“What should I do, Shizun? As soon as I see you, I seem unable to control myself.”
“You… what madness are you indulging in again!” Shi Changting coughed for a while before he finally managed to find his voice.
This bastard! He was bullying him again.
“Shizun,” the playful expression on Bian Menghan’s face slowly faded. His eyes gradually turned into an ink-black abyss, silent as a deep pool. “I may have to go out for a while.”
Go out? Shi Changting’s spirits instantly lifted. Was it exactly what he thought it was?
Bian Menghan did not miss the flash of joy in Shi Changting’s eyes, and his expression grew increasingly somber. “I have to go to a very distant place to complete a mission. During this time, Shizun should stay here peacefully and wait for me to return.”
Shi Changting suppressed his inner excitement. “Is it very far?”
“The Land of Extreme Cold.”
“How long will it take?”
“It is uncertain. Depending on how smoothly the mission goes, it will take at least ten days.”
Yes! Shi Changting thought: Excited heart! Trembling hands! Let’s see how I exercise my skills to escape!
If not now, then when?
Shi Changting felt it was necessary to probe further. “Was this mission assigned by your father?”
“Yes.”
“Is it dangerous?”
Bian Menghan’s eyes remained dark and calm. “It is manageable.”
What a pity, Shi Changting thought with silent regret. If he could take this opportunity to get Bian Menghan injured or even have him lose his memory, he might finally be free from now on.
“Then take care of yourself.”
In the original novel, after Shi Changting was imprisoned in the Demon Palace by Bian Menghan, he was forced into intimate acts day and night, leaving him no opportunity to escape. Up to this point, the actual plot had barely aligned with his original manuscript, making it very difficult for Shi Changting to predict what would happen next. However, he never expected to be so lucky as to have a chance for Bian Menghan to leave on a mission this quickly. Was heaven finally taking pity on him and helping him out?
Hahahahaha…
Bian Menghan watched the uncontrollable smile on Shi Changting’s face and remained silent. His heart was like a surging sea, rising high only to crash down heavily. There was no visible blood, but the pain was as if his bones were being shattered.
Shizun, are you really that happy? You cannot even bother to hide it?
He could not help but forcefully pull Shi Changting’s right hand toward his lips to kiss it lightly. Then, with a gaze full of hope, he looked at his beloved Shizun.
“Shizun, tell this disciple, do you wish for me to return safely?”
Damn! A death trap! Shi Changting felt a tremor in his heart, and cold sweat nearly broke out. It is fine, my survival instinct is top-notch! Let me improvise something!
“Menghan, you know, Shizun is absolutely the person who most hopes for your safe return.”
“Shizun does not want you to get hurt at all.”
A lie.
Bian Menghan stroked Shi Changting’s smooth skin, his eyes cold and desolate, carrying a chill that seemed to see through everything. Yet, he still persistently asked, “Really, Shizun? Do you truly hope that this disciple returns safely?”
And then continue to imprison my body and soul?
Shi Changting was completely compliant, trying to smooth things over. Inner monologue: It seems if I do not put this guy at ease, he will never leave with peace of mind.
Shi Changting used all the acting skills he possessed to appear sincere and nodded.
Yes, of course. It is mandatory. He did not wish for Bian Menghan to die, but getting a little injured to delay the progress would be acceptable. After all, if this guy came back and found him missing, he would likely turn everything upside down. If he were slightly injured, perhaps he would be more docile.
Bian Menghan’s gaze was icy. The smiling eyes seemed to hide sharp blades that could easily slice through any disguise. “But if this disciple were to have an accident in the Land of Extreme Cold and could not return, then Shizun would be free from that moment on.”
Having his inner thoughts exposed, Shi Changting’s breath hitched, and his entire body stiffened.
You young man, you do not play by the rules! Why did you say exactly what I was thinking!
No! If this continues, my cover will be blown!
Shi Changting grabbed Bian Menghan’s hand, his voice trembling as he tried to use the action to hide his panic. “Menghan, do not talk nonsense. You will certainly return safe and sound.”
Ugh. He really could not take it anymore. He felt like he was about to gag at his own words. He suddenly remembered to ask why the system was not gagging; usually, whenever he said such disgusting “love words,” the system would retch. Why was it silent this time? He could not help but ask in his mind.
The system coughed coldly and said indifferently, “Ah, I have become immune.”
Shi Changting: “…”
Did I just give the system desensitization therapy?
Before he could dwell on it, Bian Menghan’s voice followed him like a shadow, landing right by his ear.
“Shizun, will you obediently wait for this disciple to return?”
“I will.”
“Will you truly not run away again?”
“I will not.” (Shi Changting: Exchanging the two answers is my real inner thought.)
Bian Menghan suddenly let go of Shi Changting’s hand and grabbed his jaw, pinning him back onto the bed. For a moment, his face looked fierce, his dark eyes staring fixedly at Shi Changting. He forced himself to reveal a childlike smile to look less terrifying. “This disciple believes you, Shizun. This disciple will definitely return safe and sound.”
Deep down, however, his heart sank inch by inch like a dead sea.
Shizun, this is the last chance this disciple can give you. It truly is the last time.
If Shizun gives up on escaping, then this disciple will act as if everything before never happened, and I will be good to you forever. But if Shizun insists on leaving, then this disciple can only severely punish him.
I do not want to either. This disciple truly does not want to hurt Shizun. Not even a little bit. But Shizun, please do not force me.
The next second, Bian Menghan closed his eyes, and his hot lips pressed down.
The kiss was deeply affectionate, like a husband about to leave for war after a short time with his new wife. Bian Menghan repeatedly kissed and sucked on those lips, unable to restrain himself, wishing he could swallow the person in front of him whole. That way, he could be with his Shizun forever and ever.
Shi Changting was kissed until he was dazed. It was not until Bian Menghan left and the bed beside him grew cold that he finally came to his senses and slowly sat up.
Looking at the empty room, he was unsure if Bian Menghan had really left. Perhaps it was a ploy to lure him out? To reduce the risk and increase his chances of escape, Shi Changting stayed low for two days. When he confirmed that Bian Menghan had indeed gone on his mission, his posture straightened instantly.
Who cares! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! If I do not run now, am I even a man?
Having made up his mind, he immediately began to implement his escape plan.
The first step was to ditch his tail, the subordinate named Ying Zhou, who was arranged by Bian Menghan under the guise of protection but was actually there to monitor him.
If it were before, Shi Changting would have had nothing to fear from Ying Zhou. But now, his spiritual power was sealed by the bracelet on his wrist, dropping his strength from the Combined Body Stage he had set for himself down to the Foundation Establishment Stage, only slightly better than the lowest Qi Refining Stage. He was now absolutely no match for Ying Zhou.
Sigh. Shi Changting could not help but sigh in his heart. Times have changed, indeed.
Hmph! Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west! Do not bully a youth because he is poor! One day, I will settle this score!
System: “…”