Chapter 54 – The nature of snakes…

Gu Mijing’s body paused slightly, his voice somewhat unsteady and hoarse, “What are you doing?”

Tang Qing sucked the blood from the wound into his mouth and then spat it out. He raised his eyes slightly, his pair of eyes glancing over, and replied, “I don’t know if this snake is poisonous, so I sucked the blood out.”

Gu Mijing looked at him, his eyes deep, and said softly, “You don’t have to do this.”

The beautiful young man’s lips stained with fresh blood looked even more enchanting and dazzling. Tang Qing explained seriously, “Just be careful, these snakes are all mutated, and we don’t know if they’re highly venomous.”

After speaking, Tang Qing lowered his head again, and his soft lips once again touched the man’s wound.

There was a shadow in Gu Mijing’s eyes, illuminated by the firelight, making his black pupils appear even brighter, his features sharp, and his pale skin almost bloodless.

The young man lowered his head, revealing a slender and fair neck, appearing fragile like a reed, yet striving to protect himself.

He reached out to touch the young man’s earlobe, which was white and soft, like a kitten’s. He lifted the young man’s head, his voice low, “No need, just take care of yourself.”

Gu Mijing withdrew his hand, and the wound quickly healed. He used his abilities to block the snakes’ escape route. The group dealt with the snakes like experts, capturing quite a few of them, which they could make into snake soup when they returned.

“Let’s go back.” Lord Xuan ordered the group, then bent down and picked up Tang Qing.

“Lord Xuan, I can walk by myself…” Tang Qing was suddenly lifted around the waist, startled.

However, the man paid no attention and carried Tang Qing all the way out of the depths and placed him on Ryan.

Then Ryan ran at a speed far surpassing the others, carrying the two of them away.

“Lord Xuan, don’t we need to wait for the others?” Tang Qing looked at the large group left behind, feeling worried.

“No need, Chen Ji will take care of it.” The man’s voice was low and hoarse, sounding slightly tingling in the ear.

Seemingly in a hurry, Gu Mijing let Ryan run ahead at a much faster speed. Tang Qing felt the man’s firm body pressing against him, their backs colliding with each bump Ryan hit.

The man’s solid chest felt somewhat warm.

Whether it was Tang Qing’s imagination or not, he realized his breathing was getting a bit warmer.

They soon returned to Xuanming City, where Gu Mijing maintained the princess carry position, carrying Tang Qing all the way to his room.

Tang Qing really wanted to say that his legs were perfectly capable of walking…

The man placed Tang Qing on the bed, his gaze lowering, “How are you feeling?”

Tang Qing didn’t understand why he was being asked this, and he replied blankly, “I don’t feel anything special.” He thought to himself, perhaps Gu Mijing was concerned about him being affected by the snake venom. However, the snake’s venom should not have been strong, as he didn’t feel uncomfortable.

Tang Qing couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Gu Mijing remained silent, standing by the bed, his expression unreadable, looking down at Tang Qing. The room’s light made his eyes appear even darker and brighter.

Tang Qing looked up at the man, suddenly realizing that apart from being the lofty Lord Xuan, his appearance as a man was also exceptional, handsome and unparalleled.

The silver-haired man had porcelain-white skin, deep and bright phoenix eyes, a refined nose that seemed carved, and when he stared at someone, it felt like he could draw them in entirely.

Then there was the man’s physique. Tang Qing had seen it several times, and every muscle was perfectly toned, with smooth lines and just the right amount of elasticity. The scent of male hormones emanated from him. And between his legs, there was a bulge that looked very inviting.

The thought of sleeping with him crossed Tang Qing’s mind…

Wait, what?

Tang Qing was startled by the sudden thought that came to his mind. He quickly averted his gaze, cheeks reddening, feeling embarrassed.

“Tang Tang, are you okay?”

The man’s voice was both gentle and tingling, sounding like it could make one pregnant.

He really wanted to hear the man’s breathing, to see if it was as tingling and deep…

Tang Qing, what’s wrong with you? Get a hold of yourself!

Tang Qing mentally scolded himself, trying to calm down, he couldn’t be so flustered!

However, the man grabbed his hand, stopping Tang Qing from hitting himself, “Tang Tang, if there’s anything on your mind, tell me, I can help you.”

Tang Qing felt the man’s cold hand holding his, which felt comforting. He couldn’t help but reach out with his other hand, holding on, and hesitantly said, “Lord Xuan, I… I…”

Tang Qing found it hard to speak, unsure of how to express himself.

If he were to be honest and say that he suddenly felt lustful and desired Lord Xuan’s body, would Lord Xuan just dismiss him with one slap?

Tang Qing felt the room growing hotter, even his ears felt like they were sweating, feeling a bit itchy. His cat ears unconsciously twitched.

A cold hand suddenly touched his furry ears, rubbing and massaging them, enclosing the sensitive and soft cat ears in his palm, “If you’re uncomfortable, lean on me.”

Tang Qing was now only grateful that there was a thick layer of fur on the outside of his cat ears, or he would surely be completely red with embarrassment.

