Chapter 557: Reverse Strategy 16!

If I do as you say, the Yao King's barrier can indeed be opened only by me, but you also cannot get out.

I won't go anywhere; I just want to stay by the Great King's side.

Chenshu saw Jin Chen finally waver, and hurriedly urged him to firm this choice.

Since that's the case, I'll follow you and take you back.

Seeing the youth so resolute, Jin Chen could only agree, secretly thinking that at worst he'd add a few more layers of protection in the sleeping palace.

He took off Chenshu's soaked clothes, then used Monster Power to heat the spring water a bit more, his cheek touching the youth's reddened eye corner.

Don't cry anymore, okay?

With their faces pressed together they whispered; Chenshu finally stopped crying, pouted and lifted his head to ask for a kiss, 'Great King, don't scare me again in the future.'

I won't leave you.

Shu'er, you must think it over; if you go with me, there will be no chance to regret.

His fingertip roved over the delicate neck, Jin Chen made one last confirmation of Chenshu's thought, the possessiveness in his gaze almost spilling over.

He no longer wanted to let go.

During this sealed period, his concern for the boy before him had reached a degree that even startled himself.

"I have no regrets," Chenshu sniffed, his voice still trembling, he grabbed Jin Chen's palm and pressed it to his face, leaning in.

"If not for the Great King, I would have long died at the hands of the Killing Formation General."

"You saved my life and treated me this well."

"I like you."

Although these words were somewhat muffled by sobbing, Jin Chen still heard them clearly; his gaze grew deeper, the affection thick and pervasive, impossible to dispel.

He couldn't say what he felt now, but he knew there would never again be a moment in this life as joyful as today.

Jin Chen rested his chin on the youth's head, felt Chenshu's fingers, gently rubbed them a few times, and secretly marveled at how utterly soft the boy's whole body was.

"Today is my fault; blame me."

Before Chenshu, Jin Chen had already set aside the Yao King's lofty airs, behaving like an ordinary couple: clearing up misunderstandings, apologizing for mistakes.

"Then, Great King, can you promise me one thing?"

Chenshu straddled his lap, his whole body soft and leaning in the embrace, he lifted his eyelids to meet his gaze, his eyes holding not a hint of blame.

"Anything I can do, I will promise you."

"After returning to Yaogong, you must remember to come spend more time with me; if you're busy, you should tell me, otherwise I'll overthink."

Chenshu said while lifting his head to kiss Jin Chen's jaw, "I hate being alone."

"Okay, I promise you."

Jin Chen held Jiang Nonglian's waist, his other hand gently rubbing the youth's head, his deep fox eyes full of tenderness.

"If I fail to do it, Shu'er will punish me with this; how about that?"

As they spoke, the crystal-clear jade bracelet was already placed on Chenshu's wrist; upon close look, the inner wall actually bore blooming translucent lotus flowers.

"What is this?" Chenshu shook his arm, quite curious, "Is this a gift from the Great King?"

"This is called the Snow Lotus Jade Bracelet; if danger arises, activating it with Spiritual Power can release ice and snow power."

Jin Chen explained carefully, then pointed to the lotus rune at the center flashing silver lines, "This contains a wisp of my monster soul; if you are wounded, I will sense it immediately."

"It can also be used to attack me."

While listening to the earlier words, Chenshu earnestly listened and admired the pretty bracelet, but upon hearing the last sentence he lowered his eyes, unhappy.

"I won't attack you."

If Jin Chen were wounded, he would be very sad.

"This is just a layer of protection for you; after going to Yaogong you can only stay within the barrier, which is indeed a bit of a grievance."

Jin Chen laughed helplessly, his distinct knuckled fingers falling on the lips of the one in his arms, he affectionately tapped them, "Shu'er speaks so sweetly."

He pursed his lips, smiled, then extended his pinky to indicate, "Then I still have a small request."

"I don't want to call you Great King anymore… can we change the title?"

Chenshu said, suddenly blushing, he curled in the embrace and murmured, "I'm different from others, so the way of address should be different too."

"However you call me is fine."

Jin Chen complied, suddenly stirring Monster Power, the spring mist rose even more; then, in Chenshu's reluctant-yet-welcoming gaze, he smiled, lowered his head and kissed the red lips.

Lips pressed together, the warm atmosphere spread rapidly.

Chenshu closed his eyes, feeling the rising temperature around him and the changes in his body; the mood that had been unsettled since morning finally calmed.

His astonishingly beautiful cheek still bore water mist, exuding an alluring desire.

With a splashing sound, the water exploded as both sank into the spring.

When passion ran deep, Jin Chen suddenly heard a soft, tender voice whispering something; he leaned in to listen, only to hear two words that made him burn even hotter.

"Husband..."

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Over the past two days, the two systems locked in the little black room decided to stir up some trouble.

0731 always loved coming up with bad ideas; after each was rejected by Bai Ze, it lay on the ground boredly scratching itself, uttering the last and also most boring idea.

"Then let the disguised Chen Yu go now to Slay Demon Sect; Yue Zongyang isn't also about to return?"

This idea is not bad; it can help the master complete the plan and also find some fun.

Bai Ze expressed satisfaction, picked up the ground‑lying 0731 and cooed a few sentences, "That's it; if you feel bored, just come with me."

Since assuming that form that day, he perhaps found it more convenient and thus never changed back.

Noble Bai Ze divine beast certainly wouldn't admit it, but largely it's because some beast really likes his appearance.

"Great, great! This can be had!"

0731 instantly became excited, "A powerful demon cultivator having a demon pet is just perfect!"

Unable to take human form, he also couldn't attach his consciousness to a puppet, but as long as he could go out and play, anything would do.

As soon as it was said, it was done; the two systems immediately split their consciousness and left.

"Benefactor?"

When Bai Ze held 0731 and walked into the cave, Chen Yu was diligently practicing the demonic arts he had taught; seeing him enter, he hurriedly rose to salute.

After these days of cultivation, Chen Yu's internal energy and spiritual techniques had all been devoured by resentful qi, transformed into an even more eerie power, and his entire appearance had changed.

If one were to say that before he still had a somewhat spoiled and lovable appearance, now his whole person is gloomy, his eyes constantly filled with hatred, making people feel awed at the sight.

"How is the cultivation going?"

Bai Ze glanced at Chen Yu's current appearance, secretly thinking, "No wonder the master still wants him to disguise himself."

Looking like this, if Yue Zongyang could take the bait, that would be a ghost.

"Thank you, benefactor, for your teachings; I feel very well now."

Chen Yu glanced at this demon beast with some doubt, but dared not ask further, then lowered his eyes and replied.

"In that case, today we will begin the operation after disguising ourselves; tonight Yue Zongyang's carriage will pass by here, and we will return to the Demon-Slaying Sect."

Bai Ze threw him a human-skin mask from his sleeve.