Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 517

Chapter 517: Tantalising lips

Han Xin shifted uncomfortably under Xiang Yu’s unwavering gaze. He couldn’t fathom why Xiang Yu insisted on this strange proposition.

Why did he want to be in a relationship with him when they were enemies? It made no sense. Wasn’t Xiang Yu afraid he would kill him in his sleep? The thought lingered, a heavy weight on his mind.

"I can only agree once I see the water source with my own two eyes," Han Xin finally said, trying to maintain his composure.

Xiang Yu leaned back on the couch, a chuckle escaping his lips. "What if you go back on your word?" he replied, amusement dancing in his expression.

Han Zhan, eager to support his cousin, chimed in. "He never goes back on his word."

Despite the banter, Xiang Yu’s gaze never wavered, scrutinising Han Xin. "Okay, when can we go?" he asked, his tone casual yet eager.

Han Zhan’s eyes widened. "What? You are coming with us?"

Xiang Yu shrugged, an innocent look in his eyes. "What, can’t I come?"

Han Xin nodded, a reluctant agreement forming. "You can come. We will go tomorrow morning."

"Okay." Xiang Yu smiled, reaching for the glass of water. He tilted his head back, drinking deeply. The way his Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed was captivating. Han Xin couldn’t help but stare a little longer than deemed polite.

After finishing the glass, Xiang Yu stood up to leave. "See you tomorrow." He wanted to stay and spend more time with Han Xin, but he knew it wasn’t the right time. The smile on his face was mesmerizing.

As he walked out, he struggled to keep his gaze off Han Xin’s partially exposed chest, a tantalizing invitation. Everything within him wanted to slip his fingers beneath that t-shirt, to make contact and feel the warmth of his skin. But he restrained himself, choosing to savour the moment rather than push too far.

Once the door closed behind Xiang Yu, Han Zhan turned to Han Xin, his expression serious. "Are you seriously considering it?"

Han Xin fell silent, a whirlwind of thoughts racing through his mind.

Han Zhan took his silence as agreement, his voice rising in disbelief. "But how can you have a relationship with him? I didn’t know you liked guys! Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but him?"

"Let’s talk about this tomorrow when we find the water source," Han Xin replied, his tone firm.

Han Zhan opened his mouth to convince him that this was a terrible idea but quickly realized Han Xin wasn’t in the mood to discuss it any further. The weight of the topic settled heavily between them, and Han Zhan chose to let it go.

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Early in the morning, sunlight crept through the curtains, casting a soft glow across the room. Xiang Yu was jolted awake by Mei’s gentle shaking. "Master, they said you should wake up now to leave," she said, her voice calm yet insistent.

Still half-asleep, Xiang Yu groaned but pushed himself out of bed. He shuffled to the bathroom, splashing water on his face and brushing his teeth with a sense of urgency. Looking in the mirror, he ran his fingers through his hair, trying to look good for Han Xin. Despite his efforts, his hair refused to stay in place, so he let it fall freely instead.