It was simply that Xie Xiyi kept himself from doing so.
Now, as Chi Yu said these words, Xie Xiyi knew that he meant them with all his heart.
This pleased Xie Xiyi.
He had clearly made up his mind, yet just a few words from Chi Yu left him utterly defeated, all his defenses stripped away.
"Not enough..." Xie Xiyi spoke hoarsely.
The Love Poison began to act up, setting his Demonic Heart pounding. His pupils dilated slightly as he tightened his grip around Chi Yu's soft, delicate neck. "This isn't enough."
Stop talking. Don't say it!
"Chi Yu, form a bond with me. Become my cultivation partner." Xie Xiyi lowered his head, brushing his lips down from Chi Yu's forehead before stopping an inch above his upper lip. He murmured, "Be my wife. Only then can we be together forever."
Chi Yu's pupils trembled violently. "...What? Senior Brother Xuanji, what did you say?"
Xie Xiyi curled his lips, a churning black vortex reflected in his deep golden eyes. "Be my wife, Chi Yu. We've shared Spiritual Communion countless times. If you could get pregnant, you'd have given me a whole brood of children by now-ah? How could I forget? The Pregnancy Pill. Do you like children? If you do, shall we have a few?"
"?" Chi Yu sensed that something was wrong with Xie Xiyi's condition, and fear crept over him. "Senior Brother Xuanji? What are you talking about? Why can't I understand?"
He tried to break free, only to discover that Xie Xiyi's hand was clamped tightly around his neck, leaving him unable to move. "Senior Brother Xuanji!" he cried.
"Are you afraid? What are you afraid of? We've shared Spiritual Communion countless times. You're already my wife-it doesn't matter that we haven't held a bonding ceremony."