I want to see you…
Xu Fengqing’s gaze lingered on this sentence for a long time before he started to type a reply.
[Is there anything I can help you with?]
Xu Fengqing looked at the reply he had sent and then Xenos’ words: I want to see you.
His heart had undeniably skipped a beat when he first saw this sentence but…
He had something to hide, so he was overthinking things.
Everything that happened last night flashed through Xu Fengqing’s mind again. He couldn’t help closing his eyes.
He was thinking of ways to make excuses but became stunned when he saw Xenos’ reply the next second.
Xenos: [My situation isn’t great. Can you come and see me?]
Xu Fengqing frowned. He had a bad feeling when thinking about Xenos’ current physique and the fact that he fainted while having a bath yesterday.
[Are you sick?]
He typed this message but quickly deleted it.
It was better to meet in person about this type of problem. Knowing Xenos, the other person wouldn’t say anything unless it reached a point where he couldn’t tolerate it anymore.
Upon realizing this, Xu Fengqing couldn’t hold back any longer. He quickly replied, “Wait for me, I’ll be there soon.”
He said goodbye to Adiya and left Dragon Canyon.
Outside Dragon Canyon, there were teleportation circles connecting various major cities. This made travel very convenient. He reached Roland palace in less than five minutes.
To avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, Xu Fengqing always entered and exited the palace in a normal manner. The guards only briefly registered him and didn’t stop him.
[Ah Xe, I’ve arrived. Where are you?]
[I’m in my bedroom.]
Xu Fengqing paused at these words, a strange emotion rising within him. Then he quickly suppressed it.
Xenos’ condition was still unclear. How could he have such despicable thoughts?
Xu Fengqing was filled with guilt towards Xenos as he transformed into a shadow. He swiftly crossed the palace and soon arrived outside Xenos’ bedroom.
Snow’s palace remained unchanged after he abdicated while Xenos’ original residence was used as the emperor’s palace after some renovations.
Xenos’ palace was brightly lit when Xu Fengqing arrived. He saw the administration Qiu Zheng walk out of the palace, looking rather unwell.
Upon seeing him, Qiu Zheng hurriedly composed himself and bowed respectfully.
“Good evening, Your Excellency.”
Xu Fengqing nodded and greeted him. “Are you still working overtime so late?”
He knew that Qiu Zheng seemed to have some resentment about working overtime.
Qiu Zheng forced a smile. “Sigh, there might be a lot to do next. I will be very busy.”
He didn’t say much and instead continued, “Have you come to see His Majesty? Please go in quickly. I won’t keep you any longer.”
Xu Fengqing watched him leave before looking at Xenos’ bedroom with a frown once more.
He used to be a workaholic but he still felt annoyed at the thought that Xenos might’ve ruined his health due to his busy schedule.
The guards saw him when he arrived at the palace gate but didn’t announce his arrival. They simply let him in.
His relationship with the emperor was common knowledge in the palace. Moreover, the emperor was the strongest among the youngest generation in the entire Roland Empire, apart from His Majesty Snow and Marshal Si Sheng.
Even the veterans who returned from the Forgotten Land were no match for the emperor. These guards were mostly there to intercept uninvited guests.
Once Xu Fengqing entered, the guards closed the palace gates as ordered by the emperor.
Now apart from the emperor and this dragon clan member, there was no one else in the entire palace. Even the palace maids who served the emperor had been dismissed by him beforehand.
The emperor rarely liked having outsiders present when he met this close friend.
Xu Fengqing was unaware of this.
He strode into Xenos’ palace and stormed into the reception room. Before he could utter his question, he stopped in his tracks when he saw Xenos.
Xenos sat on a magnificent golden chair, slightly turned to the side, his cheek resting on one hand. His long, silver hair was casually draped over his shoulder and his light-colored eyelashes drooped, casting a shadow beneath his eyes.
Under the brilliant light from the ceiling, the emperor who sat on the golden chair was noble, aloof and breathtakingly beautiful. It was a different type of beauty from the one he had in the dim light of the night before, yet equally stunning.
Xu Fengqing felt his heart rapidly beating in his chest. He stared blankly. Then when Xenos looked up at him, he paused and forced himself to look away.
“If you are sick, why are you working so late?”
He repeated what he just said, only softening his tone. “Do you know what time it is?”
Xenos quietly watched him. The man standing a few steps away was handsome, composed and possessed the most captivating physique.
He was already like this when they first met. Then over the past ten years, all that remained was a more mature and charming demeanor that made people feel at ease just by looking at him.
However…
Xenos silently observed the distance between them and how the man’s gaze drifted elsewhere. This caused a hint of darkness to flash in his pale purple eyes.
