Two hours later, in the village, Hongjun pushed open the door of a house.
This was a village that had been trampled by ghouls. The door had long been dilapidated and no one lived here. After Li Jinglong settled the horse, he sat in the house with Hongjun. They lit a stove and snuggled together.
Hongjun placed the Phoenix's tail feather in front of Li Jinglong's unlined clothes. Li Jinglong said in a low voice, "I'm not cold."
Hongjun touched his forehead with his hand, but Li Jinglong grabbed his hand and held it in his own. The two quietly looked at the fire in a daze.
"Are you homesick?"
"No." Hongjun said sadly.
Li Jinglong comforted him, "I believe that night, Chong Ming was just saying that a father would not refuse a child to go home."
Hongjun replied, "I'm going back just to ask about the truth."
Li Jinglong frowned. Hongjun murmured, "The Dazzling Gold Palace was once my home, but after I found out about the past, everything became different."
Then, he told Li Jinglong what the Ghost King said. Li Jinglong never expected it to be like this. In the end, Hongjun said sadly, "Perhaps it was just my wishful thinking to treat the Dazzling Gold Palace as a writer."
"Let's go back," Li Jinglong suddenly said.
Hongjun, "?"
Hongjun looked up at Li Jinglong. Li Jinglong said, "Go back to the Exorcism Division. The Exorcism Division is your new home. I promise you … "
Li Jinglong put down his hand from his shoulder and placed it on Hongjun's chest. Then, he pulled up Hongjun's right hand and let him put it on his chest.
"As long as my heart hasn't stopped beating." Li Jinglong said seriously, "Hongjun, you will never become Tianma, nor will you become a monster. You will always be by my side. As long as the Exorcism Division still exists, you will not be homeless. As long as I am alive, when you open that door, I will be waiting for you in the Exorcism Division. "
Hongjun's heart began to beat violently. It was as if an ice river was slowly breaking apart at the bottom of his heart, making a clear sound.
"I... I..." When Hongjun heard this, he was at a loss. He and Li Jinglong looked at each other, but he couldn't help but want to avoid his gaze.
"I won't," Hongjun finally said.
"Then I'll accompany you." Li Jinglong said, "I'll accompany you wherever you go."
Hongjun's breathing quickened. He didn't even know what was wrong with him today. Ever since Li Jinglong discovered that he had left and chased him all the way, his heart had been clenched. He hated him a little, but it was accompanied by an indescribable feeling. He didn't know what it was, but there were other feelings.
Especially when Li Jinglong grabbed him and said loudly, "I treat you like this", it made him almost unable to breathe.
"What's wrong now?" Li Jinglong was puzzled.
"Nothing." Hongjun immediately said, "I'm sleepy. I want to sleep for a while."
Li Jinglong hugged him and said, "Go to sleep."
In the cold weather, Li Jinglong's embrace was very warm, just like usual, but it also had a different feeling. There was a slight smell of sweat on his body from running around for days, and the warm light in his chest made Hongjun feel extremely infatuated and at ease.
Ever since he had that dream, this was the most peaceful night he had slept. It was as if the snow outside the hut was emitting the warm white light of the heart lamp. He had a dream. In the dream, he actually returned to the hot spring in Mount Li. The two of them were naked, standing in the warm water. Li Jinglong applied medicine to his ears, and their naked bodies were pressed against each other. Hongjun blushed and wanted to avoid it, but Li Jinglong pulled him back …
"Just … like this."
"Like this, like this."
"Hey hey! Let go of me! "
That night in Pingkang Village, Li Jinglong had a serious face. When he was guarding the fox demon in the alley, he told him the whole story. That description was very impactful, and Hongjun's handsome face flushed red.
"Naked, hugging …"
Li Jinglong described to him outside Pingkang Village, and the scene of the two of them hugging each other in the hot spring seemed to overlap strangely. Then he covered his neck with one hand and lowered his head to kiss him. Hongjun's heartbeat instantly accelerated, just like when he held his hand in the night, looked into his eyes, and made a promise to him.
