Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 541

Chapter 541: A dash of NSFW

Han Xin didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he placed a small food bag on the desk, his movements deliberate. "I am sorry," he said, his voice steady but sincere.

"I should have told you yesterday where I was going and how long I would take. I have never been in a relationship before, and I have a lot to learn."

Xiang Yu blinked, caught off guard. He hadn’t expected the apology to come so easily, without argument or resistance. A small smile tugged at his lips as he leaned back in the chair. "Well," he said, his tone lighter now, "at least you admit when you are wrong."

Han Xin nodded, his expression softening just a fraction. "This is my apology gift," he said, gesturing to the food bag.

Xiang Yu’s curiosity was piqued, and he reached for the bag and opened it. Inside were neatly stacked bento boxes, filled with colorful fruits and a rich, hearty breakfast.

Xiang Yu picked up one of the boxes, inspecting the contents with a faint smile. He opened the fruit bento, his fingers brushing against the lid, and pulled out a bright red, mutated cherry.

He popped it into his mouth, biting down with a satisfying crunch. The burst of sweetness made him hum in approval, his smirk returning as he glanced up at Han Xin. "Not bad, not bad at all," he said, his tone teasing but appreciative.

Han Xin’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he watched Xiang Yu bite into the red cherry, the juice glistening on his moist lips. The sight was utterly mesmerizing, an unintentional allure that caught Han Xin off guard. For a moment, he was tempted...so tempted to lean forward, to bite the other end of the cherry, to close the distance and kiss those lips. But he held himself back, his discipline fighting against the sudden pull of desire.

Clearing his throat, Han Xin forced his focus back to the matter at hand. "About last night," he began, his voice steady despite the rapid beat of his heart, "how did you know they were only the two of them in the city?"

Xiang Yu smirked, popping another cherry into his mouth. "I told you, I have my ways," he replied, his tone playful but evasive.

Han Xin’s gaze lingered on Xiang Yu’s lips as they curved into that infuriating smirk, his focus slipping again. The way Xiang Yu’s lips moved, the way they glistened with the juice of the fruit... it was maddening. He had to look away, but even then, the image lingered in his mind.

Xiang Yu continued, seemingly unaware of the effect he was having. "There aren’t any more assassins now," he said, his voice calm as he got up to pour himself a glass of water.

"But there should be a bounty on the top-ranking awakened in this city. I have an idea of how to deal with them." He turned slightly, his eyes meeting Han Xin’s. "But it will cost you."