Arc 3(18)

'It' sat alone in his cave.

A confident smile appeared on his face.

'This plan went well, without any problems.'

He was very satisfied with himself.

His expression suddenly changed when he recalled the memory of him killing someone.

'Damn it! Why did I kill him?!', thought 'it', annoyed.

"Well, no matter what, he deserved it. I'm glad I killed him. I thought I'd just injure him, but who told him to look so stupid? He even had the nerve to talk back to me! Hmph, serves him right.", he said out loud.

'It' didn't think too much about it and decided to continue with his original plan.

After all, he couldn't afford to let anything ruin his perfect plans.

He felt content and happy that he was finally able to accomplish his goal.

As he continued to boast about how successful he was, he heard footsteps approaching from behind.

He turned around to see who it was and saw a familiar figure standing there.

The person wore a black robe, with his face covered by a veil. His eyes were cold and emotionless.

"You are...", muttered Zhang Xi in surprise.

"What are you doing here?", he asked nervously.

"I came to see if everything is going smoothly."

'It' frowned, "Nothing is wrong. I've done everything according to the instructions."

The stranger nodded.

"Good. You did well."

"However, you should be more careful. The next step requires a lot of patience and caution.", warned the man.

'It' gritted his teeth and replied angrily, "I know what to do! Don't underestimate me!"

The stranger smirked.

"Fine, fine. I won't bother you anymore. Just remember to be careful."

He turned around and left.

'It' watched him leave and then sighed softly.

"Why does that guy always make me feel so uncomfortable?"

'It' shook its head and put the thoughts aside, focusing on the task at hand.

Zhang Xi looked at their antics and was numb. His body was used to kill someone. He was confused and stressed. The memories were eating him alive.

"Are they crazy? Why would they risk everything for something like this?", he wondered aloud.

He wasn't sure why anyone would go through so much trouble just to get rid of one person. And the worst part, he didn't understand who they wanted to hurt or target.

But there was no doubt, that they either wanted to hurt Yu Xin or his husband, Feng Li.

'I have to warn them but how?.', thought Zhang Xi, helplessly.

'Maybe...maybe I can use my strength to protect Yu Xin and his family.', Zhang Xi thought.

'No way, they'll find out and destroy my soul! What am I supposed to do now?'

'If only I had enough strength, I could kill those bastards and stop them!'

'But how? How am I going to get that power?'

'Maybe if I find someone strong enough to help me...'

Zhang Xi stopped talking to himself. He couldn't think clearly because he was afraid that 'It' might hear him.

He bit his lip nervously as he thought about his options.

There was no time to waste, but he still couldn't decide what to do.

Suddenly, his thoughts were interrupted when he heard footsteps coming towards him. He was stuck in the void and there was no way anyone could enter here. The only person who could be 'It'.

He panicked, thinking that it might be 'It', so he quickly hid his head in his arms, hoping that 'It' wouldn't see him.

But instead of hearing a sneer, his head was patted gently by someone's hand.

Zhang Xi stiffened. It was not 'It', but someone else. Because the hand was warm and gentle.

Tears poured out of Zhang Xi's eyes, he never thought he would feel someone's touch again, and this made him very happy.

But he was scared to lift his face and look at the person patting his head. What if...what if it is all just a dream?

What if everything is fake? What will happen then?

Will I be alone again? Will I die alone?

So many questions ran through Zhang Xi's head, but he couldn't answer any of them.

All he could do was hope that whoever was touching him would keep doing so forever.

Because his life depended on it.

And he wasn't ready to give up yet. Not after everything he went through.

"Xi Xi, look at me. It's me, your Huo Yun."

A magnetic voice rang out in Zhang Xi's ears. But Zhang Xi couldn't believe it.

It sounded too real to be a hallucination.

Slowly, Zhang Xi lifted his head and looked at the person standing next to him.

The man was wearing a white robe with black stripes. His hair was long and tied up into a ponytail. His eyes were clear and sharp. And his face was attractive.

"Who...who are you?", stuttered Zhang Xi. His eyes wide open as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

The man smiled slightly, "I am Huo Yun."

The man knelt in front of Zhang Xi and wiped his tears softly.

"Don't cry anymore, Xi Xi. I'm here now. You don't have to be afraid.", said the man.

"You're lying! How can you be here? This is impossible!", shouted Zhang Xi. His hands trembled as he tried to push the man away.

The man frowned, "Do you think that I am lying?"

He pulled Zhang Xi close to him and hugged him tightly.

"I will never lie to you. I promise."

Zhang Xi felt comforted by his words but remained skeptical.

"How did you get here? Why are you here? What happened to me? What's happening?!", Zhang Xi asked, desperately.

Huo Yun sighed softly, "Xi Xi, calm down. Let me explain everything to you."

"First, I'm sorry I'm late. I couldn't come sooner because I had something important to do."

"And second, I'm here to save you."

"As for what happened, well...that's a little complicated."

Zhang Xi stared at Huo Yun in disbelief.

"How? How can you help me? What's going on?", Zhang Xi questioned, hysterically.

"Xi Xi, please relax first. Take deep breaths and listen to me carefully."

"I know you must be confused right now. But everything will make sense soon. Trust me.", explained Huo Yun.

"Okay...okay."

After taking a few deep breaths, Zhang Xi calmed down. He was still nervous but at least he could speak properly.

"Alright, let me tell you everything."

"What 'It' wants is related to Feng Li. But that thing doesn't understand how much influence Feng Li has. In other words, he isn't just someone who can be easily eliminated or removed from the equation."

"That bastard was too arrogant and confident. And he didn't even think about the consequences of his actions."

"So, I decided to interfere. If not, then I would lose you forever."

"And I won't let that happen."

"Therefore, I chose to come and help you. Because if I don't, you will suffer."

"But that creature is strong. Strong enough to destroy your soul completely."

"Which is why I came prepared. And with some assistance, I managed to break through the barrier and enter the void."

"I also brought someone with me, because we might need him later."

"In short, I am here to save you. And together, we will defeat that monster."