At the end of the day, Fei Shang and Zhu Luishui excused themselves.

In the room, Chan Lihua sat on a chair, still talking to Zhu Longwang while Zhu Longwang listened attentively.

Abandoned, Fei Qianchi and Zhu Rong watched in silent, swallowing their distress.

Fei Qianchi glanced at Zhu Rong, "How were you able to leave your role in Heaven?" He knew how busy Zhu Rong was, both as the Deity of Fire and a trusted subordinate of the Jade Emperor. Not to mention, the man had his own land that he protected and guarded.

Zhu Rong smirked at his words, snapping his fingers as he replied with, "I threatened him. Well, rather than say it like that, I made a deal with him. After all, I've known the Jade Emperor for a long time. Not to mention, after so many years diligently playing my role, I deserve a break." He shrugged his shoulders.

As he looked at Chan Lihua, his eyes softened. "Truth be told, before I met your mother, my life had become a routine." Zhu Rong chuckled as he heard Chan Lihua laugh. "I didn't care about her past. I just wanted her to become mine."

"She has been through a lot. My mother has suffered enough. That is why I have nothing to say against you. You are different. With you, she is also livelier." Fei Qianchi could recall his memories from when he was young. Back then, Chan Lihua was both strong and stubborn. She still was. Only that with Zhu Rong by her side, she no longer carried a huge burden.

Zhu Rong's face grew darker, nodding his head. "I know. I knew from the start. As soon as I looked at her, I knew her past. But what difference did it make? It only made me fall for her even more." He turned to Fei Qianchi.

Fei Qianchi smiled. He knew that Zhu Rong truly loved Chan Lihua. It was so obvious. The man's gaze constantly followed Chan Lihua, just like how Fei Qianchi found himself subconsciously looking at Zhu Longwang.

Zhu Rong pointed out Zhu Longwang, "It's similar to how you love him, Zhu Longwang. It's not like it can be stopped. Not to mention, your love shines so bright for him." He cocked his brow. "After all, you two have already spent a lifetime together."

Fei Qianchi flinched. Suddenly, Su Lianghe's words replayed in his head.

'Even after you reincarnated, you were still the same. You have reincarnated so many times, yet, I have been in this place for so long.'

Just remembering these words made him shiver. Su Lianghe, the man was another variable in their life. Not to mention, he was also in contact with Ran Mengyu.

Zhu Rong tilted his head, "Well, of course you wouldn't know. But, there is someone's resentment that remains upon you. Whenever I look at you, I see a broken promise marked by a severed golden thread."

Promise? Fei Qianchi bit his lips.

'Even though you've betrayed me before, it is true that you no longer hold those memories.'

Fuck! Fei Qianchi covered his eyes with his hand. He knew it. He knew that everything was not finalized yet. Otherwise, Su Lianghe wouldn't have said these words.

"Can you look into it any further?" Fei Qianchi asked, rubbing his face as he looked out from under his eyes.

Zhu Rong shook his head, "No. your fate is cloudy and so is your past lives. I can only see the severed golden thread that is left behind from a broken promise. Every soul has ten golden threads. A golden thread can be broken by either committing a sin or breaking an important promise in your life. Once a golden thread is severed, it cannot be fixed. Once ten golden threads have been severed, the Deity of Punishment, also known as the Deity of Thunder, Lei Gong, will punish that soul. There's no need to worry, only two of your golden threads have been severed."

Two!? Fei Qianchi sighed. He had a feeling that these two severed golden threads were from the same life, the same one with Su Lianghe, which would have dated to more than ten thousand years ago.

Glancing over, Fei Qianchi put aside his thoughts of this matter. He... had put it aside for a while. He wanted to visit the graves of the people dearest to him, the people whose lives he had taken. He had talked to Fei Shang about this too. The man had made sure they were properly buried when he returned back to the sect after the war subsided.

"Lihua, I believe that it would be better to let him rest now." Zhu Rong shook his head as Chan Lihua looked over at him.

"Oh my, it's already so late!" Chan Lihua exclaimed as she looked out at the setting sun. "Sorry, I lost track of myself." She smiled as she turned to Zhu Longwang.

"No, it was enjoyable to hear you speak about Qianchi." Zhu Longwang refuted. It was refreshing. The woman knew so much about Fei Qianchi that it also made Zhu Longwang learn more about him. Not to mention, Chan Lihua was approachable, a gentle and soft person who made him feel comfortable easily.

