[Lively at first, then loyal and resentful dog-like top x beautiful, strong, tragic, world-weary, unhinged bottom]
Immortal Venerable Xi Jin of Yuqiong was infamous. They said he was a monster who ate human brains, the sort of creature who could make a three-year-old wet the bed.
One day, he killed the Demon Lord and brought the man's son back with him, saying he would take him as a disciple. He called him "little beast" at every turn.
The little beast was stubborn too. Even when the whip left him drenched in blood, he stood rigidly and refused to bow his head.
People advised Xi Jin, "Either kill him or treat him well. Otherwise, once he grows up, he'll definitely kill you."
Xi Jin listened and smiled, his eyes curving. "Oh, wonderful."
Later, Chi Yan really did kill him.
At the Immortal Sects' Assembly, with hundreds of sects gathered in tribute, Chi Yan struck the Immortal Venerable from the high platform with a single sword.
The blade pierced Xi Jin straight through the heart.
Chi Yan looked distraught. "It wasn't me..."
Xi Jin placed his hand over Chi Yan's where it gripped the sword hilt and said cheerfully, "Thank you..."
Xi Jin had spent ten years carefully planning his own journey to the underworld. He opened his eyes, wanting to see what the King of Hell looked like, only to meet a pair of deep, crimson eyes.
Chi Yan's expression was unreadable. "Master..."
Xi Jin stared blankly at the handcuffs around his wrists and thought: This little beast couldn't bear to let him die so easily. He'd rather spend a hundred years planning to bring him back to life and take proper revenge.
Xi Jin was waiting for Chi Yan to torture him, but the next moment, Chi Yan lowered his head and kissed him.
The aloof Immortal Venerable swore. "...Holy shit."
Theme: Cherish the present
I'm really looking forward to the next plot