Transcending the Nine Heavens

Tie Butian was almost about to shout in pain: who said you’re both men?

Don’t say it like that… can you not!

Furrowing his brows and looking troubled, he said, “Chu Imperial Seat, Brother Chu, I… since childhood, have always adhered to ancient teachings, maintaining a serious demeanor, never… so, haha… regarding closer… physical contact, I find it a bit… hard to accept. So, can you understand, Brother Chu?”

Chu Yang bluntly replied, “What’s the big deal? We’re all men, you’ll get used to it.”

As he spoke, he reached out to hug him again.

Tie Butian took a step back, saying, “Brother Chu, please allow me… some time to adapt, alright?”

Chu Yang seemed disappointed and replied, “Then fine, I’ll give you time to adjust.”

Tie Butian felt a wave of relief, only to hear Chu Yang continue, “Anyway, I don’t have much to do during this time; I’ll just stay here with you for a year or so until you’re used to it.”

Tie Butian's mouth dropped open in shock, “Ah? A year?”

“Yeah.” Chu Yang said sincerely, “Brother Tie, you don’t know, sometimes in the middle of the night, I think back to when we shared life and death, working together to create our great cause, and my heart surges with passion! I can’t help but want to reunite with you, drink together, often thinking about how joyful that would be.”

Tie Butian took a deep breath and said, “Yeah.” He too was reminded of their past.

Chu Yang sighed, “Your majesty, it’s been years since we last met; this time, let’s have a good gathering. If you try to send me away, I won't leave; we must drink together! Brothers until we’re drunk! And I heard there’s a hot spring in the palace?”

Chu Yang revealed an expression of longing, excitedly saying, “After we drink, we’ll go soak in the hot spring, share a pool, and let’s have a heartfelt chat! Your majesty, haha, you won’t feel awkward, will you?”

Tie Butian’s face turned pale, nearly unable to stand, “Soak… in the same pool?”

“Yes!” Chu Yang laughed loudly, “In the evening, we’ll sleep side by side, catching up on old feelings! Honestly, I’ve really missed you over the years.”

“Sleep… side by side?” Tie Butian felt his body swaying.

“Yes! Just one bed!” Chu Yang explained boldly, “Don’t worry, I won’t take up too much of your time. Haha… I won’t delay you with your beautiful concubines… hehehe…”

As he spoke, Chu Imperial Seat gave a sleazy wink, “You know what I mean!”

I know I want to beat you for being so shameless!

Tie Butian cursed inwardly, feeling helpless for a moment.

Chu Yang was already eagerly rubbing his hands, “I say, your majesty, my old friend has been here for so long. You should at least show some hospitality. How about a nice meal?”

“Hmm, and what about Qianqian?” Chu Yang asked, “Is she in the harem? Haha, as the empress, it’s natural she shouldn’t show her face. You… you won’t be jealous, will you?”

Tie Butian was taken aback; he had been thinking about this: did Qianqian see Chu Yang during her three days in the palace?

But upon hearing this, he realized: it seemed they hadn’t met.

He felt an inexplicable relief and laughed, “Brother Chu has come from afar, so I must treat you well; however… Brother Chu, do you think there’s a shortage of food and drink in this palace? Do meals need to be specially prepared? Haha…”

Chu Yang slapped his forehead, “I’m so foolish. Ah, I’m used to wandering the martial arts world alone…”

Tie Butian smiled faintly and said, “As for the empress… cough cough…”

At this point, he suddenly hesitated.

How should he put it?

Wu Qianqian had already been here for three days looking for Chu Yang, and if Chu Yang left now, they would have met within those three days. So, it wouldn’t do to mention anything about the ‘death of the empress.’

But if he didn’t say anything, how could he explain Wu Qianqian’s absence from the palace?

With no choice, he had to change the subject: “Brother Chu, let's go, I’ll take you to eat. We need to drink together properly.”