"Are you two finally done?" Fei Qianchi looked over with a grin, his eyes glued onto Zhu Longwang.

Zhu Longwang nodded under his gaze. He covered his smile with his hand as he bowed his head down.

Chan Lihua looked at the two, shaking her head with a motherly smile. "Rong," As she said this, Zhu Rong walked over immediately.

"Yes?" Zhu Rong walked to her side, reaching out his hands to gently stroke her back.

"You need to bless them." Chan Lihua brought up, looking at her husband with a small smile.

"Of course." Zhu Rong nodded his head as he waved for the two to step closer.

Fei Qianchi walked up, standing next to Zhu Longwang as he sent him a small wink. Zhu Longwang shook his head.

"It'll be quick so don't worry about it." Zhu Rong explained first before he raised his hand, gently placing his pointer and middle finger upon Zhu Longwang's head, closing his eyes. Soon, a bright light emitted from under his fingers, sinking into Zhu Longwang's skin. As the light subsided, he then took away his fingers.

Fei Qianchi closed his eyes as Zhu Rong's fingers touched his forward. Even with his eyes closed, he could see a small burst of light as a warm energy passed through his forehead, traveling and sitting in his golden core.

"A part of my energy will exist within you. So long as you are under attack, I will be alerted. In the worst case, that small energy of mine will serve as a weapon." Zhu Rong nodded as Chan Lihua looked at him.

"Alright." Fei Qianchi swept his eyes over Chan Lihua and Zhu Rong. "Uhm... I'll prepare a courtyard for you both. Is that alright with you?" He pushed back his white hair that fell over his face, his pale blue eyes looking at Chan Lihua, who merely smiled.

"No, that's perfect. It's already late. We will decide on a wedding day tomorrow after you both get some rest." Chan Lihua merely smiled.

"And," She looked over to Zhu Longwang, "Thank you. For everything you've done for my son." She slightly bowed before looking up. "Qianchi, I will find Fei Shang instead. Stay with Longwang, I'm sure that you both have some other things you want to do." Chan Lihua brought up, her eyes slightly twinkling.

"Then, until tomorrow." Zhu Rong smiled as he held Chan Lihua's hand. "It was a pleasure to meet you, Longwang." He nodded his head once as he then looked down at Chan Lihua, "I'll transport us to Fei Shang then."

Fei Qianchi watched as Chan Lihua nodded her head, her gaze still on them as a red swirl of light engulfed them, disappearing as their presences were gone from the room.

Fei Qianchi sighed as he gazed towards Zhu Longwang, "Well, it's been a busy day."

Zhu Longwang couldn't help but break into a smile, looking at the love of his life. "Yes, it has been a long day." His hands dropped down, rubbing over the pendant by his hip. The man really knew how to make his heart beat even faster than usual.

Fei Qianchi looked at the man who had a mesmerizing light in his eyes, his lips slightly lifted. There were so many things that still lingered heavy in his heart. Yet, when he saw this man's smile, it seemed like all his worries were swept away just like that. If this moment could last forever, it was something that he truly wished for.

"Longwang, we are now engaged." Fei Qianchi could feel his heart beat hard against his chest as he said this. It was the same as every other world he had experienced. But, now that he knew that this world was truly theirs, it felt slightly different. It made his heart more afraid, more nervous, as if it was his first time falling in love with someone. In a way, it was true.

Zhu Longwang could feel the man's hand reach towards his, grasping his own. The man's hand was slightly cold, long fingers slightly trembling. This day, it was something he had dreamed of long ago. Back when his feelings were hidden deep within him, this was a dream that he could only yearn for. Today, it had become true.

"Qianchi, you're mine. I... will stay by your side forever, no matter how twisted our past may have been." Zhu Longwang remembered the man. His name was Su Lianghe. He remembered the man's words that made him slightly nervous, words that made him think about Fei Qianchi. Perhaps, he was scared that he would lose Fei Qianchi, thus, he forced himself to forget the man's words.

Fei Qianchi's pupils shook. Did the man know about Su Lianghe? But... there shouldn't have been any opportunity for the man to meet him.

In fact, Fei Qianchi did not want to bring up Su Lianghe. Whatever the man spoke about, whatever Zhu Rong had discovered, he wanted to stay far away from touching that matter. Once was already enough. He did not have time to fix another lifetime of his. While he wanted to know what might have happened, he wouldn't be hurt over leaving that lifetime untouched.

