subtle relationship

At the morning's routine gathering, Mu Xiren looked at Yi Ziyan, who had just come in from outside. Yi Ziyan shook his head to indicate
he was fine, inwardly smiling bitterly as he recalled the events of the morning.

He woke up in Xiang Yuyang's arms, his first feeling being aches and pains all over his body. Even the slightest movement of his fingertips made his
back ache and feel numb. Perhaps it was Yi Ziyan's restless movements that woke Xiang Yuyang.

"Ziyan, what's wrong? It's still early, sleep a little longer."

Xiang Yuyang patted Yi Ziyan's bare back, pulling him closer. Yi Ziyan laughed,
a laugh that woke the previously sleepy Xiang Yuyang once more.

"What are you laughing at? Why are you in such a good mood so early in the morning?"

Yi Ziyan continued to laugh, lifting his head to place a kiss on Xiang Yuyang's cheek.

"Yeah, waking up next to you feels so wonderful." Yi Ziyan honestly expressed his feelings, and Xiang
Yuyang was deeply moved.

"Me too, Zi, I love you." Kissing lightly, like gentle rain, caressed Yi Ziyan's shoulders and back. The warm
touch made Yi Ziyan sigh comfortably. He tightened his embrace, his gaze drawn to
the window.

"Ah, it's snowing." Yi Ziyan was surprised to see the feathery snowflakes falling. Xiang Yuyang only
gave a perfunctory hum, busy imprinting his mark on his lover. His morning desires surged because of his lover's embrace
. Feeling Xiang Yuyang's passion, Yi Ziyan quickly begged for mercy.

"Ah, wait a minute, Yang, stop it. Wasn't yesterday enough?... Hmm... No..." Xiang
Yuyang kissed Yi Ziyan's protesting lips, using a fiery French kiss to rob Yi Ziyan of his reason. Yi Ziyan
didn't even have the strength to struggle.

"Mmm...

" Xiang Yuyang's hand traced the smooth, delicate curves of Yi Ziyan's body, eventually grasping
his erection, leaving Yi Ziyan speechless with pleasure.

"Mmm... Yang..."

Xiang Yuyang caressed Yi Ziyan while his other hand explored his sensitive area behind him, eliciting another moan from Yi Ziyan, a mixture
of pain and ecstasy, as his pleasure surged uncontrollably.

"Yang, Yang, give it to me..." Yi Ziyan arched his back, demanding Xiang Yuyang's entry. Maintaining his side-lying position,
Xiang Yuyang thrust directly into Yi Ziyan's body.

"Ah..." Yi Ziyan tightly hugged Xiang Yuyang's hand. Xiang Yuyang probed his fingers into Yi Ziyan's panting,
moaning lips. The warm, wet touch excited Xiang Yuyang immensely. His fingers swirled in Yi Ziyan's mouth,
saliva dripping down his parted lips. Coupled with Xiang Yuyang's teasing of his sensitive spot behind his ear, Yi Ziyan was driven almost
mad by this torturous pleasure.

"Zi..." Xiang Yuyang murmured, his heavy breathing indicating his impending climax, his frenzied passion
about to erupt.

"Yang, faster, faster... I want it..." The extreme sensual stimulation brought Xiang Yuyang to his breaking point.

"Zi..."

"Yang...

" Calling out his lover's name, the two reached paradise once more.

Yi Ziyan gasped for breath, the exhaustion after the passion rendering him speechless.

"Zi, are you alright?" Xiang Yuyang considerately got out of bed and carried Yi Ziyan into the bathroom. Yi Ziyan
looked , inwardly marveling at how easily his desire had been aroused.

"You still dare to ask? I told you not to, but you still did it. Now look what happened! Unless you carry me back to the Blackwood Hall
for a meeting, I really can't stand up anymore."

Xiang Yuyang felt apologetic and didn't know what to do after Yi Ziyan's words

. "Okay, I'll carry you back to the Blackwood Hall." The words that came out of his mouth startled Yi Ziyan.

"Yang?

" Xiang Yuyang rinsed the soap off Yi Ziyan, then wrapped him in a bath towel and put him on
the bed . He then went into the bathroom. About three minutes later, Xiang Yuyang came out refreshed. Yi Ziyan
was struggling to put on his clothes when Xiang Yuyang quickly went over, let Yi Ziyan sit on his lap, and helped him pull on his pants.

After they finished dressing, Xiang Yuyang didn't let go. Yi Ziyan leaned on Xiang Yuyang
's shoulder, stroking his face. Xiang Yuyang buried his head in Yi Ziyan's shoulder like a child. Yi Ziyan knew he
was blaming himself, and he smiled gently.

"Silly boy, I was just joking, it's okay." Sitting up, Yi Ziyan faced Xiang Yuyang, cupping his
face in his hands. The guilt in his eyes made Yi Ziyan feel sorry for him.

"I'm sorry," Xiang Yuyang said sullenly. Yi Ziyan shook his head.

"You don't need to apologize to me, I did it willingly." Yi Ziyan affectionately touched Xiang Yuyang's nose. Xiang Yuyang
was still full of remorse.

"But I didn't consider your health, and I did this..."

Yi Ziyan's kiss stopped Xiang Yuyang's words, his smile deepening warmly.

"I told you it was my own choice. You didn't force me, never." Yi Ziyan's thoughtfulness
warmed Xiang Yuyang, and he nodded.

"Then I'll carry you back." Upon hearing Xiang Yuyang's words, Yi Ziyan was initially surprised, then chuckled,
lightly tapping Xiang Yuyang's forehead with her finger.

"Silly boy, you really mean it? I told you I was joking." If Xiang Yuyang really carried her back to Blackwood Hall,
let alone Ren or Xiren, any random Blackwood Hall member on the road would definitely think Xiang Yuyang was up
to no good and would do everything in their power to protect her.

"I'm serious." Xiang Yuyang looked earnestly at Yi Ziyan. Meeting his gaze, Yi Ziyan's smile faded.

"I'm serious too, Yuyang. You promised me you wouldn't die unless I shot you, have you
forgotten?"

Xiang Yuyang shook his head. "I remember, I remember it very clearly."

"So, I'm fine on my own, don't worry about me, or do you not believe me?"

"I believe you. It's just..." Xiang Yuyang quickly expressed his feelings, but the worry
lingered . Yi Ziyan looked at her childlike lover, gently stroking his face, trying to
smooth the wrinkles between his brows.

"Yang, don't worry about me, I'm really fine." Brushing a strand of hair from Xiang Yuyang's forehead, Yi Ziyan reassured him once again.
"Comfort your lover," Xiang Yuyang nodded, and Yi Ziyan smiled beautifully.

"That's right, you just need to think of me obediently, silly."

"And what about you?" Xiang Yuyang asked childishly, and Yi Ziyan tilted her head.

"What do you think?"

Xiang Yuyang was very dissatisfied with this answer and wanted to grab Yi Ziyan to ask for clarification, but Yi Ziyan escaped.

"You rascal!" Xiang Yuyang's displeased face gave Yi Ziyan a sense of triumphant mischief.

"Whatever you say, I'm leaving." Putting on her coat and shoes, she turned back and blew Xiang Yuyang a kiss before
leaving happily.

But honestly, it really hurt.

Although Yi Ziyan tried her best to endure it, the sharp-eyed Mu Xiren still noticed something was wrong with him.

"Are you really okay?" Mu Xiren asked again to confirm, and Yi Ziyan nodded once more.

"It's nothing, what's wrong?" Yi Ziyan asked back. Mu Xiren looked at him, shook her head, and didn't say anything more.

"Has everyone arrived?" Kuroki Shinobu, who had been silent until now, spoke coldly.

Mu Xiren nodded. "The Azure Dragon Hall has sent word that they want to make peace with us," Kuroki Shinobu said indifferently.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Mu Xiren was the first to burst
into laughter. Kuroki Shinobu frowned as he watched his little lover laugh so unceremoniously.

"Xiren, is it that funny?"

"Who would believe such nonsense?" Mu Xiren said while laughing, and the others nodded vigorously. Yi Ziyan was
somewhat surprised.

"Tonight at seven o'clock, at Nan Yexuan, the Unknown Restaurant. Since no one believes it, let's do something
interesting and see what tricks Xiang Yuyang will pull."

Kuroki Shinobu sneered, and everyone focused.

Nan Yexuan, the Unknown Restaurant.

The Azure Dragon Hall, led by Xiang Yuyang, had Tan Lingxi seated to his left, with A'tuo and Shen Fen standing behind him.
Xiang Yuyang beamed, while Tan Lingxi glared at the newcomers with a sour expression.

The Blackwood Hall, led by Blackwood Ren, had Mu Xiren seated beside him. It was expected that Yi Ziyan would be accompanying him,
but surprisingly, Blackwood Ren didn't bring him, only having two of his brothers accompany him.

