Chu Yu was silent, then he softly whispered: ââŠShidi?â
The person holding his hand was silent for a moment before he said: âFrom the past, till the present, I am never the first person you think of.â
⊠Itâs just that the person who had been physically closest to him was Chu Sheng.
Chu Yuâs heart was rather tangled as he stroked Xie Xiâs head: âAlright⊠letâs take a look at where we are.â
When his head was stroked, all of Xie Xiâs anger and bitterness instantly disappeared. Xie Xi at once was in good mood and he sighed. He gently lifted Chu Yuâs hand and kissed it, then he held him by the waist. Before Chu Yu could object, Xie Xi snapped his fingers and a faint flame appeared at his fingertips, illuminating their surroundings.
They were in an empty room.
As Chu Yu looked around he saw that, sure enough, only he and Xie Xi had been teleported here.
He didnât know what was the matter with that sword and why Lu Qingan lost his composure and was driven to distraction when he saw it. It must have been a trap set by Chu Shuanghe.
This must be Chu Shuangheâs base?
Chu Yu thought it over for a while. He took some precautions then carefully pushed the door open then took a step back but what met his eyes wasnât the hidden weapons or poisonous smoke trap that he had imagined.
Like the image of a bamboo screen, the scene that greeted his eyes was a beautiful starry sky and below it were fine jade eucalyptus branches that hid blooming flowers that shone with an azure light. Not far away was a vast lake, reflecting a nearby magnificent building together with a vast palace.
What the h*** is this place? A light bulb flashed over Chu Yuâs head. He stroked his chin and poked Xie Xi: âAre we in an illusion again?â
Xie Xi looked down at Chu Yu and smiled slightly: âIf Shidi was really in an illusion, Shixiong wouldnât be standing here.â
Though he felt that Xie Xiâs smile was a little strange, Chu Yu couldnât restrain his curiosity: âWhere would I be?â
Xie Xi smiled grew wider as he leaned in close. His voice was soft and magnetic as he whispered into Chu Yuâs ear, so close that his lips almost touched it: âIn bed.â
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Oh!
Was he being seduced?!
Even though the comment barrage view was turned off, Chu Yu could imagine those rotten women screaming. He drew back from Xie Xi and pulled his hands off his waist. His face deadpan, he said with a pale face: âStop making trouble.â
Xie Xi was reluctant to give up and was not willing to listen to any excuses. He continued to hug Chu Yu and complained, âShixiong, I missed you very much.â
Thinking more or less about his chrysanthemumâŠ
Chu Yuâs face was expressionless and he pulled free and walked out of the room. He looked all around. They must not just blindly rush to explore the palace behind them. It would be better to walk all around the area so they can find Lu Qingan.
Chu Yu thought the decision over and looked back at Xie Xi who was staring at him in a bizarre manner. He pulled Xie Xi over by the hand and indicated they should walk over to the nearby woods. âIt was nothing more than a joke. Letâs go find the others.â
Xie Xi listened to his suggestion and walked forward. The expression in his eyes was difficult to read: âUnexpectedly, Shixiong doesnât want to be alone with me?â
How did the child become more and more clever like this �
Chu Yu sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose. âWe have to find and join up with Shixun quickly. Chu Shuanghe isnât someone we can deal with by ourselves. It wouldnât be good if we ran into him.â
Looking at Xie Xiâs face that now seemed to be strained, Chu Yu went beyond his limits and tried using Xun Sheng. He didnât expect the sword to suddenly seem to be restrained by some unknown force. He flew three feet then the sword fell with a âplopâ sound. The glimmering lights in the star chart also appeared to have vanished. This place now seemed somewhat sinister and resembled the Mausoleum Ruins.
Chu Yu was now being half carried by Xie Xi. The feelings in his heart were very complex. When they got close to the lake, he looked down and saw something that made his heart terrified and horrified.
The lake unexpectedly didnât show the reflection of him and Xie Xi.
He pulled Xie Xi and hesitated for a moment. He just prepared to try throwing something into the lake, the blank talisman in his hand, when Xie Xi dragged him away from the edge of the water.
Almost at the same time, the lake seemed to be heating up all over, and its surface started boiling violently. Almost in the next breath, a small scorpion emerged from the lake. The poisonous needle on the tail rose up and flashed with a dull blue light, as if it were charged with a powerful electric current.
Chu Yu swallowed and looked back. The whole area was now covered in poisonous scorpions. His hair stood on end.
It seemed that there now was an endless torrent of scorpions emerging. When they arrived, he and Xie wouldnât be able to use their sword to escape. His Golden Light Bowl1Â had been damaged ten years ago so it would be almost impossible to escape. In this place they can only use up their talismans or spiritual force and who knows how many other creatures are staring at them from the darkness.
