Chapter 88 Brother, Bite Me

Chapter 88: Brother, Bite Me

Luo Yunchen's courtyard was not in a remote location within the prince's mansion, but it was eerily quiet, as if forgotten by the world, causing everyone to ignore this spot.

The courtyard was cleaned regularly, so it was not too rundown or desolate.

But it was clear that the masters of the mansion had neglected this area, so the servants here did not do their duties diligently. In the corners and out-of-the-way places, weeds had grown rampant.

Passing through the front yard to the back yard, Luo Yunchen and Su Zheng both came to a stop.

A coffin stood conspicuously in the courtyard ahead.

Su Zheng had asked the system about it and knew that this coffin was prepared especially for Luo Yunchen by Luo Wenqing.

With just a little pressure and temptation from the Fifth Prince, Luo Wenqing and Wu Shi had abandoned without hesitation their biological son.

In the original flawed timeline, Luo Yunchen was ambushed and severely injured while leaving the capital. On the road, he barely had a chance to rest.

Finally, after a hasty journey, he arrived in Beiyuan City and intended to find an inn to rest and recover a little.

But Luo Wenqing sent Steward Luo to welcome him. Luo Yunchen dared not defy his father's orders, so he forced himself to bear his injuries and fatigue to return to the mansion.

He was led all the way to the welcoming banquet. Luo Wenqing raised his glass to toast Luo Yunchen.

Knowing full well that he should not drink due to his injuries, Luo Yunchen hesitated only a moment, then did not refuse or explain, and downed it in one go.

But he did not know that in that cup of wine, his father had placed poison that would destroy his meridians and destroy his martial arts skills.

Even though Luo Yunchen reacted quickly and realized something was wrong, it was too late. His physical condition could no longer sustain any struggle or resistance.

While unconscious, Luo Yunchen's leg bones were completely crushed. On the brink of death, his broken and mangled body was thrown into this coffin and cast out of the mansion...

Su Zheng felt the emotional turmoil from beside him. Luo Yunchen's fists were clenched tightly, his body trembling slightly.

His downcast eyes made it hard to read his expression.

Su Zheng reached out and took one of Luo Yunchen's hands, his fingers gently prying open the clenched fist and lacing their fingers together.

"Chen, it's okay. Don't be afraid. I'm here."

Luo Yunchen slowly raised his head to look at Su Zheng. His crimson eyes were cold, devoid of warmth.

As if gradually recognizing the person before him, the redness and chill slowly dissipated, replaced by contentment and joy.

Luo Yunchen tilted his head and rested it on Su Zheng's shoulder, whispered softly, "Brother, I only have you now."

Brother, I only need you.

Brother, I must have you.

Su Zheng looked down at Luo Yunchen's exposed pale, powerful neck, gently pressing his fingers onto the skin that burned hot.

"Chen, I want to drink your blood."

Luo Yunchen straightened up, nodding without hesitation, and drew a dagger to cut his palm. "Okay, I'll get it for you right now..."

Su Zheng grabbed his hand, stopping him. "Not from there..."

Luo Yunchen looked at him with a questioning look. "Then where does brother want to drink from?"

"Do you know an ancient legend that has been handed down?"

"What?"

"The legend says that there was once a race of humans—the vampire race, who stirred at night and rested during the day, surviving by drinking human blood. They were also called vampires. When vampires drink human blood, they like to bite the neck to suck blood. And the human bitten by a vampire becomes the vampire's blood servant, eternally submissive, loyal, and willing to be a vessel for the vampire master to drink from, never betray, never free."

Su Zheng tilted his chin up, bringing his mouth close to Luo Yunchen's neck, sniffing gently. "Chen, if I were a vampire, would you be willing to let me bite you?"

The warm breath wandered slowly along the skin of his neck. Luo Yunchen felt as if his entire body was about to burn.

Immersed in the legend his brother had told, Luo Yunchen's body, heart, and soul could not contain a strange excitement.

His quivering eyes were tinged with madness, reddening with emotion. He offered his neck to Su Zheng's lips, his voice hoarse. "Brother, bite me."

Su Zheng opened his mouth, his teeth pressing against Luo Yunchen's shoulder and neck.

"Mm!" As the sweet blood filled Su Zheng's throat, Luo Yunchen felt a strange itch spreading all over his body, frantically gnawing and tearing at his soul, causing him to let out scattered moans and gasps.

Su Zheng gently licked the wound clean, then composed himself and drew back from Luo Yunchen.

A trace of blood still lingered on Su Zheng's lips. Luo Yunchen leaned in and kissed it off.

"If brother wants to drink, I'm willing. You can bite me anytime."

"Do you know? Most vampires are afraid of sunlight, so they come out at night and sleep during the day. And they sleep in coffins."

Su Zheng took Luo Yunchen to the coffin and gestured for him to move the lid aside.

Then he stepped into the coffin and reached out to Luo Yunchen. "This vampire is going to sleep. A Chen, are you willing to come in and keep me company?"

Luo Yunchen did not hesitate. He took Su Zheng's hand, lifted his leg, and jumped into the coffin.

The coffin was not large. For the two of them to lie down, they had to hug each other tightly and lie on their sides.

Su Zheng rested his chin on Luo Yunchen's shoulder. "Chen, forget those bad memories. If you can't forget, then remember the memories of the present. Even if we sleep in a coffin, I am protecting you. Don't be afraid."

Luo Yunchen held Su Zheng tightly, without speaking, without answering.

Su Zheng waited quietly. Silence stretched for a long time. Then Su Zheng felt hot liquid falling on his neck, accompanied by Luo Yunchen's hoarse nasal voice, murmured softly. "Mm. A Zheng..."

The coffin was eventually disposed of, along with the entire garden pavilion of the mansion.

Originally, there should have been a large martial arts training ground there.

During his years in the capital, Luo Wenqing had learned nothing else but luxury and extravagance from the imperial palace masters.

Over the years, the mansion had been renovated until it was carved beams and painted rafters, splendid and magnificent. The training ground had been demolished and replaced with a garden pavilion resembling the imperial garden. He kept bringing concubines and favored consorts into the mansion one after another.

Luo Yunchen ordered his courtyard cleaned and tidied, then began handling various affairs of the mansion.

He also seized control of the mansion's accounting and storehouses. Without any delay, he directly had his father's concubines packed up and sent to Luo Wenqing's main courtyard.

Su Zheng: "System, keep an eye on the male lead's situation, especially his emotional fluctuations. Notify me immediately if anything is unusual."

"Okay, host."

Su Zheng: "Now give me directions. I want to go to Luo Wenqing's main courtyard."

"Okay. Host, go straight for 800 meters first..."

After walking two steps, Su Zheng stopped and called into the air, "Ying Yi."

A figure flashed, and Ying Yi appeared behind Su Zheng. "I am here."

"Follow me closely. If anyone tries to harm me later, show no mercy, no matter who it is. Do you understand?"