"Hall Master Xiang, Blackwood Ren thanks you for your hospitality," Blackwood Ren said politely with a smile, waving to Xiang Yuyang.

"It's nothing, just simple food. I hope Hall Master Blackwood doesn't find it offensive."

Their conversation was politely awkward, devoid of any real meaning.

"Inviting Hall Master Blackwood here this time is actually to show the Azure Dragon Hall's sincerity. I believe Hall Master Blackwood should roughly
understand why we invited you,"

Xiang Yuyang cut to the chase, and Blackwood Ren smiled.

"Please explain to the Hall Master."

At this moment, Tan Lingxi, who was sitting next to Xiang Yuyang, suddenly laughed. Everyone's eyes turned
to , and Kuroki Shinobu's smile instantly turned cold.

"Lingxi?" Xiang Yuyang raised an eyebrow, and Tan Lingxi stood up with a cold laugh.

"Hall Master Kuroki, we sincerely wanted to talk to you, but we didn't expect you..."

Halfway through his sentence, the restaurant door opened, and Asi from the Azure Dragon Hall led someone in. The person was dressed in white,
with shoulder-length hair neatly tied back, and wearing sunglasses.

"Azi!"

Mu Xiren exclaimed in surprise. Kuroki Shinobu looked coldly at Tan Lingxi, while Xiang Yuyang leisurely sipped his tea, as if nothing
had happened.

"We genuinely want to talk to you, yet you've ambushed us with assassins outside?"

Tan Lingxi paid little attention to the doorway, staring directly at Kuroki Ren. The two men standing behind Xiang Yuyang
drew their guns, and Mu Xiren immediately stepped in front of Kuroki Ren, drawing her own weapon. Except for Xiang Yuyang, everyone was on edge,
the atmosphere tense.

"Master!" Tan Lingxi drew his gun and stood in front of Xiang Yuyang. Kuroki Ren sneered.

"Tan Zhimi, you said you wanted to make peace, so why did you set up ambushes all around?"

"Excuse me, may we have our food?"

Just as the two sides were about to clash, a waiter pushed a food cart in. Upon hearing
the voice , Xiang Yuyang's expression changed drastically. The waiter seemed oblivious to everything around him, pushing
the cart towards Tan Lingxi. Tan Lingxi frowned and glanced at him, a glance that caused his expression to change drastically.

"Let go, Asi!" Tan Lingxi shouted towards the door, firing at the man in white. Mu Xiren immediately
fired at Yu Yang, while Kuroki Shinobu pulled Mu Xiren back.

"Ziyan!" Kuroki Shinobu called out, waving to Yu Yang for Tan Lingxi to step back. At this moment, the waiter tossed
aside the white cloth covering the food cart, revealing a submachine gun. He removed his hat, revealing cascading black hair
, and his cold, beautiful face framed eyes radiating icy killing intent. A cold smile played on his lips, and
his left hand slightly raised.

"Lingxi!" The gunshot was deafening. Yu Yang knew that Tan Lingxi would fight
Yi . Looking into Yi Ziyan's cold eyes, Yu Yang felt an inexplicable sense of relief.

Despite his physical discomfort, Yi Ziyan fired at the ceiling first. He knew how to throw his opponents into a panic,
a basic requirement for dealing with multiple opponents. Shattered crystal chandeliers rained down.

"A-Tuo, Shen, go first!" Xiang Yuyang shouted, seeing Shen's leg wounded and blood gushing out.
Always protective of his brothers, Xiang Yuyang was anxious and gave orders while seeking cover.

"A-Si! Take Shen and go first! Tuo! Get down!" After dodging Mu Xiren's attack, Tan Lingxi and Yi Ziyan clashed.
The two exchanged blows, and Yi Ziyan suddenly stumbled, almost dropping his gun. Xiang Yuyang, who had been paying attention to
the battle between Tan Lingxi and Yi Ziyan, suddenly stepped forward in his haste. Mu Xiren immediately fired,
the sound of the gunshot making Tan Lingxi turn around and giving Yi Ziyan a moment to catch his breath. Yi Ziyan also looked towards the source of the gunshot.

"Yu Yang!" The sight of Xiang Yu Yang being shot in the left shoulder terrified Tan Lingxi. He disregarded everything else,
immediately abandoning Yi Ziyan and shielding the wounded Xiang Yu Yang with his own body. Kuroki Shinobu pulled Mu Xiren along.

"Xiren!" Tan Lingxi fired a shot. Mu Xiren was pulled out the door by Kuroki Shinobu. Yi Ziyan froze for a moment when she saw Xiang Yu
Yang was shot, then jumped out the window.

"Xiang Yu Yang, what are you doing? Why did you come out when you were hiding?"

The entire restaurant was in chaos. Xiang Yuyang's mind was filled with the joy of Yi Ziyan's safe escape, but his face
remained impassive . Tan Lingxi was both anxious and angry, grabbing Xiang Yuyang and yelling at him, while Xiang Yuyang's eyes darted around.

"Where's Shen? How is he?" Xiang Yuyang asked, gripping Tan Lingxi tightly.

"Asi and Atuo took him away, probably to Aguan's place," Tan Lingxi said. Ignoring the blood gushing from
his shoulder anxiously looked Tan Lingxi up and down.

"Lingxi, are you alright? Are you hurt?"

Tan Lingxi sighed. Xiang Yuyang always protected his brothers like this, neglecting
himself . Looking at the wound on his shoulder, it felt as if a bullet had struck his heart, the pain making Tan Lingxi almost dizzy.

"I'm fine. Yi Ziyan didn't seem to be doing well today. It's pointless to fight someone who's sick,
and he didn't hit hard enough. I'm fine, but you," Tan Lingxi pointed to the wound on Xiang Yuyang's shoulder, "don't you feel
any pain ?"

Xiang Yuyang glanced at the wound, not really wanting to focus on it, but the blood kept flowing.

"Lingxi, could you please go check on Shen? I'm going to the hospital."

"Don't you need me to go with you? You can manage alone?" Tan Lingxi was somewhat skeptical, but more worried.
Xiang Yuyang nodded.

"I'm fine. What I'm afraid of is that because Shen is injured, Asi and Atuo will do anything to get revenge. That would be really
bad. Lingxi, please."

Tan Lingxi thought it made sense and left Xiang Yuyang alone, heading towards Aguan's place.

Xiang Yuyang finally relaxed; the pain in his shoulder had made him break out in a cold sweat.

The weather was so cold that the blood from Xiang Yuyang's wound froze shortly after he left. Fortunately, the hospital wasn't far, otherwise
he probably wouldn't have lasted much longer.

By the time the doctor finished treating the wound, it was already late. Without thinking much, Xiang Yuyang headed straight for the Tower of Babel.

Inside the Blackwood Hall.

"Xi Ren!" Blackwood Ren's tone was reproachful. Mu Xi Ren lowered her head.

"Why did you hurt Xiang Yuyang? Didn't I tell you that anyone can shoot, but not Xiang Yuyang?
Have you forgotten?"

Mu Xi Ren bit her lip.

"I'm sorry, I accidentally hurt him."

Actually, this was an unwritten rule: unless a formal declaration of war was made, under any circumstances and at any time,
the leader could never be harmed. Others could be injured, but the leader was off-limits. There was no reason why; that was just how it was.

"Master, Xiren acted rashly in a moment of panic, and the situation was quite chaotic..."

"Ziyan, you don't need to speak up for him. A mistake is a mistake." Yi Ziyan felt
a pang of but Kuroki Ren stopped him.

"Tomorrow at noon, apologize at the Azure Dragon Hall." Kuroki Ren made the decision, and Mu Xiren looked up in surprise.

"What? I don't want to! Why do I have to apologize? I don't want to!"

Mu Xiren's stubborn refusal made Kuroki Ren grit his teeth, and without warning, he slapped Mu Xiren across the face.
Everyone present was stunned by the slap, and Mu Xiren froze, staring blankly at Kuroki Ren.

Kuroki Ren forced himself not to notice the sadness and confusion in Mu Xiren's eyes. This was official business, and it absolutely had to
be handled officially; otherwise, how could he gain the respect of the people?

Fighting back the tears that were about to well up, Mu Xiren's voice trembled slightly.

"I'm sorry, I know I was wrong. I'll apologize tomorrow." Yi Ziyan patted Mu Xiren's shoulder, knowing
he was holding back his tears. He then looked up at Kuroki Ren, who nodded.

"Xiren, let's go inside." Yi Ziyan gently put his arm around Mu Xiren and walked towards the inner room. Kuroki Ren called out to Yi Ziyan.

"Ziyan, I have something to tell you later."

"Okay." Yi Ziyan replied and followed Mu Xiren inside. Kuroki Ren continued to give instructions.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Mu Xiren silently shed tears. Yi Ziyan comforted her.

"Xiren, the sect leader didn't mean to hit you..."

