Like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, it plunged directly into the river, each one lying flat on its back, drifting quietly along with the river flow, enjoying the wash of the water and the shine of the sunlight.
Li Ye sat by the river and watched for a while.
He said with a heavy heart:
"I'm leaving."
"I'll come back to see you all after I've dealt with some things outside."
"I'm off!"
Off he went just like that.
Though it could be said this place was always within reach, an inexplicable feeling of melancholy about the parting lingered in his heart, making him even want to recklessly take them away with him.
Why must this River of Cosmic Light require the effort of these few little fellows?
Can't I come back to help it once I have the power?
But he didn't do that.
Because he knew the beavers were looking forward to doing just that.
