Zhu Yanyi smiled, then got up and trotted into her room. She took a bath, changed her clothes, and took a quick stroll in her Ruyi Space. When she came out again, she looked fresh and clean.
Yan Aohan had also used this time to return to his room, bathe, and change. After all, some of the oil stains from Zhu Yanyi’s breakthrough had gotten on him too.
“I had a dream just now,” Zhu Yanyi said, not hiding the reason for her breakthrough.
“It must have been a sweet dream,” Yan Aohan replied with a grin.
Zhu Yanyi tilted her head. “Well, it wasn’t exactly a sweet dream, nor a nightmare. I’d say it was a strange dream.” She paused for a moment. “I found myself in a weird space. There were many glowing planets around me, spinning like butterflies. It was very interesting. When I reached out and touched them, I could sense their conditions. I realized each planet was an independent space, a separate world. But every planet followed one common rule: the strong rule. Maybe because of that, I felt too weak and needed to be stronger, so I broke through.”
Yan Aohan nodded after listening. “Breaking through in a dream is a rare opportunity. Not everyone gets such luck. It’s precious that you did. Now that your internal energy has reached the Hua Jin stage, you can definitely protect yourself with martial arts. Once things settle down for a while, I’ll take you to practice spear techniques. When you can shoot by feel, I’ll truly be at ease.”
If Zhu Yanyi were usually lazy, she didn’t know if it was because of the dream’s imagery, but she nodded directly this time. “I will study hard.”
Seeing Zhu Yanyi’s expression, a hint of heartache appeared in Yan Aohan’s eyes. “Actually, I mostly hope you don’t have to worry about anything, that I can protect you. But I know you wouldn’t like that kind of life.”
“Mhm,” Zhu Yanyi nodded. She gave Yan Aohan a sweet smile and said, “It’s okay. I’m fine like this, and I really like my current life. So don’t worry about me. Also, I like your arrangements. If you really protected me all the time, I think my days would be boring.”
Yan Aohan understood, which is why he made other arrangements. Although it sometimes made him feel more heartache, he felt more relief and happiness.
She could protect Zhu Yanyi for life, but she didn’t know if she would get tired of that life in the end. If someone could walk side by side with her, she thought her life would be more colorful.
“Anyway, you need to relax for a day. How about I take you out for a walk?” Yan Aohan said with a grin.
Zhu Yanyi thought for a moment, then nodded. “Sure. But where are we going? Places that are too far might be inconvenient.”
“It won’t be too far,” Yan Aohan smiled slightly, then added, “The place I’m taking you to isn’t far, and it’s suitable for just the two of us.” Zhu Yanyi indeed wasn’t suitable for traveling casually right now, but Yan Aohan had ways to ensure no one noticed her.
“Then let’s go. Since I plan to relax properly today, I’ll leave the rest of the day to you.” Zhu Yanyi trusted Yan Aohan completely.