"Lui, tell me something...." "Shh shh."Lui Xian cut off Feng Shao. He held his sword, his eyes focused behind Feng Shao. He had detected an unusual sound and immediately became aware. He saw a shadow hiding behind a tree that was ten meters away from where they were. "Come out!" He demanded. Already drawing his sword out."Okay, okay. I am coming out."A man wearing a dark green garb, with simple designs at its seams. Came closer to light. He had a robe with a lighter colour than the garb. He held a fan which he used to cover his face. His hair was let loose. Some strands were suspended at the sides."We meet again. I have been waiting for you." The man spoke whilst taking a seat and extending his left hand for warmth on the fire. The other maintained its hold on the fan."Bandit Huo. What brings you here?" Lui Xian mocked, still holding his sword at ready."Call me Huo Ling. Why hate me that much? We only met once and you want me gone. What have I ever done to you?" He lamented, r

Strolling in the bustling streets, Feng Shao stuck close to Lui Xian feeling very glad. The people in the streets could actually see little stars glistening on him making his mood obvious to everyone who passed by him. Nevermind Lui Xian who was very close to him to the point that their breaths mingled.At this time, they could freely spend their moments without worrying or searching for anyone. There was no need to think of Huo Ling or the past. They only needed to relax and take a tour trying to familialize with the place."Lui, do you wanna try that pie?" Feng Shao dragged him to the place where the pies were being sold. He reached in his sleeves and took out a few coins which he handed over to the seller and in return, he received three of their best pies known throughout the village. He gave two to Lui Xian and started eating the remaining one."These are delicious. Much better than those which were sold in Qiu Yu Village." He commented intending to buy another one. Lui Xian dragg

The two men set out after only three days of resting. They had borrowed a cart to use with their two horses. The journey was to be long, so both of them prepared many things for the road."Ah Shao, is this all of it." Lui Xian asked pointing at the set of clothes he had prepared. Feng Shao had told him that the place they were going to was very cold. So Lui Xian had started packing all clothes that were suitable for that weather.They had already left the village several days ago, even if the clothes were not enough, they couldn't go back.When the cart badly shook, Feng Shao steadied himself and grabbed onto its sides trying not fall. Lui Xian immediately reached for him and held him close into his arms not wanting for anything to happen to him. Feng Shao was at first shocked however he relaxed and let him hug him closer to his chest. He also liked to be this close to him. Feng Shao could feel his warmth and his heart thumped loudly settling Lui Xian's hand that was close to it. Lui

Feng Shao couldn't describe the way he was feeling right now.He just felt extremely ecstatic.All this was because of what had happened the previous night.After warming themselves on the fire, the two prepared to go sleep. They arranged their sleeping area and took a few blankets from the cart. Feng Shao was the one who spread the blankets on their futons beside each other. He was one to sleep first as he waited for Lui Xian to join him.Lui Xian followed him in just a few minutes trying very hard not to disturb his sleeping form.He lied on his left side facing Feng Shao who was deeply sleeping. His face was scrunched up as if he was dreaming of something so frightening. Lui Xian could not hold himself and reached to cup him. He smoothed out some frowning lines that were appearing on his face."Ah Shao, look at you. What are you dreaming of now? Am I part of it?" He whispered lowly so not to wake him up. He caressed his eyebrows feeling his heart getting excited. He tried really har

Feng Shao's hand had healed and also his cold was gone.They now had time to continue their search.Lui Xian made absolute arrangements so that he would not be sick again."Which mountain do you think we should check today. If you choose we might be lucky" Feng Shao asked looking at Lui Xian in the eyes. Lui Xian just pointed at a random mountain knowing very well that the results may be the same."Okay then. Let's go." This time they rode their horses and left them at the foot of the mountains before climbing up. Although it wasn't easy, it made them a lot closer. Lui Xian helped him through it all."This one feels pretty much cold. The herb must be close." "Yeah, hopefully, we must find it soon." The two conversed whilst looking around for it. The top was clear and blanketed with thick snow. No plant was in sight. The two even searched at the edges thinking that they might be lucky. Unfortunately, the results were discouraging.They got down sliding on a board they had brought. It