Shang QInghua

Shen Qingqiu frowned. "Perfect," he muttered. He drew out a few paralysis talismans and lead the way to prod the doors open and look inside.

It was certainly a scene. The child was bound on a table/temporary alter. There was blood still oozing from a gash on her head. On the floor a hunched elderly man was using a brush, carefully painting runes on the floor.

Good, the child was clear. That would make this fight much easier. Shen Qingqiu kept up the quick slashes of his sword, each strike aimed to maim or cripple his target.

The bastard was slippery, dodging and bouncing narrowly out of the way. It was like he had eyes on the back of his head. He threw furniture, objects, anything to try and slow Shen Qingqiu down. Finally he ran head first into a wall. Instead of stopping though, the stone seemed to shift and melt around him, sucking him through.

Shen Qingqiu's eyes narrowed sharply and he reached out his qi to sense what was going on, trying to grasp what was around him. How was this man doing that? Was he still human?

The wall was fake. Sand colored and held together with qi. The cultivator's hesitation was just enough for the old man to push through and take off running down the street.

"Alpha," Mobei Wang said proudly. He pulled Shang Qinghua deeper in. They could not do much, not until the pups were born now, but he would still enjoy him.

"My King," Shang Qinghua panted in return. He may not be able to be as rough as they both wanted, but he was good with his hands and mouth. He would never miss an opportunity to please his beloved until they were both exhausted and his king was satisfied.

The plans for the day ground to a halt as Mobei Wang trapped Shang Qinghua in his nest, demanding his focus and refusing to let him leave.

In all fairness Shang Qinghua wasn't trying very hard to leave. Only occasionally reminding Mobei-Wang they needed to eat and drink. Otherwise he was perfectly content to give everything to Mobei-Wang. Even as the sun began peaking through the windows, he made no move to detangle himself. He only added more and more bites to his mate's scent glands, claiming him in every way.

The ice demon purred his happiness. Holding onto Shang Qinghua he fell asleep to dreams of their pups.

Mobei Wang woke up much later. He looked up to find that their home was slowly being dismantled. An expected action, but one that had him pacing around the nest. There was food at least.

When Shang Qinghua came back from carting over another load he paused to greet Mobei-Jun. Rumbling and scenting him. "Good evening My King! Is there anything you need? How are you feeling? Did you get enough rest?"

Mobei Wang purred at his small alpha. "I am rested. You are doing well." He didn't like all this disruption, but he knew it would be better after it.

"We should be fully ready for you to move tomorrow night. Is that okay?" He was already reaching up, touching Mobei-Wang's cheek.

Shen Qingqiu frowned. "Perfect," he muttered. He drew out a few paralysis talismans and lead the way to prod the doors open and look inside.

It was certainly a scene. The child was bound on a table/temporary alter. There was blood still oozing from a gash on her head. On the floor a hunched elderly man was using a brush, carefully painting runes on the floor.

Good, the child was clear. That would make this fight much easier. Shen Qingqiu kept up the quick slashes of his sword, each strike aimed to maim or cripple his target.

The bastard was slippery, dodging and bouncing narrowly out of the way. It was like he had eyes on the back of his head. He threw furniture, objects, anything to try and slow Shen Qingqiu down. Finally he ran head first into a wall. Instead of stopping though, the stone seemed to shift and melt around him, sucking him through.

"Alpha," Mobei Wang said proudly. He pulled Shang Qinghua deeper in. They could not do much, not until the pups were born now, but he would still enjoy him.

"My King," Shang Qinghua panted in return. He may not be able to be as rough as they both wanted, but he was good with his hands and mouth. He would never miss an opportunity to please his beloved until they were both exhausted and his king was satisfied.

The plans for the day ground to a halt as Mobei Wang trapped Shang Qinghua in his nest, demanding his focus and refusing to let him leave.

In all fairness Shang Qinghua wasn't trying very hard to leave. Only occasionally reminding Mobei-Wang they needed to eat and drink. Otherwise he was perfectly content to give everything to Mobei-Wang. Even as the sun began peaking through the windows, he made no move to detangle himself. He only added more and more bites to his mate's scent glands, claiming him in every way.

The ice demon purred his happiness. Holding onto Shang Qinghua he fell asleep to dreams of their pups.

Mobei Wang woke up much later. He looked up to find that their home was slowly being dismantled. An expected action, but one that had him pacing around the nest. There was food at least.

When Shang Qinghua came back from carting over another load he paused to greet Mobei-Jun. Rumbling and scenting him. "Good evening My King! Is there anything you need? How are you feeling? Did you get enough rest?"

Shen Qingqiu frowned. "Perfect," he muttered. He drew out a few paralysis talismans and lead the way to prod the doors open and look inside.

