Chapter 127 - The Shadow Reappeared 2 (1/2)
Susu sat up straight with the rose in her left hand, waiting for Zi Yan's explanation. After a few minutes of silence, she looked up to meet Zi Yan's worried expression.
”What are you staring at?” Susu asked as the area between her brows wrinkled.
”You...something is different. You weren't like this when I left earlier. Your aura changed. Don't move.” Zi Yan's palm reached close to Susu's forehead, but didn't touch her. She shut her eyes and concentrated fully on Susu.
Slowly, Susu's body relaxed and felt a warmth, energy wrap around her. The sense of security is similar to a baby in a mother's w.o.m.b. So warm. So comfortable that she nearly fell asleep.
After a few minutes, Zi Yan opened her eyes with a light layer of perspiration on her forehead. ”How are you feeling?” She felt Susu's hands and let out a sigh of relief when her hands were room temperature.
”More calm and warm compared to before. No more tightness in my chest. What did you just do?” Susu blinked and subconsciously held onto Zi Yan's hand.
”Even if I tell you this now, you may not believe it. I need to show you something first. Hold out your hand.” Susu opened her palm and exposed the rose that was in her left hand. Zi Yan reached into her bag and brought out a box. From the box, she took out a green stem with a tiny leaf on it.
”That is...” Susu recognized the stem right away from her dream.
”Here, put them together.” Susu took the stem carefully and naturally knew the correct placement and where to stick the stem into the rose. Her eyes widened as she watched the rose blossom and petals soften like a real rose. She blinked at how beautiful this design worked out. It was similar to the outfit that she designed with the bendable petals, except this was like a magic trick.
”H..how?” She turned towards Zi Yan and showed a question filled face. Zi Yan maintained her smile and looked straight at Susu. Even though she wasn't saying anything, somehow Susu could read what was going on in her mind.
”Susu, can you hear me?” Zi Yan's lips didn't move, but Susu knew what she was thinking about. Naturally, she replied, ”Of course, I could hear you. I'm not deaf.”
”That means you've progressed to a breakthrough and opened yourself to your innate abilities.” Zi Yan's lip curved into a small smile while Susu remained confused.
”What do you mean by breakthrough? I didn't break anything?” She tilted her head sideways and frowned. Zi Yan opened her mouth and spoke, ”you, my dear, aren't a regular human being. Just now, you read my mind even though I wasn't saying anything out loud.”