Chapter 32: On the surface, he looks like a decent man and a gentleman, but he says such unashamed words!

 Luo Yining cried and pleaded with her father every day, threatening to harm herself if he did not agree.

Luo Heming, after understanding the whole situation, did not pursue the matter so tenaciously anymore.

The engagement between Xie Qinghan and Luo Yining was successfully annulled.

Xie Qinghan also relented.

The matter was thus settled, and Wen Xueya was released from the dungeon.

Xiao Jinghuan found a doctor to treat his injuries.

"My junior's injuries, how are they?" Xiao Jinghuan quietly asked the doctor.

The doctor treating Wen Xueya opened the medicine box and sighed: "How did his meridians get so severely damaged? Who did this? If that strike had been just a bit off, it would have shattered his heart meridian, killing him instantly."

Wen Xueya's fingers curled slightly at the words.

"Just tell me if his injuries can be healed. Don't give me irrelevant details."

Xiao Jinghuan was very agitated.

Xie Qinghan had first taunted Wen Xueya, then poisoned him, whipped him, and now openly tried to take his life.

Despite ten years of friendship with Xie Qinghan, believing he knew him well, Xiao Jinghuan found his former friend's true nature shocking.

He should sever ties completely and pretend he never had this friend.

But why couldn't he let go of that man!

Damn it!

Doctor: "The meridians can be reconnected, but it will take time. I recommend the patient get plenty of rest during this period. I'll prescribe some medicinal herbs for him."

Xiao Jinghuan: "Use the finest spiritual herbs. You can take as many spirit stones as needed from Juechen Peak."

After sending the physician away, Xiao Jinghuan was momentarily at a loss for words and said, "Regarding this matter, I apologize on behalf of Xie Qinghan."

"Brother Xiao, there's no need for such words. It's understandable that Senior Brother hit me that day. Any man would be furious seeing his fiancée in bed with another man."

Wen Xueya coughed a few times while speaking, looking very haggard, "I don't blame my senior brother, I just blame my bad luck."

Xie Qinghan knew perfectly well that Wen Xueya was innocent; he simply chose to wrongfully frame Wen Xueya rather than admit his mistake

Unfortunately, Wen Xueya, with his innocent nature,remained completely in the dark about the deception. 

Xiao Jinghuan: "If only Xie Qinghan could be as understanding and magnanimous as you. You don't need to be so hard on yourself."

"Speaking of which,what did Xie Qinghan say to you yesterday? Why did he let you go?"

Wen Xueya recalled their conversation in the dungeon. "Senior Brother told me that if I accompanied him to the Red Lotus Realm in half a month, he would release me from the dungeon."

Xiao Jinghuan was shocked. "You agreed?"

Wen Xueya nodded. He wouldn't miss any chance to kill Xie Qinghan.

Xiao Jinghuan became furious. "This is absurd! The Red Lotus Realm is extremely dangerous and is filled with fierce beasts.Only cultivators of mid to high levels can enter, and even they risk dying without a trace!"

"You just had your meridians crippled by him, and he wants you to join him in the hunt. What is he planning?"

Wen Xueya gently consoled him, "If not for Senior Brother's leniency, giving me a chance to join him in the hunt, I would be stuck in the dungeon for life. Brother Xiao, please don't be angry over this."

Xiao Jinghuan: "Fine, I'll also join the Red Lotus Realm. I'll protect you then."

That night, Xie Qinghan tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. Every time he closed his eyes, he saw Wen Xueya in the dungeon, covered in blood, with a fierce look in his eyes as he aimed a sharpened chopstick at his neck.

Those eyes were like a beast's, ready to tear his throat apart.

He thought of the upcoming mission and couldn't calm down.

In the original book, after Wen Xueya’s meridians were destroyed, the original character applied for an additional quota to enter the Red Lotus Realm from Wanjian Peak, requesting that Wen Xueya be allowed to join them.

The goal was to take advantage of the Red Lotus Realm being open and unmonitored to personally deal with Wen Xueya

It was during this treasure hunt in the Red Lotus Realm that Wen Xueya's demonic identity was exposed. The original character then pierced his heart with a sword and threw him off a cliff.

Completing this task meant Xie Qinghan could coast through his remaining time. He just needed to wait for Wen Xueya to return stronger and more vengeful.

“Little system, can the protagonist's meridians be healed?”

“They can be healed.”

“Will the protagonist be alright?”

“He’ll be fine, host, please sleep. You've asked this question over ten times in different ways.”

"That's good, I'm going to sleep."

After a moment, Xie Qinghan asked again, "Xiao Tongzi, do you think the protagonist shou is asleep now?"

"No, he’s lying awake counting stars."

"If he's not asleep, why hasn't he used the jade pendant to call me?"

"... fake task: Go see the protagonist shou and soothe his wounded heart. Task reward: 0 points. Go on, Host."

"I'm on it!"

233: You've been waiting for me to say that, haven't you?

Xie Qinghan energetically got out of bed and went to Wen Xueya's place.

It was late at night, and Wen Xueya's room was completely dark.

Moonlight shone into the room, vaguely illuminating a lump under the covers.

Xie Qinghan approached the bedside and quietly observed him for a moment.

So many apologies came to mind, but when it came time to speak, all he could say was, "I'm sorry, don't blame me."

