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Immunity

Cloud Light sword. The sword that is wielded by the chosen one from the Bingyi clan. All men from the family can carry the sword, but only a few can awaken its true powers. Zhuo Yichen never dreamed of wielding the said sword. It was always meant for his older brother. If his brother cannot awaken it, he has zero chances of doing it as well.

He is weak and frail, which is the polar opposite of his brother. That is why, when his brother died, he was hesitant to wield the Cloud Light sword, much less touch it. The sword was the reminder of his brother's death. Every time he touches the sword, Yichen does not feel worthy. That is, until it glowed for him.

From then on, Zhuo Yichen promised himself that he would master it and avenge his family's death. He made a name for himself in Tiandu. He has slayed many demons with the sword, but they are not his main target. It seems that his prayers were answered when Zhu Yan or Zhao Yuanzhou appeared in the newly reinstated Demon Hunting Bureau. He declared what his intentions are, which confused Yichen.

The great demon wanted to die by his hands. Only he and his sword can kill him, which will end the line of vessels for malicious energy. He is more than willing to do it. Not only for revenge for his family but also to ensure the safety of the townspeople.

What Yichen did not expect was that months after spending time with Zhao Yuanzhou, he started to feel emotions he cannot explain. Emotions that will forbid him to reach his goal. Aside from that, he knows that it will never be reciprocated. The great demon only has eyes for his childhood friend, Wen Xiao.

"Xiao Zhuo daren, can someone else hold your sword? Can I hold it?" Bai Jiu suddenly asked. They were done investigating a demon sighting just outside Tiandu when they decided to refill their hungry stomachs with food.

"You can, but do not unsheathe it." Yichen passed the sword to Bai Jiu, who squealed in delight when holding the famous sword.

"I bet the great demon cannot hold it. It is said that the Cloud Light sword repels..." Bai Jiu was unable to finish his sentence when Zhao Yuanzhou grabbed the sword. They all look at Yuanzhou as he easily twirls the sword as if it were just a normal chopstick.

"How?! You are a demon! Demons cannot touch the famous sword!" Bai Jiu exclaims as he looks at Zhuo Yichen for answers.

"There is a special reason why I can hold it." Yuanzhou looks at Yichen with a smirk. The demon hunter raised an eyebrow at him, clearly not amused with where the topic would go.

"I am curious as well, Xiao Zhuo. How come he can touch it? As far as I know, your sword cannot be touched by any demons," Wen Xiao added with a knowing look.

In all honesty, Zhuo Yichen does not even know the answer to their curiosity about his sword. Clearly, his sword only lets the stupid monkey hold it. He personally prefers that Zhao Yuanzhou gets burned by it, but the sword seems to know his true feelings towards the ape demon. It all suddenly dawned on Yichen what could be the reason. His ears turn red, which was noticed by Wen Xiao.

"His sword can feel his emotions. If he is hurt, angry, or in love, the Cloud Light sword responds to it. Am I right, Xiao Zhuo?" Zhao Yuanzhou asked with a smirk on his face. Yichen wanted nothing but to punch that stupid, handsome face.

"I don't know what you are talking about," he replied as he looked away from them. His red ears give him away, which earned a chuckle from the group except Bai Jiu, who is still confused about what they are talking about.

Before anyone can press on the topic, their food arrives, saving Yichen from further embarrassment. The topic was dropped in an instant, and it was never brought up until Zhao Yuanzhou visited Yichen during training.

Three days after their mission, they were allowed to take a break before they ventured for another investigation. Zhuo Yichen uses this time to train more using the Cloud Light sword. He was so focused on his training that he failed to feel another presence in the area.

"We are supposed to take a break, Xiao Zhou. You already exhausted yourself three days ago."

His peace was disturbed yet again by Zhao Yuanzhou. Yichen stops his motions and turns around to face the great demon.

"I can take care of myself. If you wish to relax, then by all means do so. You don't have a shackle to stop you from wandering Tiandu." Yuanzhou scoffs and walks towards Yichen.

Every step Zhao Yuanzhou takes makes Zhuo Yichen's heart tremble. He was so distracted with his heart that Yichen failed to realize that Yuanzhou was already in front of him. The great demon grabs his sword and inspects it.

"My immunity with your sword is much like your immunity with my one-word spell."

"What do you mean? You gave me that immunity while I did nothing of that sort for you to be immune to my sword." Zhao Yuanzhou suddenly leans in towards Zhuo Yichen. Too close for Yichen's liking. He chose not to react to the antics of the ape demon. Yichen knows that he is just provoking him.

