❝ I miss hearing it. ❞

❝ My daughter has much confidence in me. ❞ A small smile.

There wasn't much to tell because he had only one focus. His surroundings only blended into the background. He briefly mentions looking in the different cities. ❝ I apologize for leaving you behind. ❞

❝ My story. Do not presume to know it without asking. ❞

❝ Mmn. It... It was not an adventure. But a journey. ❞ He starts making tea and sets it up on a small table by the Lotus Pond he created.

❝ That remains to be known. I am working on it. ❞ He pokes her cheek before lightly pinching it.

❝ All who had ignored me in the past, with this... ❞ He slices off a piece of his robes.

❝ We mean nothing to each other from this point onward. ❞ Even though he said that, he wasn't cruel enough to turn his back if they were truly repentent and want to start over in getting to know him.

He was a little taken aback. He didn't expect this kind of reaction. ❝ I apologize. Things... have not been well as of late and I have neglected you. ❞

He lightly pat his Wangji's hair. ❝ Have some tea and tell me about your adventures? ❞

❝ Have you been well, daughter? ❞

❝ Returned. ❞

❝ You have feet. Do spirits not float like ghosts? ❞

Passing through the front gates, he enters with Wanyin in his arms and the disciples stared, unable to take their eyes off the scene.

there was. He switches from carrying Wanyin on his shoulders to a princess carry. This allowed him to see the various expressions on his face. ❝ You. You are my bride and we will wed. ❞

Long strides made their destination appear near and their destination was Wanyin' s home.

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All the hits were too light to damage someone like him but it did make it slightly difficult for him to make sure that Wanyin doesn't fall off his shoulder. ❝ You refuse to come with me on your own. I will not put you down. ❞

He starts thinking if there was a better way to carry Wanyin and...

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Only then was the silencing spell removed.

Every effort was futile and after a little while more, by some miracle, he finds the house and its owner. The one Xue Yang had stole potatoes from and plops him down on his knees.

One hand keeps him on his knees. No amount of struggling allowed him to move an inch. ❝ He will apologize. ❞

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❝ You insulted me pet. ❞

❝ No. That is enough. ❞ He has other necessities too but generally, what Jingyi has is enough. They set out to the most recent sighting report.

❝ Be aware of your surroundings. ❞

His arms wrap around his torso, quietly enjoying the weight on him and... more. ❝ Am I comfortable? Did you hurt yourself when I fell? ❞ A sudden worry surface when he finally realizes.

❝ Mmn. Wei Ying has beautiful hands. ❞ Clearly missing the point but it didn't matter. Not to him. He turns his head slightly because the water splashed a little high and out of nowhere, he finds himself laid flat on his back and Wei Ying was on top of him.

❝ This is not bad. ❞

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nothing on Wei Ying's body that can make him love Wei Ying less. With just his lips, he showered every inch of his skin with love.

His lips blows gently on the scar, just like adults gently soothing the pain of a wound. What followed was him kissing along the scar, giving tender attention to it. His actions conveyed his regret and pain that he couldn't prevent this injury and at the same time, he's saying that there's

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When he got Wei Ying's robes off him, he praised and marvel internally at how beautiful he is. His eyes linger on the scar but was interrupted by Wei Ying's voice calling him.

❝ Later. Now, let me appreciate and love you. ❞ He solemnly vows and lowers his body.

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For now... he'll have to experience everything while the form remains. His hands touches it a little more before it changes to him rubbing his cheek against the soft thing.

Then, suddenly, it was his mouth that took a little bite of the tail. Of course, no teeth were involved.

Propping half his body on the table, he lifts Wei Ying's robes and tug the pants down enough to reveal only the tail and... he almost loses his mind at the adorable little thing.

[Should I keep him in this form?]

He was already feeling the wave of regret that this wasn't permanent.

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He plays with the tail, brushing his thumb against the fur, tracing around its shape, holding it wholly in his palm and feel it twitch against his skin.

The urge for more grows and he needs to see this with his own eyes. He easily lifts Wei Ying and turns his body, facing away from him.

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There was no way he can stop touching them when they're so soft. ' I am sorry. ' He apologizes because his hand wasn't stopping. The way it moved in his hand only made him want to touch it more and... other than the sound of protest, there wasn't any motion to actually stop him from touching.

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With his doll arms, he couldn't hold onto the covers and it slips away. If his doll form could blush, he'd be bright red. As much as he's glad to receive help, there's a part of him that think Wei Ying is enjoying this a little too much. He tries to hit with his arms but they barely made an impact.

❝ I have yuan qi. Like you. ❞ He doesn't have full control over it but he can use it to some extent and that's what he shows. A simple manipulation of the resentful energy that coils around his arm like a snake.

❝ I will not let you leave me, Wei Ying. Never. Ever. ❞