Chapter 228- Cold Indifferent Loyal Dog VS. Playful Ghost King (23)
Originally, he had heard from Mu Jin that they were bound by a blood contract. Curious, he decided to investigate, and surprisingly, the books he found also mentioned contracts between humans and ghosts.
He hadn’t expected it to be such an advanced form of contract. More importantly, he initially believed he was being suppressed by Mu Jin, making him cautious and determined to improve his skills to catch up to Mu Jin and eventually overturn the situation.
However, after thoroughly understanding the content of the books and circulating his magical power through his body, he sensed the contract binding him and Mu Jin. To his surprise, he discovered that their blood contract was an equal one.
This meant he didn’t need to call Mu Jin “master.” The blood contract not only posed no harm to him, but in critical moments, if he were in any trouble, Mu Jin would be obligated to protect him instead.
But why would Mu Jin establish such a contract that clearly offered no advantage to him? A hint of curiosity sprouted in Yin Tianyi’s heart.
Of course, he wouldn’t narcissistically believe that Mu Jin fell in love with him at first sight. He became more certain that this demon was indeed a ghost with no malicious intent. Even Mu Jin’s mischievousness seemed endearing.
Presumably, Mu Jin had been immersed in cultivation for many years, and it was unclear why Yin Tianyi’s ancestor had sealed him. Although at times his temperament appeared eccentric, leading to misunderstandings, he was, in essence, quite pure.
Thinking of this, Yin Tianyi’s gaze towards Mu Jin grew increasingly gentle. After a while, Mu Jin noticed that his lover’s eyes were no longer on the book but on himself instead.
He turned around cheerfully, winked at Yin Tianyi, and gave a sweet smile, saying, “What’s the matter, Tianyi? Not reading anymore? Do you want to serve your master?”
As he said this, Mu Jin licked his lips and threw a seductive glance at Yin Tianyi. Half-floating in the air, he placed his bare foot on the man’s shoulder. His red robe was already loose, and in this position, the alluring view was fully revealed.
Noticing the state of undress beneath the robe, the man’s previously gentle gaze immediately deepened. He grabbed Mu Jin’s outstretched hand, pulling him directly into his arms, then carried his demon lover to the bathroom for a delightful splash in the water together.
It was summer, and the weather was hot. Yin Tianyi found soaking in water quite comfortable, especially with a beauty accompanying him. Thus, the summer night was both cool and fiery for the two of them.
At night, as usual, Yin Tianyi held Mu Jin in his arms. Although it was very late, neither of them had fallen asleep. Mu Jin never felt tired but still enjoyed lying in bed and being held by his lover.
Mu Jin lifted his head and buried his face in the man’s neck, blinking occasionally, his butterfly-wing-like eyelashes fluttering.
Yin Tianyi could feel Mu Jin’s long lashes brushing against his Adam’s apple, causing a tickling sensation but also bringing a profound sense of peace and sweet happiness.
He reached out to stroke Mu Jin’s silky hair, gently and lovingly. Although their intimate moments were delightful, simply holding each other like this was equally wonderful, giving him a sense of home.
Yin Tianyi loved stroking Mu Jin’s hair, finding its texture incredibly pleasant.
Yet, he couldn’t remember when he had ever seen a man with long hair without feeling disdain. He had always thought it looked untidy, cumbersome, and somewhat effeminate. But on Mu Jin, the long hair seemed graceful and full of charm. In any case, the person in his arms looked beautiful no matter what.
Feeling Mu Jin finally close his eyes, seemingly to rest, Yin Tianyi sighed deeply. He relaxed and began to ponder their contract.
After the passionate encounter they just had, his emotions had calmed. However, after calming down, he didn’t feel as excited and happy as before.
Initially, when he believed his contract with Mu Jin was a master-servant one, he had considered how to break it first. That way, if he wanted to keep Mu Jin, he wouldn’t be suppressed.
He feared that if Mu Jin could suppress him, there might come a day when Mu Jin would tire of him, leaving him utterly powerless to keep him.
So, he was happy to learn that their contract was an equal one. But upon further reflection, Yin Tianyi felt a bit dissatisfied.
