"Stop," Zhao Feng Ying pulled the reins of his horse as he said. Surprisingly, the horse that was also following beside him stopped in its tracks as he wished.
"Looks like this is a safe place," Zhao Feng Ying muttered. He sighed heavily, "We will wait for Xing Sheng Dagē here,"
The two horses that were with Zhao Feng Ying seemed to know what he had just said. They were so obedient that one of them even started to bend his legs and rest in peace.
It took Zhao Feng Ying a long time to finally see someone walking from the forest. He frowned and looked at the figure intently.
".....?"
It was too dark that Zhao Feng Ying did not know the identity of the figure, moreover, he was not sure that the person he saw was Liu Xing Sheng because the figure was not wearing a Daoli hat.
?!
Zhao Feng Ying's horse made a sound and made the young man flinch. The figure that was slowly starting to be illuminated by the moonlight was now clearly visible. Zhao Feng Ying got off his horse when he was sure that the person he saw was Liu Xing Sheng.
"Xing Sheng Dagē...!" Zhao Feng Ying immediately approached Liu Xing Sheng and was shocked to see the condition of the long black-haired youth.
"Xing Sheng Dagē, are you okay?" Zhao Feng Ying reached out and intended to straighten Liu Xing Sheng's messy bangs, but suddenly his hand was pushed away.
"Xing Sheng Dagē, but your hair is a bit messy…" Zhao Feng Ying spoke softly.
"This is not a problem,"
Liu Xing Sheng did it on purpose to keep his eyes out of sight. He was more worried about the color of his eyes that would frighten Zhao Feng Ying than the injuries he had sustained.
Zhao Feng Ying blinked, then looked at Liu Xing Sheng's injured right shoulder. This youth's clothes were even torn and somewhat stained with blood. But still, he was bothered that Liu Xing Sheng might find it difficult to walk if his eyes were blocked by hair.
"Xing Sheng Dagē, it's fine. You won't be able to see if you're in that condition. Let me sort it out a little--"
"No need. We better get out of here right away. I ran away from them, those bad guys could come at any time and overtake us. Let's go,"
Liu Xing Sheng walked over and had only taken a few steps—he stumbled. Fortunately, Zhao Feng Ying quickly reached out and grabbed his right arm. It was just that this incident made Liu Xing Sheng frown.
"Xing Sheng Dagē, I'm sorry…" Zhao Feng Ying let go of his grip when he felt Liu Xing Sheng had adjusted his position.
Liu Xing Sheng shook his head slowly in response. He was still grimacing but trying to endure the pain in his right shoulder. He was a little surprised when a hand reached out and was about to reveal the bangs of his front hair.
"Young Master Zhao, there's no need--"
"It's fine," Zhao Feng Ying gently cupped Liu Xing Sheng's cheeks with both hands and tried to calm the white-clothed youth. It was just that Liu Xing Sheng chose to lower his face and close his eyes.
"Xing Sheng Dagē... It's alright,"
Zhao Feng Ying's voice was gentle, but couldn't make Liu Xing Sheng feel at ease. Instead, he tensed up and became a little scared. He was worried that Zhao Feng Ying would be frightened when he saw the different color of his eyes from a normal human's.
"Xing Sheng Dagē, open your eyes. Why don't you want to see me?" Zhao Feng Ying looked deeply at the young man in front of him and noticed every curve of Liu Xing Sheng's face.
The figure in front of him had a smooth facial outline and contained kindness. He thought of his younger brother and subconsciously gently caressed Liu Xing Sheng's cheek causing the white-clothed man to gasp in surprise.
!!
Liu Xing Sheng suddenly opened his eyes with an uncomfortable feeling. He immediately met Zhao Feng Ying's gaze, who looked surprised. Liu Xing Sheng felt the atmosphere getting worse.
This was the first time in Liu Xing Sheng's life that anyone else had come face to face and this close. Liu Xing Sheng's heartbeat seemed to have stopped and suddenly accelerated. His hands even seemed to be shaking.
Right. Liu Xing Sheng trembled. He was afraid that Zhao Feng Ying was shocked by the color of his eyes and shouted at him. Liu Xing Sheng had witnessed many expressions of fear from humans towards him.
"......"
Liu Xing Sheng was speechless, his lips tightly pressed together. He was sure that soon Zhao Feng Ying would scream in terror.
"Come on, treat your wound."
!!
It was like hearing thunder as Zhao Feng Ying spoke. Liu Xing Sheng spoke up even though his tone was slightly trembling, "Young Master Zhao…"
Zhao Feng Ying smiled and grabbed Liu Xing Sheng's hand. He seated the man in white by their two horses. He was seen examining Liu Xing Sheng's wounds.
"It's a serious injury. I'll tear some of your clothes off, Xing Sheng Dagē. Or you can take your clothes off for a bit," Zhao Feng Ying looked very worried. He spoke to Liu Xing Sheng, but there was no response from the man in front of him.
"......" Liu Xing Sheng was still dumbfounded, his expression frozen and as if he couldn't believe what he was experiencing right now.