"I know, I said the wrong thing, I was wrong, but..." Mu Xiren choked up, and Yi Ziyan was speechless.
"The sect leader was just doing his job. Don't upset him." Yi Ziyan wasn't good with words to begin with, and at this moment, he didn't know
what to say. Mu Xiren nodded again.

"I know, I know."

But the burning pain still lingered on her face. At that moment, Kuroki Shinobu's expression was so unfamiliar, almost like
a person, shocking Mu Xiren. She knew he was truly angry; she had really angered him.

"I'm fine, Azi. Didn't Shinobu say he had something to tell you? You should go now."

Mu Xiren wiped away her tears, but Yi Ziyan was still worried.

"Are you really alright?"

Mu Xiren nodded. "Really, Azi, I'm fine."

Only then did Yi Ziyan leave and return to the hall.

At this time, the hall was empty. Kuroki Shinobu sat in his seat, his gaze drifting into the distance.

"Hall Master." Yi Ziyan bowed slightly, and Kuroki Shinobu smiled.

"Ziyan, I told you, just call me Shinobu. We've known each other for so long, and you still do this."

Yi Ziyan smiled. "Calling you Hall Master is the proper thing to do."

Kuroki Shinobu shook his head. "Suit yourself, sit down."

Yi Ziyan sat down as instructed. "What is it?"

Kuroki Shinobu's smile suddenly vanished. He looked at Yi Ziyan, who was somewhat bewildered by his gaze.

"Master?"

"Xiang Yuyang did it on purpose." Kuroki Shinobu suddenly blurted out these words, and upon hearing the name Xiang Yuyang
, Yi Ziyan's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained expressionless.

"Oh?" Yi Ziyan replied casually. Kuroki Shinobu stared at Yi Ziyan, as if trying to discern something from his face.

"Why do you think he deliberately had Xiren shoot him?"

Yi Ziyan inwardly cursed; Kuroki Shinobu's intuition was always incredibly accurate.

"I don't know, what do you think?" Yi Ziyan didn't answer, throwing the question back at him. Kuroki Shinobu looked at Yi
Ziyan for a while, then suddenly changed the subject.

"I've seen you going out a lot lately, where do you go?"

Yi Ziyan shook his head. "Just taking a walk," Kuroki Shinobu raised an eyebrow.

"Walking all night?"

Yi Ziyan seemed puzzled by Kuroki Shinobu's sudden question, but he didn't say much.

"I don't think I need to report to you, do I?" Yi Ziyan shrugged casually.

Kuroki Shinobu smiled.

"Looks like I asked the wrong question."

"I think maybe I should move out." Yi Ziyan suddenly spoke, and before Kuroki Shinobu could reply, a voice came
from behind .

"Why? Ziyan?"

Mu Xiren ran out, looking at Yi Ziyan with a puzzled expression. Kuroki Shinobu, seeing it was Mu Xiren, felt
apologetic , then let Kuroki Shinobu pull him.

"You're living here just fine, why do you want to move?" Mu Xiren asked again. Yi Ziyan lowered his head.

"I want to be alone."

That was the reason, that was it.

Kuroki Shinobu shrugged. "Where you choose to live is your freedom, I have no right to interfere. Ziyan, it's all up to you.
Do you need me to help you find a place?" It was Yi Ziyan who volunteered to stay; if he wanted to leave, no one had the right
to stop him, including himself.

Yi Ziyan nodded.

"Ren!" Mu Xiren was somewhat incomprehensible, but Kuroki Ren simply squeezed his hand, signaling him not to interrupt.

"No problem, I'll tell you tomorrow, Ziyan. Okay, that's all, go and rest."

Kuroki Ren waved, leading Mu Xiren into the bedroom. Yi Ziyan watched Kuroki Ren's retreating figure.

He had discovered...

Yi Ziyan smiled bitterly. Being discovered was only a matter of time, but Kuroki Ren was too perceptive, leaving him somewhat
defenseless .

"Xiang Yuyang did it on purpose."

Kuroki Ren's words still lingered in Yi Ziyan's mind; he did it on purpose.

Why did he deliberately get hurt? Yi Ziyan thought to herself, a smile playing on her lips.

For me, he did it for me.

The moment Xiang Yuyang stood up, Yi Ziyan clearly saw Xiang Yuyang's expression; in that instant, he
was looking at her, and he smiled.

He understands, he understands me.

Yi Ziyan smiled happily, Xiang Yuyang's image filling her mind, impossible to ignore, impossible
to stop thinking about.

I really like you, I can't deceive myself, I'm just afraid to admit my feelings.

Afraid of falling for you.

I'm afraid of my shallowness; you always say I'm beautiful, but looks don't represent everything.

I'm so timid, so afraid of being different. I'm so conflicted, so indecisive.

You say I'm cunning, I'm sorry, I haven't found the right words yet, I'm sorry.

Right now, I want to see you, I want to see you so much.

So I came.

Just as Xiang Yuyang finished his drink, the door opened and Yi Ziyan walked in.

He immediately noticed the injury on Xiang Yuyang's left shoulder. On impulse, Yi Ziyan rushed forward and hugged Xiang Yuyang tightly.

"You're so silly, why did you do this? So silly..."

Xiang Yuyang gently embraced Yi Ziyan, softly comforting him.

"It's okay, I'm fine," Yi Ziyan shook his head vigorously. "

Who said you're fine? Why are you like this?" Yi Ziyan looked at Xiang Yuyang with tears in his eyes. Xiang Yuyang's smile faded, and
he hugged Yi Ziyan tightly again. This time, Xiang Yuyang's whole body was trembling, which surprised Yi Ziyan.

"Yang..."

"Actually, I was so worried, so worried about you, Zi. I saw you almost fall, my heart stopped.
I was so afraid you would die. I've never been so scared before."

"Me too, Yang. If that shot had come any closer, you wouldn't be able to hold me like this anymore. Yang,
thank goodness you're alright, you're alright."

The two hugged tightly, enjoying this hard-won warmth and the fulfilling feeling of being held by their lover.

Love makes people brave, and it also makes them timid.

For each other's hearts, the most beloved and most important person. I want to protect you because I love you. I
will protect you at all costs, even if it means going against the whole world, I don't care. I can do it, I really
can , as long as you say you love me.

That night, there was no passion between them, only a deep longing and tender love. At this moment, please don't speak,
please hold me, let your body heat and heartbeat let me know you are still in my arms, let me know you are alright,
let me hold you until dawn.

Perhaps you'll forget me after this night, but I still want you to always remember that I love you.

The snowstorm lasted for almost a week, covering the entire Future City in white. Even so,
the residents of Future City remained true to their carefree nature. During the day, hurried pedestrians went not only to work, but also to various
amusement parks, and some were still playing and heading home. In short, no matter the time of day, the streets of Future City were
always bustling with people.

This day was the day of the Azure Dragon Hall's routine meeting. There weren't many people in the meeting room, besides Xiang Yuyang,
Tan Lingxi, and a few young cadres. Strangely, the group wasn't serious for a meeting; instead,
they were making a ruckus. It turned out that Xiang Yuyang had caught a cold and had a fever.

"Only an idiot would catch a cold,"

Tan Lingxi said with a laugh, tapping Xiang Yuyang on the head. Xiang Yuyang, weak and sick, slumped on the table, while the
young boys beside him laughed.

"Has the leader seen a doctor?"

"It looks quite serious."

"So, leader, are you sure you can handle the meeting today?"

Xiang Yuyang wore a pained expression, struggling even to open his eyes. Sigh, it was all his own fault.
His shoulder wound had only recently healed, and he caught a cold just because he wanted to go out and enjoy the snow. He wasted the beautiful scenery and was even
laughed at as an idiot.

"It's alright, I'm fine. I just wanted to assign tasks."

Xiang Yuyang's voice was incredibly hoarse. His few words made everyone burst into laughter. Xiang Yuyang
looked at them resentfully; being the leader was truly undignified.

Just then, Xiang Yuyang's phone rang. Tan Lingxi immediately perked up her ears, watching Xiang
Yuyang answer the call.

"Hello?" Frowning and enduring the stinging pain in his throat, Xiang Yuyang managed to utter a sound.

(It's me, Yang.)

Hearing the voice, Xiang Yuyang was startled. Was it Ziyan?

On the other end of the line, Yi Ziyan imagined Xiang Yuyang's surprised expression and couldn't help but chuckle. Today he
was moving out of Heimudang. The house Heimu Ren had found for him was near Babel, a coincidence that
delighted . His first thought was to tell Xiang Yuyang. However, that "hello" sounded a little strange,
too hoarse. Could it be... a cold?

(I know you can't speak easily, so don't say anything, just listen to me.)

Yi Ziyan smiled, imagining how surprised Xiang Yuyang would be by what he was about to say. He couldn't help but laugh,
a gentle smile spreading across his beautiful face as he focused intently on the phone.

