Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

Lan Xichen pulled a white jade hairpin from his bosom and handed it to Chaoyang. Chaoyang was slightly taken aback, looking at the white jade hairpin in Lan Xichen's hand, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He didn't reach out to take it, but just looked at Lan Xichen quietly, waiting for his explanation.

Lan Xichen smiled softly upon seeing this and said, "I made this myself, as a token of my gratitude. I hope you don't mind."

Chaoyang looked at the exquisite white jade hairpin in Lan Xichen's hand. Lan Xichen had said it was a return gift, so he couldn't refuse. Chaoyang slowly reached out, took the hairpin, and examined it carefully. The hairpin was carved with great precision, and every stroke revealed Lan Xichen's care. He gently stroked the surface of the hairpin, feeling its warmth and delicateness. Chaoyang looked up and asked, "Did you really make this yourself?"

Lan Xichen smiled and nodded, his eyes revealing a touch of tenderness and sincerity: "Yes, I made it myself. Although it may not be as good as the jade crown you gave me, it is also a token of my love."

Chaoyang gently inserted the hairpin into his hair, looked at it carefully, and nodded with satisfaction: "It looks very nice, I like it very much." There was a bit of sincerity in his tone, and it was obvious that he cherished this gift very much.

Upon hearing this, Lan Xichen's face lit up with a warm smile, like the spring sunshine, warm but not dazzling. "I'm glad you like it. I was worried you might not like it."

"will not."

Chaoyang brought Lan Xichen to a stone and sat down. With a wave of his hand, a pot of spiritual juice and a pot of green bamboo wine appeared in his hands. He then handed the spiritual juice to Lan Xichen.

"You can't drink the wine, but you can try this spiritual juice."

Lan Xichen took the spiritual juice and opened it. It was crystal clear, like morning dew, and exuded a light fruity fragrance that was refreshing just by the smell. He took a sip, feeling a sweetness melting in his mouth, then transforming into a warm current that flowed into his heart, making him feel refreshed.

Lan Xichen savored the spiritual juice carefully and couldn't help but praise it, "It has both a rich fruity aroma and a mellow spiritual power. It's truly rare."

Upon hearing this, Chaoyang only smiled slightly, then seemed to remember something, "You came to me just to give me a jade hairpin, right?"

Lan Xichen gently put down the spiritual juice in his hand and looked at Chaoyang with a complicated expression: "Actually, I came to you to ask you, have you made up your mind?"

Chaoyang looked at Lan Xichen's wrist and said unhappily, "What will you do if I refuse?"

Lan Xichen pursed his lips, seeming a little embarrassed to speak, but finally mustered up the courage to say, "Xichen will not give up."

Chaoyang was silent for a moment, then lay back, revealing the hibiscus flower in his hand, and said, "I won't refuse."

Lan Xichen's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this, and he quickly asked, "Really? Chaoyang, are you sure?"

Chaoyang nodded gently, almost imperceptibly, his gaze gazing deeply and distantly at the boundless sky. At that moment, he seemed to be going through some kind of spiritual decision, a silent debate going on deep within his heart. Finally, he slowly uttered a brief but firm response: "Hmm."

This simple "hmm" contained the decision he had carefully considered for three years. During these three years, Chaoyang constantly pondered and weighed the pros and cons, and finally he had to admit that he did have a subtle feeling for Lan Xichen.

Although this emotion is not strong, and can even be said to be a tiny hint of liking, from the initial pity to the countless times of gentle companionship with Lan Xichen later, this pity gradually turned into admiration and love.

Moreover, his heart also chose him. Chaoyang was willing to give Lan Xichen a chance and also give himself a chance.

Upon hearing this, Lan Xichen smiled sincerely. He removed his headband and carefully wrapped it around Chaoyang's wrist, saying softly, "This is my Lan family's headband. It holds immense significance and must never be touched by anyone other than those destined for it. Now, I give it to you. May it protect you, and may our friendship, like this headband, endure forever, never fading."

Chaoyang gently stroked the headband on his wrist, feeling the deep affection and commitment from Lan Xichen. "Give me the headband now. How are you going to explain this to your father later?"

Lan Xichen smiled slightly when he heard Chaoyang's question. He slowly took out another exquisite headband from his arms, handed it to Chaoyang, and said in a gentle tone, "Would you please put this headband on me?"

Chaoyang took the headband from Lan Xichen, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, and he couldn't help but tease, "You actually carry two headbands with you. It seems you've been planning this!" Chaoyang smiled softly, his hands moving without stopping, carefully placing the brand new headband on Lan Xichen, gently adjusting it to ensure it was smooth and wrinkle-free. His eyes held a hint of amusement, "You're quite prepared."

Lan Xichen watched Chaoyang put a headband on him, a happy smile on his face. He held Chaoyang's hand tightly, as if to convey all his feelings to him, "I'm afraid my Taoist partner will run away, so I'm going to take action."

Hearing this, Chaoyang raised the corners of his mouth slightly, a smile flashed in his eyes, and he gently withdrew his hand and said, "Don't worry, I have made a decision and I will not regret it easily."

Lan Xichen looked at Chaoyang, his eyes filled with tenderness and determination: "I know what you feel, but I can't help but want to confirm it."

"hehe"

Chao Yang pulled out a long-prepared item from his sleeve and gently placed it in Lan Xichen's hand, saying, "First, you must recognize the owner of this treasure with your blood. Carry it with you. It will keep you safe."

Lan Xichen lowered his head and picked it up. Before him lay a smoky green jade pendant, delicately carved with magnolia blossoms. It shone brightly, clearly something extraordinary. He declined, "It's too precious. I can't have it."

Chaoyang sighed inwardly, knowing this would happen. He gently lifted Lan Xichen's hand, used his spiritual energy to transform it into a fine needle, and before Lan Xichen could react, he quickly completed the blood recognition.

Lan Xichen was about to get angry when Chaoyang saw what was happening, but Chaoyang interrupted him, saying, "With the advancement of Heaven's Way and the growth of spiritual energy, this world will undergo tremendous changes, and more diverse races will emerge. As the young master of the Lan family, you may need to go to the front lines. With it by my side, I can feel more at ease."

Lan Xichen was slightly taken aback after hearing this. He stared at Chaoyang for a moment, until he caught the obvious concern in his eyes. Then he softly replied, "Okay."

Chaoyang smiled with satisfaction, took the jade pendant, and personally fastened it around Lan Xichen's waist. With a wave of his hand, the shimmering magical instrument instantly lost all its brilliance, transforming into a simple piece of high-quality purple jade.

ps: I’m really not good at writing about emotions, so feel free to read it. Of course, I welcome your valuable suggestions.