Chapter 36: CH 31.1

Xie Jianwei spent a lot of energy as he forcibly resisted his urge to push away Lu Li.The Blood King Lu Li was already annoyed. He shouldn’t add anymore problems by stimulating this Lu Li by rejecting his kiss.

If he pushed him away now, he’ll offend both sides, and he wouldn’t be able to appease even one of them.

Poor Xie was having a hard time enduring this kind of situation– it was obviously a sweet kiss, but at this moment, he felt like there was a thorn in his back, which made him stiff and guilty.

Fortunately, Lu Li didn’t go overboard– he let go after a kiss.

Xie Jianwei gasped and smiled, but he couldn’t help but glance towards the upper left– where Blood King Lu Li was seated.

The man sitting on the throne was very calm. It didn’t seem like he was looking at them at all– he even had his head turn in another direrection, saying a few words to Lorren on the left.

If Xie Jianwei wass really a naïve, pureblood Count, he would probably believed this devil.

But he knew Lu Li too well.

This is clearly the calm before the storm.

The calmer it is now, the more terrible and fiercer it will be after the outburst.

Halfway through the banquet is the favorite “dating” time for vampires. Basically, as long as you look at each other, you can find a place to “play”.

All the purebloods were invited, and even Xie Jianwei was no exception.

However, Xie Jianwei smiled and refused. The person who invited him was a very beautiful girl with twinkling large eyes and long eyelashes. She said sweetly, “My Lord, you should also taste a woman’s flavor, it’s not that different from a man like Count Lu Li’s!”

Although these words were kind of offensive in the human race’s, but its simply not a big deal amongst the bloodkin, so Xie Jianwei just smiled and said: “It has nothing to do with being a man or woman. It’s just that I made a promise to Lu Li.”

The bloodclan girl blinked: “What did you promise?”

“To only exchange blood with him.”

“Oh …” The girl chuckled and said, “Count, you really are just like a human.You have such a deep heart.”

Her lackadaisical words made Xie Jian slightly startled.

Lorren interjected: “What did you say, little girl? Be careful or else you’ll end up being punished if you annoy Count Wei.”

The girl arrived in front Lorren in a blink: “My Lord, do you want to play?”

Lorren gave her a smug smile: “Let’s play?”

The girl replied, “It depends on whether you have the skill.”

Since she dared to come up to a pureblood, the girl is definitely quite beautiful. Although she wasn’t able to make an ‘appointment’ with Xie Jianwei, it’s not a complete loss as she was able to successfully caught Lorren’s interest.

No one came to the Blood King from the beginning till the end.

Xie Jianwei was actually a little puzzled. He didn’t know what happened in the past, so he didn’t know the reason. He just thought that they’re scared of the Blood King so nobody dared to provoke him.

Blood King Lu Li left the banquet first after a while. After he left, the whole bloodclan let go of their limits, and played to their hearts’ contents.

Lu Li also took Xie Jianwei back to their residence. Both of them drank some wine, and when they returned to the house, they immediately kissed each other. They started pulling their clothes off from the door and throwing them all on theirway to the bedroom.

Xie Jianwei’s white skin was like a bright moon in the night sky when placed on black satin sheets on the bed. Lu Li was a little anxious– he didn’t do much foreplay and instead just merged with him.

Lu Li asked for him many times, and later saw that he was slightly tired. When he begged him to stop, Lu Li just kissed him while asking: “Last time.”

Last time …. Who would believe you!

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The next day Xie Jianwei slept until the sun was high and when he woke up Lu Li had already gone out.

After being officially conferred with his title, Lu Li needed to consolidate his position.He was destined not to be as idle as the old nobles such as Lorren and Xie Jianwei; not to mention that he had greater ambitions.

Xie Jianwei wanted to continue sleeping for a while, but he suddenly remembered something.

Yes, I promised the Bood King Lu Li yesterday that I’ll send him the Heart of Ice Silk early this morning.

