XI Ming's eyes widened in both shock and surprise. He stared at Xi Xing, who has his eyes closed while kissing him, his gaze full of disbelief. He can't believe Xi Xing would like him, and even kiss him! Is he dreaming? This is a dream, right? Xi Xing's lips, like in his dream, is soft. And Xi Ming felt they taste sweet.

Xi Xing liking him is just his fantasy. Xi Xing kissing him? It's just his delusion! Yet, now, no matter how Xi Ming think what is currently happening is a dream, but Xi Xing's lips on his lips is a reality. And his eyes watered in happiness.

Xi Xing's eyelids trembled when he didn't feel Xi Ming respond. He felt his heart ached. This is it. He thought, feeling his heart sinking. He pulled his feet down to withdraw. But, just as his lips about to leave Xi Ming's lips, he felt a pair of strong but gentle arms wrap around his waist, pulling him up. Then, he felt something very familiar to him pressed against his lips.

How can he not be familiar with them? Weren't they the lips he forcefully and boldly kissed earlier? He felt Xi Ming's lips moved against his lips. He sucked his lips and his tongue licked his lips, wetting them with his saliva.

Xi Xing's heart leapt and he opened his eyes, only to meet Xi Ming's burning gaze. His eyes widened in shock, and his tears fell. So, Xi Ming likes him, too?! He thought, his gaze full of disbelief.

As if a confirmation, he felt a slight pain on his lips, waking him up from his daze. "Concentrate." He heard Xi Ming's soft voice filled with both amusement and laughter.

Xi Xing felt his heart was scratched by a cat's paw. A smile formed on his lips and a chuckle escaped his lips. "Okay~" he answered as he opened his lips and Xi Ming's tongue slipped inside his mouth. He sucked in a breath and he raises his hand to touch the back of Xi Ming's head. Oh, my god…! He thought, his breathing became rapid as he let Xi Ming deeply kiss him. He felt his face burning.

"Xiao Xing…" he heard Xi Ming called after their lips finally separated.

Xi Xing catch his breath. "X-Xi Ming…" he called.

Xi Ming smiled, full of satisfaction, when he saw Xi Xing's lips are red. Obviously, it was his work. He caressed Xi Xing's flushed cheek with his hand and his thumb grazed those swelling lips he just kissed. "Xiao Xing… I love you." He said.

Xi Xing held his breath and his heart beat faster. "Xi Ming… me, too." He said in a low voice. He lowered his gaze, feeling embarrassed to look at Xi Ming. Then, he heard Xi Ming laughed, followed by Xi Ming hugging him tight.

"I can't believe it… I thought you're in love with Gong Xian." Xi Ming said.

"It's only you." He told him.

Xi Ming laughed, obviously very happy today after they confessed to each other. Then, he remembered that Xi Xing wanted to go with him to the South. "Let's elope?" he asked as he cupped Xi Xing's face.

"Mn." Xi Xing shyly nodded.

"Pft – " Xi Ming laughed again. "Why did you revert to an introvert again, when you boldly kissed me earlier?" he asked. Seeing Xi Xing's face turned red in an instant, he chuckled. "How can you be so cute?" he asked as he kissed Xi Xing in the forehead. "But, only I can see your cuteness. Xiao Xing…" he called as he bumped his forehead against Xi Xing's forehead.

"Mn." Xi Xing, still feeling shy but happy, nodded. "Xi Ming… you're also only mine." He told him as he held Xi Ming's hands cupping his face.

"Of course." Xi Ming answered. "Shall we go back… or, find someplace to…" he said as he looked at Xi Xing's eyes.

Xi Xing's eyes widened and his face reddened. After confessing, he knew what to do next. It's like what he seen and heard before when he visited Gong Xian. "G-go b-back…" he stammered, his heart beating fast. He isn't ready for that stage yet!

Xi Ming almost rolled in laughter. How can he not know what Xi Xing is thinking? "Of course, of course. Let's go back." He said as he nodded. He raised Xi Xing alone, so he deeply cherishes him. He won't force Xi Xing in doing something he doesn't want to do. Also, he isn't hurrying in possessing Xi Xing, since Xi Xing can only be his!