Li Jinglong separated his fingers and interlocked their fingers. The throbbing went straight to his heart.
Hongjun moved and woke up. He suddenly felt that he had accidentally ejaculated in his dream, and Li Jinglong was still sleeping soundly with his fingers interlocked.
The snow outside stopped. Hongjun lifted his knee and felt that his crotch was wet. His expression was unbearable. He carefully pulled his fingers out of Li Jinglong's palm. Last night, they slept sitting next to each other. Hongjun's pillow made Li Jinglong's body numb. Fortunately, he did not notice.
What to do, what to do! His pants were wet! And there was no place to wash!
Hongjun saw a robe draped on the side. He pulled the corner of the robe and pulled it into his thigh to wipe. Li Jinglong also woke up, but he did not say anything. He opened his eyes and looked at Hongjun's actions strangely.
Hongjun did not realize it. His face was red. He sat cross-legged, pulled open his pants, and buried his head in wiping.
Li Jinglong came over to take a look and suddenly burst into laughter. Hongjun suddenly shouted "Ah!" and punched Li Jinglong, almost breaking his bones.
An hour later, the two of them rode their horses through the snowfield and took the nearest official road to Liangzhou City.
On the second day of the New Year, the red dust of firecrackers was spread out in front of every house, like red flowers blooming in the snow. Li Jinglong said angrily, "You almost broke my ribs!"
Hongjun turned around and said with gritted teeth, "Don't mention it!"
"Hey." Li Jinglong said, "What did you dream of this time? Did you dream of Brother? "
Hongjun exploded when he heard this. He wanted to beat him to death.
Li Jinglong asked again, "Is this your first time?"
"No!" Hongjun roared, "If you say it again, I'll ignore you!"
Li Jinglong followed behind unhurriedly. The two of them entered Liangzhou City. Li Jinglong led the horse and asked Hongjun to wait outside. He went to buy him a change of clothes and shorts. After a while, he went to the bathhouse. Hongjun had not bathed for half a month. He could finally take a good bath and change his clothes.
"Wait for me outside after you're done." Li Jinglong said.
"Where are you going?" Hongjun asked blankly.
"To deliver a letter." Li Jinglong answered, "Tell the brothers in the Exorcism Division that I've found you."
Hongjun soaked in the bathtub and let out a long breath.
This was not the first time he had an erotic dream. A few years ago, he also had an erotic dream in the Dazzling Gold Palace. At that time, he thought he had wet the bed. He was afraid that the Chong Ming would find out and scold him, so he hid his pants. Later, he found out what was going on.
What did he dream of at that time? He seemed to have heard someone calling him and was fighting with a young man about his age. As they fought, the other party kissed him … Hongjun shook his head and expelled those chaotic thoughts from his mind. Why did he dream of Li Jinglong yesterday? It was fine if he dreamt of him, but he was actually in the hot spring …
As Hongjun thought about it, he could not help but get hard again. He immediately shrank into the water and soaked dizzily for a while. He scooped a ladle of cold water and splashed it on his head. Only then did he feel better.
When he finished bathing and went out, Li Jinglong had not returned yet. In the side room outside the bathtub, the waiter had set up a food box and said that it was the Chong Ming's order to let him eat first. Hongjun began to eat.
In the afternoon, after waiting for a long time, Li Jinglong still had not returned. Hongjun suddenly felt like he had been abandoned. It was the second day of the New Year, and Liangzhou City was full of joy. He was the only one sitting in this unfamiliar city. He did not know anyone, and even the Carp Demon did not follow him.
Hongjun heard footsteps. He thought that Li Jinglong had returned, so he looked outside. It was the waiter from the bathtub.
Should he leave now? Hongjun thought about it, but when he thought about how he had caused Li Jinglong to chase him for an entire day and night, he really could not bring himself to do it.
"Ahhh — when will he be back!" Hongjun was about to go crazy.
At this moment, Li Jinglong turned around the screen and appeared. He looked at him in surprise.
Li Jinglong had just finished bathing. His hair was still half wet. He sat down and said, "I've finally finished my business."
