Chapter 5847: Falling for the Trees

"Liu Changtian, right? No problem. You arrange to meet him, and I'll turn his head into a dog's head," Long Chen said, rolling up his sleeves, ready for a fight. But soon, he realized something was off.

"Wait, that Liu Changtian you mentioned... I think I've heard of him," Long Chen suddenly recalled. During the provocation between the Great Luo Blue Lotus Clan and the Undead Clan, a name was brought up—Liu Changtian. Long Chen widened his eyes in realization.

"The Liu Changtian you mentioned... couldn't be..."

"That's right. He's the current Emperor of the Undead Clan and also my father," Liu Ruyan said coldly.

Hearing "current Emperor of the Undead Clan," Long Chen's vigor instantly deflated. This was no joke; that figure was undoubtedly invincible. The strong from the Great Luo Blue Lotus Clan had come to test if he was alive. A figure even the Great Brahman Heaven feared—asking Long Chen to fight him? That would be madness!

"Cough, he's your father and will be my future father-in-law. How could I possibly lay a hand on him?" Long Chen awkwardly chuckled.

"Hmph, father-in-law? You're mistaken. If you dare call him that, he'd kill you immediately. He despises humans, to the extreme. And as for me, if I go against his wishes, he'd kill me too," Liu Ruyan said coldly.

"Isn't that extreme?" Long Chen widened his eyes in disbelief.

"You say that because you don't understand him at all. Don't try to measure him with human emotions. To him, we, his children, are nothing but tools for perpetuating the Undead Clan. There's no place for emotions here," Liu Ruyan said, a hint of desolation on her face.

"Long Chen, leave. Take Chu Yao with you," Liu Ruyan looked at the waterfall ahead, her tone suddenly tender.

"What does that mean? Aren't you coming with us?" Long Chen was surprised.

"Although there's no familial love here, without parents, where would I be? Meeting you and Chu Yao in this life is enough. In human terms, perhaps, our fate can only go this far. I can't leave the Undead Clan; it's my fate and responsibility. I must bear this burden. But you two can't stay here. If you force it, that guy will surely kill us all. He absolutely won't allow us to break the rules of the Undead Clan or challenge his authority or orders. Though separation is painful, it's better than us all dying, especially considering... you both have so many friends."

As Liu Ruyan spoke, her voice choked up. Even though she was strong, the thought of being alone in this emotionless world frightened her.

Long Chen and Chu Yao had friends, siblings, but she had nothing beyond them. In the Undead Clan, she felt no affection, no warmth. She was an outsider here, unable to fit in. Yet, she had to stay. She hoped Long Chen would take Chu Yao with him, but the fear of being utterly alone conflicted within her.

Suddenly, strong arms embraced her. Liu Ruyan couldn't hold back any longer; she sobbed on Long Chen's chest, tears wetting his clothes.

The fluctuations of the soul, the sensation of flesh and blood, the warmth of skin—all affirmed Chu Yao's words. At that moment, Liu Ruyan had indeed become fully human. In both the Undead Dragon Huai Clan and the Undead Ming Liu Clan, though they were humanoid, they lacked the true aura of humanity.

Holding Huai Yu Shan's hand, despite being the most outstanding figure of the Undead Dragon Huai Clan, Long Chen couldn't feel the pulsations of blood, the aura of the soul, or the release of emotions. But holding Liu Ruyan, it was as if he held fragrant jade, making Long Chen feel a connection of flesh and soul. No wonder she couldn't find a sense of belonging here; she was already alone.

Perhaps that's why Chu Yao had been so angry earlier. Liu Ruyan was in the most difficult situation now—isolated and helpless. If he were to deny his initial promise, it might become the sharpest and most painful blade stabbing into Liu Ruyan.

Long Chen gently patted Liu Ruyan's back, comforting her, "Don't be afraid. Whatever difficulties arise, we'll face them together. With our unity, we can overcome anything in this world."

This time, Liu Ruyan, in Long Chen's embrace, meekly nodded. It indicated her immense fear; she feared loneliness more than death.

Though she was still confused, she knew Long Chen was incredibly clever, full of ideas. Perhaps he truly had a way. She entrusted everything to him.

After a while, Liu Ruyan gradually regained her composure. She gently pushed away from Long Chen, leaving his embrace.

Her emotions had surged earlier, leading to such intimate actions with Long Chen. Now that she was calmer, she found it hard to accept it. Her face blushed like an apple; she wished she could find a hole to hide in.

Liu Ruyan seemed like a teenage girl experiencing love for the first time—her expressions of reluctance and shyness. It made Long Chen feel itchy inside, but he didn't dare to approach her actively. Who knew if she might suddenly turn hostile? It was better to take things slowly.

"Why so quiet? You're usually quite eloquent. Why suddenly become mute? Are you secretly mocking me in your heart?" In the awkward atmosphere, Liu Ruyan suddenly looked at Long Chen.

Gosh! Her mood changes faster than flipping a book! Long Chen hurriedly smiled, "No, I suddenly saw many trees on this mountain, and it reminded me of some childhood memories."

"What memories?" Liu Ruyan knew Long Chen was making things up, but anything was better than this awkward silence.

"I used to love climbing trees as a kid. It's been so many years; I wonder if I've lost my touch," Long Chen sighed.

Liu Ruyan smiled slightly, thinking that Long Chen was reminiscing about his childhood. But seeing a hint of cunning in Long Chen's eyes, she suddenly reached out, directly pinching Long Chen's waist, gripping his flesh and twisting it hard, causing Long Chen to yell in pain.

"Why did you pinch me?" Long Chen yelled in pain.

"Do you think I'm stupid? Can't hear your roundabout talk?" Liu Ruyan glanced at him, seemingly smiling yet not.

"Wow, you're so clever! You figured it out!" Long Chen quickly praised.

Actually, Liu Ruyan's pinch was quite harsh, but Long Chen's body could withstand it, and she hadn't really pinched him with all her strength. All the pain was an act.

However, after this little play, the atmosphere eased a lot. Long Chen chuckled, "Beautiful Fairy Ruyan of the Undead Clan, as the host, don't you plan to show me around?"

Liu Ruyan smiled faintly, about to speak, when a cold voice came from below the mountain:

"Yun Qingyu, here

to challenge!"

As she heard that voice, Liu Ruyan's smile vanished instantly, replaced by an expression of annoyance.

(End of this chapter)