"You also gave me this immunity, Xiao Zhou. You are just not aware of it. Or should I say you are aware but you choose to hide it?" There goes again that stupid smirk by Yuanzhou. Yichen really wanted to punch his face right now. Zhao Yuanzhou can see that the demon hunter is close to his breaking point.

"Shut up! I don't know what you are talking about, you stupid monkey!" Yichen grabs the Cloud Light sword from Yuanzhou and starts walking away. Zhuo Yichen was only ten steps away from the exit when Zhao Yuanzhou suddenly said something that made him stop.

"You gave me your heart, Xiao Zhou. Your sword responds to your feelings. You don't want me to be hurt by the sword. That is why I can touch it. Don't worry, I also gave you mine. My energy recognizes you, which is why it will never hurt you as well." Yuanzhou's voice seems pleased with what he just said. They both know it's the truth, but Yichen will never admit it.

Zhuo Yichen did not turn around and started walking away again. Zhao Yuanzhou could see the redness of his ear before he left. He chuckled and decided to move on with his day. He can wait for 500 years for Zhuo Yichen to admit his feelings. 

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Spell

An hour has passed since Zhuo Yichen was taken away. Or rather, he purposely let himself be taken away. Wen Xiao knows him too well. He can take care of himself but worries that he might be injured. He is a human after all.

They managed to locate a cave with a Qing Geng mural. An ordinary demon that was worshipped like a god by the people in Sinan Water Town. It is where they found Zhuo Yichen.

"Don't come near us. He is being controlled by malicious energy," Zhao Yuanzhou sternly said as Wen Xiao tried to approach them. He tightened his hold on Yichen.

"Why is there so much malicious energy on you? What happened?" Yuanzhou tried to communicate with Yichen, who was obviously under a spell cast by Qing Geng.

"I'm going to kill you."

Zhao Yuanzhou did not forget the agreement they had about killing him. He is willing to die for Yichen to have his peace. That was three months ago. All was forgotten when they fell for each other.

Seeing the killing intent from his beloved is also hurting Zhao Yuanzhou. He knew how much hatred Zhuo Yichen had for him. Whatever spell Qing Geng did may have resurfaced this hatred that turned to malicious energy. His Zhuo Yichen will not act like this.

"Stop fidgeting and let me help you, Yichen."

Still trying to escape the hold, Zhuo Yichen tried to push the great demon away, but it was no use. His strength is no match for his strong opponent. During the fight, Zhao Yuanzhou only defends himself rather than fighting back. He does send energy back, but only to push Yichen away.

"Don't try to pretend you are still under the spell, my love," Yuanzhou said, smirking. Apparently, he was able to regain consciousness after the trick done by Zhao Yuanzhou. He slightly slapped Yuanzhou, which shocked the latter.

"Don't you want to know her plans? Do the thing where you are good at."

When Zhuo Yichen said that, Zhao Yuanzhou immediately licks his lip and looks at Yichen's lips.

"I don't think it's a good time. Maybe after our mission?" Yichen slapped him harder this time.

"You shameless pervert! What I meant was to act like we are still fighting!"

"Oh. Well, I need a kiss first." Zhao Yuanzhou steals a kiss on Yichen's lips that earned a push from the demon hunter. A signal for them to start acting as Yichen sends his attacks to Zhao Yuanzhou.

The attack did hurt Yuanzhou, who immediately signalled Zhuo Yichen as Qing Geng had already appeared before them. In the end, their act was revealed as Yichen helped Yuanzhou stand up.

"How were you able to break the spell?"

"It's better that you don't know. It's a secret." That comment earned a jab from Zhuo Yichen. Qing Geng tried to escape but received an injury from Zhuo Yichen's Cloud Light sword.

Fei suddenly appeared and blocked Zhuo Yichen attacks as they escaped. Wen Xiao suddenly lost consciousness. Both Zhuo Yichen and Zhao Yuanzhou check up on her.

As Yuanzhou was checking Wen Xiao, Yichen saw something on his hands. He immediately crouches to his level and grabs his hand.

"You have the same marks as Wen Xiao," Zhuo Yichen said as he checked Yuanzhou's hand for other markings.

As much as it delights Zhao Yuanzhou, he also saw the marks on his Yichen's hand.

"It's the plague. We need to find the cure or...Yichen!"