Mu Xiren came to the door to help Yi Ziyan move his things to his new home. Before even entering the door, he
heard Yi Ziyan's voice. He instinctively stopped. Yi Ziyan's gentle tone was something Mu Xiren had never
heard before. Curiosity piqued, she knew that the person speaking to Yi Ziyan was probably the main reason for his many changes
these , so she stood quietly at the door listening.

"I like you, Yang."

Yi Ziyan took a deep breath before slowly expressing her feelings. These words stunned Xiang Yuyang
and left Mu Xiren outside the door speechless.

Who was Yang?

Xiang Yuyang thought he had misheard, but Yi Ziyan smiled even more broadly.

"You heard right. Yi Ziyan likes Xiang Yuyang, maybe even more than you imagine."

Yi Ziyan honestly expressed her truest feelings, feeling a sense of peace. She really should have said it sooner; she never
expected that letting the person she liked know she liked him felt so good.

Holding the phone, Xiang Yuyang smiled, a hearty, relieved smile.

"Ziyan, my Ziyan, I like you so much too.

" (I've moved out, to near your place. I'll wait for you there.)

Yi Ziyan paused, tossed her hair, and smiled with happiness in her eyes.

(That's all I wanted to say. I'll be waiting for you. Bye.)

After saying that, Yi Ziyan gently kissed the receiver and hung up.

Xiang Yuyang stared blankly at the phone until the disconnecting sound echoed in his ears before he came to his senses.
His mind was filled with Yi Ziyan's words. Overwhelmed by love, he picked up the receiver and lovingly kissed it
, closing his eyes as if the kiss were on his lover's lips.

Tan Lingxi and the others found Xiang Yuyang's actions inexplicable. The leader was clearly on the phone,
yet he didn't say a word, and he had a strange smile on his face, and then he kissed the phone?

"Xiang Yuyang, my lover?" That expression, that gentle gesture—Tan Lingxi had never seen it before,
yet it was a longing that haunted her every midnight dream. Now she finally saw it, but not to her,
but to someone else, a stranger who hadn't known Xiang Yuyang as long as she had. Tan Lingxi's heart ached so much
she could barely , yet she could only mask her pain with laughter. How long would this continue?

Tan Lingxi struck first, and only then did Xiang Yuyang suddenly realize there was someone else beside him. Because of their somewhat intimate
actions , Xiang Yuyang involuntarily blushed, his handsome face slightly flushed, leaving
everyone stunned. The sect leader… blushed?

"Really? Hall Master, you're seeing someone?"

"Hall Master! When did this happen?"

"Wow! She must be a stunning beauty!"

A group of people chattered incessantly, completely forgetting the original purpose of their gathering. Xiang Yuyang was finding
it difficult to keep up and had no choice but to adopt the demeanor of a hall master.

"Mind your own business! Meeting time!" His rough, ravenous voice was painful to hear,
yet strangely amusing.

Tan Lingxi raised an eyebrow, knowing Xiang Yuyang was trying to change the subject, but not wanting to see the lovestruck
expression on his face, she turned away.

"Hall Master is right, let's get down to business first. We can chat later."

As soon as Zhi Mi spoke, everyone obediently fell silent. After all, there was an order of seniority. Although Xiang Yuyang was always amiable,
the rules still applied, and everyone understood this perfectly.

Hearing Tan Lingxi's words, Xiang Yuyang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Mu Xiren felt as if her feet were nailed to the floor, unable to move.

What had she just heard? What was happening? Was she dreaming?

Just moments before, she had heard the person in the room, her best friend, a top assassin, and also
a member of the Blackwood Gang, Yi Ziyan, say that he liked Yang, Xiang Yuyang.

He didn't care how many Xiang Yuyangs there were in the world; what mattered was that he happened to know one—the
Blackwood Gang's mortal enemy, the leader of the Azure Dragon Gang, Xiang Yuyang.

So, just now, Yi Ziyan, with such a gentle tone and a gentle smile, said those
words of confession to Xiang Yuyang?

Ziyan liked Xiang Yuyang?

A Blackwood Gang assassin liked the leader of the Azure Dragon Gang? Was this for real? How could this be?

Mu Xiren stood outside the door, her mind completely
blank

Yi Ziyan, carrying a box, opened the door and nearly bumped into Mu Xiren.

"Ah! Xiren!"

"Eh... eh?" Mu Xiren was startled by the sound, then quickly
moved aside. Yi Ziyan looked at her strangely.

"Xiren, what's wrong? Why aren't you coming in?"

Mu Xiren forced a smile, inwardly finding it unbelievable that Yi Ziyan could be so relaxed and talkative.

"Nothing, I just arrived too, I was just about to come in."

Yi Ziyan gave a friendly smile. "Thank you for everything these past few days, Xiren."

Thanks to Xiren, he wasn't so lonely when he was alone, she kept him company, even knowing her own
communication skills weren't great, she still patiently stayed with him.

Mu Xiren was unsure how to face Yi Ziyan, avoiding his gaze. Yi Ziyan, however,
did to care, his heart pounding with excitement from the phone call.

"Will you help me move, Xiren?"

"Um... Oh, right, right." Mu Xiren looked at Yi Ziyan's unconsciously smiling face,
even more puzzled by his behavior.

"Ziyan, Xiren! My car's outside!"

Kuroki Ren, dragged along by Mu Xiren to be her driver, finally succumbed to his lover's persistent pleas,
only able to sigh inwardly.

"Coming, coming. Sorry to trouble you again, Master."

Yi Ziyan felt it was absurd that he needed Kuroki Ren to drive him around
just . After all, Kuroki Ren was his master; why should his master help him move?
Unbelievable!

"Ziyan, didn't I tell you? Don't call me 'Master' in private. Just bear with it."

Kuroki Ren sighed helplessly; Yi Ziyan always had this awkward personality.

"Master is Master," Yi Ziyan said with a smile. Kuroki Ren sighed again, at a loss for what to do.

Looking back at his little lover, seeing him sullenly bowing his head in silence, Kuroki Ren felt a little strange.
Wasn't he just excitedly clamoring to go to Ziyan's new house? How did

things suddenly turn so gloomy? "Is everything loaded? Should we check again?" Kuroki Ren asked, turning back. Yi Ziyan looked at
the trunk; nothing seemed to be missing.

"It's all set. Let's go."

He opened the front door for Mu Xiren, who obediently got in. Kuroki Ren felt something was off,
but seeing his little lover didn't speak, he didn't ask. After Yi Ziyan got in, Kuroki Ren drove towards their destination.

None of the three had experience moving, and after a flurry of activity, they finally managed to get Yi Ziyan's new home
somewhat organized. More than two hours had passed, and Yi Ziyan was
incredibly help.

"Thank you so much! I'm so sorry to have troubled you all this time. Thank you!"

Kuroki Shinobu was utterly helpless, watching this person he considered a longtime friend, seeing him so gratefully thanking
him repeatedly. Although he knew Yi Ziyan's personality, he still felt uncomfortable with his excessive politeness.

"It's nothing, just a small favor. Besides, we're such good friends!"

He emphasized "good friends," which deeply moved Yi Ziyan, but also made him feel
guilty about his feelings for Xiang Yuyang. He looked at Kuroki Shinobu and Mu Xiren.

"Thank you so much, and... I'm sorry."

"Why are you apologizing? Ziyan, you're so strange."

Kuroki Shinobu chuckled, but Mu Xiren, standing beside him, completely understood Yi Ziyan's intentions, her doubts and
confusion deepening.

Since he knew he would be apologizing to me and Shinobu, why was he with him?

"Xiren, we should go too. Everyone's had a long day, get some rest."

Holding Mu Xiren's slightly cold hand, Kuroki Shinobu was worried. He felt Mu Xiren was acting strangely today; he was less
talkative and rarely smiled, as if he was hiding something.

Mu Xiren nodded, looking up at Yi Ziyan, who smiled gratefully at him.

"Azi, I..."

"Hmm?"

Mu Xiren's hesitant expression worried Yi Ziyan. Looking at her friend, then at
the person she loved, Mu Xiren shook her head.

"It's alright, Azi, get some rest. I'll come find you again tomorrow."

Mu Xiren forced a smile, waved to Yi Ziyan, and walked away hand in hand with Hei Muren. Watching the two of them so affectionately
, Yi Ziyan felt a pang of sadness.

They were so lucky. They could be together anytime, openly hold hands,
show their care without reservation, and confess their love for each other without hesitation...

And what about him?

Yi Ziyan smiled bitterly, shook his head, and tried to shake these gloomy thoughts out of his mind. What more could he ask for?
This was already a very good thing for them. If he wanted, he could even stay on
the 96th floor. That was their only date spot, where all their passion and intimacy
were left ...

Never mind, he shouldn't think about it anymore! He said he would wait for him there, and it was getting late. He might already be there! He shouldn't keep
him waiting too long. He should hurry up and go.

