Blooming Flowers, Silent Sorrow

Translator: Silvery Butterfly CzVKbRiIEcyqoePyItVlsXtNHAEAgY

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Xiao Bao looked at Huai En’s fierce expression and broke out in a cold sweat. He couldn’t escape, nor could he shout for help. Dying in his own territory would be such an unjust end.qpJwDziyuehIXWcXQnmSrjGLioczUf

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Huai En pondered for a long while, unable to decide on the best way to deal with him. He knew countless methods to torment people, but none seemed appropriate for Jin Xiao Bao, at least not now. He glanced around, searching for something useful, when he suddenly sensed movement behind him. Instinctively turning his head, he caught a faint, strange scent in the air. Realizing something was wrong, he held his breath, but it was too late. He had already inhaled a bit, feeling his limbs go weak. He stumbled back and collapsed to the ground, glaring at Xiao Bao in shock and anger.StfrFEbgooOaSAfCLHVBcKdNuKddJm

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Xiao Bao jumped up from the ground, immensely pleased with himself. He first unlocked his vocal point and then, recalling all the grievances he had suffered, lifted his foot to kick Huai En. But seeing Huai En’s face, the one he longed for day and night, he couldn’t bring himself to do it. He wanted to slap him for revenge but couldn’t bear to do that either. Finally, he settled for stroking Huai En’s face hard, as if trying to make up for all his longing in one touch. His expression was lustful.TzTJSKUgbIZrZcZbrafqodhWKKSGKi

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Huai En was trembling with rage, unable to speak.qfMEzHQGdpPNIgOQWbhHVDdqieewaR

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After venting his frustration and filling his empty spirit, Xiao Bao looked at him and began to feel nervous and scared.myNjWvjqthZwHOSYuySAGriEIjFKIr

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He truly didn’t know what Huai En intended to do to him, but based on past experiences, it would certainly be bad. In his desperation, he had used the Soft Bone Powder, which Huai En never expected from Jin Xiao Bao. Huai En had let his guard down and fell for it.azgCrKjlagJtReHqMVBXfhXesrIspV

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Xiao Bao hadn’t really planned to do this. He only dared to think about it but never to act. But under pressure, he did it. Now, Huai En lay at his feet, completely defenseless. Was he just going to tuck him into bed and leave? Would that still count as manly?tecAEdkIESdcYZZCpZDtQGuBzgIWfV

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But should he really go through with it? His heart pounded. His long-suppressed desire clamored for release. He felt he couldn’t let this chance slip by; he’d rather die.GzWHgHaPWgunvZvjXyCiBtLmocMeUo

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As for Huai En, his eyes could have burned two holes through Xiao Bao. He remained motionless, using his internal energy to try and expel the inhaled powder, vowing to tear Xiao Bao to pieces once he recovered.gINEZSxMkbUWYwGEMPTgCczFcbJyEu

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The two stared silently at each other for a long time.FmfmuMkxOaljiGfQqMYxDQzlbPpysY

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Xiao Bao finally made up his mind, his expression resolute as if he were facing the most tragic moment of his life.uTPXpkBjSAhjIYYGLSegwifdGlNeNA

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He walked to the door, opened it, and called for Zhao Cai. Huai En clearly heard him instruct Zhao Cai to keep a close watch on the courtyard and not to let anyone approach, no matter what sounds they heard. In fact, this was unnecessary; Huai En would never lower himself to ask anyone for help. The shame of letting others know he had been tricked by Jin Xiao Bao was worse than death. However, realizing Xiao Bao’s intention, he hesitated.vYPOWgBuPxPHlgDwTRoxHalWonFQHo

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Xiao Bao lifted Huai En and placed him on the bed. The fiery desire in his eyes shocked Huai En. He roared, “What are you trying to do? What do you dare to do?!”RAemijznQuieUYwVzxkGLaCyyEdHBc

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“Huai En, I didn’t want to do this, but you forced me… I…”ggBfNOxwHViazVudRIwmDDduojqyyw

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“Impudent! You shameless scoundrel, get out now.”RFqkgZINDAUXGQGQbeIDrzCCFJhTro

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“Huai En, last time you did that to me, I didn’t blame you. But love is between two people; it’s not just for you to enjoy alone. I’ve wanted you for so long, you know I’ve always liked you…” As he spoke, his hand started to move, sliding up from Huai En’s waist.oLJajaxxwKwHZYPEjApXFGEuxivSKe

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Huai En nearly lost control and strangled him. Though he could move, doing so would spread the Soft Bone Powder through his body, rendering him truly helpless.wugcGiXQDaigUaDpodPSwjPTPBWRqO

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“Huai En, I, Jin Xiao Bao, swear to treat you well for a lifetime, never leaving you. I’ll give you anything you want, listen to whatever you say, alright? Just be with me.” Xiao Bao was getting restless, holding Huai En in his arms and beginning to unbutton him.rQzBwvTbyZXCRHkFHZKNEUdZvCNTIJ

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Huai En could clearly feel Xiao Bao’s arousal pressing against him, hard and unyielding, while Xiao Bao’s hands roamed over his body. Never in his life had he suffered such humiliation. Last time, under the influence of an aphrodisiac, he could barely tolerate it. But this time?srZIMTysJMDDOaujRntOtRGGtZcLZE

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Xiao Bao, with practiced ease, stripped Huai En naked in a few moves and then gasped.CbTwLussBmRzSpFfeiJFXXWFPpDEsP

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Huai En’s body was still covered in wounds, none of them fully healed. The deep cuts on his arm and abdomen were seeping blood again, and upon removing his undergarments, a fresh red wound on his calf became evident, making Xiao Bao feel a pang of discomfort.vwuAzZcnNdSBvqPwFTSAdkJZUkgPPl