It was certainly a scene. The child was bound on a table/temporary alter. There was blood still oozing from a gash on her head. On the floor a hunched elderly man was using a brush, carefully painting runes on the floor.

Shen Qingqiu frowned. "Perfect," he muttered. He drew out a few paralysis talismans and lead the way to prod the doors open and look inside.

It was certainly a scene. The child was bound on a table/temporary alter. There was blood still oozing from a gash on her head. On the floor a hunched elderly man was using a brush, carefully painting runes on the floor.

"Alpha," Mobei Wang said proudly. He pulled Shang Qinghua deeper in. They could not do much, not until the pups were born now, but he would still enjoy him.

"My King," Shang Qinghua panted in return. He may not be able to be as rough as they both wanted, but he was good with his hands and mouth. He would never miss an opportunity to please his beloved until they were both exhausted and his king was satisfied.

The plans for the day ground to a halt as Mobei Wang trapped Shang Qinghua in his nest, demanding his focus and refusing to let him leave.

In all fairness Shang Qinghua wasn't trying very hard to leave. Only occasionally reminding Mobei-Wang they needed to eat and drink. Otherwise he was perfectly content to give everything to Mobei-Wang. Even as the sun began peaking through the windows, he made no move to detangle himself. He only added more and more bites to his mate's scent glands, claiming him in every way.

The ice demon purred his happiness. Holding onto Shang Qinghua he fell asleep to dreams of their pups.

Shen Qingqiu nodded his head decisively. He liked girls. They were softer and kinder than men were in his experience. He looked up at Shang Qinghua. "Is the soup ready soon?" It smelled so good.

"She doesn't have a tongue," Shen Qingqiu said casually. "She saw too much."

"Well...fuck." Shang Qinghua was perturbed, "By any chance can you write?" He asked without much hope. The little girl shook her head. "Can you read?" Shang Qinghua asked again, a bit more hopeful. The girl bit her lip and shook her head, this time it seemed more akward than before.

Shen Qingqiu rubbed her back gently. "That's fine, we can figure this out." He looked at Shang Qinghua. "She won't show us where they are. It's too dangerous to get that close."

"I don't like your parents," Shen Qingqiu promptly told the girl.

"Were they doing something you didn't understand there?" Shen Qingqiu asked.

The girl gurgled with frustration and shook her head. Something was happening, but she just couldn't SAY.

Shen Qingqiu nodded in thought. "Doing something to kids?"

She nodded again, tears in her eyes. Her hands came together, miming crushing something in between them.

Shen Qingqiu grimaced. He didn't like that at all. "Gege is going to stop them."

Shang Qinghua nodded with a reassuring smile. "Thats right! Now lets get some food in you two!" He filled their bowls giving the girl an extra helping of rice. "Eat up!"

Shen Qingqiu did his best to try and eat elegantly. It was a lot harder to do at his smaller size. He frowned as he worked through his food.

Shang Qinghua watches them while he picks at his own meal. The girl is trying to be polite but is still eating too fast. "How about I go check things out while you take a nap?"

Shen Qingqiu shot up and glared at him. "I'm supposed to be helping you!" Shang Qinghua couldn't go alone!

"You are! If you would rather come with thats fine. Our new friend here can stay in the room and rest." He nodded, waving his hands to placate the angry kitten.

Given a choice now Shen Qingqiu squinted at Shang Qinghua with suspicion.

"What? Are you grumpy because you're full and tired? Its okay to not come with, but if you do you're going to be grumpier."

That settled the matter. "I'm going with you," Shen Qingqiu said stubbornly. He wasn't a child to be looked after!

Shen Qingqiu lifted his head proudly. He wouldn't get tired, he would be just fine. He could handle this! He wasn't weak! He trotted steadily after Shang Qinghua determined to show that.

Shen Qingqiu held Shang Qinghua's hand quietly as they walked. It was easy to start sorting through the groups back here. Those who were honest, those who were down on their luck, those who were making progress to get out. Then there were the pickpockets and con men and thugs, all with a sharper eye scanning for prey.

He turned, moving into another alley. There were no people here. It was quiet, like the sounds of the city just past the corner were muffled. Shang Qinghua was already sensing the hints of demonic energy, something normal people naturally avoided.

Shen Qingqiu's gaze tightened. "Shang gege, do you have a knife?"

He wordlessly handed the child one of his many slim knives from his sleeve.

Shen Qingqiu relaxed once he had the blade. He could track the demonic energy easily. He wasn't a tracking specialist, but demonic energy stood out, and he had too much experience to not notice.

Shen Qingqiu tugged on Shang Qinghua's arm and pointed to a building where the miasma hung the thickest. That was either where they were making the sacrifices or where they were living.

