Chapter 75: Threats
With a smiling expression on her face, Shen Yueran lightly delivers a sentence that causes Huo Zaiyuan's heart to startle.
"I clearly heard you tell esteemed grandmother Zhang your name was Huo Zaiyuan. But now you say you are Zi Yuan. Are you lying to me?" Her dark eyes blink once, full of innocence that is able to move a person's heart.
However, Huo Zaiyuan's heart is not the least bit moved as he stares at this pretty and frail-looking woman. Face hardening, he steps past Shen Yueran and heads towards the door with every intention of leaving.
"I don't understand what you are saying."
Seeing Huo Zaiyuan's departing back view, she realises she managed to put her foot in her mouth, and a glimmer of anger appears in her eyes. "That damn old crone. Making this miss waste so many years undertaking such a thankless task like looking after you. On your deathbed, you actually dare to give away such precious items to someone completely unrelated to you! Hmph! I simply wouldn't let your final wish be fulfilled. He's only a little brat. Not giving it to me? Do you think I have no way to snatch it away from that little brat's hands…"
A flash of vicious intent crosses her eyes and Shen Yueran smirks. "Huo Zaiyuan…I finally remember. So it's him, the one with that military arrest warrant!"
After cultivating to the third level, Huo Zaiyuan honestly believed his mental state has become even more tranquil. Should the heavens fall or the earth shatter, he will still be able to remain calm. Unexpectedly, he falls into a panic the moment that woman suspects him. Appearing like this is really not good…but no matter what he tries, he cannot seem to calm down.
"Little Yuan, you're back?" Long Zhanye walks into the house only to see Huo Zaiyuan standing at the table, with an ancient wooden chest placed on top of the furniture. This should be the item the late grandmother mentioned on her deathbed.
However, the person at the table doesn't seem to respond to his words. Wrinkling his brow, Long Zhanye stops directly in front of Huo Zaiyuan. Here, he finally takes in the attractive youth's expression that clearly shows he is deep in thought.
Reaching out to embrace Huo Zaiyuan, Long Zhanye leans down to whisper in his ear. "Your complexion doesn't look so good. Did something happen? Tell your older brother. Even if the sky falls, I will help you bear its weight."
Familiar tobacco scent filling his nose and the gentle murmur entering his ears allows Huo Zaiyuan to slowly relax, feeling his heart warm. His gloomy expression fades and he lifts his head to meet a pair of caring eyes. "I'm fine. Just a little tired."
"Un, we busied for an entire day today so you'll naturally be exhausted. Come here." Picking Huo Zaiyuan up, he heads for the bedroom.
"Eh? Why are we going to the room now?"
"Massage ah. A City's military district senior officer Long will be personally servicing you. It's something other people dare not even think of." Long Zhanye says in a cheerfully satisfied tone.
Setting the slim youth face-down on the mattress, Long Zhanye's slender fingers begin to massage Huo Zaiyuan's back with moderate strength, making the younger man groan appreciatively. His face relaxes into a smile at the comfortable feeling before his eyes gradually slip shut and he falls asleep.
Gazing at that peacefully sleeping face, Long Zhanye stops massaging and sits at the edge of the bed, running his fingers through the youth's soft and silky hair. Leaning down, he drops a light kiss on Huo Zaiyuan's temple.
"Sleep well."
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Near the entrance of the village lies a small bamboo forest. In these two days, Long Zhanye led a few men to hunt down the zombies within Y town. As a result, there are no more undead loitering around, and no more need to fear being attacked by a zombie lying in wait.
With a calm and serene expression, Huo Zaiyuan silently regards the smiling Shen Yueran who went through all the trouble calling him over to this place.
"Why did you call me over? Hurry up and speak. I am a very busy person."
"I know your secret." Shen Yueran says directly, before advancing on Huo Zaiyuan, resting a hand on his neck.
"Secret? I don't understand what you are saying. Since Miss Shen doesn't have any other matters to discuss, then I will take my leave." Huo Zaiyuan replies evenly, shoving her lily-white hand away from his person.
"That military arrest warrant on the internet, the wanted person is you, Huo Zaiyuan." Shen Yueran flutters her eyelashes charmingly and drawls. "That older brother Long of yours is a soldier. I'm sure he is not aware you are that wanted criminal. How will you feel if I tell him?"