But Tang Qing couldn’t think too much about it because he realized that the man’s hand seemed to have a magical touch – wherever it touched felt cool and comfortable. He couldn’t help but rub against it, indulging his ears as they were played with by the man. He tightly pursed his lips to avoid making strange noises.

The other ear also started to itch, coming on strong. Tang Qing twisted his head slightly, feeling the urge to scratch himself, rubbing against the man’s chest like a little cat.

“And, the other side…”

Who was speaking?

Such a soft voice, speaking such shy words, was that really himself speaking?

Hearing this, Gu Mijing gazed deeply at the young man, gently reaching out to stroke the neglected cat ear, his eyes filled with tenderness and fondness.

The furry white ear felt soft in his palm, and the man’s agile hand continued to massage and play with it until the cat-eared youth softened, leaning against the man’s sturdy chest.

Tang Qing couldn’t help but lift his head to see Gu Mijing’s expression. The man, with his aloof demeanor, still had an unreadable face, but his eyes were dark and shimmering, radiating the same intense heat as Tang Qing felt.

“Lord Xuan, what’s happening to me…” Tang Qing felt a bit lost, burying his head in the man’s chest, inhaling the man’s cold, refreshing scent.

It smelled so good, he felt like drowning in it.

“Tang Tang, don’t be afraid, you’ve just been poisoned.” The man’s voice was clear yet cold, and his gentle yet dry hand slipped under the young man’s clothes, caressing his soft and delicate waist.

Poisoned?

What poison?

“Tang Tang, let me help you.” The man’s voice carried a hint of restraint.

Before Tang Qing could react, he found himself lying on the bed, with a long and sturdy body pressing down on him.

The man’s silver hair cascaded down, intertwining with the young man’s white hair on the bed.

Their warm and soft lips met gently.

The man’s fingers were long, clean, strong, and dexterous.

…

In any case, the next day when Tang Qing woke up, he felt like his mouth was numb…

Could it be that the severity of the poison differed between the two individuals?

Why did one of them only need it once, while the other needed it multiple times?

Was it because he didn’t manage to extract the toxin in time, leading to a deeper poisoning for the man?

Both were men, and Tang Qing had seen his fair share in the university showers. He couldn’t understand why that man seemed to be so “extraordinary”?

But, recalling that the man had been poisoned while trying to save him, Tang Qing endured being tossed around until late at night.

In a daze, he belatedly remembered a phrase.

“The nature of a snake is lecherous.”

The ancients were truly not deceiving him.

Tang Qing was annoyed; tonight, he would have three bowls of snake soup to replenish the lost protein.

_(:Ⅰ」∠)_

Tang Qing, wearing his hood, walked out of the room and encountered Lu Yining in the corridor.

Seeing Tang Qing coming out of Lord Xuan’s room, Lu Yining couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. It was just a plaything for Lord Xuan, pretending to be lofty. Despite whatever curses he thought, he politely said, “Were you scared by the snake yesterday? You still look a bit pale.”

Tang Qing wanted to say that it wasn’t the snake that scared him, but it was Lord Xuan. He nodded, “Yeah, a bit, but I’m fine now.”

Seeing the young man looking tired but still exquisite, Lu Yining couldn’t help but feel jealous. He considered himself good-looking too, but he couldn’t captivate someone with just a glance, evoking a protective instinct.

He said with concern, “For ordinary people without abilities, it’s better to stay indoors a bit more. It’s too dangerous outside, and everyone has to make an effort to protect you.”

Tang Qing found his words strange but couldn’t quite pinpoint what was off, so he just nodded blurrily and didn’t engage in further conversation with him.

As Tang Qing walked away, someone else approached Lu Yining, ambiguously wrapping an arm around his waist. It was the newly joined gold elemental, Liu Ruiming.

“How did it go? Did you strike up a conversation with that beauty? Any way you can get him to come out alone with you?” Liu Ruiming’s eyes were fixed on Tang Qing’s retreating figure. Before meeting Tang Qing, he had encountered many beauties. It was the first time he found someone so captivating, even from behind or in profile.

Lu Yining clenched his fists in jealousy, feeling his nails digging into his flesh. Was this young man really so attractive to men? He answered, “It’s not that easy. He’s already gotten close to Lord Xuan, so I can’t be too obvious.”

Liu Ruiming pinched Lu Yining’s waist playfully, grinning, “True, the more beautiful they are, the harder they are to get. Ning Ning, you stay put.”

Lu Yining impatiently pushed away Liu Ruiming’s hand, leaning in to whisper, “I’ve thought of a way…”

On the other side, Chen Ji approached Tang Qing and said, “Young Master Tang, Lord Xuan has arranged a room for you. Please rest there tonight.”

Tang Qing asked in confusion, “Will I be staying there from now on?”

Chen Ji replied, “No, it’s just for tonight, something special.”

Suddenly, Tang Qing remembered that a month had passed, and Gu Mijing was about to have his attack again¹its his time of the month smh… the guy needs some pads.

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  its his time of the month smh… the guy needs some pads