Giving his didi a thumbs up, Shang Qinghua crept closer and placed his talisman on the stone wall. The energy seemed to shiver as a door was revealed.

"Should I grow up for this?" Shen Qingqiu muttered softly.

"Hmm, if you want to." Would it make Shang Qinghua feel better? Yeah, whatever they were dealing with targets children. His Didi not being the ideal target would be nice while the crept around in the dark. At the same time, he would never make Shen Qingqiu do something he didn't want.

Shen Qingqiu took a moment and switched off the charm. The shift was alarming as he took in how simply he had behaved. He quietly clutched the knife he had taken from Shang Qinghua and nodded at him ready to progress.

Inside the building was dark and dank. Something heavy and metallic permeated the air. A quick scan with their qi showed the building was empty. Just the remains of the victims scattered around in a ritualistic circle.

Shen Qingqiu studied the ritual circle and snorted. "All of this for immortality."

"I mean, what else would they want? A job? Health insurance?" Shang Qinghua paced around the circle, looking at the little bones. They certainly did something, it should have worked too.

"Whatever it is, they burn through the results fast."

He nodded in agreement before searching for any clues as to where they were going next. "This is only eight. We have fourteen missing kids."

"That's six still alive." For now. Shen Qingqiu quietly walked around searching for clues to reach where the demon cultivators were.

There were furiously scribbled notes, messy and nearly illegible. Nearly. What Shang Qinghua could read turnd out to be experiment notes. Yes the ritual was for immortality, but more in a stealing the life from children kind of way. It also seemed they had no control over WHO the riual chose as the recipient of this energy.

Shen Qingqiu looked over and scoffed. The solution was simple. Not that he would ever explain it. The arrangement and shift to make the demonic ritual work as they hoped for was easy for the Qing Jing lord to see, and another piece of cursed knowledge he would never admit.

Shang Qinghua looked at Shen Qingqiu with a frown. "Does that mean theres someone in the city thats just randomly inmortal now?"

"It means there's someone who's added extra years of lifespan to their own before they'll resume aging. They'll have to do this again when they run out of the kid's years."

"But if they can't control who it goes to, whos to say it wouldn't go to one of the kids? Or even some random guy passing by on the street?"

Shen Jiu chuckled. "It would be someone within a block of where this happened. And it could have hit someone random."

He hummed and tucked all the evidence away into a new pouch. Couldn't let it get mixed in with his usual stuff.

"I am not good enough to figure which trail is the strongest leaving here," Shen Qingqiu admitted. Finding the source was simple, but the strength of it overwhelmed his ability to follow out beyond it

"The girl!" Shen Qingqiu quickly darted back out of the lair and down the streets towards the inn. It would only be minutes before he arrived, but a handful of minutes could be enough to kill.

Shen Qingqiu ignored the commotion, heading straight to their room to search for the girl. Was she dead? Stolen? Who had dared to take her from them?

Shen Qingqiu quickly knelt down to examine the blood himself and test what spilled it. A cultivator, or a mortal? A beast, or a demon? The way it was tossed about was unsettling, like a fight. But there shouldn't have been a fight, not against one little girl. What was there even to battle?

The blood appeared human, but it as charged with vitality. More than any human should possibly hold without the telling qi signature.

Shen Qingqiu frowned and quickly returned to Shang Qinghua's side. "Shidi. It appears we know who received the results."

"We do?" He bowed to the people he had been talking to before walking away with Shen Qingqiu.

"The blood is human, and overcharged with vitality." Shen Qingqiu gave Shang Qinghua a meaningful look. "The ritual was either delayed, or they did one while we were investigating their little lair."

"Then they figured out how to control the ritual?" He grumbled

"I doubt my friend was targeted on purpose. I must have overlooked something, an element used to try and direct it." Shen Qingqiu frowned.

Shang Qinghua had to fight gods and demons not to poke fun at Shen Qingqiu. A child's life was at stake he couldn't be pinching his didi's cheeks because he called her 'his friend' he couldn't, he shouldn't. Unfortunately, he was just a man. "Theres such a mess, at least it won't be hard to track Your Friend."

Shen Qingqiu promptly turned and hit Shang Qinghua with his fan. "That's! What are you even focusing on!"

"Hey hey hey!" He covered his head, "I'm just happy Didi is making friends! Whats wrong with that?" Before he could get whacked again he set off down the trail. "Granny said the kid was injured when they took her. We should hurry!"

Shen Qingqiu followed quickly after Shang Qinghua. He would argue over the semantics and whether or not he could be friends with a child later. This was more important.

From the chaos it was easy to follow the demonic cultivator across town, until their trail trickled down. For ordinary people they would have seemed to have disappeared, but for a cultivator's sharp eyes it lead them around in a loop. The demonic energy wove a large circle taking them back to the empty houses the two had been investigating before.

