Chapter 63 Betting on His Affection

Looking down at Wu Nian’s peevish face, Xuan Zhi bent to kiss the top of his head, “I’m sorry that I made you worried. It was my fault.” “Zhi, never leave me. I was really afraid that you might disappear.” “I won’t. I will always be by your side.” “I don’t believe you. Yue said it, too, but he broke his promise.” “I’m not like him. I always keep my words,” Xuan Zhi said, raising the middle three fingers of his right hand, “I swear to all the gods that I, Xuan Zhi, will stay with Shui Yinzhu forever. If I break my promise, I will die in a terrible way, and my soul will vanish...” Frightened by what he said, Wu Nian immediately covered his mouth with his small hands, not allowing him to say a word more. “No, no, no. Forgive him, gods. He was just joking.” Wu Nian looked into Xuan Zhi’s eyes. “Zhi, you can’t make random vows anymore,” said he seriously. “OK.” “Zhi, I’d rather you break your words than die before me, you know? I can’t live without you.” “I