Chapter 76 (1/2)

By: Helli ft. Kleep

Qin Mo locked him into his arms, and the force of his hold was so strong that not even a single crack was left between the two of them. He was holding him so tightly, it seemed as if he wanted to bring his entire being into himself.

Shi Qing did not even have the tiniest shred of resistance against him and stayed in his arms, unmoving.

Before his memory was restored, he felt very afraid and even wanted to run away once.

However, when everything came back, he miraculously calmed down again.

This man had been a demon who had walked out of an abyss from the very beginning. He never concealed anything, he showed him all of it. There was perhaps no one else in this world who knew Qin Mo better than him. Should he be afraid at this moment, or was it too late?

Even so, he really couldn’t allow Qin Mo to go on like this.

In the end, what he destroys would definitely not stop at just the world.

It would be himself as well.

Shi Qing took a deep breath and extended his arm, stroking his back gently. Rubbing from top to bottom, he comforted him seriously.

The regular rhythm of his strokes caused Qin Mo’s overly-strong hug to loosen up a bit, and Shi Qing’s own heart slowly calmed down as well.

After a short while, he finally spoke.

“Qin Mo, my memories are back.”

“Mm, I know.”

“After we finish this task, let’s rest for a while, okay?”

“Yeah.”

“Qin Mo.”

“Hm?”

“I like you.”

That soft voice and those soft words clutched onto Qin Mo’s heart instantly, causing his whole body to tense up.

“I lost my memory but I still didn’t forget about you. The moment I saw you in this world, my heart jumped. In just one day, I fell for you.”

“Qin Mo, I never forgot about you. I can’t.”

The hug which had eased up increased in force again. Qin Mo did not speak. The breaths brushing past Shi Qing’s neck had subconsciously grown heavier.

Shi Qing was still stroking Qin Mo’s back in an unhurried manner, his voice becoming softer and softer. “Qin Mo, I won’t leave you, not ever.”

Then, louder, he repeated himself, promising at the same time, “I don’t want to leave you, nor can I.” So, please don’t be afraid anymore.

A low and hoarse voice came from above, seemingly being suppressed. “Do you know what you’re saying?”

“I do.”

“You won’t have the chance to regret it.”

“I never will.”

Question after question, answered decisively without hesitation. He laid his heart open for him in that bizarre place.

Qin Mo finally loosened up and put some distance between the two of them. Looking at him face-to-face, he could see those beautiful eyes, clear as untainted crystals.

The feelings reflected inside them were sincere and not fake in the slightest. At the same time, they were so frank that it could make one’s heart flutter.

Shi Qing looked at him without even blinking. Then, he spoke out the words from the utmost depths of his heart.

“I love you, Qin Mo.”

Time stood still at that moment.

Qin Mo looked at him with complete focus, and did not speak. He did not respond and did not even show the slightest expression, as if he was frozen in place.

Despite that, Shi Qing could not back away. He stepped forward, stood on the tips of his toes, and pecked him lightly before holding him tight.

“Qin Mo.”

“Mm.”

“Don’t…be like this anymore in the future. Okay?”

Not even the romantic words could stop the stench of blood from rising into his nose.

This place was hell.

Only a few minutes had passed but it felt way longer. Shi Qing heard his response. He heard the promise his host made.

“Alright,” A calm voice with unspeakable power spoke. “I promise.”

His heart finally fell back to his chest. Shi Qing believed him, he believed him completely without even a hint of doubt.

If he said he’ll do it, then he’ll do it. Otherwise, he would never agree.

Shi Qing nuzzled him in his arms and whispered, “Let’s start over!”

“Alright.”

Shi Qing was incomparably glad that he and Qin Mo encountered their random mission and were lucky enough to obtain the Life-Saving Drive. With that, they could undo the mistakes they made and start everything over again.

At that moment, Shi Qing had sincerely hoped that they would never need to use the Life-Saving Drive.

***

After turning back time, Shi Qing returned to where he first started—Ye Qing’s bedroom, atop the large and fancy bed.

His mind was still slightly dazed, but he jumped off the bed the next moment.

Damn it, time to look for the host first.

He had to keep the promise he just made properly.