Chapter 660 - The gift

Chapter 660

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Absence makes the heart grow fonder, that is what these two people are feeling right at this moment. As their lips connected, an unknown burst of emotion flooded their hearts making them feel an uncontrollable desire for each other.

Though Shin Jiao has accepted that Qin Lou has already married another man, yet right now he could not control his desire to once again conquer her. It might be because she looks exactly like Susan Tang or that the two of them have already shared a passionate night together. But this uncontrollable desire to have her back is already etched inside his heart.

Qin Lou could also feel that burning desire in Shin Jiao's eyes as his hands began moving around her body. However, she didn't stop it. This is what she wanted. This is what she waited for a very long time. She knew that complication would happen if this scene would be discovered, yet she didn't care.

Right now all she knew is that she is with the man she loves and that he wanted her.

Suddenly, the two of them disappear from where they are and a single unadorned ring was left which slowly burry itself on the grass-covered ground.

The next day, Qin Lou woke up feeling that warm and familiar scent. She carefully lifted her eyes and scrutinized that handsome face that she longed to see for many years.

She slowly caressed the contour of his chin, the bridge of his nose, and the brow of his eyes. It's like she is etching that image inside her heart.

"Are you satisfied?" Shin Jiao suddenly said as he slowly opens his eyes.

Qin Lou was a bit taken aback and blushed. But she snuggled in his embrace. As their skin touches, a warm sensation suddenly engulfs them and made them both feel calm and happy. The two stayed in each other's arms for a while.

Shin Jiao's expression suddenly turned serious as he seems to feel indecisive about something.

"Qin… I…"

"Shhh… It's okay. You don't have to pressure yourself. I won't make you choose. I already have you in my heart… I just…"

Before she could continue, Shin Jiao sealed her lips with a kiss.

"I already understood that I feel the same way…" he said after their lips parted.

"Umm…" the two continue snuggling and feeling each other's warmth.

It was already ten in the morning when two figures suddenly appear in the middle of the garden. Since this garden is the private place of Qin Lou and only she has access to this place. She has preserved this place as this is where she would wait for Shin Jiao for all those years that he was missing.

Even after his supposed death, she would stay in this place.

The two held hands upon going out of the garden. But after that, Qin Lou retrieved her dainty hand while looking around. She didn't want others to gossip about them.

As they walked out of the garden, a figure greeted the two. When Shin Jiao saw the man, he showed a faint smile on his face.

This is because this person is the new emperor of the Xi Empire, Emperor Li Yan Xi.

When Li Yan Xi saw the two coming out of the garden she showed a faint smile on his face.

"Long time no see, Brother Shin."

"Your highness… It's been a long time."

"Sigh… I have noticed that you have changed something in this place."

"Ah, yes… it's something that I know that could help the city become peaceful."

"Haha… I would agree with that… I was really amazed that entering this city would turn me into a powerless mortal… this… this restriction… this a bit threatening, yet interesting."

Shin Jiao just gave him a faint smile.

Qin Lou also now noticed that her cultivation is being suppressed inside her dantian and she suddenly showed a surprised expression on her face.

It was just yesterday that she is able to use her power freely and now, she could not anymore.

"The new array formation is being activated today… I'm sorry I forgot to inform you." Shin Jiao explained.

Suddenly, he waves his hand and chairs appear in the air and flew behind the emperor and also behind them.

"Your majesty, please take a seat."

Li Yan Xi showed a dumbfounded look on his face as he subconsciously sits on the exquisitely crafted wooden chair.

Qin Lou was assisted by Shin Jiao to sit. It was like she was his wife and not the empress. Although Li Yan Xi knew that his relationship with Qin Lou is purely business, he was still a bit offended by this scene. However, he held back as he didn't expect that Shin Jiao is still able to use his power in this condition.

He didn't know that Shin Jiao is able to use his psychokinesis even without Qi or mana he is still as strong as a gold core realm cultivator with just his mind power.

"Your majesty, on behalf of the Shin city, I will first say… thank you." Shin Jiao said while cupping his hand and humbly bowing himself.

This gesture from Shin Jiao dumbfounded Li Yan Xi and Qin Lou.

