At that thought, Chi Yu cheered up again and reached out to sling an arm around Xie Xiyi's shoulders-
Over the past six months, the way they behaved around each other had changed completely. Xie Xiyi frequently practiced Visualization, and their affectionate gestures had been cloaked in the guise of Visualization, blurring the boundaries.
Chi Yu had also gradually grown fond of this closeness. Even when Xie Xiyi was absent, he would hug Xiaoqiu to make up for that sense of security.
"Senior Brother Xuanji." With his arm around him, Chi Yu naturally rested his chin on Xie Xiyi's broad shoulder. "Don't be angry anymore, okay?"
Xie Xiyi's tone softened somewhat. "I'm not angry."
"Really?"
Xie Xiyi lowered his eyes. From this angle, he could see Chi Yu's lips right before him.
They were full, like petals saturated with juice, brimming with soft, lush moisture.
A little higher were Chi Yu's beautiful, fluttering eyes. Those clear eyes overflowed with trust and reliance on him.
Had the things they had done before actually been things only cultivation partners could do?
Did he... have feelings for Chi Yu?
Xie Xiyi remained calm, so calm that it bordered on eerie.
He spoke very calmly. "Chi Yu."
Chi Yu did not react at first. Several seconds passed before it suddenly registered. "Senior Brother Xuanji...? Why are you suddenly calling me by my secular name?"
Xie Xiyi said, "From now on, I'll call you by your secular name."
Chi Yu said somewhat hesitantly, "But I don't want to call you by your secular name, Senior Brother Xuanji."
Xie Xiyi said, "You don't have to."
Chi Yu breathed a sigh of relief and said happily, "Okay, Senior Brother Xuanji."
The words "Senior Brother Xuanji" gave him an unparalleled sense of security, but Xie Xiyi... uh, he