Zhao Yuanzhou panics as Zhuo Yichen also loses consciousness. Wen Xiao begins to regain consciousness after, while Zhuo Yichen remains the same.

It was thought that after Fei died, the plague would disperse, but Qing Geng confirms that it cannot be cured. Bai Jiu worked hard to formulate the antidote while the others waited.

Ying Lei was in charge of checking up on Wen Xiao and Pei Sijing, while Zhao Yuanzhou remained by Zhuo Yichen's bedside. He remained unmoving since he lost consciousness, which worries the great demon. He will not lose him like this.

"Bai Jiu is already working on the cure. You have to fight this."

Yuanzhou was holding Yichen's hand as he said that. Yichen's hand started to get cold every second. He shouted for Bai Jiu to come. The little doctor is already panicking upon checking the pulse of his gege.

"I need one last ingredient for the cure. Just hold on, Xiao Zhou daren."

Bai Jiu immediately left to finish the cure. Zhao Yuanzhou did not let go of Yichen's hand. Every minute that passes, he can feel the life fading away from Zhuo Yichen.

"You cannot leave me like this. You are not leaving me, Zhuo Yichen!" Zhao Yuanzhou is already sobbing a mess when Bai Jiu returns in the room. In his hand is the antidote for the plague.

"You look ugly when you cry. I don't know why Xiao Zhou Daren liked you," Bai Ju suddenly said after he administered the cure to Yichen. Yuanzhou glared at the little doctor, which made him squeal as he left the room.

"I did not know you were lovers. How was he able to forgive you after what you did?"

Qing Geng cannot help to cure the group, as she also cannot figure out the formula for it. She was amazed at how the little doctor was able to do it. She was simply observing them when she noticed how different Zhao Yuanzhou cares for Zhuo Yichen. The same demon hunter who was supposed to kill him.

If anyone else were to see what she is seeing right now, they would be shocked. Zhao Yuanzhou was feared by many demons in the wilderness due to his powers. What they don't know is that a human demon hunter can make him submit like a puppy.

"His hatred remains, but he chose to let go because he chose to be happy. Your trick may have resurfaced that hatred, but his love will always bring him back. He will always come back to me," Zhao Yuanzhou replied.

"What if one day he decided he wanted revenge? Would you give him that?"

Yuanzhou gives Qing Geng a small smile. A smile with a hint of sadness. Sadness for the mere thought of dying, but most of all sadness for leaving his beloved behind.

"I am willing to die for him. To burn the world for him. You don't know what I can do for him, little bird. If killing me will make him happy, I would gladly die for him."

Who would have thought that a great demon is willing to do that for a mere human? The same human who is destined to end his life. Qing Geng understands, as she too is willing to do it for Fei. Now she was too late.

"You have to protect him then. You are too lousy in doing so. He is a human, and he can be killed easily."

That made Yuanzhou chuckle. As much as he wants to protect this demon hunter, he knows that Zhuo Yichen will not allow him to do so. He is too stubborn for that. He would rather be hurt to protect Yuanzhou than be protected.

"You don't have to tell me that, little bird. I will protect him with my life, and I know he will do the same."

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Decided to post my works here as well. I also update my fic on ao3. It will be posted first in ao3.

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not so unrequited love

Seeing the furious shouts of the townspeople who used to love him, Zhuo Yichen made an escape out of the Tianxiang Pavilion, leaving Ying Lei to handle the townspeople of Tiandu.

Ying Lei, on the other hand, did not notice his disappearance at first until Wen Xiao asked about him.

"Xiao Zhuo Daren ran away," Ying Lei answered, looking down. He is disappointed that he was not able to defend and protect their commander and friend.

Zhao Yuanzhou was instantly worried when Ying Lei said that Zhuo Yichen ran away. He still cannot control his demon powers, and he might end up hurting someone or being hurt. They need to find him, but Yuanzhou knows they need to appease the people first. They need to clear Zhuo Yichen's name.

"Everyone! The Chongwu camp has caught the demon who committed the crime last night," Zhen Mei proclaimed as he presented the people with a demon who can shapeshift anyone, including Zhuo Yichen.

As Zhen Mei explains the ability of the said demon, the townspeople began to whisper among themselves about this information. The members of the Demon Hunting Bureau did not believe the words they fed the townspeople. They knew what the Chongwu camp wanted. The goal is to get Zhao Yuangzhou's inner core.

