บท 84: Blue Wind Imperial City

Luna sighed and said "What if she starts liking you?" Cross shrugged and said "I don't like her, so she'll get the Hermione treatment." Luna said "You did that on purpose?" Cross smiled and said "Do you think I'm stupid, Loony?"

Luna shook her head and Cross explained "I just didn't like her. Why would I be with someone I didn't like? Just because they have feelings for me and would feel bad if I didn't accept them? What a joke!"

Luna was silent for a few moments before saying "And if you do like them?" Cross' movements paused for a moment before he continued and said "I don't know. You're my wife, I see how you act around me. I know you love me with every fiber of your being and you're very possessive..."

Luna looked down but Cross continued with a happy tone "And I love that about you. I love when you're all over me and how you shower me with love and care. You make me feel special with your constant attention, we even have kids. Although one technically didn't come out of you be she still has both our blood in her."

Luna smiled happily and Cross added as he continued massaging "The question is what will YOU do? If you left me, I honestly would be lost. You've become a part of me, without you I'm nothing. I can't even imagine not seeing you for a long time, never mind never seeing you again. Maybe I would go crazy."

Cross poured out all his emotions and feelings into his words, they were filled with love and care but also deep fear. Luna could feel all over it, she knew he was telling the truth. It made her beyond happy but also a little bit sad, she felt like he was constantly in fear of her leaving him.

Cross sniffed and said emotionally "You're love, care, gentleness, quirkiness, silliness... I love them all, you know when I almost lost you I was so angry. I just wanted to destroy everything. I would have given my life to keep you... I almost did. You are truly everything to me. Even if I do happen to love someone else you will always be my True Love. In this life, the next, and every other one after that."

Luna sat up and looked at Cross with watery eyes as she said through sobs "Are you being serious?" Cross's eyes watered and he smiled gently "I meant every word." Luna covered her mouth and said "Cross..." before tears fell from her eyes and she kissed him deeply.

Cross hugged Luna tightly and kissed her tear soaked lips. Luna wrapped her arms around his neck as Cross fell into a crack and disappeared into his inner world.

Cross laid down on the bed and just held Luna as they separated from each other's lips. They looked into each other's eyes with endless love, Luna said gently "I love you..." Cross held her waist with one arm and stroked her cheek with the other as he said "I love you too, Luna. More than anything."

Luna cried again and laughed before kissing him and slowly undressing him.

That night it was a soft and loving night. Low moans filled with tenderness sounded in the room.

The next day

Cross was wearing sunglasses as well as his black hoodie, a black t-shirt, black shorts, and pink furry bunny slippers. After last night's talk, Luna brought the kids into the castle and told Cross she was going to stay inside to convert her energy as quick as possible.

Cross set up a time bubble for her. The reason he didn't do so before was because... Well, he forgot. Luna sat on the bed with a 1 hour-1 minute time bubble around her, Cross told her he would come in and check on her every night.

Luna steeled her heart and started converting her energy, prepared to not see him for a basically a month. Every 24 hours was 60 days in the bubble and 12 hours was 30 days. Luna was pretty emotional about it but she wanted to get stronger so that Cross wouldn't ever have to feel despair of losing her. If she had her way, she would protect him, not the other way around.

Cross walked over to Yun Che and Xuerou, Cross said "Yo, see you later Big bro!" Baichuan hugged him and Yun Che as he said "Thank you, little brothers! I, Feng Baichuan, will be your brother for life!"

Cross and Yun Che grinned and they slapped his shoulder as they said "You forgot to add 'least handsome'! hahahaha" Baichuan laughed and shook his head as he said "En. See you when I see you!" Yun Che, Cross, and Xuerou smiled and left.

Yun Che and Xuerou got on the snow bird while Cross jumped from his invisible strings in the sky, making it seem like he was running on the air. His hood was down and his neck length black hair waved in the wind.

With the glasses and his hands in his pockets, he really did look just too damn cool. Yun Che smiled proudly and said "That's my brother!" with satisfaction, Xuerou giggled and said "He is very cool." Yun Che smirked and said "You know, I might not be as handsome as him but I know how to please a woman~"

Xuerou giggled with a pink face as she said "Is that so~" Yun Che chuckled and they talked a bit on their way to Blue Wind Imperial City.