Yi Ziyan smiled, the image of Xiang Yuyang's sunny smile appearing in his mind. It was always that smile that made him feel that with Xiang Yuyang
by his side, he had nothing to worry about, nothing to fret about, because he had him, he had him…

My love, have you ever thought of me like this? Have you ever thought of every moment we spent together?
When you think of us, does a smile appear on your face?

Longing is such a bittersweet feeling, something I've never experienced before. Because we can't see each other every day, I can only
use every moment I spend thinking of you to love you a little more. But I'm afraid, I'm afraid that my greedy, one-sided
love for you will make me lose the courage to see you.

What if the real you isn't the person I think of every day? What should I do?

Please give me the courage, so that when I see your smiling eyes, I can speak without hesitation, to tell you again
, and to tell myself, that I love you, that I have always loved you.

"Don't come too close to me.

" Pushing open the door, Yi Ziyan wanted to go forward, but Xiang Yuyang stepped back, creating some distance between them.
Hearing Xiang Yuyang's voice startled Yi Ziyan.

"Your throat...?" It was so hoarse! Yi Ziyan frowned, looking at her lover. Xiang
Yuyang smiled helplessly, closed the door, and pulled Yi Ziyan to sit down.

"A cold."

"That serious? Then why did you come? It's freezing outside, and the wind is so strong. You braved the wind and snow? Are you
crazy?"

Yi Ziyan rarely got angry. How could someone be so inconsiderate of their health? Her gaze then turned to Xiang Yuyang...
Looking at Yi Ziyan's shoulder, Xiang Yuyang felt even angrier.

"And that wound! It's only been healed a short while, do you know how easily it can get infected? Do you think you're
Superman? Honestly, can't you use your brain..."

Yi Ziyan's long string of complaints made Xiang Yuyang both amused and exasperated. Looking at Yi Ziyan's
cheeks flushed with anger, he felt a deep tenderness for his beloved who was so worried about his health. He reached
out and hugged Yi Ziyan from behind, silencing the words Yi Ziyan was about to say in his warm embrace. Yi Ziyan remained silent,
stubbornly nestled against Xiang Yuyang's chest, cherishing this hard-won warmth.

"I'm sorry,"

Xiang Yuyang murmured, burying his face in Yi Ziyan's back, inhaling Yi Ziyan's scent,
completely . Yi Ziyan sighed and tightened his grip on Xiang Yuyang's arms.

"Take good care of yourself. I can't keep watching you. Don't make me worry."

His words, besides tender affection, also carried a hint of helpless sorrow. Xiang Yuyang felt a pang of heartache. Ignoring the possibility of catching
a cold , he turned Yi Ziyan around and hugged him tightly, his expression and tone almost out of control.

"Let's go, let's go far away, away from here, away from that damned Qinglong Blackwood Hall, to a place where
no one knows us. We can hold hands, go shopping and date openly, no one will know
us, no one will question our identities..."

The pain in his heart made Xiang Yuyang show no mercy to his throat; he couldn't help but shout out his deepest, most
profound feelings, breaking Yi Ziyan's heart.

He tenderly cupped Xiang Yuyang's almost out-of-control face, gently kissing his lips. Only when Xiang Yuyang's agitated
emotions gradually calmed did he pull away.

Looking at him closely, Yi Ziyan felt a pang of heartache as she noticed a hint of weariness between Xiang Yuyang's brows. She gently pressed her
forehead against Xiang Yuyang's.

"Yang, listen to me. This isn't what you want. Listen carefully, hear the voice in your heart.
What is it saying?"

Xiang Yuyang closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"I love you.

" Hearing this answer, Yi Ziyan smiled slightly and nodded.

"I love you too, Yang. That's why we can't leave."

Xiang Yuyang painfully opened his eyes, meeting Yi Ziyan's gaze, which was slightly misty. He knew he had been too
childish and hadn't considered Yi Ziyan's feelings.

"I understand. I was too emotional just now."

But deep down, Xiang Yuyang knew perfectly well that they couldn't leave. Whether it was himself or Yi
Ziyan, everything in the hall was like flesh and blood to him; how could they be separated? Everyone in the hall
has their own past, each different, yet all filled with excruciating pain. Here, regardless of
seniority , everyone is like brothers; how could they simply let go?

Yi Ziyan quietly nestled into Xiang Yuyang's arms. Only the rhythmic beating of his heart gave him a sense of security
and reality. At this moment, Xiang Yuyang wasn't the Azure Dragon Hall Master, but him, Yi Ziyan's lover, belonging only to him
.

Understanding Yi Ziyan's thoughts, Xiang Yuyang held him without speaking.

"Yang."

Yi Ziyan suddenly spoke, breaking the long silence.

"Hmm?"

Xiang Yuyang responded gently, amused by Yi Ziyan's deep, husky voice. Yi Ziyan laughed heartily, making Xiang Yuyang feel
a little embarrassed.

"Laughing at me? Then I won't say anything."

Xiang Yuyang simply shut up, letting Yi Ziyan comfort him while laughing.

"No, I just didn't expect your voice to sound like this. Okay, don't be angry, I won't laugh at you."

Xiang Yuyang remained silent, still sulking. Yi Ziyan laughed again, leaning close to her sulking lover's ear.

"What I want to say is, I want you."

Xiang Yuyang was stunned, looking at Yi Ziyan somewhat foolishly.

"Huh?"

Yi Ziyan tapped Xiang Yuyang's head, her face slightly flushed, and chuckled softly, "What are you still silly about? I've already said something
like that , and you're still asking!

" The gentle teasing from her lover made Xiang Yuyang feel hot, but he shook his head.

"No."

Yi Ziyan looked at him, knowing why he refused. "Are you afraid of infecting me?"

Xiang Yuyang nodded, gently stroking Yi Ziyan's cheek.

"I don't want you to have a chance to get sick, absolutely not." The resolute tone warmed Yi Ziyan's heart.

"But you need to sweat it out to recover from a cold faster." Although Xiang Yuyang seemed very determined, Yi
Ziyan still wanted to play a trick. He stood up, pulled Xiang Yuyang, and entered the bedroom.

"Zi, what are you going to do?"

Xiang Yuyang felt strange, but still obediently followed Yi Ziyan into the room. Yi Ziyan smiled and made Xiang Yuyang sit
on the bed . "Sit quietly and wait for me." Xiang Yuyang nodded, confused.

Yi Ziyan smiled, walked to the wardrobe, opened it, and took out a tie. Because the wardrobe was right
behind , he didn't see it. Yi Ziyan smiled and walked behind Xiang Yuyang.

"Zi, you're going to... Waaah!"

Xiang Yuyang turned his head to ask, but Yi Ziyan suddenly pushed him down onto the bed, tied his hands above his head with the tie,
and then tied them to the bedpost. Xiang Yuyang knew something was wrong, and his eyes were filled with pleading.

"Zi, don't do anything rash, I really don't want to infect you..."

"Stop nagging!"

Yi Ziyan forcefully kissed Xiang Yuyang, silencing his harsh, hoarse voice, and began to remove Xiang Yuyang
's clothes.

"Mmm..." Their lips hadn't been locked for long when Xiang Yuyang regained some control, turning from being kissed to demanding a kiss. His
tongue teased Yi Ziyan, making him lose himself in the moment. Yi Ziyan's upper body pressed against Xiang Yuyang's already bare chest, panting
heavily.

Lifting his head from Xiang Yuyang's, Xiang Yuyang still looked up, reluctantly trying to reciprocate Yi Ziyan's lips, but his hands
were bound , preventing him from pulling him back. Yi Ziyan's face was flushed, incredibly alluring.

"Today you'll lie still and listen to me."

Yi Ziyan giggled, lowering her head to lightly lick Yu Yang's neck, her hands roaming freely.

Xiang Yu Yang let Yi Ziyan playfully ravage his body, sometimes sucking and biting his nipples, sometimes kissing his collarbone, sometimes
licking his belly, sometimes teasing his waist. Each touch ignited a fire of desire within Xiang Yu Yang, only he was unable
to move , otherwise he would have already devoured Yi Ziyan.

"Zi..."

Yi Ziyan's hand reached Xiang Yu Yang's trousers, deliberately unbuttoning them slowly. Xiang Yu Yang's
desire , and Yi Ziyan saw his erection, her face flushing even more. She glared at him sideways, laughing and scolding, "Pervert!"

Xiang Yu Yang laughed indifferently. From the moment Yi Ziyan appeared, his desire for her had never ceased. Now,
his biggest and most painful thing was being unable to touch Yi Ziyan's body.

Stripping Xiang Yuyang naked, Yi Ziyan, though the one who initiated the encounter, still
felt embarrassed . He felt as if a fire was burning within him, an intense heat that made him uncomfortable. Lowering his head,
Yi Ziyan gently blew on Yuyang's erection, causing him to gasp.

"Mmm..."