In the moonlight, the boy's skin looked as perfect as porcelain, smooth and delicate, with pale lips and steady, shallow breaths. Only one arm was outside the blanket, touched by the chill.

Xie Qinghan intended to tuck his arm back under the blanket.

However, as soon as he touched Wen Xueya's hand, he was pulled with surprising strength.

Before he realized it, he was lying on the bed!

And Wen Xueya was straddling his waist!

!!! Such a dangerous position.

Xie Qinghan's eyes widened in surprise as he looked at Wen Xueya.

The boy's eyes were astonishingly bright, slightly curved, and filled with starlight, carrying a mischievous glint.

"Caught you, sneaky brother."

His voice carried a youthful innocence and playfulness.

Embarrassed at being caught spying, Xie Qinghan couldn't help but feel awkward. 

Was Wen Xueya waiting for him?

"You knew I would come?"

"I guessed."

"..."

Wen Xueya recalled what Xie Qinghan had said earlier and asked, "Why did brother apologize to me?"

Caught in a tough spot.

Xie Qinghan hesitated, "…Just said it casually."

"I don't believe you. Brother must have done something wrong to me." Wen Xueya said, reaching to tickle Xie Qinghan.

"If you don't tell me, I'll keep doing this."

Xie Qinghan was extremely ticklish, with sensitive spots all over his body. At the slightest touch, he couldn't stop laughing and kept begging for mercy, "Not there... stop it..."

His black hair spread out like ink, his pale cheeks flushed, and his eyes grew misty, like sweet autumn dew.

Dazed and laughing, Xie Qinghan didn't realize his clothes were being purposely untied.

His jade-like chest was exposed, slightly arched, as if inviting someone to savor it.

Wen Xueya stopped and studied Xie Qinghan intently.

Xie Qinghan was still panting softly.

He looked so soft, easily manipulated, and even if bullied, he could only cry softly, unable to refuse at all.

Wen Xueya suddenly had a wicked thought.

If he did something to Hemen, would  He Mian refuse?

He extended his tongue and lightly licked Xie Qinghan's exposed chest, meeting the other’s shocked gaze.

Wen Xueya's voice was hoarse, carrying an innocent wickedness, "Brother He, do you know that looking like this makes people want to violate you?"

...What kind of violation?

Xie Qinghan shivered, feeling cold all over, and stammered, "...W-what kind of violation?"

"Could it be... you want to... roll around so much we break the bed?!"

Xie Qinghan wished he could bite his tongue off.

 What was he saying? Oh my god.

Is he an idiot?

If Wen Xueya didn't have this thought, by bringing it up, wouldn't he know now?

"I just wanted to tickle Brother He more," Wen Xueya said pitifully.

Can you use the word 'violate' for tickling? Xie Qinghan stared at him with dead fish eyes.

Did your language lessons come from a PE teacher?

"So, Brother He wants to have a wild time with me until the bed breaks?" he asked playfully, feigning surprise.

After a pause, Wen Xueya's cheeks turned slightly red, and he shyly said, "I didn't think Brother He was so improper, looking like a gentleman on the surface, but saying such shameless things to someone as young as me."

"But, if Brother He really wants it, I can reluctantly serve him."

MF, if that's what I want, you can f me until the bed breaks, and I won't say a single word.

Xie Qinghan regretted it: "...I misspoke, can you just pretend you didn’t hear those words?"

With a sly grin, Wen Xueya broke the phrase down: "Which words?, is it  wild time? Bed breaking?Or maybe... all of them together?"

I seriously suspect you’re doing this on purpose!

Xie Qinghan covered his mouth, his face red with shame, and scolded, "Don't say any of it!"

Wen Xueya looked at him with big, pitiful eyes, like a harmless little deer.

Xie Qinghan was overwhelmed by his cuteness. How can Wen Xueya be so good-looking?

Wen Xueya blinked her eyes and licked his palm with the tip of her tongue, which was wet and soft.

Xie Qinghan immediately pulled his hand back as if electrocuted. Is he a dog? He licks everything!

Wen Xueya said, "Brother He scolded me. It turns out you’re a bad man who flirts but doesn’t take responsibility. Just a few days ago, you said I was your destined partner and that you'd keep me warm at night."

"Now, you secretly apologize to me without any sincerity after doing something that wronged me."

Yes, yes, it's all my fault!

Xie Qinghan couldn't handle his relentless teasing and sighed, "...What kind of sincerity do you want?"

Wen Xueya tilted his head and smiled, revealing a canine tooth, his eyes sparkling: "Brother He, kiss me?"

Xie Qinghan: "..."

Seeing him hesitate, Wen Xueya added, "If not, I can kiss Brother He too."

Hmm, is there a difference? Is there any difference at all?

A real man never kisses another man, okay!

Xie Qinghan was about to refuse.

But Wen Xueya quickly added, "If Brother He doesn't say anything, that means he agrees."

Damn it.

As he said this, he cupped Xie Qinghan's face, slowly lowering his head and moving closer.

Xie Qinghan wanted to push him away, but Wen Xueya suddenly said:

"Brother He, this is what you owe me."

He really did owe Wen Xueya... In that moment, it was as if all of Xie Qinghan's strength was drained from him.

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