try it?"

Though separation for a full day would sting, such a trial was essential.

Chiang Xiao agreed with a nod.

Absolutely, he should go—it was ideal to verify all aspects before any potential assignment took him afar.

After a brief contemplation, she abruptly added, "Oh, and Brother Xinian, perhaps aim for D State?"

D State sat a full thousand miles from the Capital City, yet she had devised an approach that appeared promising.

Should this tactic succeed, future trips to D State would allow her swift arrival, simplifying visits to her father immensely, right?

While the idea swirled in her mind, she had yet to voice it to Meng Xinian.

But who exactly was Meng Xinian?

Upon catching her suggestion, he grasped the full intent in a flash.