Oh old ape it's you ! Where have you been ? Ah !!

Then I realized that the queen was also there with me ..

Ahem ! Heavenly king ... Where have you been ?? { I asked him as nicely as I could }

This is my closed door cultivation time why are you even here ?? { His answer felt like he was trying to change the subject }

Why is there a smell of herbs ?? { The queen said while she slowly walked her way towards the king ..}

S – Smell ? Of herbs ?? Oh my lady this is my closed door cultivation area so of-course I keep herbs with me ..

Then why is there an injury on your right wrist ?? { I asked him with an eyebrow raise demanding for an answer .. I don't want be suspicious of him but his timing , his heavy breathe , his injury , smell of herbs and incense were just really similar to the incense at the poison guy's valley .. }

You are doubting me ?? { There was a bit of disappointment across his face but when I did said about doubting him ? }

He just asked you how did you got your injury .. There was nothing he could be suspicious off !! So just tell us how the F*ck did you got this injury .. { Oh god !! [ wait I am a god , but not exactly a god , we are fairies of high cultivation .. But yeah I am the son of a mermaid god .. Yeah ... Yep ... Oh Sh*t where was I ?? ] Yeah so the queen uses too much curse words and I am speechless .. So is her husband }

Ummmmm .... Mmm .. I – I got it while practicing with my sword ..

Okay we got a really urgent situation .. I listen as the queen starts telling the king about the current situation ..

Okaayyy .. So now we need to send our guards , dragon lords in search of that man .. If possible try to search in the devil relam also .. { * devil relam where humans , immortals and demons reside or marry each other .. Half human – half immortal }

And youuuuu !!!! He said pointing towards me .. Hahaha I feel like my demise is very near ..

Have you found aster's soul shards ?? Or her primordial spirit ?

Yeah .. I did found one but it's not with me right now , it's with – { yeah } it's sealed within my sword's spirit and my sword is in the mortal relam ..

You have been there for so many days and you only found one ?? You foolish fish !!

At least I am doing something .. !! Unlike you just sitting here in closed door cultivation .. Your son broke that stinky bird's heart .. Both of them are depressed .. { I screeched back at him in all one breath .. }

Well I don't regret what I just blabbed out but yeah there was a bit of silence between us ..

Also I hope you are not getting involved with any female mortal out there .. You should know that there is a very heavy punishment for immortals to be in love with mortals ..

I don't know why but his words made me think of that lingyue or whatever her name is . I don't like her .. But yeah she's dead gorgeous .. She's sensitive , brave , gorgeous , talented and ... a bit of arrogant maybe ..

I smiled not knowing that the king and the queen both were watching me with their mouth wide open ..

And holy shit they realized that I was thinking about someone ..

Stinky fish ??

Stinky fish ??

ROTTEN FISH !! ?? { What's wrong with you ? why are you shouting at me like that ?? }

I screeched at the king ..

You are grounded for one day .. You will be in your mansion all day and reflect upon your mistakes for speaking rudely to the king and thinking about a female mortal .. { The king said firmly and started to walk away and of-course holding her lady's hand .. Cringe .. }

I can't think about a female mortal then should I think about a male mortal ?? { I screamed so both of them would be able to hear me .. }

The queen raised her hand while walking and tried to whisper but still she was loud .. " That would be a good idea though " .. She broke into a big laugh and won't stop until the king planted a very soft but rough kiss on her lips ..

Eeeww they are so lovey dovey .. I would never ever do these cringe things .. I shrugged .. My mind thought about the accidental kiss with that hazel eyes fairy ..

Okay I am grounded now .. one day in the heavens means one year in the mortal world ..

Well I wonder if I will ever meet that hazel eye girl later ..

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Mortal World .. Xiao Qian's POV

When I woke up it was already dark ..

I guess it was almost time for dinner .. But I didn't knew my way back and for now I just want peace .. I don't feel good I want to go home .. But my home ?? Hhaha .. I even lost my home ..

Han Shou .. You used to say that you love mountains , I wonder if in the future you'll still have that same love for mountains .. You said how you wanted to explore the heavenly valleys behind these mountains with me .. But in the future if you come here alone I hope you to be happy , healthy and I would want you to read my messages ..

In case .. If you ever come here .. I am leaving a message for you ..

I took out my dagger and started craving over the trunk of a tree ..

Han Shou .. My arms are habituated to your breathe .. I don't know who you are to me but wherever I go , over there I mention you .. In my thoughts , talks , dreams and even in front of me .. The way your finger intertwined with mine , a simple touch that spoke volumes of the love we shared , and the memories we created .. Your presence is an addiction that I never want to shake , a fever that runs bright and true ..

I hid that message with a spell that would only break if Han Shou ever passed by here ..

After writing this I started flying towards the direction of any village or where a few lanterns were visible ..

My mind again flew back to the day he decided to leave me ..

The way he broke that awkward silence .. By saying that he's tired of me .. The way those words left his mouth .. They directly stabbed me in my heart .. Then I realized how much I loved him .. I did loved him but I just realized that after loosing him .. Without any valid reason he left me .. But there was something in his eyes that said he still wants me ..

It's like loosing him made me homeless .. He was my home ..

He loved me .. Or maybe that was an act .. But for once .. Did those eyes lied ?? Was everything between us fake ?? The way he use to look at me with so much love .. Was that all lies ?? I refuse to believe it ..

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Back to the past ..

The moon hung low in the sky , casting a soft , silvery glow over the garden , where every leaf and flower seemed to shimmer under it's light ..

I was wandering through the quiet night , my heart heavy with the thoughts I couldn't escape , the burdens of my intertwined fate affecting all the people around me .. The night is calm , yet within me , a storm raged ..

Just as I took a U turn I saw " HIM " Han Shou .. Leaning over a tree .. A big fat smile plastered over his face .. He was starring at me as if he would never see me again ..

What ?? { I asked him }

Nothing .. { He smiles as he says .. Oh holy shit .. his eyes were starring deep into my soul }

You look so beautiful .. Your hazel eyes are shining beneath the moonlight , your hairs and everything seems so fine .. But you don't ..

My heart skipped a beat at his words .. I gulped down my saliva ..

Something is bothering you .. Little birdie ..

Oh God ...

He called me by the nickname he gave me ..

It felt like all my worries just disappeared ....

Yes ... He's the boy I am giving a chance to be my first love .. I am gonna fall in love with him .. And either he will be my biggest reason of happiness either he will be my biggest heartbreak that I might even stop the thought of marriage ..

Let me take you somewhere .. He said or he asked ??

Wait what –

Before I could even say anything he grabbed my waist gently , held me tight to his chest and started flying .. He was silent ... I was silent .. But that silence was more than anything I could ever pray for ..

We understood each other with our silence ..

I know what you worry about .. Don't worry little birdie .. We'll solve it all together .. Do you understand ?? { He whispered in a husky voice .. }

I gave him a silent nod .. He smiled and then flew even faster .. And then I blushed .. That blush was f*cking obvious visible .. He blushed .. And it felt like the sky was a flirt ..

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So after almost a month I am back again .. This month has been very busy for me .. I had exams , my birthday and much more .. Also I achieved Silver Milestone in July 2024 Milestone ..

Byee happy reading .. 

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