Translator: She.Wee

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Chapter 92: The Grand Wedding

These past days, Xi Huai had been deeply troubled by Chi Muyao’s unconscious state. He couldn’t help but think back to the time when Chi Muyao was similarly weak during their ordeal at Heaven’s Eighty-One disc array. How had he managed to hold on while dealing with Su You in such a frail condition? The thought was simply unimaginable. What pained Xi Huai even more was that he had been losing his temper with Chi Muyao earlier.

This time, he was determined to take proper care of him.

He specifically asked Zong Sichen to inquire with Xu Ranzhu about how to help Chi Muyao recover quickly.

When Zong Sichen returned, he looked awkward and couldn’t bring himself to say anything for a long time.

Xi Huai, growing impatient, snapped, “Just say it!”

“She said… spread it wide and suck it hard.”[1]

“…” Xi Huai covered his face with one hand. He was never going to get used to the way the disciples of the Hehuan Sect talked.

After composing himself for a moment, he asked again, “Lately, A-Jiu has been frowning a lot, as if he’s in pain. Is there anything that can relieve his discomfort?”

Zong Sichen cautiously shuffled over to the chair in Xi Huai’s cave residence but was quickly shooed away by Xi Huai. “A-Jiu likes to sit there and daydream. Don’t dirty it.”

“…” Zong Sichen had no choice but to stand to the side obediently, feeling wronged as he relayed, “She said A-Jiu likes sweet things and occasionally enjoys a drink, or even tea. If nothing else works when he’s frowning, you could try giving him some maltose.”

In the end, Xi Huai didn’t manage to get much useful information and had to go down the mountain himself to find maltose and tea leaves.

The Qingze Sect was in a state of chaos at the moment, especially in the Office of the Disciples, where everyone was overwhelmingly busy. As a result, no one noticed when Xi Huai entered.

He had to rummage around on his own, and after finding what he needed, he returned to his cave.

It was a beautiful time of year, with clear, warm weather. The wind was gentle, and the sunlight was soft.

Willow fluff floated gently, falling into the stream and drifting silently. The lotus flowers hadn’t yet bloomed, leaving only the lotus leaves, covered in dew, veiling the jade-green waters.

Mist lingered among the mountains, with the green leaves of the forest immersed in it. A gentle breeze stirred, creating a picturesque scene with nature’s beauty.

Xi Huai carefully carried Chi Muyao out of the cave, gently placing him on a rattan chair so he could enjoy some sunlight.

Then, he sat alone at the stone table in the courtyard, trying to figure out how to brew tea.

Ever since he could remember, he had been a cultivator and had little concept of food and drink, let alone tea brewing.

He took out a teapot, poured in the tea leaves, and even carefully considered the quantity. Then he added water to the pot and covered it with the lid.

After doing all that, he placed the teapot on the alchemy furnace to heat it with fire. In less than a quarter of an hour, the teapot cracked.

The teapot shattered with a loud “bang,” spilling water that momentarily caused the flames to flicker. But the fire, designed for refining, quickly returned to its original state. If left alone, the teapot fragments might even melt completely.

Staring at the mess in front of him, he was speechless.

“…”

Why would Chi Muyao like something so complicated to make?

This was clearly beyond him!

Giving up on brewing tea, he turned his attention to the maltose. After trying some himself, he winced at the overpowering sweetness.

Could Chi Muyao really like this taste?

Tentatively, he brought the maltose close to Chi Muyao’s lips. Even though Chi Muyao was still unconscious, he opened his mouth at the sweet scent and carefully began to lick the candy[3].

Watching Chi Muyao’s tongue, Xi Huai swallowed involuntarily. His mind suddenly went into disarray, more chaotic than the boiling water from earlier.After hesitating for a while, he smeared some maltose on his fingertip and offered it to Chi Muyao.

Chi Muyao opened his mouth again, the soft motion almost driving Xi Huai to the brink of losing control.

But soon, the sweetness on his finger was gone, and Chi Muyao stopped eating, even spitting a few times, snapping Xi Huai back to reality.

Setting the maltose aside, Xi Huai propped his chin on his hand and watched Chi Muyao by the rattan chair, muttering, “When will you wake up? Cultivating with you now, I’m really afraid you’ll lose control of your spiritual energy and go berserk. And with how weak you are, I can’t bear to even touch you.”

He stared at Chi Muyao for a while longer, a mischievous thought surfacing as he leaned closer to adjust his clothing….Chi Muyao slowly woke up, frowning slightly.

He first looked around, then lowered his head, blushing when he saw what Xi Huai was doing.

