Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

The two men were silent, one was immersed in the wine, and the other had his head lowered, as if thinking about something.

"It's late. You should go to bed early. After all, you have a long journey to travel tomorrow." Chaoyang suddenly said. Chaoyang waited for a long time, but there was no response from Lan Xichen. Turning around, he found Lan Xichen with his head lowered, seemingly lost in thought. Chaoyang felt a little worried, so he leaned over, stretched out his hand and gently waved it in front of his eyes, and whispered, "Come back to your senses, wake up."

Lan Xichen heard the noise and quickly looked up, but due to excessive force, he collided with Chaoyang's outstretched hand. Surprised, Lan Xichen hastily stepped back, unaware that he was still sitting on the stone bench. As a result, he lost his balance and tilted backward, seemingly about to fall. At this critical moment, Chaoyang teleported around the stone table, firmly grasped Lan Xichen's hand, and pulled upward, preventing Lan Xichen from falling.

However, this brought the two closer together, almost making them hug each other and even feel each other's breathing.

Chaoyang released Lan Xichen's hand, saying, "Why are you so careless?" However, Lan Xichen couldn't tear his eyes away from those wine-stained lips, opening and closing, his gaze unsettling. He felt an inexplicable attraction, and he inched closer. His heartbeat quickened, his breathing quickened, as if the entire world had stopped, leaving only those lips.

The moment his lips touched, he suddenly saw the surprise in her eyes. In that instant, time seemed to freeze, and Lan Xichen suddenly realized what he had done. His cheeks instantly flushed, and his heart was filled with regret and embarrassment. He didn't know how to explain his behavior, so he could only silently step back, trying to hide his panic.

However, those astonished eyes were deeply imprinted in his mind and he could not forget them.

Chaoyang first felt a coolness on his lips, then something soft stuck to them. He subconsciously stuck out his tongue and licked it. It was very soft and sweet.

Lan Xichen suddenly stepped back, a blush spreading from his forehead to his neck and even below his collar. He opened his mouth to speak, then, as if startled, suddenly ran away, stumbling back into the room. As he turned a corner, his steps suddenly lost, and he nearly fell.

Only when Lan Xichen completely vanished from sight did Chaoyang slowly regain his composure. He gazed down at the wine glass in his hand, then turned his gaze to the deserted corner. Then, he transformed into a puff of smoke, silently vanishing from the spot. The next moment, he appeared in an unfamiliar space, surrounded by a faint mist. The morning sun's rays filtered through the mist, casting a shimmering light on the hot spring's surface.

He slowly walked into the hot spring, feeling the warm water enveloping his body, as if all his fatigue had dissipated at that moment. He reached out and gently stroked the deep scar on his left chest. There was also a 5cm scar on the same spot on his back.

I muttered to myself: "Don't make the same mistake again, don't touch it." It was like I was telling myself not to.

The next morning, an indescribable feeling hung in the air around the dinner table. The two seemed to have tacitly chosen to put the events of the previous night aside, as if nothing unusual had occurred. They greeted each other and exchanged greetings as usual, seemingly maintaining a sense of normalcy. However, deep down, they both knew that the events of the previous night had quietly sown a seed between them.

Chaoyang noticed that Lan Xichen still hadn't removed his headband. He remained silent. Chaoyang hadn't originally planned to escort Lan Xichen back to Gusu, intending him to go alone. However, a glimpse of Lan Xichen's conspicuous headband made Chaoyang hesitate, and finally said, "You... never mind. I'll just take you back."

Chaoyang's decision seemed to surprise Lan Xichen. He paused for a moment, then nodded, "Thank you." Still without another word, Chaoyang silently boarded the shuttle with Lan Xichen, activated the invisibility function, and quietly flew off towards Gusu.

Despite their preparation, Chaoyang and Lan Xichen were still horrified by the devastation they witnessed upon entering the Cloud Recesses. Looking down, they saw the Gusu Lan Clan's mountains, once shrouded in mist and lush greenery. Now, black smoke filled the air, scattered with broken branches and rubble. Even the path leading up the mountain was streaked with dried blood.

As they approached the mountain gate, the traces of the raging fire became more and more obvious, leaving everything charred black. The bodies of many disciples had not yet been buried. They were covered with white cloth and neatly arranged within a formation to prevent decay.

A Lan Clan disciple happened to witness Lan Xichen descend from the sky. His eyes lit up with unconcealed surprise, as if he had seen long-lost hope. He couldn't help but forget all the family rules and excitedly shouted, "It's the Young Master! The Young Master is back! The Young Master is back!"

The Lan Clan's disciples all stopped their work, their faces filled with indescribable joy. They all ran over and surrounded Lan Xichen. Concerned calls echoed one after another: "Young Sect Master, are you hurt?"

Everyone asked one after another,

"Young Master, I'm so glad you're okay, wuwuwu..."

"I'll go tell the Sect Master and the Master that the Young Sect Master is back."

Lan Xichen felt a warmth well up in his eyes. He gently reassured his student, "I'm fine, don't worry." Then, he searched the crowd for Chaoyang's figure, "Senior Xuanyuan."

Chaoyang silently watched Lan Xichen surrounded by Lan Clan disciples, but he didn't rush to intervene. He chose to stand aside until Lan Xichen called out to him, then he slowly stepped forward. Chaoyang nodded slightly and said simply, "You have arrived safely. Now it's time for me to take my leave."

Lan Xichen was slightly taken aback, then hurriedly asked, "Senior Xuanyuan!!! Aren't you going in?"

"No, I have other things to deal with, so I won't disturb you." Chaoyang replied indifferently.

After hearing this, Lan Xichen said nothing more, but his eyes showed reluctance. However, he still bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, senior, for sending Xichen back." Chaoyang turned around and left the Lan clan sect calmly, leaving Lan Xichen and the disciples watching him go.