"Alpha," Mobei Wang said proudly. He pulled Shang Qinghua deeper in. They could not do much, not until the pups were born now, but he would still enjoy him.

"My King," Shang Qinghua panted in return. He may not be able to be as rough as they both wanted, but he was good with his hands and mouth. He would never miss an opportunity to please his beloved until they were both exhausted and his king was satisfied.

The plans for the day ground to a halt as Mobei Wang trapped Shang Qinghua in his nest, demanding his focus and refusing to let him leave.

In all fairness Shang Qinghua wasn't trying very hard to leave. Only occasionally reminding Mobei-Wang they needed to eat and drink. Otherwise he was perfectly content to give everything to Mobei-Wang. Even as the sun began peaking through the windows, he made no move to detangle himself. He only added more and more bites to his mate's scent glands, claiming him in every way.

"Alpha," Mobei Wang said proudly. He pulled Shang Qinghua deeper in. They could not do much, not until the pups were born now, but he would still enjoy him.

"My King," Shang Qinghua panted in return. He may not be able to be as rough as they both wanted, but he was good with his hands and mouth. He would never miss an opportunity to please his beloved until they were both exhausted and his king was satisfied.

Mobei Wang purred back at Qinghua welcoming him into his arms. He kissed him and bit lightly at his lips. "Qinghua." He needed to tell him. Shang Qinghua needed to know so he could make plans.

"My King," he greeted in return, scenting him between kisses. "Are you okay?"

"This king is well," Mobei Wang rumbled. He nuzzled Shang Qinghua again. "I am carrying pups." There. Now Shang Qinghua could make plans.

Shang Qinghua should have been an actor in his previous life, not a porn writer. His eyebrows raised as a smile came over his lips. "My King, thats wonderful!" He kissed with even more enthusiasm, rumbled even louder, and finally let his hand drift down to his king's softening stomach.

Mobei Wang purred loudly at the gentle attention. "Mm. Qinghua will need to make plans. I can't return to the North."

With a head tilted in concern, Shang Qinghua nodded. "I'll take care of everything. Did something happen in the north? Are you hurt?" He hadn't smelled anything wrong so he hadn't considered his king could be injured. Now he checked visually, moving Mobei-Wang's robes searching for anything.

Mobei Wang shook his head. "I left before they could find me and declare me unfit." He wasn't a true king. He had no protection but his own strength to offer his pups.

"Im sorry, my king." In some ways, he actually was. In another life Mobei-Wang would have been a wonderful king, but that was a life without Shang Qinghua there to take care of him.

Mobei Wang let out a long sigh before nuzzling Shang Qinghua. "You will protect us." Or Mobei Wang would kill him.

"I will protect and care for you." He swore, holding Mobei-Wang tight. After a moment he finally asked, "Are you hungry?"

Mobei Wang nodded. He needed to eat more now that he was carrying.

Mobei Wang tucked into the food. He looked over at Shang Qinghua every once in a while as he enjoyed his meal. Part of him still ached at losing the Northern Desert, but the pups had to come first.

Shang Qinghua wasn't in a rush to make Mobei-Wang happy to be here. He knew his king needed time to mourn what was lost. What he could do was make sure he got his fill of food and offer him sweet frozen fruits. He'd help him bath and massage his back, carefully comb out his hair, before dressing him in soft silk robes.

Mobei Wang slowly relaxed under Shang Qinghua's care. He had been right to come directly here. His clever Qinghua would keep the pups safe. The fact they were half human would be fine.

The nesting room was slightly diffrent. Most of it was as Mobei-Wang had left it, but the top most layer had been removed for cleaning. They now sat to the side, clean and ready to be added back. There was also a new pile of pillows, more furs, silks, and some cotten blankets. Shang Qinghua wanted to make sure his omega had plenty of choices!

Mobei Wang worked slowly building his nest. He was in no rush, and his alpha was right there. Every once in a while he would hand an item to Shang Qinghua to scent for him

Shang Qinghua would oblige, and also sneak a quick rub or kiss to Mobei-Wang. He was always ready to comfort when his king was ready. He was also stubborn, offering drinks or frozen fruit slices so the now pregnant omega didn't neglect himself.

Mobei Wang loved the frozen fruit slices. He licked at Shang Qinghua's fingers every time he finished them off. When he finally finished his nest Mobei Wang pulled Shang Qinghua in after him without hesitation.

Qinghua happily climbed into the nest. Chuffing at how comfortable it was. He straddled Mobei-Wang's hips leaning down to rumble, "I misssd you."

