Chapter 1652: Recollection Extra 03

How could you know I've never been moved?

Jin Chen pondered Master's words in his heart, still unable to derive any other meaning from Chenshu's gaze, when anger seized his mind.

"Who have you ever been moved for!" Jin Chen almost instantly reacted, his voice trembling as he raised it in near accusation, "I... I thought you had no affection, but it turns out you already have someone you cherish."

For these past few centuries he's kept all immortals away from Chenshu; could it be from before, when he hadn't even been born in this world?

Jin Chen was about to be drowned by jealousy.

How could Chenshu not know what Jin Chen misunderstood? He originally thought it would take a long time for Jin Chen to truly learn to love, but today's events turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

He slowly moved closer, pressing his lips against those thin lips tightened by jealousy.

Jin Chen was stunned; all jealousy and heartache dissolved in surprise—not just lip contact, but it seemed even their souls were drawn together and entwined.

Chenshu didn't prolong the kiss; as they slowly parted, he chuckled lightly, "Do you understand now who it is?"

Jin Chen couldn't help but stare at his lips, his gaze lifting to behold the affection hidden in Chenshu's eyes—something he had never seen in Chenshu for all these centuries.

This is what I want. Jin Chen thought.

He couldn't help but, as if tempted, embrace Chenshu's waist, lowering his eyes to kiss again, expressing his affection without technique, purely from the heart.

Commonly said, his kissing skill is poor.

Although Chenshu also hadn't kissed anyone in centuries, he couldn't help but push his shoulder in pain, yet Jin Chen, self-taught, laced their fingers together, obviously unwilling to let go.

Jin Chen seemed to vent all his gains and losses of this time; when they parted again, he buried himself in Chenshu's embrace, rubbing his neck's delicate skin in a coquettish manner.

"Master, teach me how to kiss."

His low tone was hoarse; Chenshu's lip corners still faintly ached, his face slightly flushed, utterly lacking his usual carefree ease.

"Get up first... I'll teach you."

"No, teach me now."

Jin Chen still immersed in the joy that Master also cherished him, his centuries-long daydream come true; he was so happy he didn't know what to do, instinctively hugging Chenshu, kissing and rubbing.

Chenshu always indulges him.

On the other side of the Divine Courtyard, Bai Ze followed the "hee-hee" cries to find Ling Gun Gun tossed among the bushes, nearly unable to find an exit.

"How did you end up here?" Bai Ze picked it up, patted clean the grass-streaked white fluff, "Where's Jin Chen?"

"Hee!"

Ling Gun Gun angrily clung to Bai Ze's arm, chattering in beast language, blaming Jin Chen for suddenly tossing it aside and even pressing the God Venerable's mouth shut!

Bai Ze: "……"

He actually let that brat succeed!

"Forget it, the master originally meant this." Bai Ze shook his head, ignoring their love affairs, holding Ling Gun Gun as he headed to the kitchen, "It's rare that Jin Chen isn't here today; I'll take you for an extra meal."

"Hee!"

Ling Gun Gun happily clung to Bai Ze's arm, climbing up to nestle in his neck.

——

After Jin Chen returned to the Sea of Consciousness, he also viewed many memories from the Divine Courtyard.

After the recall ended, not knowing how much time had passed, the host beasts within the Sea of Consciousness opened their eyes simultaneously.

Jin Chen shook his slightly sore arm from being pressed, then tossed Ling Gun Gun down.

"Ow!" Ling Gun Gun shook his head, his surge of feeling vanished without a trace, "Host!"

"Tsk, you..." Jin Chen gazed at the multicolored red-and-white fur that never looked pleasing no matter how many times he saw it, recalling that fluffy beast from memory, and couldn't help sighing, "Bai Ze really spoiled you."

This taste certainly wasn't learned from him; it must be Bai Ze!

Ling Gun Gun didn't catch the meaning of the words, but defended the boss, "The boss treats me well, Host, don't spout nonsense."

"Just like that, it's guarded." Jin Chen pinched his beast's paw, "Let's go, back to the Quick Transmigration Bureau."

Ling Gun Gun obeyed the transmission, although he didn't know the reason either.

But being able to go back and play with the boss for a while—why not?

【In transmission……Transmission successful!】

As soon as Jin Chen entered the office, he threw Ling Gun Gun to Bai Ze, then drove both beasts out together.

Bai Ze came to his senses, standing outside his office face-to-face with Ling Gun Gun in his arms.