If it was before, Fengqing would’ve rushed to his side the moment they met if he knew Xenos was sick. He would’ve anxiously observed Xenos’ expression with his dark eyes and might’ve even taken his hand to ask how he was doing.
When did their relationship become so distant? Was it really because he accidentally revealed his feelings?
These thoughts flashed through his mind. Xenos’ lips curled up slightly and the cold look in his eyes completely vanished, revealing his usual gentle and bright demeanor.
He could now wear the disguise perfectly. Now even Fengqing could see through his disguise.
“I was just making some adjustments to the upcoming work schedule and reached this point before I knew it.”
Xenos smiled and said, “I’ll adjust it. I’m sorry to have worried you, Fengqing.”
He stood up and walked towards Xu Fengqing. “I’m so glad you came to the palace to see me so late.”
Xu Fengqing finally couldn’t help looking at him. He couldn’t help feeling nervous when seeing the dark circles under Xenos’ eyes and his obviously haggard appearance.
“Ah Xe, you said in your message that your condition isn’t good. What’s going on? Are you sick? Have you summoned a light healer to come and see you?”
He couldn’t help raising his hand and placed it on Xenos’ forehead. “Did you catch a cold in the bath last night? Do you have a fever?”
Xenos was startled when he felt the man’s warm hand touch his forehead.
He looked at Xu Fengqing, who was so close and watched him with concern. Just as a feeling of joy and excitement rose in his heart, he saw the man pause before suddenly stepping back.
Xenos clearly saw the annoyance on the man’s face and the way his hands clenched by his side. The joy in Xenos’ heart vanished in an instant.
“You’re not feeling well. Please sit down first.”
Xu Fengqing also realized that his sudden retreat made the atmosphere a bit awkward.
He just felt he shouldn’t take advantage of Xenos like that.
Xenos obediently sat down on the sofa. Once he looked up again, a flawless, gentle smile was once again on his face.
“I am much better now. I have probably been too tired lately. I will be more careful from now on.”
He said casually, “Actually, the main reason I asked you to come is because I got something interesting today.”
“Something interesting?”
Xu Fengqing sighed with relief when he saw that Xenos didn’t seem to mind his rash actions or understand the thoughts behind them.
He showed interest in the new topic while sitting on another sofa.
This single sofa was positioned to the front left of Xenos, forming a right angle with the multi-seater sofa. Seeing here didn’t feel too close or too distant.
He could still smell the faint fragrance emanating from Xenos. Xu Fengqing lowered his eyes slightly, a gentle smile appearing in them.
Being able to stay at this distance was already very good…
However, Xenos didn’t see it that way.
He glanced at the distance between himself and Xu Fengqing, which was still a body length apart, and said nothing. He took out two metal silver rings from his storage capsule and placed them on the table before him.
“What is this?”
Xu Fengqing picked one up and looked at it.
[Ashus’ Silver Bracelet.]
[Description: The dark dragon Ashus ordered the forging of these bracelets, but the specific reasons are unknown.
Quality: Legendary
Effect: Imprisons all elemental power when equipped.
Durability: 100.
Status: Unbound.]
Xu Fengqing was stunned before looking at the other bracelet. The information was similar except that the other one, once worn, would imprison all bloodline power.
“The dark dragon Ashus…”
He muttered this to himself. This was the first time in so long that he had obtained a clue about the dark dragon!
“Yes, the dark dragon. Isn’t that a coincidence?” Xenos said with a smile. “I knew you would be interested in this, so I called you here.”
“Yes, thank you, Ah Xe!”
Xu Fengqing said happily, “It is just a name but it is still a very important clue. Perhaps I can find something through the name!”
“You don’t need to thank me, Fengqing.”
Xenos looked at him with a smile. Then Xenos leaned forward slightly and took the silver bracelet from Xu Fengqing’s hand.
Xu Fengqing looked at this gentle, beautiful smile and the way his rosy and sexy lips opened and closed as he approached. He felt his heart race again.
He hurriedly looked away, afraid he would look away yet reluctant to leave.
Xenos’ smile remained unchanged. He looked at Xu Fengqing, who was so close to him, and noticed the man’s averted gaze and sudden stiffness.
So…
‘Why can’t you look at me? Why are you turning away”? I really didn’t want to do this…’
Click.
Xu Fengqing was stunned when he felt the cold metal against his wrist.
He looked down and saw Xenos unlock the silver bracelet and fasten it to his left wrist. Then the system notification sounded in his ear.
[Ding~ Your elemental power is imprisoned.]
He had no doubts about Xenos even at this point. He just stared blankly at the silver bracelet before looking up at the still smiling Xenos.
Then Xenos activated the other bracelet and Xu Fengqing watched as it put it on Xu Fengqing’s right wrist.
[Ding~ Your bloodline power is imprisoned.]
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