The Muluo Clan disappeared.
Lin Xushen, the clan's fifth elder, was one of the survivors, and he made revenge his life's purpose.
Revenge for the destruction of his clan, and for his own death.
So he went to great lengths to establish Huangquan, turning the whole world into a chessboard as he set out to destroy the Divine Court.
Before he could even get started, his ex-boyfriend, whom Lin Xushen had been hiding from for over ten thousand years, appeared.
And he still had feelings for Lin Xushen.
Back then, Lin Xushen faked his death to escape. When his friend had to deal with Suyin searching every inch of the land, they even conjured up a corpse and buried it.
Suyin's reaction was nothing short of utterly heartbroken, enough to move heaven and earth.
Seeing this, Lin Xushen's friend once advised him to think it over carefully.
He had thought it over. They weren't right for each other.
He still hasn't changed his mind.
They meet again and recognize each other. Suyin wants to get back together as if it's the most natural thing in the world.
But Lin Xushen is perfectly frank, and just as naturally brushes him off over the very improper way they broke up.
After using his exquisite (clumsy) verbal artistry to gloss over what happened back then...
Suyin says he's going to cling to him until he gives in.
Lin Xushen: ???
Persuading someone who's been alone for over ten thousand years to let go is an art.
The first time the divine beast Huofeng Suyin came to Yujing, he didn't find his people, but he did meet Lin Xushen.
He could tell Lin Xushen was extraordinarily gifted, and might one day be no weaker than him.
So he teased and tempted Lin Xushen until he fell for him.
Then he left, withdrawing from the scene to take care of an important matter for his clan.
Suyin thought, A few decades are but the blink of an eye. What could we possibly be in a hurry for?
But Lin Xushen died too soon.
So soon that Suyin hadn't even realized how much he needed him in his life.
But how could Suyin be so sure Lin Xushen couldn't see the condescending way he was always looming over him?
Relentlessly persistent gong x calm and composed shou
In short, this is a shou-centric story. The shou has the upper hand in the relationship, is stubborn as a mule, and likes the gong but won't admit it. They both wait for the other to give in first, and they both keep waiting for the other to give in first.
Theme: Heaven is about to entrust someone with a great mission. It must first test their resolve, wear out their sinews and bones, and starve their bodies.