A strange occurrence happened.

Every night, every inn, in every city, only had one room left. It was the absolutely strangest thing! Yun Che beamed and Xuerou slowly got used to it. One day, Cross walked into the room to see Xuerou hugging Yun Che like an octopus while she was sleeping.

Yun Che threw his hands up as f to say 'I'm Innocent' Cross almost slapped him, of course he could see that he wasn't blind!

He realized Xuerou must've done this every night. No wonder she was so flustered the second time, but they Cross assumed she got used to it after the 3rd, 4th, 5th time. Maybe she even started hugging him before she went to sleep?

Anyway.

10 days passed since they left the Phoenix clan and they finally arrived at Blue Wind Imperial City.

The three were standing in front of the Blue Wind Profound Palace. Cross was getting real tired of Palaces. He was surprised the Phoenix village wasn't called Phoenix Palace. Cross just groaned and Xuerou was confused, Yun Che explained "He doesn't like how everything is a 'Palace', he also doesn't like when people monologue, or act arrogant in front of him... or act like young masters... or look at his wife..."

Yun Che turned around and said "What do you like?" Cross said simply "My wife." Yun Che said "Oh." before turning to Xuerou and chuckling "There you go." Xuerou rolled her eyes and spoke into a stone.

Palace Chief Qin's voice came over "YOU'RE ALIVE?!!??!?!!??!" Xuerou rubbed her ears and Yun Che shouted "You damn old man! Can't you keep your voice down!?" Qin Wuyou appeared in front of them and said "Sorry, I was excited! I thought you two died!"

Cross said "Yeah, fuck you too, old man." Qin Wuyou coughed and said "And Cross too, of course!" Cross rolled his eyes and Qin Wuyou said "Anyway! I heard that Xiao sect even had their floorboards taken away! Some quack passed as a genius doctor and swept them clean of their treasury! Hahaha!"

Xuerou shot Yun Che an amused glance and said "Oh?" Qin Wuyou didn't notice and said "Yeah! It was hilarious to see that old fart's reaction! Hahaah!" Yun Che chuckled and Qin Wuyou said "Oh yeah! I brought Yuanba here as wel-"

"Brother-in-law! Brother-in-law!" Yuanba ran over and lunged at Yun Che, who waved his hands with a scared expression as he said "Yuanba! No! I'm-"

BOOM!

Cross blocked Yun Che and Yuanba from smashing into him and Yun Che muttered "Ow..." Yuanba cried as he said "I thought you died!" Yun Che said weakly "I just might..." but his eyes were wet as he was truly happy to see Yuanba, one of the only people who would cry about him.

Murong 'Not as handsome as Cross' made another stellar appearance and said from far away "So it's yo-" Cross flashed over and slapped him again, sending him flying across Blue Wind Imperial City, before going back to his previous position.

Xuerou said "Instructor Qin, I'll trouble you to get Yun Che and Cross a residence in Blue Wind Profound Pa... Just get them a residence, please." Cross patted her shoulder with a happy smile, Xuerou rolled her eyes with a smile of her own.

Qin Wuyou nodded and said "What about you? You still have a spot in the Middle Palace." Cross asked "Inside the Palace, there's more Palaces?!" Qin Wuyou nodded and said "There's an Outer Palace, and Inner Palace, and a Middle Palace."

Cross rubbed his face and shouted "You damn old man! Can't you call it something else?! Where's your manager!?"

Qin Wuyou said "I don't know what a manager is but the Emperor arranged it." Cross shot up a finger and said "Then I will see the Emperor!" as he walked away, Xuerou said "That's the gate to leave the city..." Cross came back and said shamelessly "Then I shall see the Emperor another time!"

Xuerou giggled and said "Anyway, Instructor Qin, I will go see my father. Please arrange everything." Qin Wuyou smiled and said "Not an issue. Follow me you two." Cross patted Xuerou's shoulder and left an invisible string tracker on her as he said "See ya!" before leaving with the rest.

Xuerou shook her head with a smile before leaving.

Cross whispered to Yun Che "I tagged her with my string, if she's in danger or something happens I will know. I can also hear, see, smell, and talk with it." Yun Che nodded and said "Thank you." Cross slapped his back and said "For sister-in-law? No problem!" Yun Che got serious as he said "No seriously. Thank you. She told me what you did."

