When Zi Juan, now an infant, let out a clear, ringing cry, Liu Changxu's taut nerves finally relaxed, and he stopped casting the spell.
He raised his hand and released a gentle stream of spirit energy, drawing the infant Zi Juan softly into his arms before carefully cradling her.
By then, the infant Zi Juan had stopped crying. Her large eyes, gleaming black like gemstones, darted about as she curiously studied the man holding her.
Her little pink lips occasionally let out soft coos, as though she were quietly talking to Liu Changxu, or expressing her hazy awareness of this strange new world. She was so utterly adorable that everyone present felt their hearts melt in an instant.
Seeing how adorable Zi Juan was, Duan Yuwei gently took her from Liu Changxu's arms. She looked down at the baby girl with a tender smile and could not resist reaching out to play with her.
Zi Juan waved her little hands and babbled, interacting merrily with Duan Yuwei. After playing with her for quite a while, Duan Yuwei looked up and said to Liu Changxu with a cheerful smile:
"Husband, doesn't Zi Juan seem to recognize us? Look how happy she is to see us!"
Liu Changxu nodded slightly and said gently:
"Yes, she should recognize us. After all, Zi Juan didn't undergo reincarnation. She returned through Blood-Drop Rebirth.
"And she shared deep bonds with us in her previous life. It's no surprise that she recognizes us.
"But most of her memories are still sealed away right now. It will take a long time for her to recover all the memories of her previous life."
"When do you think Zi Juan will fully awaken her memories from her previous life?"
Duan Yuwei continued asking:
"Probably when she's seven or eight."
Liu