章 60: I Want To See Him

Since meeting Ye Wu, their master were harder on them in their trainings, longer mediations, and shorter mealtime. Though it was tiring, Ying Yue welcomed it. They were great distractions from the truth. Ye Wu was that red eyed man with Wang Li in the palace. Ye Wu was a demon. Wang Li was the Ghost King. Ye Wu and Wang Li…

'I am not dating anyone, Ah Yue. No one else holds my heart but you.'

That was what his lover told him and he… he felt in his heart that was the truth. The Ghost King had never lied to him. Avoiding the question? Yes, but lied? No. Looking at the moon, he felt his lips stretched and held tight to the feeling of Wang Li's love.

'I thank the Heavens for bringing you to me… I cannot tell you I do not love you, Ying Yue. That would be a lie.'

"I love you too, Ah Li. I hope you are safe and… ready to tell me the truth. All of it…" Ying Yue whispered into the cool air and closed his eyes.

"Ying Yue," his master called out upset with a frown, "Come. Your body needs to adapt to poisons."

"But they taste so nasty," he complained with a sigh as he headed over to his elder.

He felt a tap from the fan on his head and he winced, drinking the liquid before throwing it up a few minutes later.

Days went by quickly and then…

One more day and Wang Li would be free to meet with him once more.

Glancing at his family from under his lashes, he drank his tea and waited. He knew since the red eyes demon revealed himself, his master had been pushing them harder, but not once had his master told them how he knew the demon. He felt a slow smile spread on his lips remembering the demon had kissed his master.

'We are not lovers.'

He let out a giggle and caught the attention of his family members. Smiling at them, he sipped his tea quietly.

"What is so funny? Tell me little brother. I want to laugh too," the brunette looked at him interested.

"It's just…" he grinned and laughed softly, "I just never saw master kiss anyone before."

The sound of wood breaking made their eyes looked to the sound. The elder had his eyes closed and his brows were twitching. Clearing his throat, the green haired male looked at his hand to see his fan broken from his strength. Letting out a sigh, he looked over to the blonde who looked amused but more worried.

"Ying Yue," the elder rubbed his lips, "I did not kiss that monster."

"So the demon closed your eyes while his mouth was on yours," the brunette grinned widely.

"Han Mo," their master warned.

"I mean, it looked like you really li- ow!"

The middle brother rubbed his head as the eldest brother glared at him. Turning his golden eyes to the elder, his straight voice questioned, "Enough teasing. This demon knew who you are, master. From our trainings, do you feel we are ready to face him?"

"To be truly honest, I am not sure," their master sighed and rubbed his chin, "I will go to the mountains tomorrow morning. I hope the Heavens will be truthful with me in what their hopes are in all this."

The elder looked over at the blonde and saw the blonde's shoulders close in on himself. He felt terrible knowing that Ying Yue's first love would be the man who possessed true evil. The Ghost King would be the only one who could face Ye Wu, but in turn… the young blonde would be the only one to stop Wang Li.

"Remember what I told you, Ying Yue. Do not see him again until I return."

He looked away from his master and stared at his tea. He didn't reply to his elder because he wasn't sure if he could agree. The green haired man could be in the mountains for days, months, even years! He wouldn't be able to wait that long to see his lover.

'I'm sorry, master. I don't think I can wait any longer.'

Saying goodbye to his master was bittersweet. He hoped the elder returned with good news and that he did not need to kill Wang Li to keep the balance. His brothers and himself watched as the last strand of green disappeared. Returning to their cabin, he sat on the grass overlooking the cliff with a sigh. Ying Yue looked over to his brothers and saw them talking to one another.

He would be able to see Wang Li and learn more about… everything. Nodding to himself, he walked toward his brothers and cleared his throat.

"Brothers, I will go see Wang Li."

"No," the redhead automatically said.

"Wang Li told me he would answer all my questions. Please, big brother. We can learn more about the prophecy and… and who that demon was."

"You only wish to see him. Master said-"

"Yes. You are right. I want to see him, but I also want to know the full truth. Master might be gone for a long time and if the red eyed demon is going around hurting others, we need to know how to stop him. Wang Li is our best chance at stopping him."

"Well, he has a point, brother," the brunette crossed his arms and sighed.

"Then we will go as well," the redhead stated and stood tall.

Ying Yue hesitated for a moment before nodding his head.

"Let us go brothers."

With that in mind, they now stood under the bright sky in front of the palace. Taking a deep breath, Ying Yue knocked on the door and waited. The door opened a few moments later.

"Ying Yue, right?" The blue-haired female looked to his brothers, "Who are they?"

"Hello," he smiled at her, "They are my brothers, Zhang Xu Ling and Zhang Han Mo. Is… is Wang Li free?"

Her purple eyes looked from the redhead to the brunette and back to him.

"So you are a Zhang too?"

"I… never really had a name…" He said softly and purple eyes widened.

Slowly stepping back, he walked through the palace and smiled. They followed the blue haired female through the courtyard and sat down at the table. A white-haired male walked to them with tea and teacups. He set them down and served them, before standing back to head to the kitchen.

"Thank you," the brunette called out with a smile, "Who is that Ying Yue?"

"I don't remember seeing him," the blonde frowned, "He must be new."

His middle brother and him drank the tea, but the redhead refused. Ying Yue understood why; the man was wary and on edge. Letting out a sigh, he wondered where his lover was. Maybe the raven-haired man was still busy with something? If that was true, why would Chu bring them here?

Just as his brows furrowed, they lifted as his golden eyes sparkled. Wang Li was here, before him in all his beauty. His silver eyes warmed and his lips curled into a smile. Ying Yue got up quickly and ran to the king, wrapping his arms around his lover.

"I missed you," he said quietly and sighed contently when the warm hand cupped his cheek.

"I missed you too," the Ghost King whispered and kissed his lips.

Oh, how he missed this man. Pulling his lover closer, he deepened the kiss trying to taste everything.

A loud clearing of the throat was heard and the blonde pulled back flushing. Panting, he felt lips on his forehead and he swooned. He just wanted to watch and stare at Wang Li all day, but he also knew the main reason he was here was for answers. Taking a deep breath, he held his lover's hand and turned to his brothers.

"Ah Li, these are my brothers, Xu Ling and Han Mo."

"Pleasure to meet you all," Wang Li smiled and bowed.

"Like wise, Ghost King," the redhead did not bow to the raven-haired male, as his golden eyes burned.

The smile on his king's face dropped and there was a chill in the air.

'Ah Li…'