I can't write. ｡ﾟ(ﾟ'Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡

I have procrastinated too much. ｡ﾟ(ﾟ'Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡

I cannot apologise enough to my readers and thank you for waiting so patiently.

As compensation, I shall do a countdown of the amount of chapters that I've missed.

System: [Debt of 3 chapters]

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Splash!

A loud thud followed.

Then came the heavy breathing.

Stillness.

The pouring rain.

Lightning.

The night sky and the eerie silence.

The shadows.

Then........ footsteps.

Tap........ tap........ tap.......

For Shen Qingqiu, these faint footsteps cancelled every other noise. All he could hear amidst the silence was the steady, relaxed tapping of shoes. Unable to move, Shen Qingqiu could sense the shadows of the night extending its hands to bind him in place, awaiting to drag him back to his cage.

"Shizun~" A soft whine made Shen Qingqiu widen his eyes. The soft breath that lightly brushed past his ear made it feel slightly tingly. Before he could react, he felt the throbbing of his head. In a single move, his hair was pulled, his head forcefully tilted backwards - only to have "Luo Binghe" in his vision. Gritting his teeth and gazing upwards, Shen Qingqiu could now clearly see the madness.

Those crimson pupils were driving him crazy. They stared into him, as if trying to swallow him whole. His fingers curled and reflexively attempted to make "Luo Binghe" let go. But the hold of his hair became tighter. Suppressing a cry, Shen Qingqiu's eyes shut. His disheveled robes exposed his collarbones, and neck was vulnerable to the beast before him.

Fingers slowly wrapped around his neck. The blood on "Luo Binghe's" hand smeared across Shen Qingqiu's neck as he sensually managed to have Shen Qingqiu's neck within his hold. After a pause, the hand suddenly tightened, causing Shen Qingqiu to let out a gasp. However, the instance his lips parted, his mouth was covered.

A few minutes later......

The hand on his neck had already loosened, yet he was gasping for air. After rounds of his tongue being dominated, Shen Qingqiu could clearly sense the suppression. His tongue was at the mercy to the other.

By the time Shen Qingqiu's poor tongue was let go, he was already in the embrace of "Luo Binghe". Shen Qingqiu's fingertips weakly held onto "Luo Binghe's" sleeves. He was gasping for air. Yes, gasping for it. Panting, Shen Qingqiu didn't notice the dangerous light that flickered in the scarlet eyes of the person behind him.

With the cease of movement from "Luo Binghe", Shen Qingqiu used his free hand to push this person away.

As for why he was able to get away so easily?

Ah, of course...... it would be boring if the game ended too quickly, right?

A wide smile carved its way into "Luo Binghe's" expression.

Both trembling yet inching forwards, Shen Qingqiu endured. Even if he had to crawl, his instincts screamed to get away. These actions, however, only served to lengthen the time of chase. Eventually, when Shen Qingqiu could no longer get up, he lay almost motionless beneath the tree.

The crawling numbness...... had spread to almost everywhere.......

At this point, Shen Qingqiu could no longer maintain his facade. He could no longer laugh his misfortune away. His mask for hiding emotions cracked slightly. When he closed his eyelids, a tear trickled down his face. Biting his lip, he feigned unconcern as the footsteps neared him.

Surely, no, definitely, "Luo Binghe" was really playing games with him. The place where he collapsed was near the edge of a cliff. It seemed that this place was one of the highest points of the forest. Although he wouldn't know how far the fall is, with his spiritual powers back, he would probably - no, definitely - take the risk.

But of all times, his body was no longer in his control.

It was only a few meters.......

Weakly gazing at the rising sun, Shen Qingqiu didn't want to admit, but this was as far as he could get. He could tell that "Luo Binghe" was closing in - about to finally catch and feast on his prey. With a weak breath slipping out from his mouth, all the tension and pressure was lifted off his shoulders.

But, this came with the price of him giving up. His anticipation, his longing - everything was stripped off of him. Regardless, Shen Qingqiu still had a fragment of hope. Although his body surrendered, he knew that his heart will not be changed. So, he ceased his struggles.

Closing his eyes, he awaited his capture when suddenly -

Don't give up......

A faint sound ringed in his head. All of a sudden, the numbness faded away. His body regained its senses, allowing him to actually move. Widening his eyes, he was dumbfounded until he felt as if someone pushed his back.

Go —

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingqiu, without thinking, actually lunged forwards. His legs accelerated as they furiously pushed his body forwards.

*******

Having his prey in front of him, "Luo Binghe" smiled. The smile contained hints of obsession, madness and...... satisfaction. His Shizun, lying beneath the tree - for some reason, he found a sense of beauty within this person.

Ready to finish this game of tag, "Luo Binghe" was walking to his prey when suddenly - he felt a rush of his powers being fought against. But it was too late. By the time he spotted Shen Qingqiu, he was already at the edge of the cliff.

Releasing his powers, the heavenly demon blood inside Shen Qingqiu rampaged. To Shen Qingqiu, who was about to jump, faltered and he fell on one knee. Clutching the robes around his shoulders, he shivered as a gush of agony washed over him. Sweat dripped down his forehead. There was pain. A burning pain that was scorching his body.

But how could he let go of this chance?

In a spite of the tormenting pain, Shen Qingqiu lunged into the air. With gravity supporting him, Shen Qingqiu felt another sense of déjà vu as he plunged down from great heights.

"Luo Binghe", upon seeing the sight of Shen Qingqiu not hesitating to jump, powerlessly let the arm he raised go back to his side.

For some reason, he felt a rush of..........

Pain.