Back in the other hotel suite Yan and Lei were sound asleep. It was almost noon now. But both of them were sleeping soundly, not aware of the fact that their hands were tangled together. Xiao Yan shuffled in his bed, his face radiating happiness. He was asleep but seemed to be happy. His hands sensed the warmth of both the sun and a body.

"Ji Heng." He whispered as a smile formed on his face. On the other hand, Fang Lei gripped his hand even tighter. He was dreaming of Feng Jiu, lying in his arms. She would occasionally giggle. Its sound made his heart flutter. She seemed to be a beautiful goddess he had hopelessly fallen head over heels for. Her seductive eyes traveled down his body. Of course, even in the dream, he had been slightly aware of the illusion. But even so, he didn't want to wake up. He seemed to want to continue the perverted dream of his.

While Feng Jiu had served various dishes on the table. She fell in love with the kitchen they had. It was big. She was wearing a cute pink apron. Dong Hua looked like he wouldn't know anything other than scriptures but she knew he was good at everything. Even doing new things. Except for maybe cooking. She laughed at the bittersweet memory of when she forced herself to eat his fish.

She looked at the last item which she had prepared and internally sighed. One time was okay, preparing a feast. Although they could have just ordered food or ate in the hotel's restaurant, she had to cook for Dong Hua all the time. It made her happy. But preparing everything for every meal was difficult. Mainly because she wanted to spend her time touring in the mortal realm. Visit new places, eat new things, meet new people, and make lotta memories. She didn't wanna waste it all preparing food.

Paying debts is hard. But I must not back away. It is immoral. He saved my life after all. Two or should I say three times. I truly want to repay him someday. But does he even need my help? Would I ever able to save him from trouble if he fell into one? Regardless I will try my best to repay him in my own way. Aunt said you must stand on your principles. You should stand by them to call them your own...Aunt, why do I feel so trapped? Like I have my favorite cake in front of my eyes and I can't eat it no matter what. At this point, she started to think of Cheng Yu.

When will she come?

Dong Hua walked in from his room. He had just pondered about what to do with Tang Yin. He knew now that they were in here and she was injured, they were safe for a while. But he knew that the fated day was unavoidable when he'll have to fight with her. He wanted to even, and end it once it for all. He won't hesitate one bit to kill her now.

Tang Yin although was diabolical, she had once been a girl Dong Hua admired. He remembered the first time they met, she fought with him. Although he won, he was quite impressed. He did admire her, for she was capable. But then he sensed her different aura because of practicing dark arts. She even tried to seduce him on multiple occasions, which was truly strange.

He had given her cold warnings, which she seemed to take as mutual love. She seemed possessed, by her own imaginations. He could feel it. He ignored it, taking it as none of his business. But she was going to get married to the heavenly lord, which infuriated her to a level of madness. She went running to Di Jun, telling him to marry her instead. When Di Jun told her off coldly, she went mad. Dark arts had backfired, taken her longevity. So she killed, seeking power and illusionary love. A girl he admired turned into a malevolent madwoman.

It was sad he couldn't do anything to save her. He never wanted a talent like her to go to waste. But she had become too violent and evil to exist in the world. Hence he got her punished. He crippled her cultivation.

Shame fell upon her as she realized that what crazy things she had done. Queen of the Five Vish Serpent Clan, everyone hated her. Her clan members now had a queen with no power. Even they started to hate her. Consequently, Ruru took the throne, although young she made a great queen. But the talk of the shame that Tang Yin had brought to the clan seemed impossible to calm down. Thus they submerged the clan underwater for some peace. Tang Yin had become spiritless. Her features had a look of ancientness to her. Her life force had been harmed. She was aging.

She ran away leaving a note for Ruru. She simply stated not to look for her and to consider her dead. Ruru knew the condition of her sister and cried. Although now that she was bestowed upon the title of the queen she had to be strong and thus she folded the note and burned it. Rumors spread that Tang Yin committed suicide. She didn't do anything to stop them. Eventually, everyone took them as truth. Even she did. Tang Yin had refused any kind of treatment and was spiritless. And then she ran away seeming like she could not take more. It was a kind of suicide only. She had no hope. These things were unknown to outsiders and even Dong Hua. But he had a hint of it.

The things had been imprinted in the hearts of Ruru who never wanted to go back into the world again. Her clan had everything and they were already happy. Actually, Dong Hua's little visit had made her a little happy and more at ease.

Dong Hua and Feng Jiu both were lost in their own thoughts. Suddenly their eyes met and it felt weird. They were both frowning. initially. Upon seeing each other they looked away. Feelings of shyness came over Feng Jiu as a blush crept up on her cheeks. In the short moment, their eyes met they had felt an invisible spark that pulled them out of their respective worlds.

