The Black-Bellied Snake Spirit Was Abducted by the Clan Chief

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[White-skinned, dark-hearted snake spirit x Qilin clan leader who can't bring himself to say he loves him]

Five years ago, Ze Xi was a lowly beast born of a union between the Snake Clan and humans, while Shi Xiao was a brilliant and spirited talent of the Qilin Clan.

Back then, Shi Xiao pulled Ze Xi out of the mud and told him,

“Don't listen to what they say. Every beastfolk born in Sifang City deserves protection. It's your birthright.”

“If you get lost again, wait right where you are, understand? If I can't find you, I'll follow the path we took before and look for you.”

“See? You can develop venom glands, and you're every bit as good as any member of the Snake Clan.”

Five years later, Ze Xi was a criminal beast hated by all the tribes, while Shi Xiao was the deeply respected leader of the Qilin Clan.

This time, Ze Xi had countless questions he wanted to ask, but couldn't bring himself to say them.

“Because the beastfolk in Sifang City need protection, does that mean I have to be sacrificed?”

“You promised you'd come looking for me, so why did you break your promise this time, A-Xiao?”

“Because I'm valuable from head to toe, do I deserve to have my venom drained, my blood drained, and to be made to wish I were dead?”

After a long time spent trying to calm himself, Ze Xi finally realized that this clan leader was nothing like the A-Xiao he had once known. Better to cut away the rotten flesh than cling to a hopeless remedy.

Yet this very Shi Xiao now wanted to win his heart back.

[You can entwine your neck with mine and make love to me. I can let you drain my blood and flesh. But though I love you with all my heart, you are destined never to love me., Ze Xi]

[My love has never passed my lips, but I have kept you in my heart., Shi Xiao]