Chapter 68

Chapter 068: Entangled by the Evil Dragon As Luo Qingchuan turned around, he saw Chen Yanyu hurrying towards him, holding a box of clothes. Chen Yanyu forced a smile and handed him the box. Her clear eyes suddenly froze, her face turning red as she said, "I think I forgot to pay for it back then..." "It's fine," Luo Qingchuan smiled, "I'm not short on money either. Let's consider it compensation for not finishing the movie." Chen Yanyu said, "I'm planning to go home." Luo Qingchuan quickly understood, "Because of your brother?" "Yeah," Chen Yanyu looked a bit lost, "I want to bring back a part of my older brother, and also... also, when I touched the scale, I felt like... like he's still alive in a very distant place." Luo Qingchuan was briefly stunned before becoming excited, "Then you can ask your father to save your brother!" He was quite thrilled; Chen's brother had indeed suffered a tragic fate. Evil women are terrifying! A dragon from over three hundred years ago, they say it lost its heart, liver, and even its eyeballs... but it's still alive? It's entirely possible, that means... The person who harmed him wanted him to suffer, to imprison Chen Tianyuan's soul and torment him. Luo Qingchuan couldn't help but sigh, secretly thinking that both Su Yingxue and Chen Yanyu were amazing, beautiful girls who would never do such a thing to him. Hmm... they definitely wouldn't. "My father is angry with my brother. He probably knew that my brother was alive before, but he didn't want to save him," Chen Yanyu tugged at Luo Qingchuan's sleeve, pleading pitifully, "Can you come back with me and convince him?" Isn't this task too difficult?! Going to the East Sea Dragon Palace to see the Dragon King? That being who has been alive since ancient times... a true deity? Luo Qingchuan smiled wryly, "I can't free up my time right now." "But you forgot something..." "What is it?" Chen Yanyu's clear eyes gleamed with a hopeful expression, "Could you try on the clothes and see if they fit? I want to see how they look on you." Chen Yanyu had always felt that there seemed to be an intangible barrier separating her and Luo Qingchuan, keeping their hearts apart. Luo Qingchuan could only nod. As he walked back, he took off his coat and placed it on the bed, then opened the new clothes and put on the autumn-themed hoodie with various-sized faces printed on it. His blond hair was slightly messy, and his wide, gentle eyes reflected Chen Yanyu's exquisite face. Luo Qingchuan asked, "How is it?" "It looks great!" Chen Yanyu blushed suddenly, "Let me try it too. Then let's take a picture, okay?" "Sure." Luo Qingchuan felt like he was being held hostage, unable to refuse. Behind him came the sound of a young girl undoing her clothes, a bit shy, like the trembling of a butterfly's wings. "I'm dressed." Luo Qingchuan looked at her, Chen Yanyu's innocent face was pure and clear, the loose black hoodie falling just below her waist, barely touching her absolute territory. The girl folded her slender hands beneath her silver-white long hair that reached her lower back, bringing forth a strand of beautiful starlight from the silence and darkness, like flowing mercury. The silver-white strands scattered and danced. The previous dress turned into a soft circle, surrounding her feet. Chen Yanyu stood there like a stunning goddess on a pale altar, peerless in elegance. Her eyes were filled with shyness, and she gently held the hem of the hoodie in front of her waist, revealing her smooth, rosy legs to the air. "Let's take a photo!" Chen Yanyu blushed. Luo Qingchuan silently walked over, saying nothing. Chen Yanyu leaned close to him, raised her phone, and tilted her face upward. Click. Two big smiling faces—printed on the clothes—appeared. The girl looked dissatisfied with the photo on her phone and was planning to take another one when she saw Luo Qingchuan grab the hem of his hoodie, about to take it off. In that moment, Chen Yanyu's heart panicked. She impulsively hugged Luo Qingchuan's waist and lay down with the boy on the soft hotel bed. Luo Qingchuan's face froze for a moment. He looked down and saw Chen Yanyu burying her face in his chest, her delicate shoulders trembling, her tender body pressed tightly against his. Immediately, Luo Qingchuan chuckled helplessly, "Why are you crying again? You might ruin your new clothes." Chen Yanyu quickly lifted her face, biting her lip as she looked at him, her eyes evasive. "I'm not crying, I'm... I'm angry!" "Angry?" Luo Qingchuan was dumbfounded. Chen Yanyu's big eyes were filled with bitterness. Her snow-white, tight legs curled into a graceful arc. "After a date, you're supposed to spend the night together, Luo Qingchuan, but you forgot!" In silence, Luo Qingchuan thought of the illusionary shopping mall, of Chen Yanyu's pale face when she was injured, and of the girl's tearful plea for him to leave her behind. His heart still trembled, and he still felt it was wrong. After all, she just wanted to watch a movie, so no matter how many times Luo Qingchuan would make the same choice. A phrase came to Luo Qingchuan's mind: 'Trouble with an evil dragon.' The peony's curse was correct; his heart wasn't ruthless enough. Luo Qingchuan's expression became unclear. "How do you plan to spend the night?" "Well... sleep with you?" Chen Yanyu hesitated for a moment before agreeing, "Okay." They turned off the lights, and both lay in the bed. "Oh, right, do we... have to undress?" Chen Yanyu suddenly realized. "I prefer wearing clothes. It makes you look more charming," Luo Qingchuan lied without any change in his expression. Chen Yanyu muttered, "Okay... it's up to you." Today was full of regrets and sadness for Chen Yanyu, and Luo Qingchuan didn't want to make her sad anymore. A thread of tension stretched in the girl's heart, and Luo Qingchuan could snap it at any moment. He didn't dare. He was afraid. "Because the movie really only played half," Luo Qingchuan said sadly. Chen Yanyu's mood slowly calmed down, and she became curious, "Will they end up together in the end?" "They will," Luo Qingchuan told her honestly, "They're already together." "That's good, that's good," Chen Yanyu murmured like a gentle breeze, "You're so kind, but you did something terrible for my sake... so I will too." "Hmm?" "I'll do the same. If someone tries to hurt you, I'm willing to become an evil dragon for you. I'll scare them away fiercely. If they won't run..." Luo Qingchuan pinched Chen Yanyu's cheek, "Don't say anymore." Chen Yanyu's gaze became infatuated. She sniffled and asked a heartbreaking question, "Can't I be like that?" "The mortal world can't accommodate you," Luo Qingchuan replied calmly, "And I am originally a demonic cultivator." "So what if you're a demonic cultivator? I will always stand by your side and believe in you." Luo Qingchuan closed his eyes and sank into the darkness, feeling the warmth of the girl. He whispered, "Sleep." The night outside grew darker, and the stars dimmed in the gloomy darkness. Chen Yanyu stared at Luo Qingchuan's face, adjusted her position, and hugged him comfortably. In the peaceful room, only the faint sounds of their relaxed breathing remained. A gentle smile appeared on Chen Yanyu's lips. She wanted this night to last a bit longer, even longer, preferably forever, where the sky would never have daylight again, because she wanted to hold the sun in her embrace. Slowly, the sleepless girl fell asleep. Luo Qingchuan, however, remained awake. In the tranquility, he heard Chen Yanyu's murmurs, blurred and lazy, like a drowsy kitten. "Luo Qingchuan... the mortal world is inferior to you."