Long Shiyu stood in the bustling bar, where couples shared intimate moments in every nook and cranny.
The cunning and ferocious man who had brought him here was called Qin Shi. He had encountered Long Shiyu while he was wandering around the association, claiming to be an old friend of Shen Zhaomu.
However, his attitude toward Long Shiyu seemed somewhat peculiar.
Qin Shi vanished into the bar’s depths as soon as they arrived, and Long Shiyu could only catch fleeting glimpses of him on the dance floor.
Consequently, he opted for a seat at the bar, ordering a few snacks. During this time, various individuals attempted to strike up conversations, but he rebuffed them all.
The lights ahead cast psychedelic patterns as bodies swayed to the rhythm. Long Shiyu yawned. It was about time he returned.
He was about to approach Qin Shi to inform the other of his departure when a conversation caught his ear on his way to the dance floor: “…This isn’t thrilling at all. I remember hearing about the Tempest Operation back in the day. That was seriously exhilarating.”
Long Shiyu halted in his tracks.
He turned and spotted a male model who was catwalking along the bar. He was speaking animatedly and offhandedly opened another bottle of wine for the guests.
The bottle tilted, causing the light-green aromatic liquid to swirl within the glass.
Long Shiyu sniffed the air, which was permeated with the scent of alcohol.
Elven Tree Wine, aged for at least two decades. It was definitely costly. He wasn’t well-versed in its exact price, but judging by the wine bottles scattered about, the tab for the night must have easily reached several hundred thousand star coins.
Even in the most opulent bars of the capital, such expenditure for a single evening was a rarity.
The male model, clad in a suit and leather shoes, had a slender figure. He was undoubtedly attractive.
Most of the patrons at his table were women, their attire not particularly extravagant. When they saw the male model, they called out his nickname, “Little Qing”, affectionately, their eyes crinkling with delight. But soon, Little Qing announced, “I have other plans for tonight, so I must take my leave.”
Only then did the ladies reluctantly prepare to leave.
Little Qing stood amidst the clutter, bidding them farewell with a smile, a subtle glint of red flickering in his eyes.
His smile was dazzling and flawless until Long Shiyu stood before him.
The young man before him, donned in a slightly loose white shirt, was resplendent, even under the bar lights, which alternated between psychedelic colors and dimness.
His appearance could easily tempt an incubus.
Little Qing was taken aback for a moment before smiling as he inquired, “What can I do for you, sir?”
He deliberately infused his words with a touch of spiritual power and accentuated it with a rich baritone. This was an allure that ordinary folks could not resist. He had even managed to successfully ensnare several hunters using this trick.
Recalling this fact, Little Qing’s opinion of the Hunter Association lowered even further. How could warriors who had faced life and death still be ensnared by such allure? He vividly recalled a trainee hunter who once attempted to pursue him. A few well-placed words and some artful tricks were enough to get the other under his complete control.
The young man before him displayed no spiritual fluctuations. He must have been utterly captivated.
The only downside was that he didn’t appear particularly affluent, Little Qing thought, sighing inwardly. That being said, the other’s face alone was worth the trouble, not to mention his pleasing voice.
Long Shiyu asked, “Hello, did you just mention… the Tempest Operation?”
“Yes,” the man nodded, smiling at Long Shiyu. “Shall we sit and chat? Or… shall we converse in one of the rooms upstairs?” He employed a tad more spiritual power and a glint of red flashed across his eyes.
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Though succubi and incubi loved yang energy and yin energy most, they would also occasionally yearn for the taste of human blood.
He settled onto the sofa and remarked, “When listening to stories, one should have some wine, don’t you think? I find aged elven tree wine quite exquisite.” He cast a flirtatious wink at Long Shiyu.
Long Shiyu also took a seat on the sofa. “I have no money.”
Little Qing suggested, “How about switching to Bei’en Planet’s moonlight wine? It’s not too shabby.”
Long Shiyu repeated, “I have no money.”
“What about lava liquor…”
Long Shiyu regarded him earnestly. “I’ll pass. I really have no money.”
“Then how about…”
“I had to beg my way here.”
Little Qing: “…”
The wicked dragon was never one to share his wealth.
Ultimately, they settled for glasses of ice water.
