Yuanyang Tower, Shuoxia City.
Rumor has it that this place has the most enchanting bunny boys within the five nearby cities. These bunny boys were known not only for their captivating voices and graceful figures but also for their unparalleled skills in bed, whether they were on top or bottom.
As soon as Shen Tanqi stepped into Yuanyang Tower, he was immediately surrounded by a swarm of bunny boys, leaving no space around him.
“Senior Brother…” Yu Ce tried to squeeze through the crowd to pull Shen Tanqi out, but he couldn’t even reach the edge of his robe.
Yu Ce, carrying only a sword, looked like a poor wanderer, which naturally meant no one paid him any attention.
The bunny boys were relentless, enclosing Shen Tanqi so tightly that not even a sliver of space remained.
The leading madam pushed Yu Ce aside, parted the bunny boys surrounding Shen Tanqi, and squeezed in front of him with a flattering smile, “Young master, you’ve come at the perfect time! We have a few famous singers performing tonight!”
Shen Tanqi noticed Yu Ce’s sullen face from the corner of his eye, which lifted his spirits. He waved his hand grandly, “Bring them all out to sing, brother’s got money to spend!”
Indeed, he wasn’t lacking in money; the bracelet on his wrist alone could buy half of Yuanyang Tower.
The madam, recognizing his wealth, immediately realized this was a rich young master and quickly called out, “Liu Qing, Liu Lu, Hua Rong, Hua Yuan, all of you come out! The young master wants to hear some songs!”
At her command, several graceful beauties walked out onto the half-height stage of Yuanyang Tower, holding zithers, flutes, and dancing. It was a dazzling sight.
Shen Tanqi’s eyes briefly glanced over Yu Ce’s face before quickly shifting away. Clearing his throat, he said, “Is there anyone here who can perform sword dances? This young master has a taste for that, and there will be generous rewards.”
Not long after he spoke, the performers on stage immediately tossed aside their zithers and flutes. Like magic, they pulled out long swords from beneath the stage, leaving Shen Tanqi dumbfounded.
There really were sword dancers, and he had just mentioned it casually.
The madam, pleased with Shen Tanqi’s surprised expression, laughed and said, “There’s nothing we don’t have at Yuanyang Tower. Just wait and see, young master.”
Rongyun Sect to the east, Qingliu Sect to the south—in such a spiritually rich place, Shuoxia City was naturally full of martial artists. And those who came to Yuanyang Tower for entertainment were not just those who liked the bunny boys, but also those who enjoyed being dominated. So, the people in Yuanyang Tower all had dual identities.
They could be valiant and dashing or gentle and attentive.
Shen Tanqi couldn’t help but clap his hands and say, “Impressive indeed.”
He took a seat below the stage, happily watching the bunny boys perform. It wasn’t long before a cold presence sat beside him.
Turning his head, Shen Tanqi saw Yu Ce’s face, gloomy and icy, his whole demeanor exuding dissatisfaction. Yu Ce placed his sword heavily on the table, clearly expressing his discontent.
“Oh, sir, are you accompanying the young master?” The madam, quick to read the situation, immediately saw that Shen Tanqi and Yu Ce knew each other.
But why did this wandering cultivator look like a husband whose wife had been unfaithful?
Yu Ce didn’t respond, casting a cold glance at the bunny boys performing a sword dance on stage. After a long silence, he couldn’t help but say to Shen Tanqi, “Senior Brother, weren’t you going back to the inn with me?”
Seeing Yu Ce ignore her, the madam rolled her eyes, tossed her handkerchief, and, after instructing the bunny boys to take good care of Shen Tanqi, walked away.
Shen Tanqi glanced at him lightly and laughed, “No rush, it’s not too late yet. Why don’t you go back first?” Seeing Yu Ce’s face darken further, he paused and, pretending not to notice Yu Ce’s anxious impatience, grabbed a handful of peanuts and melon seeds from the table, placing them in front of Yu Ce. “If you’re not leaving, have some snacks. This performance is quite something. My treat, junior brother.”
He emphasized the last three words deliberately.
Yu Ce, finally understanding his intention, bit his lip and softly said, “Let’s go back, Senior Brother. I don’t want to watch.”
The crimson silk made Shen Tanqi’s features even more striking, shedding any hint of simplicity for a vivid brilliance. Like a flower blooming seductively under the scorching sun, without even looking, Yu Ce knew how many eyes were fixed on Shen Tanqi, just like a pack of hungry wolves eyeing a helpless lamb, eager and drooling.
The fire in his heart grew fiercer, restless and uneasy, Yu Ce could hardly sit still.
Shen Tanqi, however, shook his head, watching the bunny boys’ sword dance with great interest, and said casually, “Then you go back first, I won’t be returning tonight.”
Hearing this, Yu Ce widened his eyes in disbelief, “Not going back? If you’re not going home, where will you go?”
Shen Tanqi seemed to hear something strange, spreading his arms wide as if embracing the world, he raised his eyebrows at Yu Ce and said, “The world is vast; everywhere is home. Junior Brother, you still don’t understand me. When I get upset, I need to find a way to vent. I’ll return once I’m in a better mood.”
Yu Ce was at a loss for words. He opened his mouth, memories of Shen Tanqi hugging him earlier and pleading softly for him to stay flashing through his mind.
He had planned to agree if Ah Qi asked him again…
Now he was even more frustrated. He could only watch as the bunny boys fawned over Shen Tanqi with affectionate gestures, making Yu Ce’s face darker by the minute, unable to sit still.
“Young Master, try this. Shuoxia City may lack many things, but these fruits are the freshest and tastiest.” A bunny boy in white approached, holding a plate of bayberries, offering to feed them to Shen Tanqi, “Try it and see how it is.”
