The Immortal Venerable Takes It Too Far

The Immortal and Demon Realms had maintained a balance of power for a thousand years.

Then Yan Ling, the Demon Venerable, appeared out of nowhere. He wore a fearsome mask, and the depths of his cultivation were impossible to fathom.

In just a few months, he had conquered most of the cultivation world and captured Yin Huifeng, the Brightflower Immortal Venerable and sect leader of the Yin family, the foremost clan among the immortal sects.

No matter how Yan Ling tortured him, Yin Huifeng remained dignified and unyielding, keeping his mouth firmly shut.

Yan Ling ran out of patience and was about to execute Yin Huifeng when, all of a sudden, his entire magical power was suppressed. A person calling himself Ashuo appeared in his consciousness and forced him to release the prisoner.

With no other choice, Yan Ling did as he was told, dropped his disguise, and personally escorted Yin Huifeng away.

Once he was safely out of danger, the Immortal Venerable, who had been so steadfast and unyielding, suddenly burst into tears. Looking at Yan Ling, who had removed his mask, he asked, "Benefactor, could you give me a hug?"

Yan Ling: ???

Under Ashuo's pressure, Yan Ling reluctantly hugged him.

After that, Yan Ling was forced to accompany Yin Huifeng in his search for divine artifacts.

As they spent time together, Yin Huifeng grew more and more clingy. At first, Yan Ling found it tiresome, but eventually, he slowly got used to it...

Yin Huifeng: Benefactor, could you give me a hug?

Yan Ling: No.

Yin Huifeng's eyes welled with tears after being rejected.

Yan Ling: Fine, come here...

Yin Huifeng: Benefactor, could you kiss me?

Yan Ling: Get lost!

Yin Huifeng's eyes grew teary after being scolded.

Yan Ling: Fine... I'll kiss you...

Yin Huifeng, sobbing: Benefactor, could we cultivate together?

Yan Ling: Fine, let's cu... No, don't push your luck!

An aloof outside, a crybaby at heart, and an Immortal Venerable gong who pushes his luck x a powerful, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, slightly unhinged Demon Venerable shou.

Note:

1. Childhood friends plus a fated encounter. The Immortal Venerable is the gong! He gets weepy around people he's close to, but that doesn't mean he's weak.

2. In the early and middle parts, the Demon Venerable's powers will remain suppressed by Ashuo. There's a reason for the suppression.

3. Both are each other's first, 1v1, happy ending.

Theme: Everyone's circumstances are different. Being able to turn back after losing your way is a blessing.