The small figure wobbled as it ran.
Suddenly, his foot slipped, and he fell heavily to the ground with a "thud".
The little guy grinned, his eyes instantly reddened, and tears welled up in them.
A sharp pain shot through him, and he couldn't help but gasp, his little face contorting in pain.
He bit his lip tightly, trying hard not to cry out loud.
He sobbed as he quickly got up and ran forward again.
As he ran, his figure gradually became fully revealed.
The jade bracelet transformed into a little boy.
He wore a wide, blue robe, the hem of which trailed to the ground and fluttered gently as he ran.
His hair was flying wildly, and there were still traces of tears on his young face.
Under the sunlight, it shimmered with a pearly luster.
Nan Xunran's eyes were fixed on the little boy in front of her.
Looking at his wet hair, the flower petals stuck to his body, and his tattered clothes, I couldn't help but frown slightly.
He raised his hand, and a pure white light burst forth, instantly enveloping the small figure.
In a short while, the light gradually faded, and the little boy's clothes became spotless, all the dirt disappearing in an instant.
The little boy looked down at his brand-new clothes, his eyes suddenly widening.
He spun around, scrutinizing himself closely, and exclaimed in surprise, "Wow!"
Then, he looked up, his gaze instantly focusing on Nan Xunran, and then he rushed towards Nan Xunran.
His small figure moved incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye, he was tightly hugging Nan Xunran's leg, his eyes shining with dependence.
He shouted, "Father!"
Nan Xunran: "?"
Within the Sea of Consciousness, the System Light Orb chuckled.
Before Nan Xunran ask a question, the light cluster couldn't hold back and explained, "Because you, host, are bound to him."
In his heart, you are the person he trusts most, so subconsciously he regards you as his father.
At this moment, the little boy felt uneasy when he saw that Nan Xunran did not respond to him.
He hugged Nan Xunran's legs even tighter, his body pressed against hers like a pendant, without a single gap.
His large eyes blinked as he looked at Nan Xunran, and he called out again, "Father!"
Nan Xunran frowned and said in a deep voice, "I am not your father."
Upon hearing this, the little boy shook his head vigorously, revealing a defiant expression.
He retorted loudly, "Impossible!"
Nan Xunran: "..."
Suddenly, the little boy's lips trembled, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears.
Immediately afterwards, he burst into loud sobs, a cry so earth-shattering it seemed to pierce the heavens.
He cried as he raised his hand high, showing Nan Xunran the wounds he had sustained from the fall.
His face was full of grievance, and tears streamed down his face, a string of crystal teardrops rolling down and hitting the ground.
"Pain!"
Nan Xunran's gaze swept over the wound, and he gently waved his sleeve.
Suddenly, a warm current flowed over the little boy's wound.
In the blink of an eye, the wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, disappearing without a trace.
The little boy withdrew his hand in astonishment, staring wide-eyed at his unharmed hand, his face filled with admiration.
His eyes sparkled, and a happy smile spread across his face as he exclaimed excitedly, "Father, you're amazing!"
After a brief pause, the little boy tilted his head, gently clutching the hem of his clothes with one small hand, his eyes revealing an extremely intense longing.
He whispered, "Father, I don't have a name yet."
Nan Xunran lowered her eyes, her gaze lingering on the jade bracelet on her wrist for a moment before turning her attention to the little boy.
He opened his mouth and said, "Jue."
The little boy paused slightly, a look of confusion on his face.
Nan Xunran continued, "Your name."
The little boy whispered, repeating, "Jue?"
Nan Xunran raised his hand and traced the word "Jue" in mid-air with his slender fingers.
The little boy stared intently at the character, his eyes wide and unblinking, murmuring, "Jade..."
Then, he spun around happily, his robes billowing as he did so, and shouted, "I remember, Father!"
Nan Xunran said coldly, "Don't call me father."
Upon hearing this, Jue's head drooped instantly, her hands clasped tightly together. "Then what should we shout?"
He looked up at Nan Xunran with pitiful eyes and said aggrievedly, "Don't tell me you don't want me anymore?"
Within her Sea of Consciousness, the System Light Orb saw Jue's pitiful state and felt a pang of pity.
It couldn't help but say, "Host, just let him shout like that."
The moment the words left its mouth, it felt a bone-chilling coldness on its back.
The light from the System Light Orb shrank back slightly, and it quickly shut its mouth.
Nan Xunran's gaze fell on Jue.
At that moment, Jue was staring intently at him, her eyes blazing red.
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