Hongjun said, "Why didn't you tell me you were coming back?"
Li Jinglong observed Hongjun's expression and said, "Are you angry again?" Then he understood and said with a smile, "You've been waiting for a long time. Why didn't you boil some tea? "As he said this, he put the copper pot on the small stove, took the food box, and began to eat.
"I'm not going back to Chang 'an." Hongjun said unhappily.
"I know." Li Jinglong replied indifferently, "I'll leave in a moment to go to Taihang Mountains."
Hongjun looked at Li Jinglong and asked, "You're really going?"
"Of course." Li Jinglong said matter-of-factly.
Hongjun couldn't help but look at Li Jinglong. He didn't feel it before, but after last night, he suddenly felt that there was a very attractive feeling on him. His facial features were deep like the Han people's. He had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes. His figure was also very good. However, there was a faint aura between his brows that kept people away. Other than when he smiled at him, he was always like this. It made people's hearts itch. They couldn't help but want to anger him or beat him up.
After Li Jinglong finished eating, he brewed tea himself. He poured a cup for Hongjun first, then he muttered to himself as he drank the tea. Hongjun knew what he was thinking and said, "Then we have to agree on three rules first."
Li Jinglong almost spat out the tea. He looked at Hongjun and said, "Just say it."
"When we go to Dazzling Gold Palace, you have to listen to me." Hongjun replied.
Li Jinglong said, "Of course. When we go to your house, we'll follow the host's wishes. Anything else? "
Hongjun thought for a moment and finally said, "Nothing else."
Li Jinglong, "…"
"You've been gone for so long. Aren't you afraid that I'll leave?" Hongjun asked again.
"If I catch up to you once, you won't run away." Li Jinglong poured tea, but his eyes were looking at Hongjun. He said with a smile, "You can't bear to part with me."
Hongjun's heart was suddenly pulled by this sentence. He felt sour in his heart for a moment.
After drinking tea, Li Jinglong paid the bill and left Liangzhou with Hongjun. When they left the city, Hongjun had just gotten on his horse when Li Jinglong flipped over behind him and rode behind him. He explained, "I told them to go back to Chang 'an first and keep an eye on the Demon King's movements. Go, giddy up!"
Hongjun, "…"
Hongjun said, "I'm not going to ride with you —! We'll each take one horse. Why are you squeezing me! "
Li Jinglong shook off the reins. His strong chest pressed against Hongjun's back and said, "You don't have to control the reins yourself. Isn't that good?"
In the past, Hongjun was almost completely used to it. He didn't feel anything strange when he was in physical contact with Li Jinglong. But now, he felt that when Li Jinglong slightly leaned forward to control the horse, the pressure made him very nervous. Fortunately, the journey this afternoon wasn't long. When they arrived at the relay station, it was already dark. The villages and towns were resting early for the New Year. After running for less than two hours, Li Jinglong went to the inn to eat.
Hongjun led the horse and heard Li Jinglong talking to the waiter. He asked the waiter to prepare some wine and dishes for the New Year. Hongjun secretly looked at him from behind the door. He didn't know why, but he felt nervous again.
After Li Jinglong finished arranging things, he turned around to look for him. When he saw Hongjun hiding behind the door, he couldn't help but laugh and walked towards him.
"What are you peeking at?" Li Jinglong said in amusement, "What are you thinking about all day long?"
When the two of them were riding together, Li Jinglong's chest pressed against his back. Separated by the warm robe, that solid and powerful heartbeat made Hongjun feel incomparably safe. It was as if he had a home to return to.
He had gradually accepted his parents' departure as he grew up. However, when he woke up from his dream, he hated it. The unbearable pain came from discovering that the person who killed his parents was Li Jinglong.
Hongjun turned his head and looked at him sleeping next to him. His sleeping face was handsome and calm. His lips were moist and gentle. The side of his face had a high nose bridge and distinct eyebrows. Looking at him, Hongjun began to hate him. If it wasn't for that incident, perhaps he would have someone to rely on …
He turned over and faced the wall. His heart felt as if it was being twisted.
