52 Who are we to each other?

After the sumptuous meal in the Qin dining hall,he returned to the residence. Sheng Tian took a long bath with hot water. He didn't order piles of food as he usually did.

Instead, he sat on his bed with a calm expression.

He removed his disguise revealing his real face. The godly silver hair and sky blue eyes were more than enough to claim the throne of the most handsome mortal.

With each passing day, his features only got more and more perfect.

He is totally different from the Sheng Tian that Meng Xin saw at the sect.

Now, he is way too handsome, way too confident, way too attractive.

As he gazed at the setting sun, hiding from the world, a deep sigh escaped his throat.

Closing his eyes, he called "Great Divine Miss, please come out."

Xiao Lian appeared on the bed next to him. Immediately, she said shaking her head "I didn't steal the cookie. It was the cat."

Sheng Tian smiled lightly and shook his head.

It's not the first time she stole something from his plate, and pushed the blame onto some poor creature.

He controlled himself and stared into her scarlet eyes.

Xiao Lian titled her head and looked at him confusion, but in the depth of her eyes, a ripple silently formed as a feeling of guilt took over.

Sheng Tian didn't speak, neither did he move.

He simply stared into her eyes, his eyes held questions.

"You still want to stay silent?" he asked, his tone dead serious.

"What are you talking about? I said it's not me who stole your cookies." cold sweat poured on her forehead as Xiao Lian tried to put up a strong front.

Sheng Tian didn't speak, but only smirked. His eyes showed disappointment.

"You knew from the beginning?"she moved back on the bed, her voice shaky.

"I didn't lose consciousness at all, I was awake all along." Sheng Tian revealed the truth.

"What?!" Xiao Lian was startled, her mouth wide open.

Her mind recalled a certain scene.

' He laid on the ground eyes closed. She gently caressed his face. Her eyes were fixated on every inch of him. She bent down and kissed his forehead.

Then looked at the devil soul before her and said " No matter what you offer me, you would die for trying to harm him. Nothing can save you."

a pitch black aura was released from her body.'

As she recalled that scene, her face turned red down to her neck.

Sheng Tian realised what she was thinking and the words in his mouth got stuck.

There was a look of struggle in his eyes.

A bitter smile appeared on his lips as he held her hand "Why?"

Feeling the warmth of his hand and the worry in his tone, Xiao Lian lost her courage to answer as her face was filled with guilt.

Sheng Tian sighed "You know, What I said at the bottom of the lake to that girl. You can choose to live well or you can choose death. Do you not want to live with me?"

Xiao Lian's eyes turned moist "No,... No... Sheng.Tian. It is nearly impossible. I already tried. There is no use."

Taking a deep breath to calm himself, he held her by shoulders gently "Why do you give up? Let me fulfil the promise I made." She turned silent.

Sheng Tian continued, his fist clenched "When I learned the truth, I wanted to scold you harshly to make sure you never do such a mistake again."

His fist relaxed as dropped his head, "But,...I couldn't bring myself to do it." there was an unspeakable sadness in his words.

The corners of his eyes turned red as he started at her "Don't die Xiao, Don't die." his tone had a hint of pleading.

Xiao Lian raised her head and looked into his eyes as she yelled in pain "Who am I to you? A lover? Why do you care?"

Though the words sounded harsh, her eyes grew moist as tears silently dropped like soft rain.

Sheng Tian was stunned hearing the question.

Yes, why did he care about her so much? Did he even have the say to stop her choices?

He knew that he was too comfortable being with her. He liked the life after he met her.

His life was filled with vibrancy after she became a part of it.

Who were they to each other? Best friend? A lover? A Soul Mate?

He didn't know, he didn't want to admit to anything. But he knew that he must answer her, this is going to decide everything.

Sheng Tian cupped her cheeks, his eyes shone with honesty "I don't know. Honestly, I don't want to be in any relationship with feelings. But, if that means cutting you off my life, I would rather not do it.

Who are we to each other? Let's find out. But remember one thing Xiao, I don't want to lose you."

Xiao Lian felt something in her heart break, she jumped at him and hugged him hard. They both fell onto the bed with Xiao Lian's head buried in his chest. Her shoulders were slightly trembling. Xiao Lian tightly hugged him as his shirt started getting wet.

He sighed lightly as he hugged her and patted on the back saying "It's alright. Tell me. You may not trust my abilities but at least two people's luck would be better than one person's, right? No harm telling. Please."

Xiao Lian took a deep breath and slowly said: "Promise me you won't do anything reckless for them."

Sheng Tian thought for a while then nodded his head and said: "I promise I won't do anything reckless. But you must tell the truth. Don't hide anything."

Xiao Lian, still in his embrace said in a small voice "'Asura Soul Annihilation Poison', whenever I use profound energy, uses it as a medium and speeds up its circulation and spreads faster. The more it spreads, the lesser I can use profound energy and the fewer my days would be.