He frantically searched in his interspatial ring for anything useful, rummaging around for a long time until he finally found a jade box and took it out.
The expression on Xie Xiâs face was one of indifference when he caught sight of Chu Yu removing the jade box until he glanced at it. With a quick look, he recognized it. His memory was astonishing: âXing Yan grass?â
Chu Yu patted Xie Xiâs shoulder.
Unexpectedly to still remember those things from long ago ⊠to remember going to the auction and how the child quarreled with his future wife over a hairpin, the monk may flee, but the temple remains.
Now the protagonist doesnât need a harem ⊠the Systemâs requirement that he develop into a true stallion character, harem master can no longer be fulfilled.
Chu Yu had a fleeting sense of desolation. He nodded and said: âIâll use the Xing Yan grass to draw the poisoned scorpions here. You must take the opportunity to run away and wait for me in the woods.â
Xie Xiâs face changed subtly.
Unaware of Xie Xiâs reaction, Chu Yu vigilantly stared at the scorpions, wondering how he could use the lightness talisman in his ring to assist him to perfectly avoid their poisonous attacks.
Xie Xi smiled in such a way that indicated that he was holding back a profound reaction. He said in a low voice: âSo many years have passed, but Shixiong hasnât changed at all.â
Chu Yu was startled but soon after that realized what was going on: âYou can set your mind at ease that I will not leave you this time.â
The expression on Xie Xiâs face was still dark: âShixiong, I am unwilling to believe you again. You never have confidence in me. I can protect you.â
There are so many scorpions, you canât kill them allâŠ
Of course, Chu Yu believes in the protagonistâs strength but it was merely customary for him to want to protect the protagonist. Itâs strange. He had wanted to hug the protagonistâs thighs but ⊠unexpectedly, he didnât hug the thighs but the third leg instead.
Xie Xi smoothly licked his lips and no longer said anything. Unsheathing Duan Xue, he glanced coldly at the poisonous scorpions while waiting for action after charging his inner power.
He gave a single wave of his sword.
A golden sword light like a ray of sunshine coming from the rising sun appeared in a corona that dazzled the viewers. Chu Yu, who had stood ready to help Xie Xi, stared blankly at the pile of tens of thousands of poisonous scorpions that seemed to melt like snow and ice, crushed by the golden sword light as easily as crushing dry weeds and smashing rotten wood they vanished in an instant.
What the ****! This is far too abnormal!
The protagonistâs halo is really a big buff!
Chu Yu couldnât help but swallow and finally understood how the Chu family in the original novel had been abolished by the protagonist.
Xie Xi retracted Duan Xue, staring silently at Chu Yu. His eyes were slightly bloodshot: âShixiong, I said I can protect you. I donât need you to do anythingâŠâ
Chu Yu quickly tried to appease him: âI realize this.â
Xie Xi was inexplicably irritated: âYou absolutely donât understand!â
Chu Yu stared at his bloodshot eyes and all of a sudden he heard Chu Shengâs voice in his head â Xie Xi was insane.
Insane, meaning prone to a Qi Deviation?
Thinking of that possibility, it seems like the protagonistâs temper has indeed become unstable and hard to predict. Sometimes he acts cute and soft then from time to time he becomes gloomy. This was probably because of the shock he received ten years ago making him have a tendency for a Qi Deviation.
Regardless of this matter, Chu Yu will try to pacify him first.
Mouth dry, Chu Yu carefully approached him, tentatively reaching out and hugging Xie Xi: âShidi, calm downâŠIâm not going to leave this time.â
Xie Xi said: âShixiong, I like you. Do you like me?â
Chu Yu quickly replied: âI like you.â
Xie X paused lifted Chu Yuâs chin with keen, sparkling eyes: âDo you realize what I mean when I say âlikeâ?â
When Chu Yu looked into those eyes, he broke out into a cold sweat and he felt his chrysanthemum tighten.
He knows he doesnât hate or is disgusted with Xie Xi but whether it is love ⊠his feelings are unclear.
Is he⊠really bent?
Chu Yu was inexplicably filled with grief and indignation at that thought.
Xie Xi blinked and whispered: âShixiong, for what reason did you kiss me that night?â
I went on a fishing expedition trying to find out if Iâm really bent âŠ
âIf you donât like me, then there is no need toe to provoke me in that kind of manner?â Xie Xi paused, âEvery time I try to woo you, you push me away, but you donât take responsibility at all. You provoke me then ask me to leaveâŠâ
Letâs change the subject, shall we?
Chu Yu said resentfully: âShidi, what do you want to say?â
âI just want to ask Shixiong whether he likes me or not.â
To not like him ⊠for so many years they had been traveling together, how could he not like Xie Xi? But to say he loved Xie XiâŠ
He really ⊠does love him a little.
