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When I returned, I was immediately ordered to rest by Jun Chong, and Half-Demon was also sent back. Tao Wu followed, while Taotie was sent back to the shop.
Jun Chong threw me onto the bed and lay down beside me. I had many questions to ask, but I noticed the fatigue etched on his brow. Suddenly feeling a pang of sympathy, I swallowed all my words and obediently lay next to him, wrapping my arms around his waist.
"Jun Chong, I'll watch over you. If you're tired, just take a nap!"
Jun Chong's body stiffened for a moment, and he didn't respond. Instead, he pulled me closer into his embrace. I nestled into him, gazing at the white glow emanating from his forehead. I wanted to reach out and touch it, but Jun Chong stopped me with a firm voice, "Don't touch."
"Okay. I won't touch; you should sleep."
Jun Chong opened his eyes, and the sharpness in them softened as colors danced in the light. "I don't want to hurt you; please don't take it personally."
I was taken aback, a smile creeping onto my lips while my eyes grew slightly misty. The only way to hold back my emotions was to bury my head in his chest. Truthfully, I did care about what he said at that moment, but I didn't want to ruin the atmosphere. Yet he still sensed it.
Sometimes, an unintentional gesture can determine many things to come. Even if it’s just a small and seemingly unnecessary comment, it can be enough to comfort someone—someone who cares for you—turning a heart that was about to break into one that blossoms.
So I firmly believed that he loved me; if he didn’t, why would he say so much?
Eventually, my smile led me into a dream.
When I woke up the next day, Jun Chong had not yet risen. I noticed that the white glow on his forehead had spread throughout his body; he remained in that position without moving. A sense of worry crept over me as I contemplated reaching out to him when suddenly a soft feminine voice echoed in the empty room.
"Don't touch him; the second seal hasn't fully recovered yet."
I climbed out of bed and looked around, finding no one else in the room. Instead, I heard a voice laughing, "I am the second seal hidden within the soul of Taotie. My name is Zhuque, but you may call me Huang, which means Phoenix."
"Zhuque of the Four Sacred Beasts?"
I displayed a look of astonishment. Zhuque is one of the Four Sacred Beasts, inherently associated with fire and representing the south.
However, when Jun Chong mentioned the seal last time, he only spoke of it being sealed within the soul of an Ancient Beast, without mentioning that there was a divine beast hidden within their soul. I couldn't help but wonder who it was that sealed him.
What was the true purpose behind creating so many Ancient Beasts? If it were simply to seal Jun Chong's body, there would be no need for such complexity. What if Jun Chong didn't even want to reclaim his body?
In other words, if the opponent harbored hatred or fear towards Jun Chong and sought to separate his soul from his body to weaken him, then using so many Ancient Beasts indeed seemed aimed at suppressing Jun Chong.
But upon closer thought, they must have considered that Jun Chong might reclaim his body. If the seals were broken, those Ancient Beasts would become his allies—wouldn't that pose a significant threat to that person?
These two points were contradictory, yet I remembered Jun Chong saying that it was his elder brother who sealed his body.
Was it a relationship filled with both love and hate?
"What are you thinking about?"
Huang's voice interrupted my thoughts. This time I noticed a large crimson bird soaring above Jun Chong's head—it was the Phoenix. Its feathers were soft and beautiful, adorned with flames, and its tail swayed gracefully.
The bedroom radiated a gentle warmth as Huang said, "I belong to fire; I am the Yin fire of the Lord of the Abyss. Therefore, I will not harm him. I must guard him as he adjusts to the seal; you may leave."
I don't think Zhuque would harm Jun Chong. Feeling a bit hungry, I nodded and changed my clothes before heading out. Outside, Shizui and Molin were both absent, leaving the place feeling somewhat empty.
I looked at the living room, which was covered by curtains, and remembered how Molin would get furious upon waking up to such a dark room. He would rush to pull all the curtains open, grumbling, "People need to bask in the sun to stay healthy. Anxin, come over and soak up some sunlight; you have too much yin energy on you. Stop hanging around those ghosts all day."
Back then, I always argued with him, but after he left, I realized he was a reliable friend who genuinely cared for me.
Whenever we had a fight, Shizui would always bring out delicious breakfast to coax us into eating. Although Molin was reluctant to eat what he made, he would still finish it, looking awkward yet amusing.
But now, facing the empty living room, I felt just as hollow inside.
" Molin, Shizui, you must be safe. We will come looking for you tonight. Molin, hang in there."
Grabbing my wallet, I stepped outside to find something to eat. It was already past ten o'clock—too late for breakfast—so I decided to walk a bit further for lunch.
As I reached the commercial street, I noticed there were still many people queuing outside Delicious Enjoyment. Surprised, I thought, "Could it be that Taotie is still just talking and hasn't really changed?"
But when I looked closely at those people's eyes, which were normal in color, I couldn't help but feel suspicious. "Did I guess wrong?"
"You indeed guessed wrong; the soul-binding spell on these people has been lifted."
Startled by the voice, I turned around to find Qi Zhi casually dressed and standing behind me, hands in his pockets as he gazed at the bustling business of Delicious Enjoyment. For the first time, there was no smile on his face.