Although their contract was equal, it could still be broken. Given Mu Jin’s current strength, if he truly wanted to leave, Yin Tianyi couldn’t stop him.
But he really didn’t want to part with Mu Jin, not even a little. To put it plainly, he had already avenged himself in his previous life. While revenge was something he had to pursue, it wasn’t as urgent or obsessive anymore.
Now, what he wanted most was the person in his arms—no, rather, this ghost. Given a second chance at life, Yin Tianyi naturally had fewer concerns, allowing everything to follow his heart’s desires.
He had long placed the person in his arms in his heart. If he hadn’t met Mu Jin in his previous life, perhaps he could have endured the loneliness.
But now, having tasted the sweetness of love, knowing what it felt like to like someone, and experiencing the embrace and kisses of the one he liked, he couldn’t bear to return to a monk-like existence.
Every day, he and Mu Jin fell asleep in each other’s arms and woke up together. They ate and played together. Even though he was a quiet person who mostly listened to Mu Jin talk, he couldn’t deny that Mu Jin brought him immense joy.
He knew he was addicted to the warmth this person beside him provided. He never expected that the one who brought him true warmth over two lifetimes would be a ghost. Thinking of this, Yin Tianyi felt it was ironic but mostly felt grateful.
Perhaps others would be afraid upon learning Mu Jin’s true identity, but he only saw Mu Jin as an angel who had saved him.
So, since this mischievous spirit had come to him and chosen him, it was his responsibility to keep him. Mu Jin should always stay by his side and never leave him.
Life was exceedingly blissful now, and Yin Tianyi felt incredibly happy interacting with Mu Jin. However, being someone who always plans ahead, he naturally needed to prepare early to avoid any unforeseen events.
At first, he didn’t immediately seek revenge against the Yuan family because he felt his current abilities were insufficient. Now, his hesitation stemmed from Mu Jin’s promise to fulfill his wish and help him get revenge.
He was unsure if resolving his grudge with Yuan Hongshen would lead to Mu Jin leaving him, a result he could not bear under any circumstances.
But, despite not actively seeking trouble with the Yuan family, they repeatedly provoked him. After the doll incident, another situation involving the Qi family occurred, both likely orchestrated by Yuan Hongshen. Thinking about it gave Yin Tianyi a headache.
In his previous life, he had caused an accident that led to Yuan Hongshen’s death, but he wasn’t aware of everything Yuan had done behind the scenes. It now seemed that Yuan Hongshen had been hiding much more than he had imagined, involved in many dirty deeds.
Yin Tianyi accepted this calmly, but he was troubled by Mu Jin’s apparent interest in the matter. Especially since Mu Jin had rushed back the previous day, eager to discuss the Yuan family’s issues with him.
Knowing Mu Jin’s personality, if he was interested, Yin Tianyi realized that even if he wanted to avoid the matter temporarily, he would have no choice but to deal with it, following Mu Jin’s lead for now.
He thought it would be better if the contract could be altered to make Mu Jin acknowledge him as the master. It wasn’t that he particularly wanted to be Mu Jin’s master; he just wished to have some leverage over him. This way, even if Mu Jin wanted to leave, he couldn’t, and Yin Tianyi could force him to stay by his side.
Thinking about this made Yin Tianyi even more restless, so he quietly sat up, found his books on magic, and began researching the sections related to contracts meticulously.
Meanwhile, Yin Tianyi was unaware of the exact events involving the Qi family, but Mu Jin, who had instructed 003 to keep an eye on things, already knew. According to 003, the problematic items in the Qi household were bought by a servant who had been bribed by an antique dealer. The largest vase had been brought back by Qi Lao Yezi’s second son, Second Master Qi, apparently from an auction.
It seemed unrelated to the Yuan family, but Mu Jin knew Yuan Hongshen must be involved. Moreover, the same person owned both the antique shop and the auction house.
Hearing from old Yu and Mr. Qi about the auction house also caught Mu Jin’s attention.
Could Yuan Hongshen have connections with the auction house, deliberately introducing these items to siphon off the fortune of prominent families?
Although the charms on the smaller items were crude and seemed ineffective in drawing much fortune, the large vase was a different story.