"I guess he is indeed desperate to get the Cloud Light Sword, and only Xiao Zhou can use it to kill me. That is why he cannot let anything happen to him."

They all knew he was right. Their commander is one of the pawns to get what the Chongwu camp wanted. Without Zhuo Yichen, Zhao Yuanzhou cannot be killed, and his inner core cannot be taken out.

The group decided to go back to the bureau. Wen Xiao insisted that Zhuo Yichen will come back. As always, Wen Xiao is right. Yichen did come back and decided to embrace the changes as if he had a choice.

Zhao Yuanzhou decided to visit him in his quarters. He found Zhuo Yichen on his balcony, looking out outside his room. The silence between them is already an understanding. Words are no longer needed, as Zhao Yuanzhou knows how Zhuo Yichen feels. He was in his place before.

"If something happens to me, I want you to..."

Yuanzhou did not bother to let Yichen finish as he put a hand on top of Yichen's. Zhuo Yichen looks at him confused, but Yuanzhou suddenly grabs him closer. Now, they are inches apart. They can feel each other's breath. Zhao Yuanzhou keeps his eyes on Yichen's lips while Zhuo Yichen looks away.

"Nothing will happen to you. I will make sure of it. Seeing you covered in blood a few nights ago already stirred something inside me. Letting you die is not on the list, Yichen."

Hearing Zhao Yuanzhou say his name is shocking for Yichen. He had said it before, but hearing it now is different. There is a difference in tone and emotion added to his voice when he said it. Like he treasures the name when he clearly does not need to.

"Stop joking around, Zhao Yuanzhou. If Wen Xiao sees us..." Zhuo Yichen said, pushing the other away or trying to. Yuanzhou is much stronger than him, and his grip on his wrist is not too tight, but he cannot seem to get away.

"So what? We are not naked, Xiao Zhou."That was the last straw for Zhuo Yichen, as he used his new demonic powers to push Zhao Yuanzhou away from him. His ears turned red as a rose when he finally was able to release himself from the great demon.

"How shameless you can be! I am trying to be serious here! You are making jokes at the most inappropriate time!"

Seeing Zhuo Yichen furious and frustrated makes Zhao Yuanzhou pleased with himself. He likes to push his buttons. His little demon does not seem to realize that he is not joking with his statement awhile ago. Now, he needs to tame this beast before he gets thrown out.

"I was not joking at all, Xiao Zhou. Were you thinking that I have a relationship with Wen Xiao?"Yuanzhou asks as he stands up from the other side of the room since he was thrown by Yichen's power.

"Of course! Even a blind man would take a hint of that. Are you just playing with her?"

"No. Whatever we have is purely because of the Blaize token. Nothing more. Why? Are you jealous?"

"Why would I be? I don't care about that. Why are we even discussing this?"

"I don't know, Xiao Zhou. Maybe because you are in denial or too dense to feel it."

Before Zhuo Yichen can retort back, Zhao Yuanzhou has already cornered him. His back fixed on the wall while Yuanzhou pressed his body closer to his.

"I only have eyes for you, Zhuo Yichen. You may not believe me, but I do. I know you also feel the connection between us. I will not stop you from killing me if that is the only way to take away the pain that I caused."

"Stop."

"I will no longer hide what I feel, Xiao Zhou. I want you to know and feel it. I don't demand a response from you. I just..."

He cannot resist the pull anymore. Zhao Yuanzhou closed the distance between them and kissed Zhuo Yichen. He waited for a response, and his little demon did not hesitate to do so. Zhuo Yichen did not bother to think, but he let his emotions take control and wrapped his hands around Yuanzhou's neck.

His move was Zhao Yuanzhou's indication to continue and wrap his arms around his waist to pull him closer. They did not know how long they were kissing and fighting dominance when a sudden clear throat made them freeze.

Yuanzhou knows Yichen will try to pull away, but he tightens his arms around his waist as he looks at their sudden visitor.

"Hmm. Dinner is ready. Wen Xiao and Ying Lei are waiting at the dining hall."

Zhuo Yichen was not able to explain himself when Pei Sijing walks out of the room as fast as she can. He then heard Yuanzhou chuckle, which made him glare at the great demon.

"Don't tell me you didn't enjoy it. I really want to take this further, but I am hungry for real food."

That statement made Zhuo Yichen red as a tomato, which earns another chuckle from Yuanzhou. Before the great demon leaves the room, he steals a quick kiss on Yichen's lips and then winks at him.

"See you at the dining hall, Yichen!"