Five

Look! Yu Ran noticed something unusual and hurriedly pulled Ji Ye beside her

God of the North Star, Lord of the Vastness, traversing the boundless sea, exploring to the utmost

He gently caressed the inscription on the inside

After Ji Ye left, Ji Qian sat in silence for a long time before moving into the back room. The family heirloom iron box remained sealed within the wall, covered in dust. Upon opening it, a nearly identical iron finger sleeve lay quietly inside. Ever since he was very young, he had feared this finger sleeve; he believed it was alive, possessing life and the ability to think. The finger sleeve was merely in a state of slumber, and it would surely awaken.

"You may leave," Ji Qian said, making an effort to compose himself as he addressed Ji Ye, "Please have the guests wait in the foyer."

We also passed through Hanzhou and Zhongzhou, traveling southward, visiting many places. Where have you been?

The front door was tightly locked, and the children waited anxiously yet idly outside.

However, Ji Ye did not smile. Ji Ye said, "When I was young, I thought my hands were dirtier than others."

Ji Chang had long been disturbed by the voices from outside at night, and he curiously watched from the side. He had great confidence in his father's swordsmanship and was not worried, but he turned his head to sneak a glance at the delicate little girl beside Ji Ye

They shook hands, and thus the first person and the second person met. The great enterprise or destiny began from this moment. Many years later, Yuran would recount the awkwardness of Jinye during their first encounter, always treating it as a joke.

Ji Ye fell silent for a moment, "My family used to live in Zhongzhou, and later we moved to Nanhua."

Because very few people are willing to hold my hand, except for you

The iron armor still stands! Ji Qian stepped into the front hall, trembling slightly as he uttered these words. It was the first time in his life that he spoke this sentence, and the voice seemed not to belong to him.

Only after he finished speaking did his face truly turn red. He did not know why, but he felt that he wanted to say something to attract the attention of the girl with the red eyes. He stiffened his neck and tightened his face, showing not a trace of timidity.

It is unknown how many years these two rings have not been placed together. What ominous omen does the encounter between the Eagle of Qingjun and the Eagle of Cangming truly signify?

Can the people there really fly

After a long time, Ji Ye rubbed the palm of his hand on his chest, then extended it, and Yu Ran held it.

He turned around and met those magnificent deep red eyes. Yuran reached out to pull him, but Ji Ye suddenly flinched. Yuran was taken aback for a moment, looking at the child across from him with the restless black eyes, turning his gaze like a restless little beast.

I heard that the dragon is in a very distant sea, the territory of Heluo is particularly hot, and to find Kuafu, one must cross many great mountains, the ice and snow of the north that do not melt for ten thousand years, " Yuran laughed, " You are not trying to deceive me, are you? "

Chang Ye's heart also rose and fell with that delicate curl of hair, as he turned his eyes to the side and bit his lip

Yuran suddenly felt a bit annoyed; she was displeased with Changye's pretentiousness. Changye glanced back, and after a moment, he felt a twinge of curiosity to look again. This time, a sidelong glance met Yuran's wide-open eyes, which stared at him from a distance like an irate little wildcat, before she shrank back and hid beside Jinye.

Ji Ye was taken aback for a moment. He slowly lowered his head, remaining silent.

"Yes, but unfortunately it only happens once a year, allowing one to fly freely without any worries. If it happens to rain, flying would truly leave one drenched like a wet chicken." Yuran felt a bit proud, as she had learned the term 'wet chicken' only after coming to the East.

I... I thought, how wonderful it would be to fly high in the sky!

Yuran was moved by his seriousness, and deep down she somewhat believed that this spirited child might really go far. She felt a bit frustrated, "If only I could go too, but my grandfather would definitely not allow it. On the grasslands of Hanzhou, there are herds of horses everywhere, stretching as far as the eye can see, and everyone can ride. They roll on horseback, unafraid of falling even with their hands empty, dozens of people riding horses chasing wolves. I really want to ride a horse, but my grandfather just won't let me, let alone allow me to go see dragons on the endless sea." On the grasslands of Hanzhou, there are herds of horses everywhere, stretching as far as the eye can see, and everyone can ride. They roll on horseback, unafraid of falling even with their hands empty, dozens of people riding horses chasing wolves. I really want to ride a horse, but my grandfather just won't let me, let alone allow me to go see dragons on the endless sea.

The scenery of Hanzhou was beyond what Ji Ye had ever imagined. He yearned for it, yet did not express his feelings, merely kicking the stones at his feet, "Then I will draw the dragon's likeness for you to see when I go out to sea in the future"

At last, this day could not be escaped.

Ji Ye's slender figure completely blocked Chang Ye's line of sight, and Chang Ye pinched his own fingers, secretly becoming angry.

Ji Chang, who had read books, was different from Ji Ye; he understood that noble families must observe propriety, and it was naturally impolite to gaze at a stranger girl without reason. However, he could not help but look. Throughout his life, he had never imagined that there could be such a girl, pure and clear as jade. Her skin was as luminous as if dusted with powder, yet it lacked the soft and natural rosy hue that typically follows such application. Her brows were distinct and picturesque, and a fine strand of light golden hair mischievously escaped from her white hood, curling playfully at the side of her cheek, quivering slightly. Yet he could not help but look; throughout his life, he had never imagined that there could be such a girl, pure and clear as jade. Her skin was as luminous as if dusted with powder, yet it lacked the soft and natural rosy hue that typically follows such application. Her brows were distinct and picturesque, and a fine strand of light golden hair mischievously escaped from her white hood, curling playfully at the side of her cheek, quivering slightly.

