Between Buddha and Demon (Part Fourteen) Mo Wen found solace in Bai Sang’s words, yet she remained terrified of her own power. She never overly explored the uniqueness of her body, fearing that probing too deep might trigger a taboo from which there was no return. Back at the Tomb of King Cheng, when she used her blood to control…
Between Buddha and Demon (Part Thirteen) Yu’er voiced her confusion, “Even after all this, I still don’t know what’s wrong with Mo Wen.” Jun Jimo, who had just walked into the room, speculated, “Could it be because of that woman?” “What woman?” Yu’er asked. Hua Lian snapped his fan shut and rested it against his chin, “On our way back,…
Between Buddha and Demon (Part Twelve) Mo Wen and the others had been in Miaojiang for over three months, and the weather had turned cold, with frost forming even during the day. With the arrival of winter, everyone became lethargic and reluctant to move. Qing Jiu, without her internal energy to shield her, struggled against the biting cold, preferring to…
Between Buddha and Demon (Part Eleven) Not long after everyone settled in Xuhuai Valley, the chill of Hanlu set in. Yu’er, with newfound boldness, informed Jun Sixue that she and Qing Jiu had consummated their relationship and that once Qing Jiu recovered, they would return to Jiuxiao Manor to seek her father’s approval. Jun Sixue was stunned into silence for…
Between Buddha and Demon (Part Ten) Yu’er held Qing Jiu close, her voice filled with tenderness, “Even if it’s just for one day, let me stay with you, just for one day, let me be with you.” She knelt before Qing Jiu, gently cupping her face, their foreheads touching. “I know you’re worried I’ll do something foolish after you’re gone,”…