Reaching out to hold Xi Huai’s head, Chi Muyao made him look up, their eyes meeting in a moment that made his heart race.

Trembling slightly, Chi Muyao curled up a little and softly called out, “Xi Huai…”

Xi Huai finally looked up, swallowing a few times before wiping his lips with his thumb. “The way you Hehuan Sect disciples wake people up is really something.”

Chi Muyao, thoroughly embarrassed, turned his face away in silence. It wasn’t like he had asked for this; Xi Huai had done it all on his own.

Xi Huai stopped teasing him and helped him pull up his pants, then asked, “Feeling better?”

Chi Muyao took a moment to sense his condition before responding, “I’ve recovered a bit, but I’m still feeling weak.”

Xi Huai had intended to serve him some hot tea once he woke up, but since the teapot was broken, he ended up pulling out some Peach Clear Brew from Chi Muyao’s Thousand Treasures Bell instead. “How about a drink?”

“It’s not a good time to drink…”

“Oh, forget it then,” Xi Huai replied, saying nothing about his failed attempt at tea-making.

“Is the Qingze Sect alright?” Chi Muyao finally remembered the most pressing matter and anxiously asked.

He had passed out before the battle was over, so he didn’t know how things had ended.

“Those bastards from the Nuan Yan Pavilion have all been driven off. If something had gone wrong, do you think I’d be here…?” Xi Huai said, pointing at his own mouth.

“Oh, that’s good.” After stretching a bit, Chi Muyao felt more at ease and playfully kicked Xi Huai.

Xi Huai caught his foot and, leaning closer, said, “I still have a question for you.”

“Hmm? What question? Ask anything you want, and I’ll tell you.”

Looking up at Xi Huai with innocent, sincere eyes, Chi Muyao waited.

“That Azure Fox… you knew it had already taken human form?”

“Yes, I knew.”

“So, did you save it because it was good-looking and powerful, or were you just being kind?”

Chi Muyao stared at Xi Huai for a moment, then tilted his head slightly and smiled.

Xi Huai, puzzled by his smile, asked impatiently, “What does that mean?”

Chi Muyao’s response was unusually gentle: “Our Xi Huai has grown up. You even know when and where to show your jealousy. When you first saw the Azure Fox Ancestor, you knew it wasn’t the right time to act out, and now you’re asking me about it in private. Well done.”

Xi Huai felt like he was being patronized, as if he were still a child, and furiously retorted, “Don’t change the subject!”

“I really just thought I should help it. I was grateful to the Colorless Yuni Deer for its kindness, and I felt I should do something for a fallen spirit beast. It wasn’t because of the Azure Fox Ancestor itself. Besides, at that time, my heart was full of you. How could I possibly be thinking of someone else?”

Hearing this, Xi Huai couldn’t stop the smile that spread across his face, his heart soaring.

It was as if a hundred birds took flight, a thousand flowers bloomed, and a landscape painting unfolded in his mind, the scenery breathtakingly beautiful.

Though he was appeased, he still pressed on, “Does it often go without clothes?”

“Yes, it’s still not used to wearing them since it just took human form.”

“And you seem to be used to it. Have you seen it a few times?”

“There’s no hiding it from you—I have seen it a few times. But don’t worry, in my eyes, you’re still the most attractive type, with your tall and strong build.”

Although, before falling for Xi Huai, he hadn’t liked it at all.

But he liked it now.

Still feeling a bit sour, Xi Huai huffed and held onto Chi Muyao’s foot, sulking like a scolded child.

Chi Muyao wiggled his toes in Xi Huai’s grasp, teasing him, and then said, “The Azure Fox likes my junior sister.”

“How do you know?”

“He admitted it himself! By the way, where is Azure Fox?”

“After the battle ended, I asked him to stay, but he said he needed to return to the Yu Chong Sect; otherwise, someone would be worried.”

“See?”

This time, Xi Huai finally relaxed, but he still pretended to be reluctant, nodding slightly. “Alright then.”

It wasn’t surprising that Xi Huai had been concerned. Azure Fox was indeed someone who was hard to ignore—handsome with a touch of elegance, powerful, and familiar with Chi Muyao. Chi Muyao had once risked his life to save him, deepening their bond, which had made Xi Huai feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.

After confirming that Azure Fox wasn’t interested in men, Xi Huai truly felt relieved.

He released Chi Muyao’s foot, stood up, and took off his outer robe to drape it over Chi Muyao’s shoulders. “The wind is picking up. I’ll carry you back.”

“Okay.”

Chi Muyao realized that having a tall and strong partner meant that Xi Huai could easily lift him as if he were a child.

