Semua Bab Lotus Flower: Bab 41 - Bab 50

"Lui, tell me something...." "Shh shh." Lui Xian cut off Feng Shao. He held onto his sword, his eyes focused behind Feng Shao. He had detected an unusual sound and immediately became aware. He saw a shadow hiding behind a tree that was ten meters away from where they were. "Come out!" He demanded. Already drawing his sword out. "Okay, okay. I am coming out." A man wearing a dark green garb, with simple designs on its seams, came closer to light. He had a robe with a lighter colour than the garb. He held a fan which he used to cover his face. His hair was let loose. Some strands were suspended at the sides. "We meet again. I have been waiting for you." The man spoke whilst taking a seat and extending his left hand for warmth on the fire. The other maintained its hold on the fan. "Bandit Huo. What brings you here?" Lui Xian mocked, still holding his sword at ready. "Call me Huo Ling. Why hate me so much? We only met once and you want me gone. What have I ever done to you?" He lam

Strolling in the bustling streets, Feng Shao stuck close to Lui Xian feeling very glad. The people in the streets could actually see little stars glistening on him making his mood obvious to everyone who passed by him. Nevermind Lui Xian who was very close to him to the point that their breaths mingled together. At this time, they could freely spend their moments without worrying or searching for anyone. There was no need to think of Huo Ling or the past. They only needed to relax and take a tour trying to familialize with the place. "Lui, do you wanna try that pie?" Feng Shao asked him while pointing at a stall where an elderly woman was busy controlling the heat of her burner stove. She was dressed in poorly patched clothes that somehow got dirty with the flour she was using to make the pies. Before Lui Xian could comprehend anything that was happening, he got dragged to the stall and appeared in front of the stall owner who greeted them with a happy smile. Pleased yet for getti

The two men set out after only three days of rest. They had borrowed a cart to use with their own two horses. The journey was going to be long, so both of them prepared many things for the road. "Ah Shao, is this everything we need?" Lui Xian asked pointing at the set of clothes he had prepared. Feng Shao had told him that the place they were visiting was extremely cold. So Lui Xian had started packing all clothes that were suitable for this type of weather. They prepared a lot of thick warm tunics, long sleeved robes and thick padded jacket to prevent the cold air from penetrating their skin. By the time the sun had shifted over their heads, the two men had already left the village and were several miles away to even make a trip back in case they forgot to bring some things. When the wheels of the cart bumped on rocky paths and made the whole cart shake tremendously, Feng Shao grabbed onto its sides and steadied himself trying not fall. Lui Xian immediately reached for him and he

Feng Shao couldn't describe the way he was feeling right now. He just felt extremely ecstatic. All this was because of the unexpected care that he was shown the previous night. After warming themselves on the fire, the two prepared to go to sleep. They arranged their sleeping area and took a few blankets from the cart. Feng Shao was the one who spread the blankets beside one another. He was also the one to sleep first as he waited for Lui Xian to join him. His hair was left loose, falling everywhere like waves on a turbulent sea. It looked breathtaking and made him look quite irresistible. No wonder his friend acted unlike himself. Lui Xian joined him after a few minutes trying very hard not to disturb his sleeping form. He lied on the left side facing Feng Shao who was deeply asleep. His face was scrunched up as if he was having a nightmare. Lui Xian could not hold himself and reached to cup him on his face. Taking hold of his delicate cheek, loving the soft texture. Using his othe

Feng Shao's wounds healed very fast and even the chill that had settled deep within him began to fade quickly, leaving him feeling warmer and more alive each passing day. So with all worries gone, the two finally had time to continue their search. Lui Xian made absolute arrangements so that he would not get sick again. "Which mountain do you think we should check today? If you choose we might be lucky" Feng Shao asked looking at Lui Xian in the eyes. Lui Xian just pointed at a random mountain knowing very well that the results may still be the same. "Okay then. Let's go." Feng Shao urged him while feeling exited to roam around. He was tired of being howled up in the cave all the time in the past few days he was sick. This time they rode their horses to the foot of the mountain, then dismounted and left the animals behind, before continuing upward on foot. Although it wasn't easy, it brought them much closer together. Lui Xian helped him through it all. "This one feels quite