It was unexpected that in this lifetime I would see this ring again, nearly a hundred years later, the eagle of the Azure Abyss has actually found its way to the door of the Ji family. The ominous son has brought an ominous guest, and Ji Qian is powerless to feel anger, as a bone-chilling cold envelops him

I am not lying to you! Ji Ye's face flushed, "I am not afraid of the heat; climbing mountains is nothing. Even if the dragon is far, far away in the ocean, I can still ask the feathered people to help me build the largest ship to set sail."

Why is that

He shook his head as if to dismiss the topic, "I have not been to other places, but I will visit every part of the Nine Provinces in the future, even the places of Kuafu and Heluo. If there is a ship, I will go to the sea to search for mermaids and dragons"

Yuran did not notice his expression, as her gaze was drawn to Ji Qianzheng and the old man stepping out of the front hall

"Chang Ye, Ye Er, you two step aside for the guests." Ji M. Hetushu.comcom slowly drew out the heavy sword

The girl glanced at him but did not respond directly, instead she smiled slyly and said, "You can't fly again, so why ask this?"

Yuran noticed the flickering gaze of Ji Changye, and she smiled at him with a slight nod. In that fleeting moment, the radiance made the ten-year-old Changye feel a bit embarrassed; he hurriedly turned his head away, as if afraid of revealing any telltale signs, pretending to be indifferent.

In fact, the first time flying was certainly wonderful, but gradually it became just that. As far as the eye can see, it is all forest; no matter how high you fly, you only see the forests further away, and even more distant forests..." Yuran pouted, "Actually, I still prefer your Eastern Land, where there are fun things everywhere"

Ji Ye's expression changed slightly; he knew that his father was equipped with a battle sword, which was different from an ordinary sword. The battle sword was heavy, and although its blade was not sharp, it was resilient enough to cleave through the opponent's armor and weapons without bending. Due to the emphasis on elegance and subtlety, swordsmiths throughout the Lower Tang Kingdom rarely forged such powerful battle swords. His father wielding such a heavy sword on the battlefield seemed to indicate he was eager to test his skills. The old man's spear was entirely of the Ji Ye Tiger Tooth Spear's standard, but it was a uniform silver-white, shining fiercely in the sunset. Due to the emphasis on elegance and subtlety, swordsmiths throughout the Lower Tang Kingdom rarely forged such powerful battle swords. His father wielding such a heavy sword on the battlefield seemed to indicate he was eager to test his skills. The old man's spear was entirely of the Ji Ye Tiger Tooth Spear's standard, but it was a uniform silver-white, shining fiercely in the sunset.

"Alright!" Yuran nodded vigorously, "But can you draw?"

"Where are you from, Ningzhou?" Ji Ye unexpectedly sat on the rockery in the courtyard, conversing with Yu Ran. He rarely took the initiative to speak with others. However, Ningzhou was too mysterious, which made him yearn for it. It is a vast, ancient forest of deep azure, where, deep within the dense woods, lies the ancient temple of the Feather Clan. Under the morning sun, a girl flutters her wings on her back, soaring into the clouds like a feather. For a twelve-year-old child, Ningzhou seems so distant that it feels as if one could never traverse the mountains and valleys in a lifetime to reach it. It is a vast, ancient forest of deep azure, where, deep within the dense woods, lies the ancient temple of the Feather Clan. Under the morning sun, a girl flutters her wings on her back, soaring into the clouds like a feather. For a twelve-year-old child, Ningzhou seems so distant that it feels as if one could never traverse the mountains and valleys in a lifetime to reach it.

Ji Qian had a long sword added to his waist, measuring over 3 feet in length and nearly 1.5 inches in width, with an unusually thick spine. The long spear that the old man had originally carried on his back had already been taken out from the silk.

"Child, you may go outside."

Indeed, Yu Ran nodded.

The old man quietly looked at him and said softly

Where have you been

God of the North Star, Lord of the Azure, vast and boundless sky, soaring and gliding

"Let us go out to play." A voice as clear and melodious as a warbler.

Ji Ye looked at the iron ring that was also glimmering between his father's fingers in surprise, while the one he had just handed to his father was placed on the tray in his father's hand. The old man stared at the ring on his father's thumb with eyes as sharp as an eagle, so persistently and unwilling to part with it.

"People are so heavy, flying... must be very tiring, right?"

The elderly man gently patted the little girl's head and said, "Yuran, you should go out and play for a while."

The finger casket nestled in Ji Qianzheng's palm emitted a faint blue iron gleam. It was merely a very simple finger casket, yet it felt as hot as a piece of charcoal against his hand. The size of the ring was just right to fit his thumb, with a little space remaining. The side facing the fingertip was polished to a mirror finish, while the back featured the head of an eagle clutching a star. Ji Qianzheng's fingers brushed against the subtle engravings on the inner side of the finger casket