NOVEL NEXT Chapter 330: The Awaited Answer
"I don't like him that way."
Although we helped each other out in such intimate situations before, but it's obviously because the circumstances asked for it!
It was the medicine's fault! Besides, we are both men!
Ren Yuan completely ignored the fact that their Empire is quite open with male relationships, so their intimate act could lead to something more even if the situation forces them to do it.
"He and I are special friends."
Basically, we are good brothers!
Ren Yuan shot a dark scowl toward the disbelief Xing Ning, as for the tiny weeny bit of guilt that suddenly sprang inside him, of course, it was completely ignored.
"Stop with the stupid question and hurry up to get all the people I needed!"
You look so guilty though…
Xing Ning wisely chose to shut his mouth and quickly left to fulfill the order he had received. At the same time, he couldn't help but think that it wasn't good to become his friend's, right-hand man.
I just didn't betray you during that life and death situation in the Snow Mountain… but, there is really no need for the reward and turning me into one of your number one coolies.
Not only does he need to be troubled by all the unreasonable and troublesome orders around, be it serious or just cleaning up his antics, even losing sleep for days, but he also needs to worry about his friend's emotional life.
Hmph, deny it all you want, you are obviously being moved by the young man!
Well, Xing Ning decided to watch from the sideline, and let Ren Yuan stumble on his love life.
Besides, it's good to be single for as long as one can, it will just lead to all sorts of troubles. Just look at Tian Ying who ends up falling for a crazy woman.
Tsk… his ass is always in danger because of it though… Hehe, he deserves it for trying to leave their group of single dogs!
Not knowing the bad thoughts of Xing Ning about delaying his love life, Ren Yuan continued to wait for all the people needed to be bought over.
Soon, days passed by and it was almost a week when Ren Yuan had found all the sacrifice needed to completely put an end to the powerful curse.
And when Ren Yuan secretly brought over all the people in the quickest possible way in the Sacred Mountain while following the secret route that the young High Priest told him to, his grey pupil quickly constricted from utter shock after witnessing the situation in the large hall.
In the slightly turbid low pool, the slender figure that had obediently nodded before could no longer be seen, only a chaotic and thick mass of black mist remained.
Even the slightly clear water has turned pink, completely showing how much blood has been spilled during the days that he was busy looking for all the people that are needed for the sacrifice.
"You are finally here…"
Jiayi, with a tired and exhausted expression, tried to smile with great difficulty, only for her extremely pale lip to remain tightly pressed into a thin line.
Although everyone is prepared for the difficulty when purifying the powerful curse, but she still underestimates how prepared and ruthless the caster has been in order to stop anyone from dealing with his curse.
"Don't get close! If something bad happens to you, then he will truly lose it! Do you want him to die?"
He might not really die, but his soul will be greatly damaged, even his mind would be broken with his will being overtaken.
Then everything would simply end before they could even start fighting for what they desire the most in this life.
"Don't worry, he is still there… there is no doubt how strong and firm his will is… if it was someone else facing such a dangerous situation, the person already fell a long time ago."
Looking at those dark and thick black mists that completely covered the young man's figure, Jiayi tightly grasped her hands, showing how utterly nervous and anxious she is in their unpredictable situation.
And after seeing the impatience flashing in the man's grey pupils that she has stopped from taking a step closer, she continues to convince him to remain calm.
"You are his strength, that is true, but it also doesn't change the fact that you are also his weakness no matter how much he denies it. Do you understand what I am getting at? The moment something bad happens to you, then he will fall!"
That is how important your existence is in his heart!
"Then, what do you want me to do?"
Ren Yuan spoke in an extremely low voice while his grey eyes remained glued to the black mist that was blocking the figure of the young man that he desperately wanted to see.
How come the entire situation became like this? Whitey! You obviously told me that everything would be alright!
You liar! Always telling me that everything will be alright, but then there is always trouble and problems going on!
I really want to spank this troublesome guy's butt right now!
