Rebirth of MC Chpt 102 - 202 (unedited translations)

Chapter 166: A Taoist's spiritual vessel

Ever since Long Zhanye pinned him down to the bed and had his way with him before telling him about the dual cultivation, the two are now more intimate. After constant cultivation within the space for a period of time, Huo Zaiyuan feels that his reserves have replenished at long last. The rich, pure spiritual energy circulating through his meridians is not less inferior to the energy he absorbed through cultivating alone.

Sitting in meditation and absorbing dormant spiritual energy from his surroundings has become a second nature to Huo Zaiyuan after these two years. However, he never expected that he will one day see Long Zhanye doing the same time before him.

Clad in his camouflage military uniform, the older man sits cross-legged, both eyes closed and hands resting on his lap, palms facing up. A dense, black energy very different from Huo Zaiyuan's pure silver one seeps out of his body, looking extremely malevolent. But it doesn't incite a feeling of disgust or loathing in the Taoist practitioner.

Just as Huo Zaiyuan studies the meditating soldier carefully, he suddenly realises that as the black energy becomes more and more potent, black scales gradually appears on Long Zhanye's cheeks and neck. Although they disappear shortly after, it still fills him with endless amazement.

Those are dragon scales... Didn't Zhanye say something about being the "Heretical Dragon" in his previous life? Does that mean Zhanye can transform into a dragon?

Pondering over this question, Huo Zaiyuan can't help the curiosity rising in his heart.

Finally withdrawing the dragon's demonic energy permeating the air in his vicinity, Long Zhanye slowly opens his eyes to see Huo Zaiyuan squatting before him, head in hands as he stares blankly ahead. Fond smile surfacing, he pulls the other into his lap.

"What are you thinking about?" He asks as he places a kiss on a delicate ear, drawing a small startled sound from Huo Zaiyuan. "You were thinking so seriously..."

A light blush staining his cheeks, Huo Zaiyuan reaches up to cover his ear as he eyes Long Zhanye thoughtfully. "Nothing much, just wondering if you are able to transform into a dragon...because you said you were that Heretical Dragon..."

"I was he, but I'm not exactly the genuine Heretical Dragon. Hmm...how should I put it? I'm roughly in the same position as you. You are a soul born from Tianji's spiritual energy which managed to enter the reincarnation cycle. As for me, the Heretical Dragon's soul itself entered the reincarnation cycle and was reborn as the Long Zhanye I am today. The Dragon pearl allowed me to regain my previous memories, but even if I possess the same abilities now, I am still a human." An arm encircling Huo Zaiyuan's waist, his other hand extends. Along with a trickle of rich, Dragon spiritual energy gathering at his fingertips, the back of his outstretched hand is covered in gleaming, black scales. His fingernails transform into short claws, razor-sharp and tougher than steel.

Watching in slight awe as Long Zhanye's hand shifts, Huo Zaiyuan reaches out to run light fingers over the smooth scales.

"So...the Heretical Dragon is Tianji's, but this Long Zhanye is yours, as Huo Zaiyuan is mine."

After discovering the person he mistakenly thought was his ancestor is actually him, and Long Zhanye is the reincarnation of his lover, Huo Zaiyuan is pleasantly surprised as well as joyful... Only, he can't help but be a little jealous. For he is afraid that the man he is in love with doesn't love Huo Zaiyuan for himself, and is only seeing the reincarnation of his old lover. However, hearing Long Zhanye say these words allow him to let go of the pent-up distress and frustration in his heart.

"The person I love now is not Huo Tianji of the past, but you...Huo Zaiyuan," Long Zhanye murmurs before slanting his lips over Huo Zaiyuan's, kissing him slow and tenderly.