The Rebirth Of A White Robe Man: I'll Follow You This Time

"Be safe… I'll be back soon…"

After the quick summary of what needed to be done, Ren Yuan felt complicated inside while taking a glance at the slender figure sitting cross leg in the pool.

And when he receives an obedient and calm nod from the young man, he feels a bit uncomfortable inside since the young man is completely acting normal. Unlike the panic and agitation that continue to plague him despite trying hard to forget what just occurred a while ago.

This is the first time he finds his charm to be extremely troublesome and worrying.

No… maybe I read it long? How could I think that the young man has feelings for him?

Yes! Maybe it was the feeling of being the young man's savior, right??? There is nothing unusual about it.

Under the calm expression, Ren Yuan's emotion continues in turbulent motion while his usually steady and clear mind remains chaotic, and when he turned around to leave, he would deny the fact that he felt a bit at ease.

At the same time, for the first time in Ren Yuan's life, he didn't dare to dig deeper about the easy to misunderstand words that the young man had spoken.

My guts tell me that everything would become more confusing and chaotic.

So, Ren Yuan listened to his usual instinct and acted as if everything was normal.

"Whitey, don't worry, I'll quickly handle it. Brother Yuan would show you that it's just right for you to call me for help!"

Ren Yuan showed his usual self-confident attitude, particularly when bragging, before finally disappearing in the secret pathway that led outside.

"Huh… that's a surprise… he is usually sharp but he acted dull this time…"

Or maybe he is just in denial… after all, even I'm surprised that this cold and indifferent young man has fallen for his friend.

Lin Renshu murmured under his breath while gazing at the disappearing back of his friend before quickly flickering at the silent young man who had quietly watched as the man disappeared without showing any abnormal reaction.

After all, even he was able to perceive the undisguised unusual feeling he wanted to convey to Ren Yuan, and yet, it was completely ignored, or basically, the man acted like he wasn't able to perceive the ambiguous message.

"Um, don't mind his reaction… you know that he can be dull in that topic… he is quite innocent and pure regarding that... he can also be hard-headed sometimes too, so a few more knocks will do."

Or simply directly confessed and he won't miss it, there would even be no time for him to even deny it or remain ignorant.

Even Lin Renshu couldn't help but feel awkward and uncomfortable from the young man's situation. If it was another person, he wouldn't even be bothered by it and might even only think of teasing his friend from having another admirer.

But this is his future brother-in-law, not only that, but it was also the person who was able to finally fix and heal the illness that has been plaguing him at a young age. Which, he has always assumed to be a hopeless case.

"... Why… are you pushing him away?"

Jiayi who witnessed the ambiguous confession couldn't help but frown rather than feel any delight, after all, she could tell that the young man hadn't done it for a greater good.

Confession would be great, but who would do such an act after getting to know each other for only almost two months?

Basically, the young man didn't even consider receiving a good reaction, or even his feelings being accepted.

"You are really stubborn… Why continue to deny yourself? Is it so bad to try being with him(in this life)?"

Hm? Were you planning to be rejected?

Lin Renshu who heard such amazing information couldn't help but raise his eyebrow at the different mindset the young man has when trying to reveal his feelings.

While Shao Cheng slowly removes his gaze at the pathway where Ren Yuan disappears before meeting the helpless eyes of the young High Priestess, seeming to question how he could be so stubborn about it?

"Let me ask you then, why don't you want to try being with him?"

In this timeline, your feelings for the fifth Prince are still strong. You haven't grown into that mature and indifferent woman in your previous life.

Jiayi's pupils quickly constrict, completely knowing who the person the young man mentioned.

And after a moment of silence with Lin Renshu lessening his presence, knowing the seriousness of the entire situation, Jiayi has finally let out a painful sigh.

"But, you are different."

I am not fated to be with him… but you are not the same…

"I can only have one-sided love in this life, but the two of you... "

Have always been meant to be… 

"Let's stop this topic."

Shao Cheng could feel the power of being pulled to darkness, getting stronger, trying to affect his mind, and taking his will because of his emotions.

