Villain Saving System (BL)

Lu Yizhou knew that there’s no way he could remember. However, as he stared into those oblivious amber eyes with no hint of recognition whatsoever, it still made him feel unsettled, more than he could admit. Those years they had spent together in each other embrace, the rare and precious moments, the warmth and affection, all of that was gone in a blink of an eye. For Lu Yizhou, it was just yesterday he woke up with his lover draped across his chest, defenseless and vulnerable, with Lu Yizhou’s arms holding him close. Alas, the day hadn’t even passed yet and they had returned to being a pair of strangers. He was wary of Lu Yizhou, vigilant eyes following his every movement as if he expected that Lu Yizhou would spring up in the next second to draw his sword and attack him. Lu Yizhou could sense it somehow, even though he put on a feeble and helpless appearance, that Heimo’s mind was racing to find ways to... to escape from the current situation? Or maybe...he might still be thinking of ways to kill him. The revelation added to his devastation.

He let out a quiet sigh as he returned to the cave with a few weird looking pheasants that he managed to hunt. The forest was almost deserted due to the purple tiger and the strange birds were all Lu Yizhou could find. Heimo was asleep when he entered — at least, his eyes were closed, breathing long and deep. But when Lu Yizhou started to prepare the chicken, he could feel Heimo’s eyes on the back of his head. He pretended that he sensed nothing.

Scrutinizing the pheasants once again, he could feel himself frowning. Why were all animals in this world so weird? The bird’s beak was translucent blue and its feathers were soft and fluffy, and when it reflected on the fire, it took on a pearlescent rainbowish glow like the edge of the diamond that caught on sunshine. Lu Yizhou paused amidst his movement of plucking the bird’s feathers. Was this really safe to eat...? What if it was poisonous?

[666: Errr...wait a minute, Host! 666 is skimming through ’The Encyclopedia of Cultivation World’s Fauna’, just give 666 a few minutes!]

A soft cough sounded behind him and Lu Yizhou turned to see Heimo sitting up, a fist forming in front of his lips presumably to hide his smile. Alas, the crinkle on the corner of his eyes had given him away. He looked healthier, albeit his face was still a little pale. "Gong-zi... Jingxue-Jun, do you need this humble one’s help?"

Lu Yizhou blinked slowly.

"Ah, you can’t expect yourself not to be recognized when you’re looking like that, can you?" He chuckled. The flame crackled higher, adding on a rosy sheen on his cheeks. "This humble one apologizes, he is too muddleheaded to recognize the esteemed Jingxue-Jun earlier. Anyway..." He cleared his throat and asked tentatively. "Did you catch the young celestial phoenix for this humble one...?"

[666: AH! He’s right, Host! It’s indeed the celestial phoenix! With translucent blue beaks and rainbow-colored feathers, it’s an exotic and rare animal! Its feathers are priceless treasure and its meat was soft, tender and juicy. It’s a heavenly cuisine that many sought after! It was said that eating celestial phoenix’s meat, even if just a small mouthful, will cure all kinds of poisons! The animal itself is an extremely rare variety that can only be seen once every fifty years! Holy, Host, how could you manage to catch three?!]

[They’re running under my feet.] Lu Yizhou deadpanned.

[666: Ah, 666 remembers that but... *huff*]