Chapter 94: Gentle Human x Fierce Wolf Beast 06

The days passed peacefully and unhurriedly, and the relationship between Li Xiao and Jian Tong gradually became more harmonious, no longer just a simple version of Beauty and the Beast.

Li Xiao slowly learned to be gentle for the sake of his lover. What he looked forward to most every day was returning home, eager to see the one he cherished.

Today was no different, just like any other day.

As soon as Li Xiao returned home, he sat down beside Jian Tong, gazing at him intently as if he wanted to etch the young man into his heart.

Jian Tong lowered his eyes, flipping through a book, already accustomed to Li Xiao’s gaze.

Li Xiao looked at Jian Tong under the light, his eyes filled with endless tenderness and affection.

Jian Tong’s appearance wasn’t particularly stunning, but the serene aura around him was as captivating as an all-encompassing clear spring.

Soft and gentle, plain yet full of charm.

Just by looking at him, Li Xiao felt the ferocity in his heart calm down.

He wasn’t exactly a good person, spending his days living dangerously and reveling in it, until a few days ago when he arrived in the forest to complete an assassination mission and met the person before him.

When Jian Tong wasn’t smiling, he was calm and beautiful, but when he smiled, his eyes seemed to hold the stars and the sea, making it impossible not to fall into them.

Li Xiao poked Jian Tong’s cheek, his proud eyes carrying a hint of amusement, “Tong Tong, aren’t you curious about who I am?”

Jian Tong propped his chin on one hand as he read, “If you want to tell me, you will. If not, there’s no need to force yourself.”

He was flipping through a history book about the post-21st century era, learning about the two apocalyptic crises humanity had faced and the emergence of beastmen.

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow, feeling as if a feather had lightly tickled his heart.

“I used to be a special forces soldier in the military. After retiring, I became a mercenary,” he said in a low voice. “The largest mercenary organization on this continent is called Wu Sui, and I founded it.”

“The Wu Sui organization has fewer than thirty members, but each one is a top-tier expert. I’ll take you to meet them sometime.”

Jian Tong looked at Li Xiao, his beautiful black eyes fixed on him.

His fingers tightened slightly on the book, “You didn’t appear in that primitive forest by coincidence the other day. You were there for a mission, weren’t you?”

Li Xiao nodded solemnly, “Yes, I took on an assassination mission. The target happened to pass through that forest, so I chose it as the sniper point. I just didn’t expect to meet you there.”

He had just completed the mission and was about to leave when he caught the scent of roasted meat. Following the smell, he found Jian Tong.

Jian Tong’s presence was out of place in the primitive forest, as if he had accidentally wandered into this world.

He stood out like a glaring anomaly!

Jian Tong averted his gaze, his fingers tracing the pages of the history book, “Since you’ve been honest with me, I’ll tell you about myself too.”

“You can probably tell that I’m a pureblood human. I’m different from you beastmen…” His expression twisted slightly when he said the words “pureblood human,” as if it made him uncomfortable.

“I belong to this world, but not to this era,” he said, frowning as he thought about it. “To be more precise, I’ve come from the past to the future.”

“In the time I come from, there were only humans, no beastmen like you, and we hadn’t experienced the apocalyptic crises that led to humanity’s extinction.”

Li Xiao suddenly gripped Jian Tong’s shoulders, the air around him growing heavier, “The past…”

“Are you saying you come from a time before the apocalyptic crisis on the Shenzhou continent? A peaceful era before beastmen existed?”

Jian Tong nodded slowly under Li Xiao’s gaze, confirming his guess.

“The 21st century is the era I come from. I was just an ordinary person among many,” he said.

“But because of an accident…” When he mentioned the accident, his expression almost faltered as he thought of the man who had dragged him into the rift in time. A hint of disgust flickered across his face.

“I was forced to come here, and the first place I arrived was the primitive forest where you found me.”

He hesitated, then said, “I’m naturally bad with directions. That forest felt like an endless maze to me, and I kept going in circles.”

“If it weren’t for you, I don’t know how long I would’ve been lost in there.”

Li Xiao met Jian Tong’s eyes, seeing the purest light within them.

He reached up to touch the corner of Jian Tong’s eye, “No matter where you came from, you’re the person I love most, the one I want to spend my life with.”

“You’ve already quietly walked into my heart,” he said, leaning down to kiss Jian Tong’s forehead. The intense possessiveness in the gesture made Jian Tong freeze for a moment.

Jian Tong raised his slender, pale fingers and gently placed them on Li Xiao’s shoulder, “Li Xiao, thank you for appearing in my life and for loving me.”

“Let’s fall in love slowly. I want to have a beautiful and fulfilling future with you.”

A natural smile spread across his face, radiating a gentle warmth like a soft breeze or flowing water.

Li Xiao stared at him, momentarily entranced.

The iceberg in his eyes melted into snow, and he gazed at Jian Tong without blinking, his calm heartbeat now pounding rapidly and forcefully.

Jian Tong reached up to wrap his arms around Li Xiao’s neck, his soft voice laced with sweetness.

“I couldn’t be part of your past, but I’ll be with you for the rest of your future.”

“We’ll have a long, long future together.”

Admitting his feelings wasn’t that difficult.

He had never been the type to hold back. If he liked someone, he liked them; if he loved someone, he loved them!

This man was the first person he had ever loved, someone who shared his feelings.

He wanted to be close to him.

For the future, he would be there every step of the way.

Li Xiao didn’t yet know what decision his beloved had quietly made, but he knew that the person before him was willing to grow old with him.

He took Jian Tong’s hand in his, interlacing their fingers affectionately, “I’ll hold your hand from this moment until the end of time.”

“Till death do us part,” he whispered the last four words, making Jian Tong blush uncontrollably, his shyness adding an indescribable beauty to his face.

Jian Tong could feel his cheeks burning, his face flushed, and his eyes shimmering like spring water, giving him an alluring charm.

Li Xiao’s breathing quickened at the sight, his gaze burning into Jian Tong like a scorching flame.

“Tong Tong, let’s go to the marriage bureau tomorrow and register, okay?” His voice was low and husky, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Jian Tong looked away and nodded lightly.

Li Xiao pinched Jian Tong’s slightly red earlobe, the love in his heart surging like a tidal wave.

“You’re so good, Tong Tong~”

He stared at the blushing young man, finally understanding what it felt like to be tempted by beauty.

It was as if he’d willingly give his life to this person.

Jian Tong felt his ears burning with shame, a hint of panic in his expression.

“S-stop touching…”

Li Xiao held Jian Tong’s hand, gazing at his beloved with eager eyes.

“Tong Tong, can you help me?”

Jian Tong slowly leaned on Li Xiao’s shoulder, silently accepting his actions and thoughts.