"I will not be leaving again." Mobei Wang closed his eyes against the ache of that truth and nuzzled into Shang Qinghua. He had Shang Qinghua, and his pups would be cared for. That had to be enough.

"I will take care of you." Shang Qinghua reminded him of his promise. "It may not be the constant threat of poison or assassination, but we can have our own life here. We'll get a bigger house, fill it with pups. Have good food everyday. Most importantly, we'll be together."

That soothed Mobei Wang. This wasn't what he had thought his life would be, but Shang Qinghua did well on An Ding. He would learn how to live in the human realm. As Shang Qinghua had said, they would be together. He purred up at his alpha.

Shang Qinghua rumbled back, kissing his omega sweetly. "Would my beloved like some help relaxing?" He offered, his fingers tugging at the belt of Mobei-Wang's robes.

He had forgotten. Mobei Wang had been so sure he remembered every instant of that time pampered under Shang Qinghua, but the eager way his body lit up at even just the tugging on his robes told Mobei Wang he had been wrong. He rumbled hungrily. "Your omega needs you." He slipped down his own hands to help undress Shang Qinghua.

With a crooked smile, Shang Qinghua hummed, "Good boy." Before being thorough in taking care of his mate. He was bold with his biting now, claiming Mobei-Wang everywhere. Finally, before letting Mobei-Wang rest, he pressed his lips to his mates neck. "I love you." He rumbled before biting down, leaving his mark over the scent gland. Mobei-Wang wasn't in heat, it wasn't permanent, but now there was no need to be careful, no need to be secretive.

Mobei Wang was completely blissed out from Shang Qinghua's attentions. He whined softly at the bite on his scent gland. It felt good, proper. It wouldn't last, but it was there. He was Shang Qinghua's. A small part of him still protested instinctually, but it was drowned out by the rest of him being so very happy under his alpha.

"Yes! A bigger one. More space inside with an inner courtyard. There's still a temperature pool, but I've made some special request that slowed them down a bit. We can go see it if you're up for it." He offered a silver and gold chocker style necklace. It was made to hide demonic energy and appearances. It wouldn't stifle any of Mobei-Wang's abilities, but he could at least move around freely.

Mobei Wang took the choker and carefully examined it. He fastened it around his neck and frowned as he took on a human appearance. He could still fully wield his abilities, but the change in appearance was still unsettling. He looked at Shang Qinghua. "Show me."

Mobei Wang entered their new home with the dignity of a king inspecting his lands. He paused to look at the courtyard. It was bright and full of life. This land lacked many of the colors Mobei Wang was used to, but it was still beautiful.

"My king," Shang Qinghua called his attention to the main courtyard and one of the stones on the wall. Similar to the baths a spark of qi activated it. The courtyard was soon freezing cold with flakes of snow driffting from the sky. In moments the ground was covered, creating a snowy garden. "What do you think? All the courtyards have this ability now. My darling shouldn't have to go without."

Mobei Wang's eyes sparkled and a purr thrummed in his chest. He didn't need to speak or smile for Shang Qinghua to see how pleased he was.

His smile turned a little sad, "Im sorry it's not the same." He would have to figure out a way to make it better. Not just for Mobei-Wang, but for their children too.

"I did not expect to have this," Mobei Wang said. He crossed over to Shang Qinghua and nuzzled him. "My pups will know of the North." Even if they never stepped foot there. This small piece was held for them.

Mobei Wang watched Shang Qinghua start marking the place. He followed after his alpha, giving occasional purrs of approval. He added his own light scent marks here and there, but not nearly as heavily as Shang Qinghua was. The place wasn't ready yet.

Mobei Wang considered it carefully. He was used to following his instincts, but he was wise enough to know when it was better to ignore them. "We need to prepare," Mobei Wang agreed. He would get as much moved over as he could without touching the nest.

With a nod in agreement Shang Qinghua lead the way back to the old house. He kept his nose to the wind and eyes scanning for anyone who might be moving to close to his omega.

This pleased Mobei Wang enough for him to pull Shang Qinghua to him once he was inside and pin the small alpha to kiss heavily. He bit at his lips with deep purrs of pleasure.

Shang Qinghua was a little caught off guard, but more than happy to reciprocate. His fingers found the clasps of the collar, releasing the disguise. He rumbled loudly meeting Mobei-Wang's inhuman eyes and feeling the coolness of his touch.

Mobei Wang purred back at Qinghua welcoming him into his arms. He kissed him and bit lightly at his lips. "Qinghua." He needed to tell him. Shang Qinghua needed to know so he could make plans.

"My King," he greeted in return, scenting him between kisses. "Are you okay?"

"This king is well," Mobei Wang rumbled. He nuzzled Shang Qinghua again. "I am carrying pups." There. Now Shang Qinghua could make plans.