"Y-yes… let's go!" Xi Xing said as he pulled Xi Ming's hand and dragged him back to Xinfaxian Sect, afraid Xi Ming would change his mind and they would… thinking that act between lovers, Xi Xing felt his face burning again.

Xi Ming secretly laughed. Xi Xing took the initiative to hold his hand, and also kissed him earlier. Then, he will wait for Xi Xing to take the initiative to make love with him. "Mn." He muttered.

With holding each other's hand tight, one walking in front while the other one following in the back, they returned to the Xinfaxian Sect with a smile on their face.

Tang Zhe, Tang Yun and Guo Cheng who saw Xi Ming and Xi Xing, and Shu Mu and Xiao Le returned at the same time, and wearing a sweet smile on their face, and holding each other's hand. "…" what the hell happened?! What did we miss?!

Meanwhile, Shan Lu. "?" they look so happy? They are that happy to seek death? I don't understand what's happening anymore…

Southmost Region.

When Qian Tian arrived, he saw the curved sword of the demonic cultivator about to pierce Feng Mo on his back while another curved sword is descending on Jing Bai's shoulder. Fei Lin is preoccupied of his fight, too.

"Look out!" he called out as he threw a sword glare to the demonic cultivator attacking Jing Bai and jumped off of his sword and raised his foot to kick the demonic cultivator attacking Feng Mo.

Fei Lin has just killed the demonic cultivators surrounding him and turned when he heard Qian Tian's voice. "Sect leader Qian!" he called and then turned to see Jing Bai collapsed on the ground while Feng Mo fell on his hands and knees, catching his breath. His eyes widened and he ran towards them. "Are you alright?" he asked as he send qi to Jing Bai and Feng Mo, temporarily relieving their fatigue. "Sect leader Qian, thank you." He said as he turned to Qian Tian who sent the demonic cultivators that attacked them flying.

Qian Tian swung his sword as he faced the demonic cultivators. "Let them rest first." He said and glanced at Xi Ling who is pale-faced. "Can he do it alone?" he asked as he turned back to Fei Lin.

Fei Lin looked at Xi Ling, worry flashed in his eyes, before he looked away. "Yes." He answered.

"Fifteen minutes." Qian Tian said.

"Huh?"

Qian Tian turned to them three. "Fifteen minutes, you two rest while elder Fei help me fight." He told them. "After fifteen minutes, you two help me, while elder Fei go help elder Xi, giving him qi." He said.

Fei Lin's eyes brightened and he looked at Qian Tian, his eyes filled with gratitude. "Thank you." He said, his voice hoarse. He knows Xi Ling is being pushed to his limit now, but also knows that Xi Ling knows this fact, so Xi Ling isn't saying anything and just silently enduring.

"Ten minutes." Jing Bai said.

Qian Tian and Fei Lin looked at him.

"No. Five." Feng Mo said as he took a deep breath. Then, he took out two bottles of potion, and another two bottles of magic pills from his qiankun pouch.

Fei Lin, Qian Tian and Jing Bai looked at Feng Mo, surprised.

Feng Mo didn't look at the two and turned to Jing Bai, handing him a bottle of potion and a bottle of magic pills. "Will you?" he asked.

Jing Bai stared at him before a smile formed on his lips. "I will." He answered as he took the two bottles.

Feng Mo looked at him, filled with appreciation. He will risk everything. Wu Bai and his parents are still waiting for him, as well as his shifu, founder, and shixiong Li Tian. He knows Jing Bai, too, has someone waiting for him – Zheng Yi. Jing Bai also wanted to help his uncle Jing Rui, and his brothers Jing Cheng and Jing Hei, and cousin Jing Kang, after finishing his task here.

Qian Tian and Fei Lin looked at each other before turning back to Jing Bai and Feng Mo. A flash of appreciation was on their eyes as they watched the two drink the potion before eating the magic pills. "Good seedlings." They said before they turned back to face the demonic cultivators.

Meanwhile, Xi Ling opened his eyes and looked back. A smile formed on his lips before he turned and closed his eyes, fully concentrating on his task since he knows he can trust everyone to watch his back.