Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 119

Chapter 119: I like you

Tonight, the night was warmer than usual, wrapping the small town in a gentle embrace. Lanterns hung from every eave and corner, their soft glow reflecting off the cobblestones, creating a mosaic of flickering light.

The scent of sweet pastries wafted through the air, mingling with laughter and chatter as townsfolk revelled in the evening’s festivities.

Xiang Yu walked ahead his delicate silk gown fluttering around his ankles like petals caught in a breeze. He smiled at the twins walking beside him. Their faces glowed with excitement as they clutched their new porcelain dolls.

Yes, he couldn’t resist buying them pretty dolls especially when they gave him puppy dog eyes. Baihe’s eyes sparkled with gratitude as he sheathed and unsheathed the dagger Xiang Yu had bought him. It was a gift he never expected to receive.

"Thank you so much, Your Highness", Baihe said thank you again for the nth time, his voice barely containing his joy.

Xiang Yu chuckled softly, his heart swelling at their happiness. "Go on and buy some snacks for us," he urged gently, gesturing toward a nearby food market overflowing with snacks. "Buy whatever you want."

With a gleeful shriek, Lian dashed off into the crowd of people. Mei yelled after her saying, "We can only get a snack for each person!" while trying to catch up.

Lian yelled back, "Master said we can get whatever we want." Baihe was a little hesitant to leave her alone but Xiang Yu said,

"Go ahead. Make sure they don’t fight." Baihe nodded his head before running after the two girls. Xiang Yu watched them go for a moment before turning toward an arch bridge adorned with hanging lanterns that cast warm shadows over its surface.

As he approached, he felt an inexplicable pull toward an ethereal scene of dancing fireflies twinkling against the darkened backdrop of trees lining the riverbank. The scene felt almost magical.

While he was admiring the scene Han Xin suddenly appeared beside him like he had been waiting for him to be alone.

Xiang Yu wasn’t at all surprised he would show up. He was the reason he sent the girls and Baihe away. "General Han. Why do you always walk so lightly? Were you a cat in your past life," he teased playfully.

Han Xin turned to look at her face. The softness of her features illuminated by lantern light captivated him entirely. He swallowed hard before apologising for startling her. "I didn’t mean to scare you." His voice was steady but held an undercurrent of nervousness that betrayed his calm demeanour.

Xiang Yu chuckled softly again and began walking slowly along the bridge’s edge. Han Xin fell into step beside her instinctively, feeling both excited and flustered being alone together yet keeping his expression impassive despite his racing thoughts.

"Why are you alone?" he asked casually while trying not to let himself get lost in those enchanting eyes that seemed to hold galaxies within them, so close yet so far away. "Where are your tails? They always follow you everywhere."

A knowing smile graced Xiang Yu’s lips. "I got rid of them because I wanted to talk to you," he replied simply but meaningfully enough that Han Xin could feel butterflies erupting within him at those words.