Holding onto Xi Huai’s neck, Chi Muyao asked about some previous matters as they entered the cave. After learning that everyone he cared about was safe and sound, he finally felt at ease.

Finally, he also heard about Yu Yanshu’s situation and sighed, “I wonder if he’ll succeed.”

In the original novel, Yu Yanshu did indeed become the sect leader by the end.

But now, the plot has changed so much that Chi Muyao is somewhat confused and uncertain.

However, could it be that even though the process has changed, the outcome remains the same? Xi Huai still becomes the Demon Lord, and Yu Yanshu still ends up as the leader of Nuan Yan Pavilion.

Does that mean Xi Huai will be killed in the end?

“I wish him success,” Xi Huai said as he cast a small cleansing spell, cleaning both of them. Then, he lightly tapped a luminous artifact, filling the cave with a warm orange glow. “But that mess of a Nuan Yan Pavilion, if he really takes over, it’ll be quite the ordeal for him.”

“It would certainly be best if he succeeds. Senior Brother Yu is righteous and kind, truly suited for the position. If Nuan Yan Pavilion can change, that’s the outcome everyone wants to see.”

“His only advantage is that he’s not as repulsive as the others.” Xi Huai remarked as he approached and fed Chi Muyao a few pills. “The other day, whenever I fed you medicine, you’d throw it up, but you ate the maltose candy with relish.”

“Candy?” Chi Muyao was puzzled.

“Mm.”

Xi Huai sat down in front of him, raised his hand to touch his antlers, and asked, “Can you hide these?”

Only then did Chi Muyao realize that his antlers had been visible the whole time. He quickly hid them and asked, “Did many people see my antlers?”

“What do you think? Were we all blind?”

“Then—” He worried that his little deer would be exposed.

“No one will think too much about it, and I’ve already sent people to secretly protect it. With the Yu Chong Sect and Fox around, unless several Nascent Soul cultivators come to openly steal it… But what’s the point of stealing it? The Colorless Yuni Deer cannot be controlled by others, and if someone tries to force it, it will self-destruct.”

“That’s true…”

Xi Huai leaned in closer, gently brushing his lips against Chi Muyao’s in a soft kiss. Then he whispered, “Can you cultivate?”

Chi Muyao raised his hand to Xi Huai’s neck, hesitating before replying, “In theory, no.”

“Why ‘in theory’?”

“If you really get close… I can’t refuse. And, well, I want to…”

Xi Huai’s heart raced wildly at his words, and as he kissed him, he leaned in closer.

Chi Muyao obediently held onto his shoulders, allowing Xi Huai to do as he pleased.

Xi Huai seemed unwilling to stop the kiss, his voice muffled and almost swallowed in the kiss, but Chi Muyao still understood his meaning.

Xi Huai said, “Then I’ll be gentle.”

…

Chi Muyao quietly got up and tried to sneak out of bed.

Unfortunately, his ankle was caught by Xi Huai, who pulled him back into his arms.

He pushed against Xi Huai’s shoulders, trying to keep him at a distance, and angrily demanded, “Didn’t you say you’d be gentle?”

“Yes, I said I’d be gentle, but I didn’t say how many times.”

“I’m weak! My body can’t take it!” He protested loudly.

“At first, you were quite weak, but I didn’t expect that the more you cultivated, the better you’d get. Just listen to how strong your voice sounds now.”

“You, you little rascal!”

“Mm, I am.”

Chi Muyao’s voice choked with grievance as he whimpered, “Wuu… Little rascal, can’t you spare this old man? Wuu…”

Xi Huai was amused by his expression. He reached out to smooth Chi Muyao’s hair and kissed his forehead. “Chi Muyao, don’t pretend to be old at a time like this. I’m helping you recover. As I work so hard to cultivate, your spiritual energy is gradually being restored, so why stop?”

“But… my spiritual energy is all messed up.” His legs were numb.

It was the first time Xi Huai had seen the tattoos on Chi Muyao’s back, and he was so excited he almost went wild, refusing to stop. He even said he wanted to see clearly what flowers were on Chi Muyao’s back.

His tattoos only appeared in moments of deep emotion. How many times would it take for Xi Huai to see them all?

This was practically going to kill him!

“I’m helping you regulate your breath.”

“I’m tired.”

“You sleep, I’ll do all the work.”

“But—”

“Chi Muyao, I love you so much.”

Xi Huai’s sudden confession left Chi Muyao stunned. When Xi Huai leaned in to kiss him again, he didn’t resist. Instead, blushing and with his heart racing, he opened himself up, as if he were a bird falling into water, drowning in the gentle stream.

He couldn’t refuse at all!

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