After eating the buns, Ji Yan felt bored and stood by the window, looking at the scenery outside.

Their room was on the third floor of the inn. As far as the eye could see, the sky was full of flowing clouds; the mountains were rolling in the distance, pulling out a hazy shadow in the sky, layers of flying rafters were scattered, reflecting the dazzling sunlight, ancient trees and vines were connected to the faraway alleys.

Looking far away, there were old walls of blue-gray, mottled and faded, shrouded in green leaves and branches.

The air here was fresh without pollution, and every now and then a bird flew by. Making the atmosphere cheerful and lively.

Even though the demon realm had its own beauty she still preferred the human world and yearned to live in this clean and relaxed environment.

Laying on the window sill, she stretched out her hand to touch the fluttering bird in front of her. Surprisingly the bird didn’t flee away; instead it stood on Ji Yan’s fingers, combing his beautiful tail feathers with his head down.

“This bird is called Yuelan, and the name is very nice.” At some point Shao Xin came by her side, looking at the bird at her fingertips, and smiled: “These birds grow here. Maybe it is because of the influence of the spiritual veins. They are quite spiritual, and some can even understand people’s language. When I was still practicing in the sect, I often encountered them coming over to ask me for food. I would prepare food for them for more than 300 days a year, but if we forgot to give them one day, they would grab food from other disciples.”

Recalling how these little birds took away the steamed buns in the hands of a few juniors, Shao Xin couldn’t help laughing.

“It seems you had a good time in the Kunning Sect.” She said with a smile.

The smile on his face gradually disappeared, “Maybe.” he said with a sigh. 

“Back then I was rescued by my master and returned to the school. The brothers over there treated me very well. In the Kunning sect, I was well fed and dressed warmly, so I knew enough.” He whispered, “Growing up here, sometimes I can really forget everything that happened before, but unfortunately, forgetting does not mean that it never happened.”

By the end of the speech he looked so despondent.

She also didn’t know how to comfort Shao Xin. To be honest, the shadow of childhood was really difficult to erase. There were lots of people who found it difficult to get out of the shadows due to family misfortune. Even if they all knew that people had to look forward, how can one be relieved?

Shao Xin treated Shao Bai with a cold face, but he had no reason to deal with the Kunning Sect that raised him.

In the original book, even if the brothers reconciled later, it was still impossible to be as uncompromising as ordinary brothers.

“Hey.” Ji Yan patted Shao Xin on the shoulder. “Don’t think about those unhappy things. In this world, there are more joyous things than unhappy things.”

As if enlightened, he looked up at her, his eyes shone brilliantly and the corners of his lips curled up slightly. “Well, you are right.”

“If I were half as open-minded and decisive as you, I wouldn’t have to be trapped for so many years.”

He turned his head and looked at the flowing clouds in the distance, but this time the corners of his lips were raised happily, even his features came to life. His high ponytailed hair which was tied in the light blue hair band fluttered in the wind, and his whole person was full of youthful vigor.

While he silently repeated in his heart: ‘There were so many happy things in the world, after all.’

When he was captured and confined in the Demon Realm, he thought that it might be his nightmare, but when thinking of Bai Bai and Ji Yan, he felt it wasn’t bad.

“Ji Yan, you saved my life at the beginning, now I will protect you.” Staring straight at her eyes he said solemnly: “Even if I don’t stand on the side of the demons, I will always treat you as… a friend.”

At the end of his speech, he paused slightly, and his heart beat fastened inexplicably, but he still said the word solemnly.

Friends?

Ji Yan nodded, superficially accepting his good intentions, “Thank you.”

The two were relatively speechless.

For some reason, she felt that the atmosphere was awkward again. She was actually not good at enlivening the atmosphere. After a little thought, she finds an excuse to go to the hut. Shao Bai warned her specifically when confining her in the guest room. Except for going to the hut, don’t even think about stepping out.

Ji Yan went out in a hurry, and as soon as she opened the door, her forehead hit a man’s chest.

As she looked up, it was Shao Bai.

Ji Yan: “…”

Shao Bai: “…”

It’s really embarrassing. It was not known how long Shao Bai had been eavesdropping outside. Ji Yan and him stared at each other with big eyes, until Shao Bai turned his head first and pretended that he didn’t know anything. Just then, a doubtful voice sounded from inside. “Why are you stopping here? What’s wrong? Is there anyone out there?”

Once his voice came out, Shao Bai’s body instantly tightened.

Pretending to be cold and high, his eyes slid towards Ji Yan, and they met her again by mistake.

Shao Bai: “…”

“It’s nothing.” Ji Yan wanted to laugh, went out quickly, closed the door with his backhand, and Shao Bai by his side was obviously relieved.

Oh, it was really hard to say that this controlling brother still has such a daunting side.

She lifted her chin towards Shao Bai, the tip of her tongue pressed against her upper jaw, and there was laughter in her throat, taunting him brightly. Instantly his face turned dark, then she happily slipped to the hut.

In fact, she didn’t want to go to the hut, but just wanted to catch some sleep.

So after a little walk she went back inside, by the time she came to the room both Shao Xin and Shao Bai were not there.

Huh? Where did these two go?

Forget it… it has nothing to do with her, Ji Yan happily climbed into the bed, took off her shoes, wrapped herself in the quilt, and fell asleep contentedly.