"Brother Shin… I… I didn't do anything. I just think that after the battle we have shared, I didn't want others to just put their claw on the city that you have helped build. I cannot go against my conscience if something happened to the city. Plus, we also benefited from it… so it's a give and takes condition."

"I know, I'm just truly grateful for taking care of everything. I never knew that I really made a good friend in that war."

"Haha… It is also my honor. You are a hero in that war you know."

"Sigh… Your majesty, I would like to give you a gift, something that you can contemplate after returning to the empire. However, I just wanted to warn you to not divulge it to others or else disaster would happen." Shin Jiao said as he suddenly extended his index finger.

Then a thin stream of Qi flew out from his finger towards the forehead of Li Yan Xi. Seeing this, the young emperor wanted to dodge, but then he suddenly feels his body stop moving. When this happened his face was covered in shock.

Who would have known that Shin Jiao could already use the domain? Even Qin Lou had a surprised expression on her beautiful face.

She suddenly realized something and a blush appear on her cheeks.

After receiving that sliver of Qi, the expression of Li Yan Xi turned pale. He immediately knew the importance of the information he received.

"Brother Shin… this gift… this gift is too precious. I… I do not do anything that great to receive such a gift."

Shin Jiao showed him a kind smile.

"You have taken care of my wife and child. You've been a father in my stead. This is the only thing that I can give to show you my sincere appreciation. Thank you…"

The sincere words from Shin Jiao and the precious gift he just received made Li Yan Xi feel dumbfounded.

He just smiled sheepishly and for the first time in his life as a new emperor and royalty, he feels awkward. His confidence suddenly felt nothing in front of his war buddy.

After discussing for a bit about Qin Lou stepping down from being an empress and returning to Shin City, the emperor left with a contented smile on his face.

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Shin Jiao return to Susan Tang while Qin Lou left to find their son Ju-long Jiao.

Inside the room, Shin Jiao confessed to Susan Tang what happened. He saw her complex emotion and he felt guilty, but he has already decided and was firm to take back Qin Lou.

Susan just stayed quiet for a while, and after a few pleading, she just bit her lips and gave in to his begging. She didn't know why she felt this way, but she truly loves him and she knew that he loves her too. If not, then why would he be truthful to her?

Although it is a bit painful, she has already experienced this. She could only blame her heart for loving him deeply.

Another week has passed and this time, everything was already done. Shin Jiao knew that the time is getting closer for him to leave this world. He even made time to visit the Wu kingdom and visit the people he knew there, especially his adoptive mother, Aye Muyan.

However, Aye Muyan did not follow Shin Jiao back to Shin city and decided to stay in the kingdom of Wu. Even his disciples did not follow and just stayed with Aye Muyan as they have already treated her like their kin.

He respected them and before leaving, he told them to visit Shin City someday if they missed him. After returning to Shin City, he was once again busy with his preparation for his departure.

Today, he has gathered everyone who has supported the city through thick and thin.

Nine people are inside a modern room overlooking the whole city. Shin Jiao, Jo-long Jiao, Qin Lou, Susan Tang, Serpent, Qilin, Vermillion bird, Phoenix, and Fairy(Qian Li). 

"Today, I will share with you something that you have to look forward to in the future. Remember that what you receive her today could not be shared with just anyone. Well in truth, even you share them no one would believe you. Hehe…" Shin Jiao said seriously, then suddenly chuckled.

However, before anyone could react, multiple streams of Qi flew out of Shin Jiao's index finger and went to the foreheads of everyone in the room.

After a while, they all showed dumbfounded looks on their faces.

"Wait… is this true?" Qian Li was the first one to react.

As a Grand knight, she is near the stage of being a Paladin. If what she received from Shin Jiao is true, then she could ascend to that place once she followed that path. Not only Qian Li realized this. Hence everyone was a bit taken aback. They immediately knew that what they received is truly a precious gift. A gift that they could not obtain anywhere else in this world and it was freely given to them by Shin Jiao.

Everyone's eyes showed gratitude and appreciation to the person who fully trusted them. That was the most precious gift they have received from him so far, and they know that they could not repay this gift even if they work really hard.

This is because... the path to true immortality…

That was the gift of Shin Jiao.

Everyone showed a happy expression on their faces except for two people.