Now … well, it’s already afternoon!

Although the blood race’s body clock is reversed day and night, the purebloods are not affected by this. Since he promised early in the morning, he should not drag this matter until evening.With an aching back, he got up and put on his clothes. He was planning on meeting Blood King Lu Li before sleeping again. Just as he went out, he met Lorren.

“You okay ah? So young yet you’re suffering from a little something like this.” Lorren laughed at him with a teasing look.

Xie Jianwei “……”

Lorren, in a good mood, continued: “I’m teling you, you really lost a lot yesterday! That girl tasted really good, her blood was so sweet, and her mouth felt like it’s filled with honey ……” (t/n: usually when you say someone’s mouth is dripping with honey, it means they’re good with sweet talking. But in this case.. who knows? (๑¯◡¯๑)

Xie Jianwei interrupted: “I’m fine. Besides, I’m not really interested.”

Lorren poked his head: “You stubborn child.”

Xie Jianwei was too lazy to talk to him, so he said: “I’m going to see His Majesty.”

Lorren paused, then he looked at Xie Jianwei from head to toe: “Are you sure?”

Xie Jianwei didn’t think too much, and just asked: “Why, is His Majesty busy?”

“I just woke up, how would I know?”

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“So why are you stopping me?”

You’re going to see His Majesty with your entire appearance screaming you’ve been loved for an entire night. Are you asking for trouble? Lorren thought.

Forget it … it’s not my place to manage their business.

It’s okay if he sleeps with His Majesty too. Why focus and be single-minded on only person? We’re a part of blood race, and we’ve always been this way. A few more companions can perhaps untie the knot in his heart.

Xie Jianwei thought that Lorren was acting a little strange, but why was he so?

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Blood King Lu Li was doing some official documents. After Xie Jianwei came in, Blood King Lu Li didn’t even lift his head- he just casually said: “Sit for a while.”

Xie Jianwei thanked him and then sat down under the guidance of the attendant.

The attendant asked: “Count, do you need a drink?”

Xie Jianwei drank so much delicious blood yesterday, so why would he drink some cold blood? “No need.”

The attendant then retreated.

The Blood King was working and the entire hall was extremely quiet. When Xie Jianwei took a sneak peek on the man, he happened to see the Blood King’s fingers touched the table, as if reaching for something. He realized something, so he called for the attendant again: “Send something for His Majesty to drink”

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“Understood.”

The attendant came back, and perhaps because he was a newcomer, he put the drink directly on the left hand’s side. Blood King Lu Li was writing with his right, so it is reasonable to put the glass on left side for convenience. But that side has the documents– those are important materials, all made of paper. If the cup was accidentally knocked over, it would cause great trouble.

Xie Jianwei didn’t instruct the little servant anymore. He just stood up himself and picked up the glass and put it to the other side.

As a result, as soon as he picked up cup, he was stunned by the incoming smell.

In bloodkins’ sense, blood does have different tastes. Since they have lost or don’t have human memories, they can’t really compare or match it into different things.

But that doesn’t mean Xie Jianwei can’t. After all, he didn’t lose his memory. And he can definitely tell that there was a strong aroma of green apple in the blood.

Ordinary people might think it smells good, since it drinking it is kind of refreshing especially when a person is busy with work. But even if Lu Li became a bloodkin, he wouldn’t like this taste.

Why?

–Because he really hates apples.

Xie Jianwei didn’t put down the cup. He called the attendant, and said softly: “Change this to something else. His Majesty doesn’t like this taste.”

The servant froze, but because of Xie Jianwei’s identity, he didn’t say much. He bowed his head and said: “Understood.”

The hall was extremely quiet, so although they spoke softly, those words still fell into Blood king Lu Li’s ears. His hand holding the pen paused, and he looked up at Xie Jianwei.

Just a glance– he quickly returned his gaze.

What Xie Jianwei did last night, he knew everything.