His present and future was this lifetime. It was staying next to this lovely man, giving him his whole heart. Thus, Fei Qianchi didn't need to venture into another lifetime.

Fei Qianchi chuckled, his lashes fluttering softly. His lips lifted, revealing his pearly teeth. "Of course. I'm yours. No matter how murky our past was, it doesn't change the fact that I love you." His eyes were warm and hot, passionate and deep, glazed with deep love that he didn't bother to hide.

Zhu Longwang felt his heart stop as the man looked deep into his eyes. Fei Qianchi was intoxicating in that moment. Without knowing, he had already reached forward, his hand still in Fei Qianchi's hand.

Slowly, Zhu Longwang placed his lips upon Fei Qianchi, initiating the kiss. Without waiting for the man to respond, he gently sucked on the man's lips, sticking his tongue and licking his lips.

Fei Qianchi could still feel how innocent Zhu Longwang was, all from this kiss. The man's touch was filled with small moves, as if he was afraid to go any further. Unlike him, Zhu Longwang was not as bold or fierce, rather, he was more calm.

So, Fei Qianchi bit the man's lips, earning a delightful gasp from his lover that only fueled him more. He grabbed the man, pushing him up against the wall, not breaking the kiss. With Zhu Longwang up against the wall, Fei Qianchi grasped the man's slim waist, fiercely sticking his tongue into the man's mouth, sucking on his tongue.

Zhu Longwang gasped under the man's fierce touches. It made him breathless, made his skin crawl and tingle with delight. As the man sucked on his tongue, it earned a small moan in return which only made him rougher. Zhu Longwang could feel the man's hands tighten as they grasped the side of his waist. Slowly, but without any hesitation, Zhu Longwang placed his arms around Fei Qianchu's neck, drawing the man even closer to him, not wanting to separate from him. He felt the man smile up against his lips.

Fei Qianchi could barely pull away. Immersed in the kiss, he slowly stopped, lightly sucking the man's lips before he pulled away. He opened his eyes, catching a glimpse of Zhu Longwang's eyes that were red. Leaning his forehead against Zhu Longwang's, he whispered, "I want to eat you up. But... we will be getting married soon so I will wait until then." He was testing his own patience.

Zhu Longwang blushed from the man's words. He lowered his face, taking away his hand but Fei Qianchi pulled him closer.

"Why are you so shy?" Fei Qianchi teased the man. He pulled the man towards his chest, embracing him. "You will have to get used to this. When we get married, I will be even more unrestrained." To make up for the time that he patiently waited, he was going to eat his fill. In fact, he was going to let loose.

Without knowing, Fei Qianchi was already beginning to want to dominate the man. While he wouldn't be mad to be the bottom, his heart wasn't quelled with that role. Not to mention, at heart, he was not someone who would let another person top him. Thus, Zhu Longwang was the first person to ever do so. While Fei Qianchi was fine with that, something about topping Zhu Longwang made his body feel hot. He wanted to see the man's face, his lovely blush, his moans and grunts, his sweet voice. He wanted to possess him. Fei Qianchi wanted to hold the man in his arms and hear his lovely voice.

It was to the point where he couldn't even sleep in peace. Every night, he had erotic dreams of Zhu Longwang with the man underneath his body. It made his lust reach its peak.

"I know." Zhu Longwang saw that the man's eyes were growing darker. It was passionate, so much that Zhu Longwang felt his body tremble.

Fei Qianchi smirked, his hands reaching towards the man's slim waist. Zhu Longwang had a beautiful body. He had light muscles all over his body, not to mention, the man was also flexible. There wasn't a hint of fat on his body. It was to the point where even though Fei Qianchi wanted him to put on more weight, Zhu Longwang's weight did not fluctuate.

"Longwang," Fei Qianchi's eyes flickered, "I was thinking about... visiting my Master and them."

Zhu Longwang's eyes shook. He felt the man pull away, revealing his slightly duller eyes that made himself ache in pain. Ahh. Of course. The man must still be hurting even if he didn't show it.

Thus, Zhu Longwang reached out a hand, softly putting them up against Fei Qianchi's face as he caressed his face. "I'll go with you." He wouldn't be alone. Zhu Longwang would be by his side, just like how he had always been.

He held onto the man, as if lending him strength.

Fei Qianchi lowered his eyes. It felt like things were going to settle soon. He didn't know how to feel.