"Want it?" Yi Ziyan smiled seductively. Xiang Yuyang nodded obediently, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
Not wanting to tease him too much, Yi Ziyan opened his mouth and took Xiang Yuyang in, gently licking him.

"Zi..." Pleasure surged with Yi Ziyan's movements. Xiang Yuyang closed his eyes in unbearable agony. With his hands
restrained , he could only express the impact by writhing, his waist
moving slowly up and down in rhythm with Yi Ziyan's movements.

"Ugh..." Yi Ziyan's eyes were filled with tears because Xiang Yuyang was practically pressing against the back of his tongue, making him feel physically
nauseous. However, he still had no intention of leaving, but Xiang Yuyang couldn't bear to leave.

"Enough, Zi, enough." Although he couldn't stop him with his hands, Xiang Yuyang still spoke up, telling Yi Ziyan to
stop . Yi Ziyan obediently looked up, tears naturally streaming down his face, making Xiang Yuyang feel a pang of heartache.

"I want you, Zi." Xiang Yuyang looked at Yi Ziyan, and Yi Ziyan once again gave a charming smile, straddling
Xiang Yuyang's waist, feeling his hot, firm member pressing against her buttocks, her body going weak.

"Help me take it off." Yi Ziyan gently leaned against Xiang Yuyang's chest, acting spoiled, and Xiang Yuyang laughed.

"Take it off then."

Xiang Yuyang tilted his head back slightly, opened his mouth and bit open the buttons on Yi Ziyan's chest, not forgetting to let his tongue slide over his smooth
chest. Yi Ziyan closed his eyes and moaned softly, clearly enjoying Xiang Yuyang's service, until Xiang Yuyang took off
his shirt and unbuttoned his pants.

"Take it off yourself, I can't help you." Xiang Yuyang urged in a low voice. At this moment, both of their desires had reached
a limit. Yi Ziyan was no longer in the mood to tease him. Now he just wanted to feel the sensation of Xiang Yuyang inside him
. He straightened up slightly and took off the last clothes on his body. His body was flushed and
shiny from the passion, which made Xiang Yuyang almost lose his mind. Yi Ziyan put his fingers in his mouth,
feeling extremely shy about what he was about to do.

Yi Ziyan leaned down and kissed Xiang Yuyang again, one hand reaching behind her. Using her saliva-moistened fingers,
she gently probed inside him. Yi Ziyan frowned slightly, but her kiss with Xiang Yuyang grew even more passionate.

"Sweetie, sit on top," Xiang Yuyang urged. Yi Ziyan was a little embarrassed, but she still
gently pressed against Xiang Yuyang's chest, then grasped his erect penis, aligning it with her back, and slowly sat down.

"Ugh..." The pain made Yi Ziyan wince. Xiang Yuyang cooperated by thrusting his hips forward, his hot, massive member penetrating
the narrow entrance and slowly entering Yi Ziyan's body, making her almost instantly go limp.

"Are you sure you can do it?" Xiang Yuyang looked at his lover with some concern. Yi Ziyan bit her lip, smiled
, and nodded, then thrust her hips forward again, allowing Xiang Yuyang to fully enter her.

"Ah..." The sensation of being penetrated was too intense, and Yi Ziyan still cried out. Xiang Yuyang began
to move , and Yi Ziyan lay on his chest, breathing heavily.

"Try moving, sweetie." Xiang Yuyang was also panting. Yi Ziyan obediently tried to move herself. The
unprecedented impact left her mind blank. Yi Ziyan began to move up and down, her sweaty body and
the constant friction sounds from their joined bodies filling the room with a lewd atmosphere.

"Mmm, Yang..." Yi Ziyan shook her head wildly, murmuring her lover's name, her lips searching
haphazardly for Xiang Yuyang. The pleasure of love made them kiss each other passionately, demanding more from each other at the same time.

"Love, untie me, mmm..." Xiang Yuyang whispered,
his mind . Yi Ziyan obediently untied Xiang Yuyang's hands, and Xiang Yuyang immediately gripped Yi Ziyan's waist,
thrusting down forcefully with his own body. Yi Ziyan's weight deepened their union, the violent, unexpected
impact igniting a powerful explosion deep within him.

"Ah--"

This thrust brought them both to climax. Yi Ziyan's hands gripped Xiang Yuyang's shoulders tightly, his entire body tense,
their breaths catching in their throats.

"...Mmm...

" Yi Ziyan collapsed into Xiang Yuyang's arms, who embraced him contentedly, kissing his sweaty hair.

"You're so amazing, I really don't want to let you go. Let's just stay in bed together forever."

"Silly boy." Yi Ziyan smiled wearily, gently kissing Xiang Yuyang, overflowing with happiness. He looked down and
saw red marks on Xiang Yuyang's wrist. Feeling a pang of guilt, Yi Ziyan took Xiang Yuyang's hand and gently rubbed it,
a hint of worry in his eyes.

"I'm sorry, does it hurt?" Xiang Yuyang shook his head. He was currently focused on Yi Ziyan's naked, still-warm
body, busy caressing and kissing him. Yi Ziyan nestled into Xiang Yuyang's arms like a playful kitten.

"Hey," Yi Ziyan hugged Xiang Yuyang, who was still lingering on his wonderfully smooth back, and responded.

"What did you call me just now?"

Listening to Xiang Yuyang's heartbeat, Yi Ziyan felt a strange surge of emotion, making him want to cry.

"What?" Xiang Yuyang feigned ignorance. Yi Ziyan laughed, biting him and making Xiang Yuyang hiss in pain.

"Tell me, what did you call me?" Yi Ziyan pressed, demanding Xiang Yuyang answer. Xiang Yuyang smiled, wrapping his arms around Yi Ziyan.
Her slender waist tightened around his, and she whispered in his ear, "My darling, my love..." The tingling sensation made Yi
Ziyan laugh out loud, her heart overflowing with sweetness. She was actually excited by such sweet words. Yi Ziyan felt
a little powerless against herself, yet willingly, for him, she would do anything.

"I think my cold is better,"

Xiang Yuyang said earnestly. Yi Ziyan chuckled. "Come on! I don't believe it. It'll get better like that? Then
the world wouldn't need doctors!"

"Of course it does, except for me, because I have you." Xiang Yuyang looked at Yi Ziyan and kissed the tip of his nose.
Yi Ziyan smiled and turned his head, feeling like a young girl experiencing love for the first time, pampered and spoiled by Xiang Yuyang,
her eyes seeing no one but him.

"Didn't you move to a new place?"

The two embraced, a familiar warmth lingering after their passion. It wasn't just sharing body heat; even
their heartbeats seemed to synchronize. Yi Ziyan nodded.

"I'll take you to see it."

Yi Ziyan rolled out of bed, taking Xiang Yuyang's hand. Xiang Yuyang pulled the sheet over them. Yi
Ziyan turned, giving Xiang Yuyang a gentle smile, letting him hold her waist. They stood in front of the glass window.

"It's over there."

He pointed to the window, indicating a somewhat unclear spot. Xiang Yuyang nodded, knowing
roughly Yi Ziyan's bare, beautiful neck.

"Can I go?" Xiang Yuyang asked vaguely. Yi Ziyan smiled again, but there was a hint of helplessness in her smile.

"No, I'm scared..." Xi Ren would definitely be running there all the time, and Ren would definitely come too...

"I understand, I was just asking."

Xiang Yuyang turned Yi Ziyan to face him, staring intently at him. In his eyes, Yi Ziyan saw his own reflection.

This scene felt like a dream.

Yi Ziyan had thought countless times about going with Xiang Yuyang, anywhere would be fine, but he had also mocked himself countless times.
This was simply wishful thinking. Just as he had told Xiang Yuyang, it wasn't a matter of wanting or not wanting, but
rather that he couldn't help but doubt it. Hei Mu Tang was the most important thing in his life. Meeting Xiang Yuyang
had introduced fear into his originally fearless life. If one day Ren asked him to kill Xiang Yuyang, he would agree without hesitation
and then do it.

This was him, this was Yi Ziyan.

"I'm sorry," Yi Ziyan said softly. There was bitterness in Xiang Yuyang's eyes; he knew what he wanted. Xiang
Yuyang had said more than once that he longed to hold hands with him, like any couple, strolling freely
on dates, and laughing and joking without a care in the world...

All of this was their most unbearable regret, unrelated to gender or feelings, simply due to the

misalignment of time and space. Even with the love of their lives in his arms, they couldn't escape the incongruity of time and space.

"I have something to do, I have to go first." Xiang Yuyang kissed Yi Ziyan's forehead reluctantly, and Yi Ziyan nodded understandingly
.

"Okay, it's alright, I want to stay here a little longer."

Helping Xiang Yuyang put on his clothes, Yi Ziyan kissed his brow, the pleasant scent making Xiang
Yuyang feel cheerful.

