Chapter 6 | Agreement

“Light Blades?” That name seemed the exact opposite of the Shadow Guards.

“Light Blades are different from Shadow Guards who stand in the darkness. They stand in front of the crowd in the public’s eye. Unless necessary, they won’t let others see blood. It was created by one of my friends from Jianghu.” Qi Xutian seemed to know the answer to Qi Mingyue’s question but never answered.

However, Qi Mingyue didn’t forget, “Father hasn’t answered my question yet, why am I so special to you?”

Qi Mingyue looked at Qi Xutian’s calculating eyes but couldn't understand what he was thinking, “Do you really want to know?”

“Yes.” Qi Mingyue nodded, thinking that Qi Xutian’s attitude at that moment was slightly strange.

“I’m afraid that it’d be a long story, MingEr will have to be patient…” Qi Xutian laid down, his lips curved into a mocking smile. Seeing that, Qi Mingyue guessed that it probably had something to do with what happened twenty years ago.

He raised his lips and exposed a sly smile, “I almost forgot to tell Father. In my past life, I was already twenty-five. Do you think a thirty-year-old like me would lack patience?”

Qi Xutian raised his brows then laughed out loud, “A thirty-year-old soul trapped in a five-year-old body, no wonder MingEr is dissatisfied. Seems like I took advantage of you…”

“That’s right, you took advantage of me, my cheap Father. You can start your story now.” Qi Mingyue nestled in his arms and settled in a comfortable position. Then he looked at the face that no longer had a cold expression on it, then smiled.

Qi Xutian seemed to notice something, then retracted his smile as he looked at him meaningfully, and held him tighter, “MingEr is definitely special to me. Do you still remember what I said before, that you’re like me?”

“Yes, Father did say.” Thinking back to their conversation on the hundredth-day celebration, he did say something like that, Qi Mingyue suddenly came to a realization and began in surprise, “Is it…”

“Seems like MingEr guessed it,” Qi Xutian continued: “That year, Tan Wu said something that angered the previous Emperor which caused him to be imprisoned in the palace. Everyone in the palace was conflicted about it, but still, the previous Emperor sent me out of the palace to an isolated manor, wanting me to die there quietly…” Saying that, Qi Xutian gave a smile in loathing, “Does MingEr know what Tan Wu said?”

Qi Mingyue guessed a few things but still shook his head. He knew that if it was similar to what happened on the hundredth-day celebration, then he must be the same as him, Tan Wu had calculated his destiny as well, “What did he say about Father?”

Qi Xutian gave an expression of devilish charm, the madness in his eyes hinted at a smile as if he had immersed himself into the past, “He said that I have the life of an Emperor but I also have a cultivator’s heart. Half man, half-demon - emotionless and bloodthirsty. Destined to kill my father! Killing all of my blood relatives!”

Qi Mingyue was shocked by those words, killing his father and relatives…. It was the same destiny as his mother. Pausing for a moment, he suddenly laughed out loud, “Father! Together, you kill a father and I kill a mother, isn’t this amusing?” After speaking, he seemed to find it interesting and continued to laugh.

“That’s right, it is very amusing.” Qi Xutian smiled gently, neither of them found this fate improper. If it was necessary, then they would kill. It was only a matter of time. Holding Qi Mingyue in front of him, he smiled in a slightly evil manner, “Now you know why you are special. To be so similar to me, of course, I don’t want you to get hurt. Father is only interested in MingEr….” saying that he leaned down and kissed his soft lips.

Seeing him coming for his lips, he didn’t move away until he felt the tip of his tongue moving along his lips, occasionally sucking on it. Even though the movement was gentle, the atmosphere was still overwhelming as the gentle scent sandalwood from his father engulfed him.

Qi Xutian saw that Qi Mingyue let him kiss without saying a word and felt surprised, “MingEr, don’t you think it’s strange?”

“How is it strange?” Qi Mingyue licked his lips, causing his reddish lips to glisten slightly, then smiled gently, “I think Father is just curious about someone like me, who has the same fate as you and has an unmatched body and soul. Even though I’m only five, it must be very alluring right? Not knowing what I taste like? Not knowing what expression I’ll make? Father must be curious, right?”

“Ahh, MingEr figured me out, no wonder you’re special, never wasting the love I give you.” Not sure whether Qi Xutian was joking or serious, he continued kissing him, and it seemed like he was really happy.

Qi Mingyue was not actually that sure of his father’s thoughts, but he could see that he treated him very differently from the other princes. Or one could say that because of his destiny, his different soul and thinking, his father treated him like a ‘partner’, like him and J. Giving each other trust, love, and warmth, not wanting to live alone in this world.

Perhaps, Father was also lonely. Like him all those years ago.

Wrapping his arms around his neck, he said, “Father, remember, Mingyue is only five.”

