Chapter 423 - I Already Love Somebody Else (1/2)

A few steps away from them, Qiu Ling gently brushed Jing Yi's hair aside. Seeing the face that had aged a few years since they had last seen each other he felt a pang in his heart.

”Ah, my love … How could I have missed out on a part of your life again?” He cupped Jing Yi's cheek and leaned down until their foreheads touched. Ah, he had him back. He finally had him back! ”From now on, I won't let go of you ever again. I'll hold you tightly.”

His breath tickled Jing Yi's skin and finally awoke him. His eyelids fluttered and he opened his eyes, his heart beating wildly. This warm embrace … wasn't it Tian's? He reached up, his fingers tugging into the robe while slightly trembling.

”I thought I would never see you again.” He sighed and blinked his eyes only to find himself not in front of the person he had expected. His eyes widened and he blinked again, unable to believe what was happening. ”Qiu … Qiu Ling?”

Qiu Ling froze slightly at the doubt in Jing Yi's voice but he finally nodded happily. Ah, his beloved was probably still a little drowsy. He had barely escaped death, after all!

”It's me. I've come to get you back. I tried everything to open this stupid array and rescue you from the secret realm. Thankfully …” He leaned closer, wanting to kiss Jing Yi on the lips.

The next moment, a hand touched his forehead and made him unable to advance. He blinked. ”Jing'er?”

”I …” Jing Yi's gaze flitted about.

The four years in the secret realm, if they hadn't been spent in cultivation or daydreams of Tian, then he had tried to imagine this reunion with his other lover. Each time his heart had hurt and his bad conscience seemed to have only grown with time. After all, he knew fully well that Qiu Ling would be waiting for him out there. It felt like he had betrayed him, like he had led him around by the nose even though that had never been his intention.

And now his worst nightmare had come true. He was indeed faced with Qiu Ling and naturally, Qiu Ling was happy to have him back. It was just that … he wasn't the same anymore. And he couldn't continue to love him even though being back at his side felt good.

”Qiu Ling.”

”What is it? Don't you feel well? Don't worry. We can take a break first, then I'll —”

”No.” Jing Yi pressed his hands against Qiu Ling's chest and pushed. His strength certainly wasn't enough to move a dragon but his tortured expression coupled with that bit of pressure was enough to raise Qiu Ling's attention.

”Jing … Jing'er?” He didn't loosen his grasp and instead even tried to hug him closer. They had just found each other again. Why would his beloved want to get away from him? This couldn't be!

”Qiu Ling … Let go.” For the first time, Jing Yi could actually understand the sentiments of his past life. At this moment, he didn't dare to look Qiu Ling in the eye. ”Please, let me go.”

”But …”

”Please!”

The urgency in Jing Yi's voice made Qiu Ling drop his arms. His beloved stepped back at once, still not even lifting his head.