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He couldn’t understand why Huai En would be running around with such injuries, especially multiple times. What exactly was Huai En doing? Xiao Bao had once asked Zhao Cai to investigate, but Zhao Cai said Su Yin forbade it, promising to reveal everything when the time was right. Xiao Bao didn’t care who Huai En was but couldn’t stand seeing him in such a state.fSnWbKbLqsnTqmBPMPOdhaPRyYncld

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Thinking of how this frail body bore old wounds and new, he felt a deep sorrow and heartache.SCkfPkqsrTGfSvLoliAWpkPAZSvvrH

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Huai En was curious why he suddenly stopped and then saw Xiao Bao looking at him with reddened eyes.eAkmoeVueFNaWpnnotLdPnlNmTvpSV

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“Why aren’t you resting and recovering properly? If you’re worried about Zuo Ying, just tell me. I’ll let him go no matter what.”fkaHpkxpgJseSLFttRRlRooVIORezk

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Xiao Bao got up and searched the ground until he found the small porcelain bottle that had been thrown away. He returned to the bed, gently cradled Huai En, and opened the bottle to apply the medicine.htRBygFEmCsDHdHwHabrLHrNxiPyLW

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He carefully unwrapped the bandage on Huai En’s arm. Huai En showed no sign of pain, just stared silently at his own arm, lost in thought.UiFoCpKPwfiPhFTPETRzkcQbpcnRdG

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Xiao Bao whispered in his ear, “This is the divine balm from Guangxi, impossible to buy even with money. It can truly stop bleeding and promote healing, especially effective for sword wounds. This cut isn’t very deep. A few days of treatment will heal it. You must not have been taking proper care of yourself lately, or it would have scabbed over by now. What have you been doing all this time?”iPzgITIiRJcNPIJRVjSybwzaakoyDf

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After applying the medicine to Huai En’s arm, Xiao Bao knelt by the bed and carefully applied it to his leg. The cool green ointment felt incredibly soothing on the burning wounds. Xiao Bao’s serious expression, his careful movements to avoid causing pain, and the way his heart ached every time Huai En’s body twitched involuntarily made Huai En momentarily lose himself.vjYdzSSTPOjEEytGgxxyTkKxREJqUb

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Xiao Bao finished treating Huai En’s leg, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and then began to unwrap the bandage around Huai En’s abdomen. Huai En couldn’t help but let out a hissing gasp of pain, which made Xiao Bao’s heart ache even more.iskwKrEvMuvfgCVFVGNlWBXcmzMPld

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“Such beautiful skin with scars… even if you don’t care, it hurts me to see it.”IDgSxbTqrTTApaczIiThJRRTfmeQmc

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The ointment worked wonders, stopping the bleeding immediately upon application. As Xiao Bao carefully spread it on Huai En’s abdomen, he inadvertently brushed against the surrounding sensitive skin, causing Huai En’s face to flush as his lower part slowly stood up.KbWjejIGalHFFApadUVPNzwuVKyZWc

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Even though Xiao Bao was usually quite the rascal, seeing Huai En covered in wounds made him suppress his desires. Yet, to his surprise, Huai En’s body reacted first, which put Xiao Bao in a dilemma.gVfwuVmgKDxzkbblQvDOaDLCBcklTL

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Huai En’s member had particularly beautiful coloring, clean and pale with a soft pinkish hue, perfectly straight. For his age, the size was quite impressive. If this were in the past, Xiao Bao would have never believed he could have such thoughts about another man’s part, but now, not only was he thinking about it, he also wanted to touch it, and even……efxVAlqjBazWWuGvRTAHtYIEztNutK

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By the time Xiao Bao finished treating Huai En’s wounds, Huai En’s member was already half-erect. Xiao Bao glanced at him and saw that Huai En was looking back with a complex expression of shame and anger, but Xiao Bao could also detect a hint of subtle anticipation.GhjOrCvprjnUZZFiayarPMXbdxOLSy

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Swallowing hard, feeling the heat rise in his body, Xiao Bao grabbed Huai En’s member and began to move his hand up and down. The moment Xiao Bao touched him, Huai En couldn’t help but tilt his head back, letting out a long breath, his rigid body finally relaxing into Xiao Bao’s embrace.uwUMpPEKAzFlAmPLtEefhardzjSsJC

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No matter how reserved or lofty a man usually was, ten out of ten couldn’t resist such a situation. Xiao Bao understood this well, especially with Huai En, a young man experiencing such sensations for the first time. Today, even if Xiao Bao couldn’t completely dominate, he would take full advantage of the situation. He knew this might be his only chance, and since Huai En reacted first, it gave Xiao Bao some leverage for the future reckonings.hVYKlyBJsTtUwfEmBCcolCRKrLLeSP

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With this thought, Xiao Bao became more enthusiastic, one hand attending to Huai En while the other roamed over his smooth skin, kissing his shoulders and neck with passion. Huai En closed his eyes, lost in the waves of pleasure from below. He didn’t want to drown in desire, but the exquisite sensations were irresistible.mkMtneZoXrScuQjxKtMQIFOplOBYlA

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Unable to hold back any longer, Xiao Bao undressed himself and entwined their naked bodies together, careful to avoid Huai En’s wounds. His kisses covered Huai En’s body eagerly, his own desire now as hard as steel. He gripped their erections together, rubbing them in unison, the fiery action leaving both men breathless. Lost in their shared ecstasy, it was as if the world had shrunk to just the two of them, all their senses focused on one point until they finally climaxed together.zfhrpHbSwDCYzmdBBWYVpHLZQBceIX

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