The next day, the two of them set off again. When Li Jinglong was about to take him, Hongjun got on the horse first and ran away like a wisp of smoke. Li Jinglong said, "Why are you running so fast?" He had no choice but to chase after him.
Along the way, Hongjun's heart was filled with apprehension. During the day, he hurried along with Li Jinglong. At night, they rested at an inn. Li Jinglong only thought that he was close to returning home and was in low spirits. He couldn't help but think of words to persuade him. At night, Li Jinglong sat at the table and wrote a letter back to Chang 'an. Hongjun sat at the corner of the couch, holding a book. From time to time, he would glance at him.
Li Jinglong saw it from the corner of his eye. Naturally, he knew that Hongjun was staring at him in a daze. He didn't ask much. As the weather warmed up in early spring, the two of them continued south. Along the way, the ice and snow gradually melted. Li Jinglong specially chose the road south of Guanzhong. After nearly ten days, there were some greenery on both sides of the road.
On the twelfth of the first month, the two of them actually arrived at the foot of Mount Taihang. Hongjun looked up at the valley and felt a sense of fear. He turned back to look at Li Jinglong who was following behind him. Li Jinglong, however, was calm and collected. He looked into Hongjun's eyes. At that moment, Hongjun suddenly had an impulse — — to turn around and leave. He didn't want to return to Dazzling Golden Palace.
He opened his mouth but couldn't say anything.
"I'll accompany you." Li Jinglong said, "The truth is there. Everyone has to face it at least once in their life. Don't be afraid, Hongjun."
Hongjun gained confidence from Li Jinglong's gaze.
"Have you faced it before?" Hongjun asked. He turned to look at the peak of Mount Taihang.
Li Jinglong didn't say anything. Hongjun asked again, "When?"
He spurred his horse into Mount Taihang. Li Jinglong followed at a moderate pace. There was a smile in his eyes and he didn't answer. However, Hongjun had already made up his mind. He was no longer afraid.
Going up north to Mount Taihang was difficult. What towering mountain was it? Sheep intestines were slanted, and the wheels were destroyed.
In ancient times, there was a Taihang Eight Paths. They were the eight main roads that cut through the clouds. On the first day of entering the mountain, the warhorses found it difficult to even walk on the stone road. Many of the military passes had been abandoned. The horses' hooves stepped on the mountainside road. If they took a wrong step, they would roll down the cliff.
Fortunately, these two warhorses were the best horses in a hundred that Jia Zhou had given them after Hongjun had entered the demonic path and killed the famous horses of Dawan. They were more human-like, so they were able to walk on the bumpy road.
At night, the two of them started a fire in the ruins of the pass. During the day, they passed through layers of clouds and mist and headed for the middle section of the mountain.
It was Li Jinglong's first time entering Mount Taihang. In the past, he had heard that this place was a place where flying apes and birds couldn't fly. He didn't expect it to be so dangerous.
"How did you get out in the first place?" Li Jinglong asked.
The two of them led the horses and walked slowly on the mountain path. The horses were beginning to feel a little scared. When one passed, the other stood still and refused to move. Li Jinglong pushed at the back and Hongjun pulled at the front. They coaxed the horse to move forward bit by bit.
"It's all by walking." Hongjun answered.
"I was wondering." Li Jinglong was almost kicked by the horse. After passing through the dangerous path, there was a large meadow where the veins of the earth converged. There was also a hot spring. The two of them took a bath on the ground and then spent the night looking at the starry sky.
Hongjun leaned on his arm and looked at Li Jinglong. The two of them lay on the meadow.
"Why don't you wait for me here?" Hongjun said. "The road ahead will be even more difficult."
"You underestimate me too much." Li Jinglong laughed. "What if you don't come back?"
Hongjun smiled. His heart was filled with complex emotions. He turned over and had his back to Li Jinglong. He counted the leaves of grass in front of him. Li Jinglong got up and draped his robe over the two of them. They fell asleep just like that.