Chapter 55

C55 – Partitioned Bed!

The small relay station offered poor accommodations and meals, prompting Yin Xu to clean up early and retire to bed.

Since Lai Jiquan joined them, Teng Yu initially decided against continuing to share a bed with Yin Xu due to circulating rumors from their frequent room-sharing.

However, Yin Xu dismissed the concerns, pulling Teng Yu back to bed with the argument, “The rumors are already out there, wouldn’t leaving now only make you feel guilty?”

“What is there to fear? I have done nothing wrong!” Teng Yu declared, considering himself perhaps the most virtuous man ever.

Yin Xu looked at him with a subtle gleam in his eyes, asking, “So, what benefit do you seek?”

Teng Yu responded with a smile, wrapping his arms around Yin Xu’s waist and overpoweringly laying him on the thick quilt, pinning his wrist above his head, “I’m not exploiting you without cause; I’m merely fulfilling the rumors, otherwise, I suffer too much.”

Yin Xu tensed momentarily, his reaction due to the close contact with Teng Yu rather than fear.

He hesitated, saying, “This... needs discussion.”

Teng Yu gazed down at his pale face and flushed lips, feeling his heart race and his breathing quicken.

“Discuss what? How do we turn rumors into reality?”

“What exactly did the rumor say?”

“Do you truly want to know?”

“Definitely. It concerns me, after all.”

Teng Yu recalled recent intelligence along with the Advice Letter. Another tale was spreading covertly throughout the empire featuring him and Yin Xu as the protagonists.

The original story depicted heroic youths combating assassins to protect a prince, but over time, the narrative evolved into increasingly scandalous rumors. The latest he heard was, “The dashing youth, smitten with the prince, risks his life; moved by his beauty, the prince invites him into his chambers nightly for tender care.”

“It’s hardly exaggerated; much of it is accurate,” Yin Xu mused, finding the embellished version quite appealing.

Teng Yu gently traced his finger across Yin Xu’s cheek, softly inquiring, “Which part is true? The young man’s admiration or... the nightly devotion?”Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

“Obviously, it’s about the prince being captivated by beauty and keeping me in his room! It fits perfectly! Think, would you still want to share a bed if I were as big as a ball like before?”

Having never seen Yin Xu overweight, Teng Yu shuddered at the mental image before focusing intently on Yin Xu’s features.

Yin Xu, noting his intense look, chuckled, then suddenly pulled Teng Yu close and bit his lips hard enough to taste blood, which stirred the demonic energy within Yin Xu’s core.

Human blood, Life Absorbing Soul Essence, and consuming them were undoubtedly the most potent elixirs for the Demonic Cultivator, and Teng Yu’s constitution was ideally suited for them, making them the perfect supplements.

Once Han Sen had left, he commanded someone hidden in the corner, “Assign four Dark Guards to monitor the Seventh Young Master Huo’s room. If he leaves at night, they should follow him discreetly.”

A quiet affirmation came from the shadows, followed by the sound of someone departing. Alone, Teng Yu lay in bed, covering his head with a blanket, pondering over his conflicted emotions.

Yet, Yin Xu did not venture out that night. Instead, after some restlessness, he put on his robes and quietly entered Teng Yu’s room. The concealed Dark Guard witnessed this but was uncertain whether to intervene.

“Who...”

“Shh!” “Sleep!”

“Why are you here?”

“I find it hard to sleep alone.”

“What does that have to do with me?”

“If you can’t sleep, you won’t be able to wake up tomorrow. If you can’t wake up, you won’t be able to leave.”

“Wait...” “Are you made of ice? You’re so cold!”

“...” “The warmth would come quicker if you held her closer.”

“Get your hands off!”

“No, leave them!” “It’s the warmest spot on the belly!”

“Stay still!”

“Understood...” “Who knew you were so ticklish. You weren’t like this before.”

“Who’s to blame here?”

“Alright, we’ll delay until it’s permissible in the capital, but you’re only getting two hours.”

“What nonsense!” “Who do you think you are?”

“In two hours, I’ll come and get him myself. Try me if you doubt it!”

“You’re too presumptuous!”

“No more words. Sleep!” They settled down and eventually both fell asleep amidst some shifting.

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