The truth is, except one, I never heard of any treasures that can dispel it. The only way is Heavenly Treasure—Heavenly Soul Lotus."

"Do you know about its whereabouts?" Sheng Tian asked, a small hope in his heart. Regardless of the difficulty, he will never give up!

"I don't know. It was rumoured to be in possession of the Mythical Goddess of Life. However, Since the War of Realms a few hundred million years ago, no one has seen it. There is no hope."

"Even if you could go to the Divine Realm, I have only 5 years left. Before meeting you, I only had a few months to live, but under the suppression of your profound energy, I could live for a few more years. Sheng Tian, Thank You." Xiao Lian raised her head as she looked at him, her tear stained face still looked as beautiful as ever, it only evoked more pity.

Sheng Tian lightly knocked on her forehead "What are you thanking me for? I didn't help you yet. And you are not leaving anywhere."

He took a deep breath and continued:"I am sure we can find those treasures, even if they don't work, I will heal you completely. Trust the fate that crossed our paths in this world." his grip on her waist tightened as he pulled her closer into his embrace.

"And one more thing, seal your powers. Don't use profound energy from now." he commanded.

"But.." she hesitated.

She didn't want to take risks in his life, just like how he didn't want to risk hers.

"Be a good girl and do what is said or Big Brother will punish you." Sheng Tian said seriously as he raised his hand directly above her butt.

She understood what would happen if she said "no". She hurriedly nodded like a hen pecking rice.

Sheng Tian let out a sigh of relief as he said in a self-blaming and angry tone "You know, If I didn't retain consciousness in the tomb thanks to my special soul, I would forever be in dark. I might have even accelerated your death. It's terrifying to think of. Thankfully, now I know."

Xiao Lian didn't say anything as she was feeling bad seeing him worry like this. He placed his hand on her cheek and said as his eyes were filled with gentleness unbeknownst to him "Don't think too much. Just seal your powers. I will tell you something you always asked." he smiled lightly.

With his smile, her mood brightened as Xiao became cheerful once again.

"Something I always asked?" she pondered.

"Was it how your face is so thick? or How can you be so shameless? No, may be Why are you such a narcissist?" she tried to recall.

Sheng Tian coughed a little as he said in a stern tone holding her chin, looking into her eyes"There is a saying'A good man finds good in the world while an evil man only finds evil. Since you can only find those qualities in me, then wouldn't you also be thick-skinned, shameless, narcissistic?"

"Anyways, It was how I found you." he said quickly as she was about to pinch him.

Xiao Lian became curious instantly and looked at him with puppy eyes.

Sheng Tian took huge damage from the adorable sight "I was fighting in the Glazed mountain ranges. I was about to proceed further but I heard a call from my soul. And it led me to you." saying so he tapped her nose lightly.

Xiao Lian waved his hand off and was still processing his words. Then, she was stunned. Wasn't this just like a fantasy? or is predestined fate?

She looked at Sheng Tian with a suspicious gaze. Sheng Tian nodded "It's true. I'm not lying."

Xiao Lian then chuckled lightly to herself, maybe feeling happy that they met due to such fantasy reason. Were they Star crossed lovers in a previous life?

She said to Sheng Tian "If I seal my powers, I can't break the seal easily. It would take at least Five minutes to break it. I can't save you in those five minutes if there is a danger. Are you sure?"

Sheng Tian replied "Yes."

Seeing that it was his final decision, Xiao Lian sat cross-legged and did some hand seals. A light flashed from Xiao Lian and slowly, the light disappeared.

He smiled "Now that I have to protect myself and you. I think I should stop my sleep, at least till I reach the peak of this World."

Xiao Lian was a bit taken back as this came out of nowhere.

Sheng Tian knew that he was always being too lazy and not bothered to cultivate.

He should have been stronger, he should have defeated Qin Cheng in the Ancestral Tomb.

Wasting time on sleep for 6 hours every day might not seem much for a day but what about a week? a month? 3 months?

Sighing deeply, he said "I'll try to be a responsible person."

Xiao Lian smiled upon hearing his words.

A Cultivator needs firm determination to move forward in their road of cultivation. Maybe your master can push you for some months, some years but later, only you can push yourselves.

Sheng Tian willingly abandoning the things he loved to spend for a better future is the manifestation of the change in his state of mind.

With the Cultivation Technique he had, he can skip realms and fight. And his speed of cultivation is also fast. He would surely become an expert if he cultivates diligently.

Sheng Tian sat on his bed cross-legged. A huge amount of Profound Energy rushed into the Qin Estate and entered his dantian and into his profound veins as he circulated Heavenly Sword Arts.

Bit by bit, his cultivation was slowly increasing.

This day marks the birth of a Legend~