Saving the punishment for later, Ren Yuan honestly controlled himself from running toward the dangerous pool, choosing to gaze threateningly at the two people that were only pale from tiredness, particularly to the person he found as a useful partner in the past.
"Lin Renshu! Don't forget today! You owe Little Cheng a lot! If in the future, you betrayed him in any way, I won't ever forgive you!"
You also have to die for him!!!
The vein in Ren Yuan's forehead bulged when, among the sound of water moving, he could also detect the thickening smell of blood in the air.
Even the small sound of something dropping in the pink bloodied water couldn't escape his sharp hearing, which also easily let him know what it was in just a second.
The young man is obviously bleeding! That is the sound of blood dropping in the pool!
Damn! Damn! Damn!
How come Whitey is always being hurt? Always in pain? Always getting into trouble???
How could you live this kind of life? Isn't it fine to live a peaceful and comfortable life? Why face all these troubles for?
Can you just behave and stay by my side so that I can properly protect you?
"I know…"
Lin Renshu smiled weekly while gazing at the slender figure that had been covered by the black mist with the eery floating orbs already wrapped around him a few days ago.
And when he saw the thickening color of blood in the low pool, he couldn't help but inwardly winced while at the same time, unable to stop his overwhelming amazement and admiration.
Who would have thought that this young man has an extremely strong will and unimaginable endurance?
So, there is a reason why Little Cai has always admired, respected, and loved his third brother among his siblings to the point of worship.
"Hurry up and tell me what to do!!!"
Ren Yuan almost growled those words out after the young High Priestess remained silent before harshly pulling one of the unconscious people that was tied up close to where he was standing.
"Do I just need to kill him?"
The sharp dagger instantly appears in Ren Yuan's hands with his grey pupils emitting a strong amount of killing intent, completely showing how greatly affected he was after witnessing the young man's dangerous situation.
"... No, you don't have to do anything else anymore, just stand still and watch from the side."
Although Jiayi has planned to let Ren Yuan mix in the purification process to have more in-depth knowledge about their mysterious way, but after seeing how his presence alone can greatly affect the young man, there is no way that she will allow him to help out.
"Shao Cheng, everything is ready."
When there was no reply and reaction, Jiayi once again tried to call out the figure wrapped upon the thick black mist, and yet, there was still no reply.
After understanding that the young man remains deep in meditation, Jiayi's tired eyes finally landed upon a certain person.
"... You call him out… he will respond to you."
Basically, you are the only person that can reach out to him now…
Ren Yuan fell silent for a split second after perceiving the heavy meaning behind those words before pushing it back and quickly calling out with his usual tone of voice, never showing how anxious, confused, and worried he is inside.
"Little Cheng, Brother Yuan is here. I'm sorry if I took so long, but everything is ready, so… you can wake up now."
When everyone's heart is beating fast with various emotions as the second passes by, a soft sigh finally echoed out inside the thick black mist, before the entire dark mass suddenly swayed.
"... Brother Yuan…?"
Suddenly, an extremely pale hand suddenly emerges from the black mist, seemingly reaching out.
When the wrist and some part of the arm slowly appeared, someone was finally unable to stop themselves from letting out an almost strangle sound, showing how shocked and disturb the person is.
"... Yes, it's me, Brother Yuan. Did I make you wait too long?"
Ren Yuan felt his throat was about to choke, completely in an emotional state, and yet, he was entirely focused more on the obviously painful young man that has been enduring all these times in silence.
"... No… it's alright…and I don't mind Brother Yuan being late… as long as you come back… I can wait however long it is…"
How could you be alright? Even during this time, you are still not being honest!
Obviously, you are being tortured both physically and mentally all these days.
Look at those broken nails! The bloodied palm! Even the skin on your wrist and arm has various cuts on it!
Especially those eerie and bloodied vein marks on your skin that are obviously giving you pain while we are talking right now!
Ren Yuan is about to suffocate from anger and worries! And yet, the culprit remains ignorant, completely not knowing how wrong he is treating himself!
"Be honest with me, do you have the tendency to abuse yourself?"
Are you a masochist???
"...???"
Um?