"What are you doing here?"
"Wait for you." Qi Zhi turned to look at me, the gentle breeze tousling his short hair, making it appear soft. "Even though you don't want to see me, you need to enter the Underworld tonight, and I must give you something. Otherwise, once you arrive in the Underworld, your belly will start to grow. No matter how much Jun Chong tries to hide it, all the spirits there will know you are the Lord of the Ghost Fetus."
"I don't need your help."
I turned to leave, but he grabbed my arm. Qi Zhi's face showed helplessness, and before he could speak, I cut him off.
"Qi Zhi, do you know everything that's happened these past few days?"
Qi Zhi was taken aback; after a moment, he nodded.
"If you know, why didn't you stop it? Is it easy for you to stand aside? Are you waiting to play the savior after everything has happened?"
I spoke quickly and took a breath after finishing. Suddenly, Qi Zhi let go of my arm and stepped back a few paces. After a pause, his eyes fixed on my hand, and he let out a dry laugh filled with weariness.
"For me, I won't interfere with anything that could put Jun Chong in danger." His eyes flickered slightly as he suppressed his emotions, looking at me with complexity while clenching his fists. "Even if it hurts you, even if it makes you hate me more. But I can't let go."
"Why?"
"Once I obtain the Soul Bell and unveil the seals of the Soul Bell and Soul-Calling Bell, you'll understand."
Qi Zhi smiled as he suddenly grasped my left hand, his thumb brushing over the obsidian on it. He chuckled softly and said, "I'm surprised you've kept wearing it. If you hadn't worn it, perhaps I wouldn't feel this way. But since you have, I feel like no matter how much pain I endure, I want to keep going."
As he spoke, he lifted my hand. I tried to struggle, but my body suddenly wouldn't move, and I couldn't make a sound. I allowed him to hold my hand against his lips as he slowly placed a kiss on the obsidian bracelet.
In an instant, I saw the originally pitch-black crystal begin to shed its dark luster from the moment he kissed the first one, revealing a string of colorful hues like a rainbow shimmering beautifully.
"Anxin, there's only so much I can do for you. Once you enter the Underworld, please do not take off this bead; it will protect you from the Eerie Aura. I know my words may seem incredibly untrustworthy to you now, but I still hope you can trust me just this once. I won't harm you in this regard."
After saying this, Qi Zhi released my hand. I glared at him in anger, but he merely smiled softly before turning away and leaving.
The sunlight was just right, casting a golden glow on his tall, slightly thin back, which appeared somewhat lonely and desolate.
Fragments of memories flashed through my mind; it seemed like a long time ago I had seen someone leave in front of me in such a manner. However, that time I didn’t chase after them, and this time was no different.
"Miss Anxin, Miss Anxin."
The call from behind brought me back to reality, and I realized it was Taotie calling me.
"What are you doing here?"
"I knew you were hungry, so I made some food. This way."
If anyone else mentioned food, I would surely be delighted. But when he brought it up, I felt nauseous. Knowing that those delicious dishes were made from human flesh made my stomach churn.
Seemingly sensing my thoughts, Taotie simply scratched his nose. "I apologize for what happened last time. This time, I assure you it's real food made from your kind's ingredients. Lord is waiting for you."
As soon as I heard Jun Chong was there, my stomach relaxed as if it had let down its guard, rumbling loudly and causing Taotie to chuckle. Blushing with embarrassment, I pouted and said, "Let's go."
Taotie did not take me to his shop but instead brought me back home. At that time, Jun Chongzheng was sitting on the sofa in the living room, staring at the coffee table as if he were talking to someone. As I approached, I noticed ripples on the table; a very cute woman dressed in ancient attire was conversing with Jun Chong.
“ Lord, everything is ready.”
“Mu Yan, tidy up a bit. We will arrive tonight, and remember not to let anyone know.”
Jun Chong waved his hand at me, and I stopped in my tracks. Taotie tugged at me, so I walked into the dining room. The delicious food on the table made my stomach growl even more. Tian Yuan was eating heartily and didn’t come over when he saw me. Without thinking much, I picked up my chopsticks and began to eat.
By the time I had eaten most of my meal, Jun Chong had finished his conversation.
“Anxin, I’ll be going out with Taotie for a bit. Stay here, and when I return, the fox will keep you company. You don’t need to worry about entering the Netherworld tonight; I have everything arranged.”
“Then be careful.”
Jun Chong patted my head and left a kiss at the corner of my mouth before heading out with Taotie. Just as he left, Tian Yuan scratched his nose with his paw and looked at me with concern. “My master says showing affection leads to a quick death. Lord is already dead; you won’t be in danger, right, Anxin?”
“…”
Looking at Tian Yuan’s innocent little eyes, I was momentarily speechless. However, he stared at me intently, filled with worry. Unable to bear it, I sighed and said, “That’s just because your master has no affection to show; he’s simply jealous.”
“But my master likes someone!” Tian Yuan scratched his head, appearing even more confused. “But his personality is really bad.”
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