Cross smiled gently and said "Like I said, it's not an issue. You're my brother and that's what I do." Yun Che genuinely smiled as he said "I got lucky to have a brother like you." Cross snorted and said "Going soft on me now?" Yun Che rubbed his nose with a grin "Bah! Who needs you? You're not as handsome as me anyways!"

Cross laughed and shook his head as he said "I think you hit your head too hard." Yun Che grinned and said nothing as they followed Qin Wuyou to the Central Testing area.

Cross, Yun Che, and Yuanba were getting tested to enter the sect or palace or whatever. Surprisingly the man who was slapped 3 times was there too!

How he got back so fast, nobody knew.

Murong whatever his name was, tested and passed. He sneered in Cross' direction, he was feeling confident as there was a lot of people around, surely he wouldn't get slapped! He opened his mouth and said "Y-" Cross flashed and slapped him so fast it looked like Murong entered the Sky Profound Realm and flew away.

Cross was already in his position and sighed as he said "That time it was on instinct...." Yun Che chuckled and Yuanba's eyes bulged out as he said "WOAH! HE'S IN THE SKY PROFOUND REALM?!" Cross sighed and patted Yuanba's head, he felt a bit sad at the moment. He wondered where Astoria was right now, he missed her a bit.

Everyone who came with him was actually extremely strong. As long as they didn't provoke and Sovereign Realms, they should be fine. That still didn't stop him from worrying though, he wondered where Daphne was...

Speak of the fucking devil...

Daphne shouted "Cross?!" as she ran over. All the men sighed and glared at Cross, Yun Che was confused, who was this woman? Qin Wuyou said "Ms. Greengrass! What are you doing here?!" Daphne ignored him and clung to Cross like a Koala as she cried "I missed you!"

The entire audience was stunned.

Cross smiled and stroked her hair as he said "Mmm How are you?" Daphne pouted "I got a job in the Palace." Qin Wuyou almost spat out blood as he said "Ms. Greengrass! You really shouldn't-" Daphne hissed "I'm talking to my brother, relax!"

The men all nodded their heads in approval, giving Qin Wuyou a thumbs up for getting to the important questions.

Cross smiled warmly as he said "Did you see mom or dad?" Daphne shook her head and said "Last I heard they were exploring the world. Draco and Astoria settled down in the city, while the rest disappeared. Actually, Ron was here trying to find a wife, but was unsuccessful. He left for the Divine Phoenix Empire."

Cross nodded and asked reluctantly "And Hermione?" Daphne smirked and said "Are you joining Blue Wind Profound Palace?" Cross wavered as he said "Depending on your answer." Daphne laughed and said "She's a teacher." Cross sighed and said "Is it not fun to find love on your own?"

Daphne laughed and got down, hugging his arm as she said "Well? Who's this?" Cross said "This is my new Brother, Yun Che, and this is Yuanba. He's really nice." Daphne added "And cute!" Yuanba was flustered at the compliment and said "T-T-Thank y-y-you!"

Daphne giggled and said "Nice to meet you both, I'm Daphne." Yun Che smiled and said "Nice to meet you." Daphne slapped Cross' shoulder and said "Oh yeah! I have to go! I came to do something but now I have to go back. I'll see you later, okay?"

Cross rolled his eyes and waved as he said "Yeah, yeah, I'll see you later. It's not happening by the way." Daphne pouted "Please! It would be fun!" Cross shook his head and said "She must've found someone else! I don't believe she's still obsessed!"

Daphne shook her head and disappeared saying "You'll see~"

Cross sighed and Yun Che said "What happened?" Cross said "It's a woman, she won't move on. It's like she's determined to love me." Yun Che almost slapped him as he said "Isn't that a good thing?!" Cross sighed and said "I just don't love her, what am I supposed to do? Pretend? She won't be happy and neither will I. She has to move on. Anyway, shouldn't we be tested? I've been waiting!"

Qin Wuyou said "Uhh. Right, come with me." Yun Che, Cross, and Yuanba all passed and Qin Wuyou brought them to the second test. Combat strength Test.