Chapter 410: Chapter 88: Memory Recovery (Part 1)_1
A hint of embarrassment played across the young man’s face as he defended himself, "I was just passing by, Yue Yue, don’t you recognize me? I’m your brother Babi! When we were little, we used to play together all the time. My father is Ballon."
Xuan Yue responded with a start, "Oh, so you’re Babi. You’ve grown so much.. I remember, when we were small, I think I often bullied you. Even let me ride on your back." Speaking about her childhood, a faint smile danced on Xuan Yue’s pure face, filled with a sacred aura.
Watching Xuan Yue’s smile, like a thawing spring breeze, Babi was utterly entranced. Her stunning beauty, her holy and elegant disposition deeply moved his heart. He was two years older than Xuan Yue, and because of the relationship between Xuan Ye and Ballon, he naturally became Xuan Yue’s playmate when they were children. Babi fell for this angel-like girl at a young age, silently accompanying her all the way. Regardless of any pranks Xuan Yue played on him, he always accepted them with delight. Seeing Xuan Yue’s innocent smile always plunged Babi into deep fascination. Even though time passed and Babi had grown up, maturing enough to pass the Judge of Light assessment, he always couldn’t forget the Xuan Yue he grew up with. Perhaps he inherited this from his father. Babi had always been devoted to Xuan Yue in affection. Even in his early teens, he had already determined that Xuan Yue was the only one he would marry in his life.
The reason he encountered Xuan Yue here wasn’t a coincidence. Ever since he knew that Xuan Yue was back, apart from practicing, he would roam around the Temple of Light where Xuan Yue practiced every day. For more than a year, this was the first time he had seen Xuan Yue and he hurried to strike up a conversation. A few years ago, when he just began to understand the differences between boys and girls, he revealed his feelings for Xuan Yue to his father Ballon, who was overjoyed at the news. He himself had experienced countless pains before winning his wife’s heart. By that time, his son was interested in his close friend’s daughter, even though Xuan Yue was slightly mischievous, he was deeply fond of her. Both families were well-matched, and he naturally assumed that Xuan Ye would agree to this match. As he did not want his son to go through the pain he once had, he approached Xuan Ye about this match on several occasions. Initially, Xuan Ye seemed to be on board, but in the recent past, he had been just brushing him off, much to Ballon’s annoyance. He had a hunch that Xuan Ye’s refusal had something to do with the few months that Xuan Yue had taken off away from the temple. So he deployed his resources to further investigate from the Silver Armored Judges that were following Xuan Ye, only to discover that his son now had a love rival. He was naturally anxious. After Xuan Yue returned to the temple, she lived a secluded life, rarely leaving the Temple of Light. For his son’s happiness, Ballon told Babi that if he wanted to win a girl’s heart, he had to be bold, careful, and thick-skinned. Only firm belief in his pursuit could win him the girl’s heart. Hence, he advised Babi to wait outside at the Temple of Light, find an opportunity to approach Xuan Yue, hoping to replicate the phrase ’Winning the affections of a girl is like getting the moon on the nearby balcony.’
"Yeah! Yue Yue, we haven’t seen each other for years. I’ve been training all these years, so we’ve spent less time together. How have you been these years?" In front of the woman he had a crush on, Babi was a bit at a loss.
Xuan Yue smiled softly, "I’m doing very well! Big brother Babi, you’ve become a Judge of Light. That’s really not easy!"
Babi blurted out, "Only through hard training could I have the ability to protect you!" As the words left his mouth, his handsome face turned crimson.
Hearing Babi’s words, Xuan Yue looked at him in surprise. Her heart stirred, the usually calm surface of her heart seemed to ripple a little, as if Babi had touched something within her.
Seeing Xuan Yue not responding, Babi thought she was moved by his words and felt a surge of joy. He took a few steps forward, standing in front of Xuan Yue. Looking at Xuan Yue, whose height was almost equal to his nose, he was intoxicated by her faintly fragrant scent. He said in a trance, "Yue Yue, if you’re willing, your big brother can still be your horse to ride, just like when we were kids."
Xuan Yue’s pretty face turned red. The meaning behind Babi’s words was clear. Clever as she was, how could she not understand it? She knew all about Babi’s feelings for her from a young age, but in her heart, Babi was always a caring and protective big brother. Xuan Yue lowered her head, gently shaking it, "Big brother, we’ve grown up. It’s impossible to go back to the time when we were kids."
Babi replied, "Yes! We’ve grown up. Everything has changed. Yue Yue, there’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you for a long time. Actually, actually, I ...." His face turned red and as he gathered the courage to voice his feelings, Xuan Yue cut him off. She seemed to be avoiding something as she said, "Big brother, I’m going to go back and practice now. You should go on with what you were doing." After saying this, she turned to walk back to the Temple of Light.
Having waited for over a year, even someone as patient as Babi had exhausted his tolerance. Finally having the opportunity, he didn’t want to give it up. In a burst of impulse, he grabbed Xuan Yue’s hand, "Yue Yue, I won’t take much of your time, can I finish what I am saying?"
Xuan Yue turned around and gently pulled her hand back. Babi, after all, could be considered her elder brother. She knew that there were some things she must face, so she nodded and said, "Alright, big brother, go ahead."