"Xing Sheng Dagē...?" Zhao Feng Ying looked at the man in front of him with a frown. "What happened to you?"
"You... Aren't you afraid?" Liu Xing Sheng now started to speak even though it sounded very low-key.
Zhao Feng Ying smiled, "Is that the color of your eyes? It doesn't scare Xing Sheng Dagē at all. I am much more afraid of the dark than anything else,"
Liu Xing Sheng found it hard to swallow. He felt a pain in his throat as he said, "You... Aren't you afraid?"
"Why should I be afraid of Xing Sheng Dagē? You are my savior," Zhao Feng Ying tore the cloth of his clothes and started to wrap them around Liu Xing Sheng's arms, he didn't want to tear this golden-eyed man's clothes.
Zhao Feng Ying softly said, "I've heard of demi-humans when I was a child. Later when I became a disciple and walked the path of cultivation, I often saw many creatures whose faces were extremely frightening. But Xing Sheng Dagē….You are different."
Liu Xing Sheng had now regained his composure although still sure that Zhao Feng Ying would be afraid of him. He also sighed and said quietly, "Young Master Zhao doesn't seem to know anything…"
Liu Xing Sheng said, "I….have a human mother and a father who is an Infernal Wolf Demon. Is Young Master Zhao still unfamiliar with the creature I mentioned earlier?"
Zhao Feng Ying's expression changed and this was noticed by Liu Xing Sheng. There was no one from the Eastern Mainland who didn't know the Abyss Wolf Demon. He was not only a monster but also a source of disaster.
Zhao Feng Ying had finished wrapping Liu Xing Sheng's arm. He smiled and said, "I have heard a lot about that creature, Xing Sheng Dagē. But to me, you are not at all as dangerous as people say."
"How can Young Master Zhao be this sure?" Liu Xing Sheng's voice was cold, "I could have killed---"
"If Xing Sheng Dagē was an evil being, Xing Sheng Dagē would not be willing to save me." Zhao Feng Ying interrupted and made Liu Xing Sheng gasp.
Zhao Feng Ying continued, "How could a death-carrying creature save a foreign human's life and even nurse it for days. Not to mention, he treated these foreign humans very well and even protected them. Xing Sheng Dagē's actions… don't look bad to me."
"..." Liu Xing Sheng felt a pulse in his heart. He looked deeply at Zhao Feng Ying. It felt as if he was looking for a lie in the words of the young man before him.
"Xing Sheng Dagē," Zhao Feng Ying unhesitatingly took Liu Xing Sheng's hand and gripped it gently. He said sincerely, "I have been through so many hardships. I have seen people who only help me for their benefit. You are different from them, Xing Sheng Dagē. You are much better."
"Young Master Zhao…." Liu Xing Sheng was silent. He was just about to speak when he heard the sounds of the nocturnal beasts and the rustle of leaves.
Liu Xing Sheng noticed it, he got up and then said. "We have to go, I feel the bad guys are getting closer to this place."
Zhao Feng Ying also noticed and nodded slowly, he then got ready and mounted his horse again. Unfortunately, Liu Xing Sheng seemed to be having a bit of difficulty riding the horse due to the injuries to his arms and body.
"Xing Sheng Dagē, are you okay?" Zhao Feng Ying came back down and walked toward Liu Xing Sheng.
"No problem, I can handle it."
"You are clearly in pain. Don't worry, I will help you."
Liu Xing Sheng gasped, "Young Master Zhao. You don't have to--"
"Come on, Xing Sheng Dagē." Zhao Feng Ying helped Liu Xing Sheng onto the horse. He then mounted the same horse and sat behind the white-clothed youth. His actions shocked Liu Xing Sheng.
"Young Master Zhao..! What are you doing?!"
"This way your pain will be reduced a bit. Don't worry Xing Sheng Dagē, I am a great horseman."
"That's not what I meant," Liu Xing Sheng was nervous. This was because Zhao Feng Ying had gone too far with his horse. Moreover, this youth's body was too close. It's embarrassing.
What's so good about seeing two grown men on one horse so close? Liu Xing Sheng could even feel the warmth on his back. This doesn't look good at all.
"Let's go." Zhao Feng Ying pulled the reins of his horse with one hand and the other on Liu Xing Sheng's waist.
"Young Master Zhao…!" Liu Xing Sheng was very surprised. But before he could rebel ---- the horse he was riding on moved. The other horse followed behind them.
"Young Master Zhao...! I can do it myself---"
"Xing Sheng Dagē, you are injured." Zhao Feng Ying interrupted, "I know how uncomfortable riding a horse is in your current state. Please don't worry, hold on tight."
"Y-Young Master Zhao," Liu Xing Sheng's face was pale. This was the first time in his life that he had done this kind of thing and to be honest----it was also the first time he had been so close to someone.
The problem is, what do other people think when they see their current condition?!
Liu Xing Sheng's expression soured. Now there was something he was more worried about than the human rejection of his identity. It was Zhao Feng Ying's action that was full of shock and frankly extremely shameless.
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