The system is the proficiency panel

238. Transition

It was noon, the sun was warm and dazzling, pouring into the courtyard. Ye Zizhen had a happy smile on his face, walking in the courtyard holding the hand of the girl behind him.

Ruoye's eyes were attracted by the flowers blooming in the courtyard. She stopped to admire them from time to time, stretching out her slender fingers to gently touch the petals, feeling the tenderness and fragrance of the flowers, her eyes full of love and intoxication.

Quietly watching Ruoye who is now interested in everything like a child, Ye Zizhen sometimes feels that amnesia is not a bad thing. At least there are not so many worries.

The two continued to move forward. Ye Zizhen suddenly seemed to have sensed something. She looked up and saw Ye Wanjun and Yue Shanwu, whom she had not seen for a long time, turned into streams of light and disappeared in the Ye family courtyard. Only Lin Ji was left to watch them go away.

Ye Zizhen's steps paused slightly, and she turned her head to look, and found that Ruoye was hiding behind her. Her hand was held tightly by Ruoye, and the other party was holding it so tightly that his knuckles turned slightly white.

"what happened?"

Ye Zizhen turned around and gently held Ruoye's wrist. She followed Ruoye's line of sight and saw Lin Ji standing not far away, with his hands behind his back, a hint of coldness between his brows.

"Don't be afraid."

Ye Zizhen soothed softly, her voice was like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, bringing some gentle ripples. Her fingers gently stroked the back of Ruoye's hand, trying to convey some warmth and comfort.

"My brother just looks scary, but he's actually very easy to get along with."

Ruoye's eyes were still fixed on Lin Ji's direction, her pupils slightly contracted, as if she saw something that frightened her. Her breathing became rapid, her chest heaving, and a few faint whimpers came from her throat, like a trapped cub, unable to break free.

Ye Zizhen knew that although Ruoye had lost her memory, she still retained an instinctive fear of certain people and things in her subconscious, but this must be changed, which was also for her own good.

"Let's go over and say hello. Don't worry, everything will be fine with me here."

Ye Zizhen spoke softly, with a hint of pleading and guidance in her tone. She took Ruoye's hand and walked towards Lin Ji step by step. Ruoye's body was still tense, but as Ye Zizhen led her, her footsteps gradually caught up.

Lin Ji stood there and watched Ye Wanjun and the other man leave. His eyes were as calm as water, and his figure was stretched out by the sunlight, like a sharp sword inserted into the ground, with an imposing aura.

"Brother, I took Ruoye out for a walk. She's much better now."

Ye Zizhen's voice became lively and smart, completely different from her gentle appearance just now.

Lin Ji's gaze moved away from Ye Zichen's face and fell on Ruoye. Ruoye's body trembled violently, as if her heart was pierced by an invisible force. She let out a low whimper in her throat and subconsciously shrank behind Ye Zichen.

“It does look like he’s recovering well.”

After saying this, he looked towards the northern sky again, his eyes taking in the scenery outside the Water Blue Star through the atmosphere like an astronomical telescope. The faint connection between his soul and the fragments of the Heavenly Dao told him that Kaiyang Star was in that direction, but he didn't know how many light years away it was.

"It's been almost half a year... I don't know how Ningxue and Youran are doing..."

Lin Ji felt a little longing in his heart at this moment, a hint of worry appeared on his face, and the sharpness in his eyes softened a little.

Seeing that Lin Ji didn't care about Ruo Ye's rude behavior, Ye Zizhen felt relieved and asked with curiosity.

"Brother, are Senior Brother Ye and Senior Yue going to do something? Judging from their flight path, they should be leaving Hongxia City."

"Well, they have a mission and need to leave Hongxia City for a while. Zizhen, since Ruoye has recovered, you can take care of her, but remember that cultivation is the foundation. Don't waste too much time on these things."

Hearing Lin Ji's words, Ye Zizhen nodded obediently, pursed her lips, and seemed to want to say something, but hesitated. Her fingers twisted together unconsciously, and her knuckles turned slightly white, as if she was considering her words.

Lin Ji noticed her hesitation and raised his eyebrows slightly, but did not urge her. He just waited quietly.

"elder brother……"

Ye Zizhen finally plucked up the courage, his voice as soft as a gust of wind.

"Ruoye...can she also start practicing? I think this will help her recovery."

Lin Ji did not answer immediately. His eyes fell on Ruoye again. Perhaps because of the change in his mood, the oppressive feeling on him faded, making Ruoye, who was being looked at, not so scared or nervous.

"Practice?"

Lin Ji's voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of unquestionable majesty.

"Okay, but I have only one request. No matter what she does in the future, you must be able to successfully stop her in the first place after judging the pros and cons. Can you do it?"

"I can!"

Ye Zizhen agreed, and a happy smile immediately broke out on his face, with stars twinkling in his eyes.

"Then do it."

Lin Ji's voice echoed in Ye Zizhen's ears, and he disappeared in the courtyard, preparing to continue his retreat and practice, striving to cultivate the first fire before the war.

Other matters can be dealt with after Ye Wanjun and the others return with the information. With the two sword seeds he gave them, even if they encounter a Martial Saint of the young saint's level, they can buy time and have a chance to escape.

……

Kaiyang Star.

The rattan chair swayed gently under the old locust tree. Lin Ji picked up the petals that had fallen from Luo Youran's temples and pinned them behind her ears. The light spots filtered by the wisteria trellis climbed up the back of her hand like a string of moving amber jade. The two lay side by side on the bluestone slab, talking and watching the clouds. The hot breath exhaled by Lin Ji during the conversation made her heart beat faster.

The two of them spent a wonderful time together until the dusk spread over the bamboo fence and the last spot of light disappeared. The wind suddenly blew away the light and shadows in the yard and took Lin Ji away. Luo Youran stayed there in a daze, and the remaining warmth in her palm gradually dissipated.

The morning light shines through the formation, and soft light sprinkles on the courtyard. Luo Youran leans against a tree by the pool and slowly wakes up. Her eyes seem to contain a layer of hazy mist. When she first opens them, she is still a little sleepy and confused. Her cloud-like hair is scattered on her shoulders in a messy manner. It is black, shiny and soft, and exudes a faint fragrance.

Her red lips parted slightly, as if she was still immersed in the dream just now, and she exhaled a breath of orchid-like fragrance. She stretched lazily and gradually woke up, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Luo Youran woke up from the dream reluctantly and moved his gaze to his hands, lingering on the non-existent warmth.

"I wanted to practice all night, but I fell asleep in the middle... Oh, eight months have passed, and it will take more than two years to come back. Time seems so long..."

Luo Youran murmured with a sad expression, took out the jade token and looked at the current time.

7: am.

It's time to work. I hope there won't be so much trouble today.