"What's wrong with him?" Bai Ze asked.

Ling Gun Gun shook his head, "I don't know, wow; I and the Host recalled memories in the dream, after returning to the Sea of Consciousness we recalled some parts, and the Host hurried back."

"Oh! I get it," Ling Gun Gun's runaway intellect suddenly kicked in, "He must be missing the Main God."

"No wonder." Bai Ze understood, smiling as he glanced at the tightly closed door, then took Ling Gun Gun elsewhere.

On the way they also met an administrator wanting to report work; Ling Gun Gun raised his head to greet, grinning.

The administrator's heart was full of the 0731 System—indeed living up to its name! How dare he run wild on Bai Ze's head at the Spirit Terminal!

Inside the office, as Jin Chen approached the barrier wall, it opened on its own, as if sensing his arrival and his urgent desire to meet.

Chenshu's soul was well nurtured; at a glance it looked no different from before, only the inner void not yet filled, appearing somewhat fragmented, like frost and snow just clearing.

The barrier opened; Jin Chen couldn't wait to pull him into his embrace, burying his cheek in the warm, jade‑like neck.

A flicker of doubt crossed Chenshu's phoenix eyes; sensing Jin Chen's emotional turbulence, he raised a hand to gently stroke his back.

"What's wrong?"

He recalled the soul memories of the previous world, then asked softly, "Was the memory recall done in the dream at the inn?"

Jin Chen hummed in affirmation, then said nothing.

Chenshu furrowed his brows; memory recall is uncontrolled random memory, and he also didn't know what Jin Chen would recall.

But Jin Chen looked unwell; they had endured so many partings and reunions.

"What did you dream of?" Chenshu had to ask again, his jade‑white hand pressing against Jin Chen's lips, "Please speak properly."

Jin Chen didn't come in person; he took his hand and kissed it, speaking frankly.

But in his memory, seeing the gaze that was as nostalgic toward Chenshu as in his youth, he felt a hidden irritation.

Then he couldn't help but ask seriously: 'Back then, you wouldn't have taken me as a substitute, would you?'

Chenshu: '……'

Chenshu understood almost instantly, then grew angry and didn't want to hug him.

Unamused, he reached out and pinched Jin Chen's ear.

'Let bygones be bygones, but even though my memory hasn't fully recovered, you're still slandering me.'

It doesn't hurt at all.

Jin Chen let Chenshu keep pinching him, then went to kiss his lips, saying, 'What does that mean? Isn't the Divine Realm our first life?'

'I won't tell you.' Chenshu softly hummed, his fingertip tapping Jin Chen's brow, 'Take your time to recall your memories.'

That amounts to tacit acceptance.

Jin Chen secretly thought, indeed so, happily hugged him onto the big Sofa, firmly pressing Chenshu to kiss for a while.

I'm very happy.

Chenshu suddenly heard a sound beside his ear.

Jin Chen finally let go of the person in his arms, but didn't get up, rubbing his lips as he slowly said, 'Being able to recall the memories of having you before makes me very happy.'

Chenshu felt a sour softness in his heart; for him, isn't it also a happy thing that his lover can gradually recall the past?

He found a comfortable position lying in Jin Chen's embrace, enjoying a moment of warmth.

But here, unlike recovering soul memories in the small world, Chenshu is destined not to stay long; Jin Chen also kept track of time, and held him as they returned outside the barrier wall.

'Will my coming out like this this time affect the soul restoration?' Jin Chen asked, then kissed his cheek.

'No.'

Chenshu wrapped his arms around his neck, slowly rubbing, accepting this kiss full of cherish, his heart also involuntarily softened.

'Soul restoration is nearly complete; physical reconstruction won't need constant caution like now.'

Hearing the explanation, he finally put his mind at ease; Jin Chen watched the barrier wall close again, then after a long while turned and walked out the door.

'Host, you're back!' Ling Gun Gun bounced a few times, 'Are we leaving?'

'Hmm, what about Bai Ze?'

Jin Chen ruffled his hair.

'It seems the Execution Department had a problem; please have the boss go settle it.'

Ling Gun Gun rolled around on the ground, 'You also know, the people of the Execution Department there always mean what they say, they're violent lunatics who start fighting at the slightest disagreement, often causing malfunctions where the small world gets played with and broken.'

'Let's go, to the next world.'

'Okay!'

【In transmission……Transmission successful!】

【Transmitting plot memories……】