His whole body is full of another man’s breath. The bite and kiss marks on that pale neck couldn’t be covered at all. And he was even more familiar those lips – only when they are kissed repeatedly will its color change from light to such a ruddy red.

He likes to kiss him, likes to make him upset, and likes to beg softly for mercy when he’s sick, and he likes to sleep in his arms obediently….

–But now, his likes have become another person’s business. (t/n: my poor baby T.T)

He became slightly irritated. Even if some things have been decided for a long time, he still couldn’t let go. He sighed and looked at the messy documents on his table, only to find it boring.

At this time, the attendant came back again. He listened to Xie Jianwei’s opinion, and changed it to another taste of wine.

Xie Jianwei whispered to him again: “Place it on His Majesty’s right side.”

Upon hearing this, the Blood King Lu Li looked up suddenly, and a pair of red eyes locked him at Xie Jianwei accurately.

Xie Jianwei was somewhat guilty. He tried to calm himself and saluted him: “Your Majesty.”

Blood King Luli waved his hand: “Put it down.”

The attendant lowered the glass and bowed his head. “Yes.”

The main hall was already quiet. But now, it seems that it became quieter.

–Only two people, but the air in the hall seemed like it’s not enough to let them breathe freely.

After a brief silence, Xie Jianwei wanted to speak, but Lu Li beat him to it first, “Are you happy with him?”

Xie Jianwei: “…”

After asking this, Blood King Lu Li laughed self-deprecatingly: “…you will never force yourself.” (t/n: I thing BK Lu Li is trying to say that since XJW isn’t the type that makes himself suffer, he won’t be forced into something he didn’t like doing. Meaning XJW is definitely happy with the other Lu Li.)

Xie Jianwei didn’t dare to look at him, because he becomes soft-hearted easily. If he sees Lu Li sad expression, he’s afraid that he would repeat the same mistake.

Blood King Lu Li paused suddenly and said again: “If I had woken up a few years earlier …”

Xie Jianwei ruthlessly cut-in: “Your Majesty, there is no ‘if’s in the world.”

Blood King Lu Li: “…”

He said nothing, but the surrounding atmosphere became more tense. He felt his heart burning, and even the air he’s inhaling into his lungs was hot.

“Forget it …” Blood King Luli said softly, “It’s fine.”

This wasn’t the first time Xie Jianwei heard these words. He already heard it once from Lorren.

‘It’s fine. It’s okay.’ What is?

He knew that he must have separated from the Blood King before, but why do they all think it is a good thing that we’re separated?

Lorren is a typical vampire who is familiar and has been living with this kind of concept in regards to their partners, so it would be normal to think so.

But what about this Lu Li?

Even if he’s not the master of this dream, he wouldn’t be able to fully accept the setting of this world.

After all, he is Lu Li. And no matter what, he is his Lu Li.

Xie Jianwei felt that he must have overlooked something important, but because he had very few clues, he could not speculate on the truth of this matter.

It is impossible for him to explore his past with the Blood King.

Outsiders wouldn’t know what happened and Lorren’s mouth was tightly shut. As for the Blood King Lu Li,  Xie Jianwei only wanted to temporarily stay away from him, so he that wouldn’t make the former feel more miserable…

He’s feeling uncomfortable, and Lu Li must be feeling worse.

Xie Jianwei took out the Heart of the Ice Silk: “Your Majesty, this is what you asked of me yesterday.”

Blood King Lu Li looked at it and said: “Hmm.”

“If there is no other order, this subordinate will go back first. “

“Let’s go together. I’m going to the Deputy Hall and it’s on the same way.”

Xie Jianwei didn’t actually want to be with him, but refusing at this time is not a good idea, especially since his residence and the Deputy hall is really on the same road.

The two walked out of the main hall one after the other and none of them both spoke on the way.

Xie Jianwei just wanted this route to be shorter – it’s best if he could get to his destination immediately.