Little Qing took a deep breath, resolving to endure for the sake of Long Shiyu’s appearance. He turned and inched closer to the dragon. “Why the sudden interest in this topic? I thought very few people cared about it.”
“I just happened to overhear it,” Long Shiyu sipped his ice water. “So, what exactly is the Tempest Operation?”
“It’s just something the hunters came up with,” Little Qing shrugged.
“The information I have comes from rumors too. It transpired many years ago. They say that during that time, exotic beasts were rampaging worldwide, and they gathered elite warriors to combat them. It was a costly and lengthy effort, perhaps spanning over a decade, and ultimately drove all the exotic beasts to the Tempest Tower. I don’t know the outcome; it probably failed.”
Drawing closer to Long Shiyu, Little Qing spoke flirtatiously, “Let’s not dwell on this topic. To be honest, I wouldn’t have mentioned it if those folks hadn’t shown an interest earlier. I don’t know much about it. How about we discuss something… more intriguing?”
He deliberately breathed onto Long Shiyu’s earlobe.
The young man appeared unfazed.
He lowered his gaze, pondered for a moment, and then inquired, “Do you really not have any other information?”
“I don’t,” Little Qing replied, growing increasingly anxious to change the subject. The beauty before him seemed delectable. He draped his arm around Long Shiyu’s shoulders, gesturing towards the bar. “Why don’t you order some red wine? If that doesn’t work, I’ll treat you. Let’s enjoy ourselves…”
Long Shiyu contemplated for a few seconds before responding, “But most of what you said is inaccurate.”
“What?” Little Qing was momentarily taken aback.
Long Shiyu locked eyes with him and stated earnestly, “The majority of what you said is incorrect. The financial resources and manpower invested in the Tempest Operation are beyond imagination, and the timeline isn’t limited to just ten years… It spans centuries. The Tempest Tower that you mentioned is only a modest conclusion.”
Little Qing froze.
He scrutinized the young man beside him carefully. There was no trace of intoxication in those beautiful eyes; they remained crystal clear.
Was he a hunter?
In an instant, he recoiled several meters, as if evading a ferocious beast. Beads of sweat formed on his back. However, those captivating eyes lingered in his mind. In them, he could see… the detachment of an exotic being.
In the blink of an eye, he reached a decision. “I must leave now. Th-There are other guests I must tend to. I’m just a mere model, and I really shouldn’t say too much.”
With that, he hurriedly made for the exit, his palms clammy with nervousness.
He had heard about the Tempest Operation from his acquaintances. Any hunter who was familiar with the plan was unquestionably someone he could not provoke. He gritted his teeth, resenting the patrons at the table he was serving previously. If he hadn’t sought to please them, how could he have let his guard down and uttered those words?
Five meters, four meters, three meters.
The door that he had locked himself not too long ago lay just ahead.
Two meters, one meter…
“Wait,” Long Shiyu called out from behind.
Little Qing almost rushed forward, attempting to open the door.
But no matter how hard he tried, the door remained immovable.
What’s happening? What’s going on?
There was a rustling sound beneath his feet, and he numbly lowered his gaze.
Silver scales glimmering like stars.
Was he a beastman? Or was he…
When Little Qing turned around, his fingernails had already dug deep into his palms, drawing blood.
The young man still sat obediently on the sofa, clutching a glass of ice water, looking radiant and harmless. He remarked, “You have quite an unpleasant odor. How many people have you eaten?”
He tilted his head. “I’ve heard rumors of sporadic disappearances near this bar. Most people attribute them to nocturnal wraiths. It appears I’ve gravely misunderstood them.”
Little Qing’s teeth chattered. “Are you… are you a dragon?”
In that split second, driven by the desire to survive, he threatened, “Y-You can’t kill me right now. Th-there were definitely people who saw us together just now. If we’re caught by the Hunter Association, you’ll be killed too.”
“I’m not worried about that,” Long Shiyu remarked. As if he’d recalled something amusing, a smile graced his features. “After all, I’m a dragon with a princess.”
Shen Zhaomu kicked the door open.
Long Shiyu sat on the sofa. Shen Zhaomu thought he looked weak and helpless.
Beside the door lay the withered, blackened corpse of the incubus — once they remove their human facade, their true forms were grotesque.
Shen Zhaomu swiftly approached. “Are you all right?”