"I'm content to simply fulfill my promise. I won't ask for anything else."

This is enough, I'm prepared to live in heartache if need be.

Shao Cheng slowly calms his turbulent mind, the disturbing emotion in his heart forcefully being suppressed, which he feels quite fortunate enough that his emotion wasn't deep yet.

If it has turned into 'love' the entire situation would be harder to deal with, especially when he won't have the ability to quickly get back his usual steady and firm will.

"Until Ren Yuan comes back, I'll concentrate on meditation."

Without waiting for a reply, Shao Cheng quickly glanced at the empty pathway before shutting his eyes and emptying his mind from being disturbed by the black mist that wanted to contaminate his will, take away his reason and destroy his soul.

And after hinting at his unusual feelings, the burden and heavy pressure in his heart seemed to have been lessened, completely making him feel lighter than usual.

At least, the suffocating fear has subsided.

Soon, the large hall underneath the Sacred Mountain remained quiet with only Jiayi and Lin Renshu able to move around a little bit, with the other loyal servants standing still in the side preparing for the talisman and other materials that would be used for the following days to come.

As for the slender figure sitting cross leg in the slightly moving water in the low pool, the eerie floating orbs in his surroundings are slowly getting close with the black mist around them turning darker and thicker as time goes by.

Completely shows that the longer their situation remains the same, without finishing the purification process, the danger continues to grow stronger.

And in the following days, a few distances away from the Sacred Mountain, Ren Yuan stood still in the courtyard of one of his secret residences with a grim expression on his face.

"How many people have been found?"

Xing Ning, who has been called out when Ren Yuan has surprisingly almost used all the power he has created and grown all these years, has begun to read the report in his hands.

"Only ten people."

Ten? It's been two days and only ten people have been found?

"Quickly find the rest and take them here as soon as possible!"

Ren Yuan's eyes narrowed before finally understanding one of the reasons why only a few had been chosen after taking the report from Xing Ning's hand and reading it.

"Don't bother about their identities! Even if it's a relative of the Royal Family, secretly capture them for me!"

Thirty people of the same gender and age, even the month and day needed to be the same as those resentful souls floating around the young man.

The conditions are extremely strict and harsh.

There is also the fact that the longer it takes to find all the people and take them to the secret large hall underneath the Sacred Mountain, the more dangerous the young man's situation is.

As for taking the lives of innocent people, Ren Yuan has never been a kind person, he would always choose the people on his side rather than people he doesn't know of.

Everyone has their own selfishness, and he has just decided to be selfish too.

"... Ren Yuan, are you sure?"

Is that young man really worth all this trouble? Haven't you always been extremely vigilant in order to not alarm certain people about your capability?

Are you going to let them find out the power you secretly built all these years because of that young man?

Xing Ning's eyes couldn't help but implore the agitated man before him, and yet, when he saw the clear and determined grey pupils with a question 'what the hell are you asking about', could only swallow the words he wanted to speak next.

"... Do you like him?"

However, after a moment of silence, Xing Ning couldn't help but finally ask his friend what he had always wanted to know about.

There had always been a sign in the past, but, the two of them obviously seemed to get it but at the same time, didn't get how ambiguous their relationship is.

Although he doesn't have anything against the young man, but this movement and actions of his friend have greatly alarmed him.

Xing Ning has obviously underestimated the control and importance of the young man on his friend.

Who would do this for a mere friend? Even though he always heard Ren Yuan mention the two of them being special friends, but there is obviously something more to it.

Depending on the situation, such a relationship can be good or bad.

And Ren Yuan, who was stunned by Xing Ning's question couldn't help but become dazed for a moment.

Like? Do you mean that kind of like? Me? Like Whitey that way?

Xing Ning seeing his friend turning quiet at his question couldn't help but inwardly sigh, appearing to have gotten his answer despite getting no reply. After all, if it was the usual situation, Ren Yuan would have easily laughed it off or joked about it.

Obviously, his friend has been moved.

However, Xing Ning can only show a dumbfounded expression on his face after finally getting an answer from the man after a few seconds.

"I don't."