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"It's beautiful here." Fei Qianchi held Zhu Longwang's hand in his own as they walked across the green grass. The sun was gone, the night was dark with the moon shining bright.

Fei Qianchi walked forward, a slight wind pushed back his hair. As he walked with slow steps, his stomach quivered from nervousness.

It didn't take long before he arrived. It was impossible not to see. A large stone was erected, characters written on it. Fei Qianchi stopped.

Zhu Longwang glanced at the man, taking out his hand as he pushed the man slightly. "Go."

Fei Qianchi looked back at him before he nodded his head.

Fei Qianchi read the engravings on the rock.

'Tian Sichan, one of the youngest and most revered Immortals in the Cultivation World, an Elder of Fushui Sect.

Hou Mengshu, Tian Sichan's first disciple, the head disciple of the Judging Trials.

Fu Huayan, Tian Sichan's second disciple, the head disciple of the Demon Brigade.

Zhang Bingmei, Tian Sichan's third disciple, the head disciple of the First Trial.

Zhang Zaifan, Tian Sichan's fourth disciple, the second head disciple of the First Trial.

Qi Meiyao, Tian Sichan's sixth disciple, the head disciple of the Pill Furnace.'

Fei Qianchi's fingers shook as he reached forward, running them over the engravings. His heart ached. Obviously, he wasn't so attached. But for the past him, these people were his family. They were like his siblings, a father to him.

Fei Qianchi lifted his head, looking away from the erected rock as he finally saw the sword mounds.

Upon each grave, a sword was erected. All the swords were broken. There were sharp cracks upon them, blood still visible on the swords. It was only being held together by an array.

Fei Qianchi could recognize who each of the swords belonged to. By each sword, a headstone was also visible.

He... had no right to be here. In the end, he was the one who killed them.

Just as he turned away, Zhu Longwang stopped him.

"Don't turn back to me. Walk forward. Don't run forever." Zhu Longwang's voice was calming.

Fei Qianchi clenched his hands tight, exhaling as he finally stepped forward at last.

Grass covered the graves. Fei Qianchi knelt down on his knees. He didn't know why, he just felt like he had to kneel. In front of the six graves, he slowly bowed, bending his back as his palms rested against the ground, his forehead slightly touching the ground. One. Two. Three. On the last bow, his forehead rested against the ground, his lips trembling.

As he lifted himself, he finally stood up. He didn't say a word. After all, what could he say?

In that moment, it felt like all the memories he spent with these people rushed to the front of his brain. The laughs, the angry fights, the messy and loud voices, it was the picture of a happy family, something that made Fei Qianchi close his eyes.

In the end, Fei Qianchi turned his head, slowly walking back to Zhu Longwang.

Zhu Longwang lightly smiled, reaching out his hand to grab Fei Qianchi. "How do you feel?" His voice was the same, comforting and calm.

Fei Qianchi was about to respond, but he stopped.

He saw it. He saw all of them, standing next to each other as they looked at him. They looked the same. Tian Sichan, his hazel eyes, the way his lips lifted with his cocked brows. Hou Mengshu, his gentle smile and his calm aura. Fu Huayan, her vibrant lips that smirked, arms crossed. Zhang Bingmei, the grin upon her face and her bright eyes as she smacked Zhang Zaifan. Zhang Zaifan, a scowl on his lips as he fended off Zhang Bingmei's attack. Then Qi Meiyao, who smiled gently as she brushed back her hair.

She stepped forward, not separating from the group of people who stopped and smiled, watching her.

"Qianchi, we never blamed you. So please, don't carry this in your heart." Her voice was soft and gentle. "So live. Live for all of us. Live and continue to find your happiness. That will be enough for us."

As she said that, the group of people waved at him. He could hear their voices overlapping.

"Tell Fei Shang that he's a handsome man now!" Zhang Bingmei laughed as Zhang Zaifan scowled with her words.

"Don't listen to her!" Zhang Zaifan screamed.

"Live well." Hou Mengshu nodded his head.

"Also, take care of Baihe." Tian Sichan interjected for the sword.

Fu Huayan was silent before she finally said, "I don't hate you. So... this is farewell now."

"Farewell."

With that, their figures slowly disappeared. As the moon shone in the sky, fireflies flew towards it.

"Qianchi?" Zhu Longwang asked once more as he didn't receive an answer.

Fei Qianchi smiled at last. "Better. I feel better now."

Farewell.

The fireflies finally disappeared, flying towards the sky as Fei Qianchi closed his eyes.

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