Cheng Ming and Liu Wei are rivals, with Cheng Ming being rude and abusive towards his disciples and Liu Wei cold, indifferent, and talented. Despite his reputation as a merciless person, Cheng Ming secretly adores his younger brother. When Cheng Ning's health deteriorates, Cheng Ming, worried for him, makes a deal with the Demon Lord to give up his soul for a cure. He soon finds himself working as the bodyguard of the Demon King and discovers that the Demon King is not as coldhearted as he appears.
This is a side story of my novel, Substitute Rivals!
I greatly enjoyed writing this side story! Cheng Ming and Liu Wei are rivals; Cheng Ming is rude and abusive to his disciples, while Liu Wei is cold, indifferent, and talented. Despite his ruthless reputation, Cheng Ming secretly cares for his younger brother. When Cheng Ning's health declines, Cheng Ming, fearful for him, strikes a deal with the Demon Lord to sacrifice his soul for a cure. He soon becomes the bodyguard of the Demon King and learns that the Demon King is not as unfeeling as he seems.