The Child Raised by the King of the Underworld

At ten years old, Jian Shao grew up wild and alone in this underdeveloped county town.

On a dark and stormy night, Jian Shao, who had been able to see ghosts since birth, hurried downstairs to buy a packet of instant noodles. There he met Chu Yan, the King of the Underworld, who had also come to buy instant noodles.

From then on, that person (?) barged into his world, showering him with endless affection and indulgence.

But one night, he discovered that his older brother wasn't human...

My world was once shrouded in darkness. You brought me the warm sunshine of spring.

Jian Shao (bottom) X Chu Yan, King of the Underworld (top)

**1. The top and bottom are not legally related.

2. Although he is the King of the Underworld, this is not a horror story. That identity is just convenient for the plot, and includes original elements.

Upcoming story: You've Got Some Nerve. If you're interested, feel free to bookmark it!

Ling Jiu is a silver-throated long-tailed tit spirit, and he has someone he likes. He works hard at cultivation every day so he can get closer to the person he loves, who lives on the mountain across from his.

One dark and stormy night, Ling Jiu was absorbing the essence of the sun and moon when a sudden gust of wind swept him into another time and place.

Still dazed, he heard a sexy, pleasant voice say, "You've got some nerve."

Ling Jiu knew that was the voice of the person he loved. He looked up in a daze, and sure enough, it was him! Only... his beloved seemed to look at him with disgust.

Then he heard the man say, "You look all right, but your heart's in the wrong place. Get lost."

His beloved shoved him away, and only then did Ling Jiu realize he wasn't wearing a stitch of clothing.

After leaving the house where his beloved lived, Ling Jiu stood bewildered on a busy street.

The cold wind howled. He wrapped his little blanket around himself, shut his eyes, and decided to head right!

*

When Ling Yun woke up, he found a soft, warm boy sprawled on top of him. Another bed-climber, he thought. He sent the boy away, got ready, and headed back to the office.

But as he was leaving the hotel, he spotted that shameless boy recklessly crossing against a red light.

Ling Yun: "..."

Hmph. With nerve like that, no wonder he'd tried to climb into his bed.

He glanced over and didn't give it another thought.

But when he got off work, he ran into the boy again.

The boy was curled up in a corner, staring longingly at a baozi shop. Several people nearby were watching him with ill intent.

Ling Yun frowned, but decided not to get involved.

Yet his feet stopped at the corner, despite himself. He watched as the boy waited and waited without getting any baozi. One of the people eyeing him stepped forward and coaxed, "Hey, kid, come with me. I'll buy you a baozi, okay?"

Ling Yun frowned and was about to step in when the boy somehow found the strength to kick the man flying, blanket and all.

The boy, who had looked so fierce just moments ago, seemed to have hurt his foot. Tears welled in his beautiful eyes, making him look utterly pitiful.

Ling Yun held back and walked away, heartless as he was.

The next day, on his way to work, he ran into the boy again. It had rained the night before, and the boy's blanket was soaked through. His face was flushed, and he seemed to be sick.

Ling Yun scowled fiercely, strode over, and hauled him into the office.

Theme: Protect what is beautiful.