Chapter 51 – The abnormal Lord Xuan

In an instant, Gu Mijing seemed to have been hit by some powerful force, freezing in place.

He lowered his gaze, looking at the slender and flat chest of the young man in his arms, the slightly protruding Adam’s apple, slowly coming back to his senses.

“Tang Tang, you’re a boy?”

“Yes.”

[Host! Quickly tell the villain that you like girls!] System 99 urgently shouted.

Tang Qing was a bit confused. If Gu Mijing misunderstood him as a girl and confessed due to that, now that he had made it clear he was a boy, was it necessary to further say that he liked girls?

[Host! Say it now! Something dangerous might happen if you don’t!]

For Gu Mijing, whether the person in front of him was a boy or a girl made no difference. It was the person he had been dreaming of and longing for since his youth, the one he was prepared to spend his life with. He had just misunderstood the ragdoll cat as a female cat, hence thinking Tang Tang was a girl.

Gu Mijing quickly adjusted his emotions, about to speak again but was interrupted by Tang Qing.

Tang Qing, still puzzled, followed the system’s advice, adding, “I’m a boy, and, I only like girls.”

Gu Mijing retracted the words he was about to say.

Tang Qing heard the sound of the man’s fist tightening, joints cracking.

Tang Qing pulled his clothes tightly, standing up from the man’s embrace. The shirt only reached his thighs, his long and straight legs now fully exposed in front of the man.

Although the truth was out, Tang Qing felt that Gu Mijing still had a fierce look on his face. Could it be that Lord Xuan really liked girls a lot, so he was disappointed?

Feeling a bit embarrassed in the oversized shirt, Tang Qing couldn’t help but feel a bit awkward. However, with only one set of clothes between the two in the cave, and Gu Mijing had already given him the shirt, he couldn’t ask for more…

Then, Gu Mijing seemed to have a sudden epiphany, his powers greatly restored and even elevated, nearly reaching level five.

Gu Mijing held Tang Qing with one hand and grabbed the trees at the edge of the cliff with the other, jumping back up onto the cliff. Along the way, he fought fiercely, directly striking the head of the mutated wolf pack leader over two meters tall, causing the wolf pack to scatter like defeated dogs, fleeing in all directions.

Was it just his imagination, Tang Qing couldn’t help but feel that Gu Mijing seemed to be venting.

After a day and night, the two finally returned to the main group. Chen Ji and the others had been waiting anxiously for a long time, preparing to gather all their forces for a rescue mission.

But Lord Xuan returned unscathed.

And he wasn’t alone.

The tall silver-haired man had a frosty expression, holding a slender beauty with long flowing hair in his arms. The person was wearing an oversized coat, tightly hidden in Lord Xuan’s embrace, their face not visible.

However, the delicate and beautiful pair of fair legs peeking out were white, tender, with a hint of pink at the tips of his toes. It wasn’t hard to imagine that the person Lord Xuan was holding had a stunningly beautiful face.

Chen Ji was even more astonished, standing at the forefront, his jaw almost dropping. His Jing-ge had really grown up, disappearing for a day and a night, then returning without a word with a stunning beauty.

“Look again, and I’ll gouge out your eyes.”

Lord Xuan’s voice was as cold as a blade, full of authority.

Everyone lowered their heads, the pressure of a fourth-level ability user was too terrifying, they didn’t dare to look up again. Even Chen Ji bowed his head, silently muttering to himself, wondering why his boss looked even more sullen than before.

Gu Mijing put Tang Qing on Ryan’s back, securing him tightly, and the group set off again.

Ryan was a bit puzzled. What happened to that cute fluffy little kid from before? How did they return and suddenly become a long-haired beautiful human?

“Lord Xuan, I can walk on my own, no need to trouble Ryan.” Tang Qing felt a bit embarrassed, weighing over a hundred pounds, it might be a bit too much to carry.

The man’s hand caressed Tang Qing’s foot, the young man’s feet barely touched the ground, feeling as smooth and tender as a baby’s. He whispered softly, “Tang Tang, you don’t have shoes, walking directly will hurt your soles.”

Feeling the man’s solid chest pressed against him, Tang Qing felt a bit awkward. He explained, “I’m just worried about hurting Ryan.”

The silver-haired man frowned, “Tang Tang, are you afraid of being too close to me?”

Tang Qing hurriedly explained, “No, that’s not what I meant.”

The man’s voice was clear and cold, polite yet distant, “Tang Tang, rest assured, I know you like girls, I won’t force you.”

Tang Qing couldn’t say anything further, lest he appear presumptuous.

Perhaps because Ryan’s back wasn’t wide enough, sitting was a bit cramped for two people, hence the closeness between them. He could only feel the man’s broad chest behind him, his powerful and slender legs tightly surrounding him.