“What MingEr is trying to say is, if I wait till you're older, then I can…” Qi Xutian left his words hanging in the air and smiled ambiguously, his face full of interest, it was as if a delicious fruit was placed in front of him, just waiting for it to ripen.

Qi Mingyue curved his lips, “Why not?” When lonely, some people don’t need words to comfort them, but companionship with someone who agrees with them. He had J in the past, and now, his father was the best candidate.

“MingEr really surprises me all the time,” Neither of the two felt that anything was wrong with their conversation. Qi Xutian gave an evil grin, “If so, can MingEr give me a taste first? It looks delicious…” As he spoke, his words gradually deepened and his finger lingered on Qi Mingyue’s lips. Qi Mingyue understood his intentions and licked his fingertip, he inched over and brought himself to his lips, “This is just a temporary advance… Father…”

Qi Xutian’s eyes darkened a bit, only to see his tiny face showing the same confidence and strength as himself, the slightly parted lips contained a slight seductive feeling to it. Seeing a treat come his way, how could he deny it? Qi Xutian pushed him down gently and met those small and lovely lips. This time it wasn’t just a light kiss, and his tongue entered into his mouth, rolling around, slightly sucked on the tender little tongue, causing Qi Mingyue to shiver. Due to his small and weak body, he could only accept it.

Qi Xutian finally let go of the gasping Qi Mingyue, “MingEr tastes delicious. I can’t wait till you grow older and see how seductive you’ll become.” He licked his lips in satisfaction and despite wanting more.

Qi Mingyue laid on the bed, panting, only to see his father’s loose hair and collar, revealing the sturdy muscles on his chest. The corner of his mouth curved to revealed his evil charm and his eyes shone with unknown calculation, appearing tempting. Qi Mingyue sighed in his heart with satisfaction. Father was really his favourite type and he was different from J.

Unlike J's handsome and calm demeanour, Father's conduct was fickle and unpredictable, in his seemingly frivolous eyes, one can always capture the deep bloodthirstiness hidden within. It is really difficult for him to refuse, after all, who can reject his own kind?

Sitting up lazily, Qi Mingyue move to the side of the bed, “Father, is today’s advance tasting to your satisfaction?”

“What do you think?” Qi Xutian bent down and held his little feet, and helped him with his shoes.

“Of course MingEr is satisfied, Father must be too, but…” he sighed a little, Qi Mingyue shook his feet that were wearing shoes already and said slowly: “Mingyue is only five, everything else, we can do later. After today, Father can't do anything more, does Father agree to it?”

Looking over to him, he saw Qi Xutian with a face full of displeasure, “Fine, but from now on, MingEr will live in Xuantian Palace with me.”

“That’s fine.” Today’s events and injury made him very conspicuous. Even so, living here wasn’t impossible. It’s not like he cared about the gossip.

Jumping off the bed, Qi Mingyue walked towards the door, but halfway, he was picked up by Qi Xutian, “Where is MingEr going?”

Qi Mingyue blinked, “Since I’m injured, I’m planning to see Mother. After five years, I wonder if she misses me.” In these five years, because of Qi Xutian’s order, when the two princes moved to Zixia Palace, even their Mothers weren’t allowed to visit. But when others remembered Tan Wu’s worlds, they believed that the Emperor was protecting the two consorts and praised him.

“What does MingEr plan to do?” Of course, Qi Xutian didn’t think that he missed his mother.

“I don’t plan to do anything. Just going to visit, after so many years. I wonder how Mother is and how she will treat me.” How would a mother react after being told that her son would kill her? Most people would either reject them completely or remain loving. But within these palace walls, how would his mother react since she worked for power and status all her life? It made him curious.

Qi Xutian held him as he walked out of his bed-chamber, “Even though it’s boring, a visit won’t do any harm. I will go with you.” Her son can both strengthen her position and kill her, what would An Ruolan do? Certainly, with MingEr here, things had gotten much more interesting.

Looking at Liu Yi guarding the door, Qi Xutian ordered, “To Ningxi Pavilion.”

“Yes.” Liu Yi came with servants and walked by the side with them. He turned a blind eye towards the Second Prince that Qi Xutian held in his arms. He appeared stoic and without any type of expression.

Qi Mingyue observed him carefully and then said to Qi Xutian: “Father, I want him.”

Qi Xutian looked at the still-expressionless Liu Yi, “Oh, why is that so?”

“For self-protection.” Qi Mingyue stretched out his neck from his arms and looked at Liu Yi who never showed his true intentions.

“MingEr has good eyes, I’ll accept it.”

Liu Yi, who had been listening to the conversation but had never responded until now, paused slightly and then bowed, “I will do my best.”

Soon after that, Ningxi Pavilion was in sight.

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