"I'm leaving." Yi Ziyan gently pushed him from behind, laughter echoing from behind, making Yi Ziyan laugh too.
Watching Xiang Yuyang's figure disappear through the door, Yi Ziyan casually closed the door and tossed herself onto the soft sofa.
He closed his eyes, wanting to linger a little longer in Xiang Yuyang's lingering scent, when the door opened again. A handsome
smile played on his lips, but he didn't intend to open his eyes, because no one else would come here.

"Yang, what did you forget?" He didn't expect this fool to say
something cheesy like "I forgot my heart in your eyes." He was probably just back to use the restroom. Thinking this, his smile widened.

"Azi.

" Hearing this voice, Yi Ziyan suddenly opened his eyes wide and sat up, looking at the person standing in front of him.

"Xi...ren?"

"Ren, I want to walk around here."

After leaving Yi Ziyan's house, Mu Xiren started to act coquettishly towards Kuroki Ren, who shook his head.

"No, I don't want you to stay out here alone for so long. Besides, the situation here isn't good. I don't want
you to be alone."

Kuroki Shinobu meant that there were many pimps and prostitutes around, and
Mu Xiren was not only petite, with red lips, white teeth, and bright eyes, but also had
cascading black hair—she was incredibly alluring. Kuroki Shinobu was too busy admiring herself to let Mu Xiren
go out and be seen by others. Moreover, those people wouldn't just be looking!

Mu Xiren looked at Kuroki Shinobu with a pained expression, her starry eyes filled with tears, looking pitifully at him. This made Kuroki Shinobu frown.
Here we go again; he found this tactic hard to resist.

"Rin, I've never gone out by myself before. Please promise me just this once, okay? I'll be good,
I won't run around, and I won't talk to anyone. Ren, please, I know you can't bear to see me cry, right?
Ren, I love you so much, promise me, okay?"

The choked voice and pitiful figure made Kuroki Ren feel that his insistence was a sin. He knew that Mu
Xiren 's words were just a means to an end, but Kuroki Ren was powerless to resist and could only give in.

"Okay, twenty minutes. I'll call you in twenty minutes. Tell me where you are, and I'll come pick
you up, okay?"

Mu Xiren immediately stopped crying and smiled, standing on tiptoe to plant a kiss on Kuroki Ren's lips.

"I love you." Kuroki Ren shook his head helplessly. Alright, alright, he was only helpless against his little lover in this
world ; he could only admit defeat.

The first thing Mu Xiren did after leaving Kuroki Shinobu was to turn off his phone. He knew that this would definitely get
him a severe scolding from Kuroki Shinobu, and he might even be refused entry. But this matter was too important; he had to
get an answer.

So Mu Xiren waited until Yi Ziyan left, then followed him all the way to the Tower of Babel. He watched him go up to the 96th floor,
then followed him up as well. He hid in the stairwell and watched Xiang Yuyang go in and then come out. Everything was
answered then, but he still needed Yi Ziyan to tell him himself. After confirming that Xiang Yuyang's elevator had gone downstairs, Mu Xiren opened the door...
Upon entering, Mu Xiren saw Yi Ziyan, wrapped only in a bed sheet, calling Xiang Yuyang's name so naturally. Mu Xiren's mind went
blank.

Seeing that it was Mu Xiren who had entered, Yi Ziyan was naturally surprised, but he quickly regained his composure,
faster than he himself had expected. Although he hadn't consciously thought about it, he had long been prepared to be discovered; it was only
a matter of time. However, he hadn't considered how he would face it when the moment actually arrived.

Mu Xiren stood motionless, his eyes filled with utter confusion. Yi Ziyan's expression was no longer surprised.
Meeting Mu Xiren's gaze, Yi Ziyan simply looked at him.

"Why?"

Mu Xiren spoke with difficulty, a question that seemed perfectly natural, yet left Yi Ziyan speechless.

"Why? I want to ask myself that too."

Yi Ziyan said softly, to Mu Xiren and to herself. Mu Xiren's lovely face darkened, and her eyes
began to change. Yi Ziyan noticed this but remained impassive.

"Are you really with him?" Mu Xiren's voice rose, clearly indicating her emotional
turmoil . Yi Ziyan smiled gently, releasing her hand to reveal her snow-white shoulder beneath the sheet,
marked with clear hickeys—the marks Xiang Yuyang had left on her.

"As you can see, three minutes before you came in, I was with him on this sofa..." Yi Ziyan slowly
walked towards the bedroom, gently lifting the scattered clothes, turning to look at Mu Xiren with a radiant smile.

"A tender embrace."

Mu Xiren stared in shock at Yi Ziyan before him. He felt like he didn't recognize him anymore. Azi wouldn't have
this expression, this tone, or these actions. Aside from a cold laugh, taciturnity, and white robes, Azi shouldn't have any other emotional
reaction. Mu Xiren's inner turmoil was honestly reflected on his face. Yi Ziyan looked at the
boy who was still quite like a child before him and felt a pang of pity. He hastily put on his clothes and stepped forward.

"Xiren..."

"...I don't understand, Azi, I don't understand." Mu Xiren's gaze was somewhat confused, which
worried . He reached out to Mu Xiren's shoulder, but Mu Xiren brushed him off.

"When did you two get together?"

"On Carnival Day, when the fireworks were going off, we didn't even know each other yet." Yi Ziyan answered every question, deciding that
no matter what Mu Xiren asked, he would tell him the truth, because he was his best friend, and he had never
lied to him, not even once.

"It wasn't until that night in the Special Zone that we learned each other's identities, and it hasn't been until now," Yi Ziyan confessed.
Mu Xiren's mind was still in turmoil. Suddenly, he glared at Yi Ziyan.

"Then last time at the Unknown Restaurant..." You could actually shoot each other like that?

"He made you shoot to save me, and because of that, you got scolded by the gang leader. I apologize to you."

Recalling that scene, Yi Ziyan couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, but at the same time, he was repeatedly thankful that Xiang Yuyang
was alright , that he was still alive and well, that he was still by his side.

Mu Xiren felt like he was dreaming, but his body trembled slightly. He couldn't describe the emotions in his heart
: anger, confusion, betrayal, being deceived, and resentment.

"...You two can't be together, not even see each other."

After a moment of silence, Mu Xiren stiffly squeezed out these words. Yi Ziyan's expression darkened. He thought for a moment,
as if he had made a decision. Looking at Mu Xiren's expression, there was determination, resolve, sorrow, and an unbreakable
love.

"...Give me a little more time. I will handle this, Xiren, I promise." Yes, I
only ask for a little more time, at least, to let me say goodbye to him...

Yi Ziyan's voice wasn't loud, but to Mu Xiren it sounded like a declaration.

"If Ren finds out, he'll make you kill him."

Yi Ziyan understood, and knew what Mu Xiren meant. "I think he should know, at least he's noticed. " Mu

Xiren was startled again.

"Ren...knows? He knows you're with Xiang Yuyang?"

Yi Ziyan nodded. "He knew Yu Yang did it on purpose."

Mu Xiren, having calmed herself down, thought it made sense. Ren had always possessed extraordinary sensitivity and intuition; it
was only natural he would discover it. But why didn't he tell him?

"I think the Sect Leader didn't want to trouble you." Because he knew Xiren was very close to him, and if
Xiren knew the truth, she would be heartbroken and devastated...

"I'm sorry," Yi Ziyan finally said. Mu Xiren's eyes were filled with tears, but her tone remained firm.
Always stubborn, he simply didn't understand, truly didn't understand.

"I can't help it, Azi, really. I don't understand what you're thinking, what you're doing. Liking
him can never have a future! You don't know that, do you? We're enemies with the Azure Dragon Hall! There will be... there will be a day
when the Ninja will ask you to kill Xiang Yuyang. What will you do then? Kill him or betray us? What do you want to do?
Do you want to kill me to silence me? Is the Blackwood Hall no longer important to you? Why can you still talk about him with this tone and
this expression? Does he really like you? What if he's
just playing you? What if he deliberately made you fall in love with him to kill you? Azi, have you thought about that?"

Yi Ziyan listened quietly, taking in all of Mu Xiren's questions.
He had thought about it, he had thought about everything.

"Xi Ren, what I'm about to say might make you angry again, but I don't want to lie to you, so I
'll still say it."

Another expression he'd never seen before. Mu Xi Ren felt as if she'd never known Yi Zi Yan before. At least, the way
Yi Zi Yan was behaving today was something she'd never seen in all the time they'd known each other. This Yi
Zi Yan was terrifyingly unfamiliar.

"I know liking him won't lead to anything, and I understand that one day the Hall Master will order me to kill him. I know.
Xi Ren, but liking someone is liking someone, I really can't help it. Blackwood Hall is my home, how could I
abandon it? You're my best friend, how could I possibly lay a hand on you? If he
deliberately approached me to make me fall in love with him because he wanted to kill me…" At this point, Yi Zi Yan actually smiled again.

