Naturally, there was a hint of self - interest in Shu Yue's mind. Having finally got a chance to be close to this allure, how could he give it up easily?
But deep down, he kept muttering, "Father, you can't blame me. I'm really forced into this. It's not out of malice on my part."
Leaning over, he gently pinched Shu Yao's cheeks, closed his eyes, and blew the white congee into his mouth in one breath.
It was the first time their breaths mingled. He savored Shu Yao's unique fragrance and was reluctant to part. Boldly, he wanted to taste it once more.
After taking another mouthful of congee and just about to blow it into Shu Yao's mouth, the beauty beneath him showed a slight reaction.
He stared with wide - open eyes. Those eyelashes that fluttered like butterfly wings opened a pair of peerless and ethereal eyes, which tugged at his heartstrings like a red thread.
This feeling was like thousands of ants crawling on his heart, uncomfortable. For the awakened Shu Yao was so breathtakingly beautiful.
Noticing the surprise in Shu Yao's eyes, Shu Yue suddenly sat up straight and forced the congee down his throat. He almost choked.
"Fa - father, you're awake..." He awkwardly twitched the corners of his mouth, a smile that didn't reach his eyes.
Shu Yao slightly frowned his long eyebrows. He felt weak all over, and it seemed as if a current of air was surging in his body, making him feel restless. "What happened to me?"
He only remembered that he had been seriously injured and lost consciousness after a desperate fight with the evil spirit beast. After that, he knew nothing...
"Father, don't move," Shu Yue stopped Shu Yao who was trying to sit up. His movements were extremely gentle, and his tone was tender. "The elder said that you need to recuperate now and mustn't be negligent in any way. Just lie down."
"Was it the elder who saved me?"
"Yes. Thanks to the elder giving you half of his cultivation base, your lacking cultivation was made up. Otherwise, you could only turn back to your original form now."
Before Shu Yao could react, Shu Yue looked at him with affectionate eyes, slightly parted his red lips, and said, "Father, it's all because of me that you've suffered so much. I'm really sorry."
If it weren't for him, Shu Yao wouldn't be lying in bed so pale and weak now.
If it weren't for him, he wouldn't have owed Shu Yao debts that couldn't be repaid in this and the next life...
Feeling guilty, he lowered his head. A fair and beautiful hand suddenly appeared in front of his eyes and gently rested on the back of his hand. He heard a voice beside his ear as gentle as the sound of sand flowing, "You don't need to blame yourself. You're my child and my only relative in the mortal world. How could I ignore your life or death?"
Child? Relative? Shu Yue's heart skipped a beat, and he hid the sadness in his eyes.
He looked up, staring into those hazy yet clear beautiful eyes, and tentatively asked, "Father saved me... just because I'm your relative?"
Is it only for this reason? Isn't there any other self - interest?
"Yes. Otherwise?"
"Okay, I understand." His answer was calm, but there was a sadness that Shu Yao couldn't detect.
As perceptive as Shu Yao was, he caught the complex look in Shu Yue's eyes and seemed to see through the joys and sorrows in his heart.
He didn't say anything, but it didn't mean he was unaware. He understood the kindness and ambiguous contact from Shu Yue in the past.
Then he noticed Shu Yue's high - spirited look and asked, "Shu Yue, is your injury okay?"
"The elder has already cured my injury with the magical herb. I've been fine for a long time. Father, please rest assured." Shu Yue patted his strong chest to show his tiger - like strength.
"That's good."
Shu Yao let out a relieved sigh. He propped himself up on the bed with one hand, trying to get up, but as expected, he was held down by a pair of big hands.
"Father, what are you doing?"
"I feel uncomfortable all over. I want to take a bath and change my clothes."
Shu Yue firmly refused, with a solemn look on his face. "No. The elder said that you need to rest well now and there mustn't be any mistakes."
"Taking a bath can help me circulate my blood and regulate my inner strength. You don't need to worry."
Shu Yue looked half - believing and half - doubting. "Really?"
"I'm a demon. I know how to regulate myself."
After thinking for a while, Shu Yue finally believed Shu Yao's words, but he also put forward a condition. "I'll trust you for now, but I'll help you take a bath and change your clothes."
Hearing this, Shu Yao got energetic, but he firmly refused with full resistance. "No. I'm not used to others touching me."
"Then please get used to it, Father. If anything happens to you while you're taking a bath, I can't bear the responsibility."
Shu Yue shrugged his shoulders innocently, and his words were so reasonable that Shu Yao had no reason to refute.
Thinking that he had just woken up and his body was really weaker than usual, Shu Yao had no choice but to agree.
But thinking that someone would bathe him, the sensitive Shu Yao didn't know what to do.
Finally, he gave in to Shu Yue and let Shu Yue 'manipulate' him like a puppet.
Shu Yue specially scattered rose petals all over the water. The petals floated in the clear water, spreading their fragrance. The air was filled with steam, and a faint fragrance permeated the room.
The two men faced each other. One had a blushing face, and the other was abstinent and calm.
Although they were both men, it was still a bit difficult for Shu Yao to expose his body in front of another man.
"I can do it myself," he dodged Shu Yue's hand that was about to touch his clothes, but the next moment, he was held down on his shoulders by a pair of iron - like hands.
"Father, don't be so stubborn. We're both men, so there's no need to be shy. Besides, it's only natural for me to serve you."
The hoarse voice was like a magic spell. Shu Yao's ears itched, and he accidentally saw the evil smile on Shu Yue's lips.
It was more charming than the moonlight and as bright as a diamond, enough to make people lose their minds.
Shu Yue didn't hesitate to pull open Shu Yao's clothes. The red clothes fell to the ground, and his black hair scattered. His slender jade - like body was completely exposed. His white skin had a faint luster, surrounded by the steam, looking like a beautiful fairy coming out of a clear spring pool.
Facing such a beautiful sight, as a young and vigorous man, Shu Yue could hardly suppress the burning fire in his heart.
"Don't look," Shu Yao pushed him away because of that aggressive look, avoided his burning gaze, and stepped into the bathtub on his own.
When he looked up again, he saw that Shu Yue had already taken off his clothes. His strong and healthy body was completely exposed. He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, with distinct muscles and no extra fat. The perfect combination of strength and beauty was fully displayed on his body.
"What are you doing?" In surprise, Shu Yue had already lifted his long legs and stepped into the bathtub to take a bath with Shu Yao.
"It would be perfect if I take a bath with you," he said without any explanation and leaned closer to Shu Yao. Seeing Shu Yao with a pair of eyes like the pool water in the Tianshan Mountains, looking so innocent and cute like a rabbit.
"Father, if you keep tempting me like this, you have to be responsible for it," he issued a low - pitched warning, lazy and charming, while his eyes were fixed on the ice - like skin surrounded by the petals.
"Shu Yue, if you keep being so glib - tongued, get out of here."
"It's not that I'm glib - tongued. It's just that Father is really too alluring," he said with a cold smile on his lips. He quickly dodged Shu Yao's fierce gaze and got behind him.