Shang Qinghua should have been an actor in his previous life, not a porn writer. His eyebrows raised as a smile came over his lips. "My King, thats wonderful!" He kissed with even more enthusiasm, rumbled even louder, and finally let his hand drift down to his king's softening stomach.

Mobei Wang purred loudly at the gentle attention. "Mm. Qinghua will need to make plans. I can't return to the North."

With a head tilted in concern, Shang Qinghua nodded. "I'll take care of everything. Did something happen in the north? Are you hurt?" He hadn't smelled anything wrong so he hadn't considered his king could be injured. Now he checked visually, moving Mobei-Wang's robes searching for anything.

Mobei Wang shook his head. "I left before they could find me and declare me unfit." He wasn't a true king. He had no protection but his own strength to offer his pups.

"Im sorry, my king." In some ways, he actually was. In another life Mobei-Wang would have been a wonderful king, but that was a life without Shang Qinghua there to take care of him.

Mobei Wang let out a long sigh before nuzzling Shang Qinghua. "You will protect us." Or Mobei Wang would kill him.

"I will protect and care for you." He swore, holding Mobei-Wang tight. After a moment he finally asked, "Are you hungry?"

Mobei Wang nodded. He needed to eat more now that he was carrying.

Mobei Wang tucked into the food. He looked over at Shang Qinghua every once in a while as he enjoyed his meal. Part of him still ached at losing the Northern Desert, but the pups had to come first.

Shang Qinghua wasn't in a rush to make Mobei-Wang happy to be here. He knew his king needed time to mourn what was lost. What he could do was make sure he got his fill of food and offer him sweet frozen fruits. He'd help him bath and massage his back, carefully comb out his hair, before dressing him in soft silk robes.

Mobei Wang slowly relaxed under Shang Qinghua's care. He had been right to come directly here. His clever Qinghua would keep the pups safe. The fact they were half human would be fine.

The nesting room was slightly diffrent. Most of it was as Mobei-Wang had left it, but the top most layer had been removed for cleaning. They now sat to the side, clean and ready to be added back. There was also a new pile of pillows, more furs, silks, and some cotten blankets. Shang Qinghua wanted to make sure his omega had plenty of choices!

Mobei Wang worked slowly building his nest. He was in no rush, and his alpha was right there. Every once in a while he would hand an item to Shang Qinghua to scent for him

Shang Qinghua would oblige, and also sneak a quick rub or kiss to Mobei-Wang. He was always ready to comfort when his king was ready. He was also stubborn, offering drinks or frozen fruit slices so the now pregnant omega didn't neglect himself.

Mobei Wang loved the frozen fruit slices. He licked at Shang Qinghua's fingers every time he finished them off. When he finally finished his nest Mobei Wang pulled Shang Qinghua in after him without hesitation.

Qinghua happily climbed into the nest. Chuffing at how comfortable it was. He straddled Mobei-Wang's hips leaning down to rumble, "I misssd you."

"I will not be leaving again." Mobei Wang closed his eyes against the ache of that truth and nuzzled into Shang Qinghua. He had Shang Qinghua, and his pups would be cared for. That had to be enough.

"I will take care of you." Shang Qinghua reminded him of his promise. "It may not be the constant threat of poison or assassination, but we can have our own life here. We'll get a bigger house, fill it with pups. Have good food everyday. Most importantly, we'll be together."

That soothed Mobei Wang. This wasn't what he had thought his life would be, but Shang Qinghua did well on An Ding. He would learn how to live in the human realm. As Shang Qinghua had said, they would be together. He purred up at his alpha.

Shang Qinghua rumbled back, kissing his omega sweetly. "Would my beloved like some help relaxing?" He offered, his fingers tugging at the belt of Mobei-Wang's robes.

He had forgotten. Mobei Wang had been so sure he remembered every instant of that time pampered under Shang Qinghua, but the eager way his body lit up at even just the tugging on his robes told Mobei Wang he had been wrong. He rumbled hungrily. "Your omega needs you." He slipped down his own hands to help undress Shang Qinghua.

With a crooked smile, Shang Qinghua hummed, "Good boy." Before being thorough in taking care of his mate. He was bold with his biting now, claiming Mobei-Wang everywhere. Finally, before letting Mobei-Wang rest, he pressed his lips to his mates neck. "I love you." He rumbled before biting down, leaving his mark over the scent gland. Mobei-Wang wasn't in heat, it wasn't permanent, but now there was no need to be careful, no need to be secretive.

Mobei Wang was completely blissed out from Shang Qinghua's attentions. He whined softly at the bite on his scent gland. It felt good, proper. It wouldn't last, but it was there. He was Shang Qinghua's. A small part of him still protested instinctually, but it was drowned out by the rest of him being so very happy under his alpha.