"If he succeeds, I'll willingly die at his hands. Xi Ren, I know you understand. We made a promise
; neither of us is allowed to die first. Only I can kill him, and only he can make me die." Ah...
I seem to have said too much...

These words truly ignited a fire in Mu Xi Ren's heart, yet she remained speechless. Because, just as Yi Ziyan said
, he understood, he truly understood.

Biting her lip, Mu Xi Ren looked at Yi Ziyan, unable to guess
what . Perhaps, as she had just thought, she had never truly understood Yi Ziyan, never.

"Xi Ren..." If she had to say she regretted something, Yi Ziyan might regret her explanation earlier.
There was no need to tell others about her feelings for Xiang Yuyang, but after saying it, her own feelings were strangely clear,
and she couldn't help but force a bitter smile. Perhaps what she should truly apologize for was her own mindset.

No matter how humble his words, he felt no remorse for loving Xiang Yuyang; in fact, he was
even more deeply mired in it.

"You don't regret it," Mu Xiren said definitively, at least he could see it on Yi Ziyan's face.
He felt powerless, unsure of what to do, and could only sigh repeatedly.

Lifting his coat, Yi Ziyan placed his hand on Mu Xiren's shoulder again. This time, Mu Xiren didn't resist, which
brought Yi Ziyan a little comfort. He gently patted Mu Xiren's shoulder.

"I'll take you back. The sect leader must be worried sick."

"Ah..." Mentioning Kuroki Shinobu, Mu Xiren couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, his inner turmoil written all over his face.
Yi Ziyan couldn't help but laugh. He was still just a child, no matter how cold or bloodthirsty his eyes had been just moments before
...

"I know." Kuroki Shinobu said calmly, lighting a cigarette. White smoke sliced through the darkness, rising slowly and spreading into
endless ripples before finally merging into the cold air, ignoring the lingering
scent . Mu Xiren made no attempt to hide his exhaustion, wrapping himself in the blanket and nestling beside Kuroki Shinobu, lifting
his long hair, disheveled from the earlier passion, and sighing.

"Azi was right after all, you knew."

When Yi Ziyan brought Mu Xiren back to Kuroki Hall, it was nearly midnight. Kuroki Shinobu sat in the lobby with a gloomy expression.
Yi Ziyan had already called to let him know he was safe, reassuring Kuroki Shinobu, who had been anxiously searching for Mu Xiren
. Once reassured, anger overwhelmed all other emotions.

Seeing Kuroki Ren like this, Mu Xiren knew he was truly angry and that lying to him was
wrong . So, before Kuroki
Ren could even speak, he was about to confess honestly. Unexpectedly, Kuroki Ren didn't give him a chance. As soon as Yi Ziyan turned to leave, Kuroki Ren kissed him fiercely, tearing off his clothes as he did so.
Only during a brief moment when they were both breathless from the kiss, and had to separate slightly to catch their breath, did he viciously utter
, "You're dead."

Of course, Kuroki Ren couldn't bear to let his little lover die, but Mu Xiren truly felt like he was about to suffocate. He
was relentlessly and wildly loved by Kuroki Ren several times, ignoring his own cries for mercy, until he
fainted , before he finally stopped. When she woke up, she had already been cleaned and put to bed. She thought she could finally sleep
peacefully , but after a few sweet words, Kuroki Shinobu couldn't resist taking her three more times, giving Mu Xiren a real
taste of the consequences of indulgence. Her back ached so badly it felt like it was about to break. Kuroki Shinobu, on the other hand, looked refreshed, leisurely smoking a cigarette
before abruptly uttering those words.

From the moment he saw Yi Ziyan and Mu Xiren enter, Kuroki Shinobu had a premonition.
The expressions on their faces confirmed his long-held suspicions.

"Ziyan, Ziyan, you know you can't hide it from me, yet you still chose this path. Did you calculate that I would
believe you?

" She glanced at Kuroki Shinobu's expression, still indifferent. Mu Xiren couldn't contain
herself she sat up and punched Kuroki Shinobu in the bare shoulder, her voice filled with annoyance.

"Why can you say that so calmly? Azi is in love with that Xiang Yuyang guy! You just say '
I know' and that's it? Ren!"

Mu Xiren was both angry and anxious, and the emotions he had been holding in exploded, causing tears to stream down his face.
Seeing his little lover like this, Kuroki Shinobu felt truly sorry for him. He pulled the weeping Mu Xiren into his arms,
and feeling the warmth of his lover's embrace, Mu Xiren cried even louder. Kuroki Shinobu felt sorry for him and simply held him
tighter, letting Mu Xiren cry in his arms.

After a while, Mu Xiren gradually calmed down. Kuroki Shinobu gently stroked his lover's soft black hair and
sighed softly.

"Qing, listen to me." The word "Qing" brought tears to Mu Xiren's eyes again, but this time it was out of gratitude.
Every time Kuroki Ren called him "Qing," it meant Kuroki Ren was deeply loving and tender towards him. Even
with his own capricious and unreasonable behavior, he still tolerated her, waiting for her to calm down. This affection
deeply moved Mu Xiren, deepening her love for Kuroki Ren. Kuroki Ren understood her feelings, cupping his beloved
's tear-streaked face and gently kissing away the tears at the corners of her eyes.

"I know you're worried about Ziyan, and I know you can't understand why Ziyan chose this path. I
may not be able to explain it clearly to you, but I just want you to know that I believe in Ziyan. No matter
who , it doesn't matter. Ziyan's heart for Kuroki Tang is more sincere than anyone else's; I can assure you of that."

He gently stroked Mu Xiren's bony back as he slowly spoke his thoughts. Mu Xiren nestled in his lover's arms,
remaining silent.

In truth, Kuroki Shinobu and Yi Ziyan had known each other their entire lives. They met in an orphanage and journeyed
together through wandering, war, and escape, finally arriving in Future City. To survive and realize their shared
dream, the penniless and inexperienced pair decided that Yi Ziyan would use the simplest yet most
humiliating method: prostitution.

This prostitution allowed Yi Ziyan to access several powerful factions in Future City at the time. With Kuroki Shinobu's extraordinary
courage and personality, they gradually climbed the ranks until Yi Ziyan personally killed the leader. Only then did Kuroki Shinobu
establish a new organization, the Kuroki Hall.

Kuroki Shinobu actually felt a little guilty towards Yi Ziyan; he knew that Yi Ziyan had always silently...
Protecting himself, despite being older than him, Yi Ziyan always used his limited abilities to climb the ranks
unharmed , never complaining. Since the Blackwood Gang's power expanded, he adhered to his
principles, addressing Kuroki Shinobu as "Gang Master," a title unchanged for many years. Kuroki Shinobu understood his intentions, for it was
their shared dream: "to ensure all orphans have enough to eat and a place to stand."

Perhaps their methods were somewhat extreme, but everyone in the Blackwood Gang was there voluntarily and
quite happily; it was the life they had chosen.

"But, one day you'll have Azi do it..." Mu Xiren softly voiced her question.
Kuroki Shinobu smiled.

"That's true, but the time isn't right yet, and everything is still uncertain."

"Why do you say that?" Mu Xiren rarely heard such words from Kuroki Shinobu; his uncertain and
reserved tone was strange, unlike him.

"To be honest, Xiang Yuyang is a talented person." Kuroki Shinobu honestly stated his opinion, always
judging people by their character and not by anything else. Mu Xiren pouted.

"I don't think so at all." She wasn't as steady, as composed, as
calm , or as attentive as Mu Xiren. Mu Xiren only felt that her lover was the most capable. Kuroki Shinobu
understood his little darling's thoughts perfectly, and he lovingly placed a kiss on Mu Xiren's brow.

"Silly girl, how old am I? How old is Xiang Yuyang? You can't compare them."

Mu Xiren still looked unconvinced. "I just think you're the best, Xiang Yuyang is nothing..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Kuroki Shinobu kissed her into his mouth. Kuroki Shinobu truly only knew how to cherish this young lover.
He could never understand himself, how he could fall for such a child (for Kuroki Shinobu's age).
However , he was quite happy now. With a flip, Kuroki Shinobu pinned Mu Xiren beneath him again. Mu Xiren immediately
had a very bad premonition.

"Um... Shinobu... stop it, I want to sleep..."

"Qingqing, I want..." Kuroki Shinobu kissed Mu Xiren's delicate neck. Mu Xiren was almost
driven crazy by him, pushing him away with her hands and trying to refuse with her mouth.

"Shinobu, wasn't that enough just now...? I'm really tired..."

"You're free tomorrow, you can rest all day." Kuroki Shinobu was unmoved, shifting his target to Mu
Xiren's sexy collarbone. The pleasure made Mu Xiren collapse into her lover's arms once more.

"Never mind, let him be," Mu Xiren sighed inwardly, her mind immediately being stolen away by the aura of Kuroki Shinobu.

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