Shen Tanqi took the bayberry from his hand and popped it into his mouth, the sweet and sour taste making him squint. He casually praised, “Delicious, I love it.”
After a slight pause, Shen Tanqi’s gaze briefly flickered over Yu Ce before he said to the bunny boy, “Your outfit looks great. I love white clothes, but it’s a pity you can’t perform a sword dance. If you could, with a fine sword on your waist, you’d be perfect.”
Upon hearing Shen Tanqi’s words, Yu Ce’s gaze fell on the bunny boy who indeed wore the same white attire as himself. He gritted his teeth, reached out to take the plate of bayberries from the table, and said in a deep voice, “Put it down.”
The bunny boy immediately panicked, “You, the young master, is waiting for me to feed him!”
How could someone swoop in and steal his job halfway through!
Shen Tanqi quickly reassured, “It’s alright, it’s alright, anyone can feed me.”
The bunny boy wanted to say more but noticed the tense atmosphere between the two men, so he swallowed his words.
White clothes, carrying a sword—wasn’t this exactly what the young master had described as his favorite?
Was he deliberately trying to make someone jealous?
Having worked in this business, the bunny boy had encountered all kinds of customers. He immediately understood everything and felt uneasy, no longer daring to complain about Yu Ce’s actions. Just as he was about to silently withdraw, Shen Tanqi suddenly grabbed his sleeve and pulled him back.
“Hey, don’t go.” Shen Tanqi smiled warmly, poured a glass of wine and handed it to the bunny boy, asking, “What’s your name? Are you free tonight?”
The bunny boy’s eyes lit up, thinking he still had a chance. He was about to say his name when he suddenly felt a chilling aura, as if a cold wind from the Tian Shan Mountains had swept through the entire Yuanyang Tower, sending shivers down his spine.
Shen Tanqi was waiting for his answer when suddenly everything spun before his eyes. When he regained his senses, Yu Ce had already lifted him horizontally.
“Let’s go home.”
His voice was deep, his grip on Shen Tanqi’s wrist tight.
Several bunny boys surrounded them, afraid Shen Tanqi would leave without paying. Shen Tanqi nestled in Yu Ce’s arms, smirking triumphantly. He took off a bracelet from his wrist and tossed it into the crowd, “Here’s your reward. Take it. This young master had a great time tonight!”
As the words fell, the grip on Shen Tanqi’s waist tightened further, causing him to wince in pain and softly plead, “Ouch, be gentle.”
The force was neither light nor heavy—it seemed Yu Ce had truly used his internal energy.
It was all because Yu Ce wouldn’t obediently stay behind and insisted on being stubborn.
Shen Tanqi chuckled mischievously through the pain, but his laughter abruptly stopped when Yu Ce’s footsteps suddenly halted.
He blinked, thinking they had arrived home, but when he looked up, he realized they were only in a secluded alley. A sense of unease surged through Shen Tanqi’s heart. “Yu Ce, you don’t…”
Before he could finish, his lips were forcefully sealed, his body pressed against the wall, unable to even touch the ground with his feet.
“Don’t do it outside,” he could only utter a few unclear syllables, vaguely like a threat and a plea for mercy. “You’ll really anger me this way, don’t… mm…”
A cold hand slipped under his robe, lifting him off the ground. Shen Tanqi felt like a leaf at the leniency of the sea’s waves, swaying and teetering, on the verge of falling at any moment.
Finally releasing his lips, Yu Ce allowed Shen Tanqi to catch his breath.
“Are you insane?” Shen Tanqi gritted his teeth, his eyes darting anxiously towards the mouth of the alley, fearing someone might witness this absurd scene.
Yu Ce gazed at him intently, showing no intention of letting him go. Instead, he lifted him higher, and in the midst of Shen Tanqi’s gasp of cold air, he spoke calmly.
“Ah Qi, it seems you still have ways to provoke me.”
The moon rose above the branches, weary birds returned to their nests.
After being tossed around, Shen Tanqi’s legs trembled beneath his robe as he leaned on Yu Ce, slowly walking towards the inn. Tonight, he truly felt the anger brewing deep within Yu Ce’s heart.
Yu Ce’s tough, strong, and he… enjoys it.
“Let’s bring the children back to the Shen family’s residence. These past few days, they’ve been clamoring to see their grandparents,” Yu Ce said softly, wrapping his arm around him. “Ah Qi, both Dandan and Erdan miss you a lot. So do I.”
“Every day and night, every moment, I think of you.”
Shen Tanqi had no strength to reply, only glaring at him fiercely.
This bastard, only after doing those things would he be so satisfied and speak his heart out.
He’s spoiled, all because of him. Sigh.
“But it’s not like I never see you. I often see you in the illusion realm.”
“You…!”
Yu Ce reached out again to lift him up, kissing him lovingly on his neck, whispering softly, “Alright, stop pretending to be strong. There’s no one on the street, I’ll carry you back.”
Ah Qi was always afraid of being seen by people, perhaps because in Ah Qi’s world, homosexuality was something that couldn’t be seen.
Shen Tanqi struggled for a moment, but couldn’t break free. In the end, he lay flat in Yu Ce’s arms, pulling up Yu Ce’s collar to cover his face, saying, “Forget it, you’ve served me well tonight. When we get home, I’ll reward you well.”
Hearing this, Yu Ce couldn’t help but laugh softly, “Okay, thank you, young master,” he leaned down and kissed Shen Tanqi’s blushing earlobe, whispering, “Can I be rewarded with a few more kisses?”
“No, I kissed you in the ancestral hall during the day. Didn’t you say you didn’t want to?”
“At that time, there were more important things…”
“I won’t listen. You missed your chance. Senior brother only takes the initiative once.”
“Fine, then next time, can I take the initiative?”
“…Alright.”
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