"Yes! A bigger one. More space inside with an inner courtyard. There's still a temperature pool, but I've made some special request that slowed them down a bit. We can go see it if you're up for it." He offered a silver and gold chocker style necklace. It was made to hide demonic energy and appearances. It wouldn't stifle any of Mobei-Wang's abilities, but he could at least move around freely.

Mobei Wang took the choker and carefully examined it. He fastened it around his neck and frowned as he took on a human appearance. He could still fully wield his abilities, but the change in appearance was still unsettling. He looked at Shang Qinghua. "Show me."

Mobei Wang entered their new home with the dignity of a king inspecting his lands. He paused to look at the courtyard. It was bright and full of life. This land lacked many of the colors Mobei Wang was used to, but it was still beautiful.

"My king," Shang Qinghua called his attention to the main courtyard and one of the stones on the wall. Similar to the baths a spark of qi activated it. The courtyard was soon freezing cold with flakes of snow driffting from the sky. In moments the ground was covered, creating a snowy garden. "What do you think? All the courtyards have this ability now. My darling shouldn't have to go without."

Mobei Wang's eyes sparkled and a purr thrummed in his chest. He didn't need to speak or smile for Shang Qinghua to see how pleased he was.

His smile turned a little sad, "Im sorry it's not the same." He would have to figure out a way to make it better. Not just for Mobei-Wang, but for their children too.

"I did not expect to have this," Mobei Wang said. He crossed over to Shang Qinghua and nuzzled him. "My pups will know of the North." Even if they never stepped foot there. This small piece was held for them.

Mobei Wang watched Shang Qinghua start marking the place. He followed after his alpha, giving occasional purrs of approval. He added his own light scent marks here and there, but not nearly as heavily as Shang Qinghua was. The place wasn't ready yet.

Mobei Wang considered it carefully. He was used to following his instincts, but he was wise enough to know when it was better to ignore them. "We need to prepare," Mobei Wang agreed. He would get as much moved over as he could without touching the nest.

With a nod in agreement Shang Qinghua lead the way back to the old house. He kept his nose to the wind and eyes scanning for anyone who might be moving to close to his omega.

Mobei Wang purred back at Qinghua welcoming him into his arms. He kissed him and bit lightly at his lips. "Qinghua." He needed to tell him. Shang Qinghua needed to know so he could make plans.

"My King," he greeted in return, scenting him between kisses. "Are you okay?"

"This king is well," Mobei Wang rumbled. He nuzzled Shang Qinghua again. "I am carrying pups." There. Now Shang Qinghua could make plans.

Shang Qinghua should have been an actor in his previous life, not a porn writer. His eyebrows raised as a smile came over his lips. "My King, thats wonderful!" He kissed with even more enthusiasm, rumbled even louder, and finally let his hand drift down to his king's softening stomach.

Mobei Wang purred loudly at the gentle attention. "Mm. Qinghua will need to make plans. I can't return to the North."

With a head tilted in concern, Shang Qinghua nodded. "I'll take care of everything. Did something happen in the north? Are you hurt?" He hadn't smelled anything wrong so he hadn't considered his king could be injured. Now he checked visually, moving Mobei-Wang's robes searching for anything.

Mobei Wang shook his head. "I left before they could find me and declare me unfit." He wasn't a true king. He had no protection but his own strength to offer his pups.

"Im sorry, my king." In some ways, he actually was. In another life Mobei-Wang would have been a wonderful king, but that was a life without Shang Qinghua there to take care of him.

Mobei Wang let out a long sigh before nuzzling Shang Qinghua. "You will protect us." Or Mobei Wang would kill him.

"I will protect and care for you." He swore, holding Mobei-Wang tight. After a moment he finally asked, "Are you hungry?"

Mobei Wang nodded. He needed to eat more now that he was carrying.

Mobei Wang tucked into the food. He looked over at Shang Qinghua every once in a while as he enjoyed his meal. Part of him still ached at losing the Northern Desert, but the pups had to come first.

Shang Qinghua wasn't in a rush to make Mobei-Wang happy to be here. He knew his king needed time to mourn what was lost. What he could do was make sure he got his fill of food and offer him sweet frozen fruits. He'd help him bath and massage his back, carefully comb out his hair, before dressing him in soft silk robes.

Mobei Wang slowly relaxed under Shang Qinghua's care. He had been right to come directly here. His clever Qinghua would keep the pups safe. The fact they were half human would be fine.

The nesting room was slightly diffrent. Most of it was as Mobei-Wang had left it, but the top most layer had been removed for cleaning. They now sat to the side, clean and ready to be added back. There was also a new pile of pillows, more furs, silks, and some cotten blankets. Shang Qinghua wanted to make sure his omega had plenty of choices!