Dong Hua opened his mouth to say something. But then Feng Jiu spoke," Shall we call Xiao Yan and Fang Lei?" Her soft curls reached her shoulder. Her eyes scanned the perfect feast she had prepared. She was dressed in a simple white shirt dress.

"Why are we calling them?" Dong Hua asked looking at her innocently. He was a little happy that they weren't here. He thought he'd get alone time with Feng Jiu, though he didn't. She didn't let him enter the kitchen. So he just sat in his room. She felt a little uncomfortable in his presence and he knew that. So he didn't say much. But now they couldn't even eat alone?

"Aren't they gonna eat with us?" she asked blinking as well. He was well aware Feng Jiu had promised Yan that she would cook for everyone.

"If they wanted to they would have come by now, It's already late." Dong Hua said trying to get her to forget about them. They were not children. But Feng Jiu insisted on checking on them. So he agreed. He wasn't too happy that she cared so much about them. Specially Fang Lei. He was afraid he would talk sweet words to Feng Jiu and will seduce her with his playboy charms. He wasn't like that. He was good at speaking cold things and send someone packing. What he didn't know was how to tell someone to stay with him. He didn't even know how to flirt.

"Why do you care so much about strangers?" He finally asked. His voice was as low as a whisper. His eyes fixed on the door as they rang the bell of the other room. Feng Jiu looked at him. Her eyes widened.

"Are you not comfortable eating with them?" She asked then. It hit her then. How could I not know that Di Jun doesn't like to be in someone's company? "How about I eat with them. You don't have to force yourself to." She suggested with a frown.

"Xiao Bai. I don't care about them. You are my friend and I just want to eat with you. It doesn't matter." he said and threw a breathtaking grin at her. It did what it had to. Her heart almost stopped.

she cares about everyone the same. While I only and only care for her. It is selfish for me to expect her to do the same. I like you, Xiao Bai, that's why I won't hold you down. I won't be the person who tells you what to do, but a person who supports your every decision. Even if you end up not opening your heart to me. I'll just wait for an eternity and support you from behind. He thought to himself as he looked straight into her eyes.

Then he pulled her into the room. They had to use teleport. Xiao Yan and Fang Lei didn't even open the door. Feng Jiu's head spun whenever Dong Hua said something. It seemed to be indirect flirting. He didn't seem aware though. His genuine smiles made her feel a different kind of warmth.

She slipped on the wine that was on the floor while she was seemingly lost in thought. The whole room was a mess. It was like the two of them had the fun of their lives. Chips, drinks, pillows, everything that once was in the room was now on the floor. Feng Jiu gasped, as Dong Hua caught her mid-air, preventing the fall. He balanced her and bent down to wipe the wine that had been spilled on her legs. She felt embarrassed. Dong Hua only wiped the wine on her sneakers and gave the handkerchief to her. Her cheeks reddened. The care he showed towards her, didn't go unnoticed by her. She bit her lip. Dong Hua walked further away from her.

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"They seem to have drunk...ugh..uhh...a lot." Feng Jiu said as an expression of shock covered her face. Dong Hua stood there with a stern face. Although in his eyes was a spark of amusement. Xiao Yan and Fang Lei were on the same bed and that too holding each other tightly. The sight was somehow comical. Suddenly Fang Lei moved closer to Xiao Yan and his lips formed an O. Feng Jiu was right there and so was Dong Hua. They gaped silently as they stood at the door. It was the moment where Fang Lei was about to almost kiss Xiao Yan's hand when Feng Jiu blocked her eyes with her palms. Dong Hua smirked. It was going all in his favor after all. Who would have thought coming here with Xiao Bai wasn't that bad of an Idea. In this sudden Yan Chiwu's hand fell on Fang Lei's cheek and slapped him hard. He literally screamed. Fang Lei opened his eyes, expecting Bai Feng Jiu in his arms while Xiao Yan screamed and he was scared witless. He flushed as realization dawned upon him, adding more fun to the already comical sight. Feng Jiu removed her palms from her eyes and stared in shock. Fang lei then saw her and Di Jun, and Yan who was covering himself although he was already wearing clothing.

"What were you doing to me?" Yan asked in a panic. "I can't betray Ji Heng. You..." He started angrily. Feng Jiu laughed. She literally guffawed. She was trynna speak but all she could do was laugh.

"Yan...yo...you both lol. Did you guys sleep together? Like not sleep together like that. Well holding hands and all?" she asked laughing. Fang Lei gaped at her, his face pale white. He cursed at himself. He literally made a fool of himself, while Dong Hua seemed amused. He stood their arms crossed. And Yan went all angry like he wasn't at fault and started whining about cheating on Ji Heng. Fang Lei wanted to bury himself in the sand and never come out at that very moment.

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