Chu Yu was really surprised by himself in the end. Looking up at Xie Xiâs eyes that were glowing with infinite expectation, his heart suddenly softened. He didnât want to disappoint Xie Xi. Closing his eyes and gritting his teeth, he made up his mind and determined to do it no matter what, he spat out three words: â⊠I love you.â
He said it. He said it! He really said it out loud!
It didnât seem to be that hard to say.
Not only does Chu Yu have no regrets, on the contrary, he even felt as though he had finally put down a burden. The clouds had parted and showed the blue sky above. His heart was at ease and he smiled: âYouâre so clingy. Even when I donât like it, I still seem to like it.â2
The disappointment in Xie Xiâs face gradually disappeared, and in an instant, it was replaced by disbelief and then he became wild with joy, as though he had become the happiest person in the world.
Chu Yuâs heart became even softer and a thought emerged in his mind: as long as Xie Xi is happy, anything is fine âŠ
Xie Xiâs eyes brightened and he said without the least hesitation: âShixiong, letâs do it!â
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He wants to take his words back.
With an impassive face, he pushed Xie Xi away and walked towards the woods.
Xie Xi went over to him and wrapped himself around Chu Yu with an expression full of smiles, lifting up his hand and gently kissing it. It wasnât enough. He kissed all ten of Chu Yuâs fingers.
Chu Yuâs heart was touched he was not able to fight against Xie Xiâs smiling expression. It was like a small animal rubbing itself against Chu Yu. There was no trace of impatience in Xie Xiâs actions, only unlimited tolerance and softness.
See that Chu Yu did not object. Xie Xiâs smile widened: âShixiong, do you remember this?â
Chu Yu glanced at him. His heart was cold and he felt that what he was going to be said wouldnât be anything good for him.
Xie Xi laughed in a sweet and cloying manner and softly said: âTen years ago in Ye City when we went to kill the demonic insects, we stopped to rest along the way in a small town and Shixiong promised me âŠâ
Chu Yuâs eyelids fluttered faintly as he vaguely recalled something.
Xie Xi said: âShixiong said that whenever Shidi asks he was willing to, Shidi can eat fish any time.â
Chu Yu. Chu Fish. Fish âŠ
Eat fish. Eat fish. Eat fishâŠ
Chu Yu: ââŠâ
It is true that at that time he didnât notice any problem but now, hearing this promise again with a clear mind, it sounds ⊠infinitely ambiguous.
But now Xie Xi revealed his true self in such a way. Chu Yu thought he was just a clingy little child but he actually had the nerve to âŠ
It wonât be easy to preserve his chrysanthemum today.
Chu Yu calmly looked around him at the trees that appeared to be giving off a gentle light. He made a sound of surprise then bluntly changed the subject: âShidi, look. The trees in this forest are glowing. When I see my brother Iâll have to tell him about this. Maple Valley is full of maple trees but it would good to increase the tree diversity by introducing a new speciesâŠâ
Xie Xi clasped their ten fingers together and said with a smile that was yet not a smile: âShixiong, I want to eat fish.â
Chu Yu decided to play the fool until the end: âAh child, donât make a fuss. This awful place is just too spooky. Just now you saw that thereâs no fish in the lake only poisonous scorpions. After we leave this place you can eat as much fish as you want âŠâ
He hadnât finished speaking yet when Xie Xi suddenly slammed him back against a tree with his body pushing him in. The ten fingers that were clasped together were also pressed above his head so that he couldnât move.
Chu Yu wildly protested: âXie Xi, we are in a dangerous place!â
Xie Xi looked down at him then bent down to kiss him on the lips, with a wide smirk: âShixiong, donât be afraid. Previously I had already checked the area. This place is quiet, without any monsters or evil spirits here. The poisonous scorpions were only phantoms made by the lake and were not dangerous. This place is not dangerous it does not have an aura of death and we do not need to be afraid. I believe the owner of this place does not have any evil intentions for visitors âŠâ
⊠Just a mirage?
Chu Yu wanted to burst into tears.
As expected, the protagonist has a vast education âŠ
Xie Xiâs kiss his way down to Chu Yuâs neck, knowing that his neck was his most sensitive point. Sticking out his red tongue, Xie Xi licked his throat. With a muffled laugh, he said: âDonât worry.â
As Chu Yu was licked until his knees weakened but he still stubbornly clung to his moral integrity: âWe ⊠we can leave then do it ⊠we must get out of here first âŠâ
âWhen we leave we wonât have the chance to spend time alone.â Xie Xi looked up at him with his eyes shining like spring water. âShixiong, we would be too late.â