Lord Xuan, unlike his gentle demeanor with the cat before, became calm and silent. Tang Qing felt that Lord Xuan seemed unpredictable and didn’t dare to speak casually. Throughout the journey, the two of them didn’t exchange a single word.

It might have been Tang Qing’s imagination, but as the journey grew bumpier, he swayed more and more. The breath on his neck from the person behind him also became heavier.

He always felt like there was something poking the soft flesh on his buttocks, making him uneasy.

The group finally made it back to Xuanming City.

Gu Mijing once again lifted Tang Qing up, holding him close and carrying him back to the room.

Tang Qing looked at the familiar room, which only had a luxurious large bed. Feeling a bit embarrassed, he asked, “Lord Xuan, could you arrange a separate room for me? I don’t want to disturb your rest.”

Gu Mijing replied, “Your ears are still visible, it’s inconvenient if others see. If you need anything, you can call me.”

Tang Qing thought for a moment and said, “I can wear a hat and not go out casually.”

“Tang Tang, do you not trust me?” Gu Mijing looked deeply into Tang Qing’s eyes, his gaze profound, and said, “I can sleep on the floor, don’t worry.”

Tang Qing hurriedly responded, “No, no, I just worry that my sleeping posture might disturb your rest.”

Gu Mijing coldly stated, “The bed is big, don’t worry, I won’t touch you.”

Feeling reluctant to bring up changing rooms again, Tang Qing had to accept it. He couldn’t understand why, in such a large city like Xuanming City, he couldn’t be given a separate room.

That night, Tang Qing changed into fresh pajamas, exhausted from the continuous days of travel, and quickly fell asleep.

Perhaps it was his imagination, but this time he fell asleep exceptionally fast, and deeply so.

The man next to him, however, immediately opened his eyes, watching him, showing no sign of drowsiness.

Possibly due to the imminent danger, Gu Mijing felt a significant increase in his abilities, on the verge of a breakthrough. Furthermore, after awakening his dark abilities, the disappeared wood abilities also returned.

He quietly opened his hand, releasing the poison of the mandala flower, causing the person sleeping beside him to fall into a deeper slumber.

Tang Qing lay on his side, completely defenseless, exposing a beautiful and slender neck, as enticingly white as moonlight.

He reached out and touched the corner of Tang Qing’s mouth. The young man’s lips were red and tender, a shape perfect for kissing. He slid his fingers into the young man’s mouth, playing with his tongue for a while. When he withdrew his hand, the saliva, not yet swallowed, mixed together, forming a long silver thread.

“I’m a boy, and, I only like girls.”

Remembering the young man’s firm response, a flicker of anger crossed his eyes.

If the young man didn’t like him, why would he treat him so well, turn into a human form for him, heal him, and even kiss him?

Why did he have to appear in his dreams time and time again, haunting him for so many years, unable to break free?

Did he really have to like girls? Which girl could match his little Tang-gao?

The silver-haired man’s eyes darkened.

Did he like the woman who had raised him before, Shen Miao? That woman really liked Tang Tang, she must have often hugged and kissed him before. He regretted not meeting the little cat earlier, becoming its first and last owner.

Or did he like the maid who took care of him, Ziyi? Yes, Tang Tang had helped Ziyi heal her wounds, it was the first time he awakened his abilities. Ziyi also often bathed the cat. Thinking of this, his eyes grew even darker. He should drive Ziyi and Lu Shang out of Xuanming City together, and personally take care of the little cat.

He reached out and touched the white cat ears on the young man’s head. These cat ears were the same color as the ragdoll cat’s, pure white and flawless. They were much larger, warm to the touch, feeling very soft in his hands. Following the cat ears, the man’s hand reached the soft earlobes, playing with them for a while, then moving to the young man’s smooth and tender cheeks, gently caressing.

The sleeping young man was unaware, still peacefully with his eyes closed.

His Tang Tang, so beautiful, so delicate, belonged only to him.

He was the person he had been looking for all this time.

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The strength of the hand caressing the young man’s cheek became stronger. The slightly impatient young man deep in his dreams turned his head and waved a soft hand.

The man’s gaze towards the young man grew deeper and darker.

At that moment, a green vine suddenly appeared out of nowhere from under the young man, binding his delicate limbs. The vines carried a cool sensation, causing the young man to shrink uncomfortably.

Yet, it didn’t evoke any pity from the man.

More vines emerged, soft, gentle yet strong, curling around from the back of the young man’s head, entering his mouth, gently playing inside. The tips deliberately or unintentionally slid closer to the throat, simulating a thrusting motion.

…

The next day, when Tang Qing woke up and changed his clothes, he felt something strange about his body.

There was a slight pain when his clothes rubbed against his chest.

But upon closer inspection, that area was perfectly fine, without anything unusual.

“What’s wrong, Tang Tang?” came the man’s clear and cold voice from the door.

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  At one point I almost typed bridge. Its 11:40 pm. I’m sleepy. Tang Tang is now a bridge.