He had rushed over. Although incubi weren’t strong, he was unsure whether Long Shiyu, devoid of spiritual power, could fend for himself. If he had been enchanted…
He grasped the young man’s hand.
It was ice-cold.
He must’ve been terrified.
Shen Zhaomu instinctively rubbed it with his fingers, trying to warm it.
Long Shiyu: “Sob.”
That glass of ice water was rather cold.
“It’s all good as long as you’re fine,” Shen Zhaomu reassured, breathing a sigh of relief.
Golden light swirled through the air, swiftly concealing all traces of the dragon’s assault on the incubus’ remains.
Then, in a very natural manner, he took Long Shiyu’s hand and headed downstairs.
Lu Shanhuai had just parked the aircraft outside and bumped into them at the entrance. “Is Sister-in-law all right?”
“He’s fine,” Shen Zhaomu replied. “Just a bit frightened.”
Long Shiyu: “?”
“As long as he’s safe,” Lu Shanhuai exhaled in relief. “That guy was a high-level incubus. We lost track of him once before. Fortunately, he grew overconfident.”
They boarded the aircraft.
Shen Zhaomu remarked, “Remember to investigate the bar’s owner.”
The incubus had been so unrestrained in its feeding, yet nobody had discovered it until now. The bar owner was definitely involved.
“I got it,” Lu Shanhuai affirmed. “I’ve already informed them.”
The aircraft took off. Only then did Shen Zhaomu notice that he was holding Long Shiyu’s hand.
The hand had finally warmed.
He had acted on instinct earlier, but upon regaining his composure, he realized that he had been growing perilously close to his prey lately.
Such behavior ran contrary to both Hunter Association principles and the Shen family’s standards.
He furrowed his brow slightly and withdrew his hand.
Author’s Note:
One cutesy sob a day: 1/1
Shen Zhaomu is looking at Long Shiyu through some seriously thick rose-tinted glasses, hahahaha
Thank you for the update! I wonder how much it’ll take for ml to realise our little dragon isn’t just some prey
I’m loving long shiyu’s daily sobs per chapter XD He’s so adorable yet formidable at the same time. Shen zhaomu you’ve fallen in deep already~
The rose-tinted glasses have such thick lenses, they’re basically a pair of see-through bricks at this point.
Also, the cutesy sob? 10/10 very cute
Thank you for the chapter~
You smell bad, die. Sob, hold my hand. Cute little dragon strikes again… Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️
I’m assuming Qin Shi knew the incubus was active in the bar and he brought Long Shiyu there intentionally to endanger him? That’s pretty extreme behavior from a “friend” — even when the friendship’s going through a rough patch. I bet Qin Shi has a crush on Shen Zhaomu and that’s why he’s been picking on Long Shiyu so much.
Thank you for the update
I rushed over as soon as I got the notification but I was still 2 hours late. Sob.
Ml really do be wearing some seriously thick glass, finally a misunderstanding that doesn’t require me crying in absolute frustration
Pls be sure to hug your scared dragon
Daily cutesy sob achieved hahahaha
A dragon really is a dragon after all.
Lmao, a dragon with a princess, just who is holding the other one captive hahaha?
This is too cuteee
Hang on I’m confused… who killed the incubus? Did Long Shiyu do it and then use magic to hide the body? Or did Shen Zhaomu kill it when he found Long Shiyu at the bar, making the golden magic that cleaned up the body his doing? Because originally it kind of seems like the incubus is already dead when Shen Zhaomu enters the room, so I’m like “ok, he doesn’t know the incubus came into contact with our dragon,” but then the hunters are saying things like “lucky the incubus got over confident,” implying that they know the incubus was defeated. So what happened here???
In my ubderstanding, it was our “weak and frail” Little dragon that did it. That will explain the golden magic thingy that erased the dragon assault trace. Our princess just think that his lil dragon afraid when encountering incubus corpse lol.
Very very tainted the glasses. I see someone alone in a room with a corpse I have question. Even if I love them…
I finally met my match when it comes to eyeglass thickness lmao
Long Shiyu grasped my weakness by doing daily cutesy sob on each chapter…. I’m ded from cuteness aaa….
If they were to compare notes, I think they would find there’s some confusion regarding who is the princess in this relationship 😊