After a while, Xie Jianwei arrived first, and he said goodbye to the Blood King.

Lu Li’s face had a faint smiling look as he said, “Pay attention to your body.”

Xie Jianwei’s body stiffened but he responded quickly: “This subordinate understands.”

Xie Jianwei stood at the door, waiting for the Blood King Lu Li to be on his way. But the Blood King Lu Li seemed like he wanted to wait for Xie Jianwei to enter before leaving.

The two stood in a stalemate at the door.

“Your Majesty, I’m going inside.” Xie Jianwei turned and was about to enter the house, but his wrist was suddenly caught by a hot palm.

Xie Jianwei’s heart thumped, and then Blood King Lu Li pushed him hard against the door and fiercely kissed his red lips.

The kiss was indescribable. It was like a storm-like invasion, obviously strong and domineering, but it also concealed a strong sense of despair and unwillingness, like a snowflake that would break into pieces and melt into nothingness with even a little force.

Xie Jianwei’s heart was beating hard. His reason is telling him that he should push the man away, but his heart couldn’t bear to do so.

His Lu Li… his beloved…he just wanted him …

Yan Ke’s voice sounded in time: “My Lord!”

Xie Jianwei’s floating mind returned, and he pushed away the man who was kissing him.

“Your Majesty!” Xie Jianwei sighed lightly.

Under the silver mask, the Blood king gently scrunched his eyebrows; his voice was hoarse and unclear as he questioned: “Why him?”

Xie Jianwei gritted his teeth and braced himself.

Blood King Lu Li asked again: “Why look for a Lu Li who is exactly like me?”

“I am with him not because he looks like you.”

“Why is that?” Blood King Lu Li asked, “You waited for me for a century, but gave up in the last few years? Because you found someone who looks exactly like me?”

“Lu Li is Lu Li, you are you.”

Blood King Lu Li stared at him and spoke after some time, “Lu Li is Lu Li, but don’t forget, I am Lu Li too!” (t/n: ba-dum tsss)

Xie Jianwei’s heart trembled violently. Both of them are called Lu Li? How could this be?

The other personality in the last world got a pseudonym. Why are the two Lu Lis in this world not only similar in appearance, but also have the same name?

Blood King Lu Li said softly: “But you can rest assured that I will never take off this mask, and no one will know my name.” (t/n: My cinnamooooon T.T)

Xie Jianwei was startled, but Blood King Lu Li just kissed him in the forehead- the movement was very light, as if he was handling a very precious treasure: “Be with him. At least he is also a ‘Lu Li’.”

Xie Jianwei‘s mind went blank.

He looked a soul-less person, standing in front of the door, unmoving. He naturally didn’t perceive that another person was also standing for a long time, watching him.

After the Blood King left, Xie Jianwei remained frozen in his spot for a long time, before finally returning to the house.

Yan Ke said carefully: “My Lord, don’t think too much.”

Xie Jianwei: “…”

“This is just a dream, just a dream. In reality, you and the Lord Marshal are very happy and loving.”

Xie Jianwei lowered his eyes, “Hmm.”

Yan Ke continued to comfort him: “Everything is for the treatment. In reality, nothing like this will happen.”

“If the treatment fails, it will definitely happen.” Xie Jianwei muttered.

If Lu Li’s personality can’t be merged, they will inevitably become separated, and he will definitely face a situation similar to that of earlier.

The palm and the back of the hand are both his flesh, but no Lu Li will accept other Lu Lis.

What should I do then?

Yan Ke hurriedly said: “It’s impossible to fail! We found the abnormalities on time and we promptly started the treatment. Just follow the steps and work hard- without a doubt, you will succeed, my Lord.”

Xie Jianwei calmed down slowly: “Okay.”

He must succeed. He wouldn’t allow these dreams to become a reality.

His Lu Li will be a complete Lu Li!

Translator’s Notes:

This was supposed to be  last Tuesday’s release. July’s schedule will be MWF.