Mobei Wang worked slowly building his nest. He was in no rush, and his alpha was right there. Every once in a while he would hand an item to Shang Qinghua to scent for him

Shang Qinghua would oblige, and also sneak a quick rub or kiss to Mobei-Wang. He was always ready to comfort when his king was ready. He was also stubborn, offering drinks or frozen fruit slices so the now pregnant omega didn't neglect himself.

Mobei Wang loved the frozen fruit slices. He licked at Shang Qinghua's fingers every time he finished them off. When he finally finished his nest Mobei Wang pulled Shang Qinghua in after him without hesitation.

Qinghua happily climbed into the nest. Chuffing at how comfortable it was. He straddled Mobei-Wang's hips leaning down to rumble, "I misssd you."

"I will not be leaving again." Mobei Wang closed his eyes against the ache of that truth and nuzzled into Shang Qinghua. He had Shang Qinghua, and his pups would be cared for. That had to be enough.

"I will take care of you." Shang Qinghua reminded him of his promise. "It may not be the constant threat of poison or assassination, but we can have our own life here. We'll get a bigger house, fill it with pups. Have good food everyday. Most importantly, we'll be together."

That soothed Mobei Wang. This wasn't what he had thought his life would be, but Shang Qinghua did well on An Ding. He would learn how to live in the human realm. As Shang Qinghua had said, they would be together. He purred up at his alpha.

Shang Qinghua rumbled back, kissing his omega sweetly. "Would my beloved like some help relaxing?" He offered, his fingers tugging at the belt of Mobei-Wang's robes.

He had forgotten. Mobei Wang had been so sure he remembered every instant of that time pampered under Shang Qinghua, but the eager way his body lit up at even just the tugging on his robes told Mobei Wang he had been wrong. He rumbled hungrily. "Your omega needs you." He slipped down his own hands to help undress Shang Qinghua.

With a crooked smile, Shang Qinghua hummed, "Good boy." Before being thorough in taking care of his mate. He was bold with his biting now, claiming Mobei-Wang everywhere. Finally, before letting Mobei-Wang rest, he pressed his lips to his mates neck. "I love you." He rumbled before biting down, leaving his mark over the scent gland. Mobei-Wang wasn't in heat, it wasn't permanent, but now there was no need to be careful, no need to be secretive.

Mobei Wang was completely blissed out from Shang Qinghua's attentions. He whined softly at the bite on his scent gland. It felt good, proper. It wouldn't last, but it was there. He was Shang Qinghua's. A small part of him still protested instinctually, but it was drowned out by the rest of him being so very happy under his alpha.

"Yes! A bigger one. More space inside with an inner courtyard. There's still a temperature pool, but I've made some special request that slowed them down a bit. We can go see it if you're up for it." He offered a silver and gold chocker style necklace. It was made to hide demonic energy and appearances. It wouldn't stifle any of Mobei-Wang's abilities, but he could at least move around freely.

Mobei Wang took the choker and carefully examined it. He fastened it around his neck and frowned as he took on a human appearance. He could still fully wield his abilities, but the change in appearance was still unsettling. He looked at Shang Qinghua. "Show me."

Mobei Wang entered their new home with the dignity of a king inspecting his lands. He paused to look at the courtyard. It was bright and full of life. This land lacked many of the colors Mobei Wang was used to, but it was still beautiful.

"My king," Shang Qinghua called his attention to the main courtyard and one of the stones on the wall. Similar to the baths a spark of qi activated it. The courtyard was soon freezing cold with flakes of snow driffting from the sky. In moments the ground was covered, creating a snowy garden. "What do you think? All the courtyards have this ability now. My darling shouldn't have to go without."

Mobei Wang's eyes sparkled and a purr thrummed in his chest. He didn't need to speak or smile for Shang Qinghua to see how pleased he was.

His smile turned a little sad, "Im sorry it's not the same." He would have to figure out a way to make it better. Not just for Mobei-Wang, but for their children too.

"I did not expect to have this," Mobei Wang said. He crossed over to Shang Qinghua and nuzzled him. "My pups will know of the North." Even if they never stepped foot there. This small piece was held for them.

Mobei Wang watched Shang Qinghua start marking the place. He followed after his alpha, giving occasional purrs of approval. He added his own light scent marks here and there, but not nearly as heavily as Shang Qinghua was. The place wasn't ready yet.

Mobei Wang purred back at Qinghua welcoming him into his arms. He kissed him and bit lightly at his lips. "Qinghua." He needed to tell him. Shang Qinghua needed to know so he could make plans.

"My King," he greeted in return, scenting him between kisses. "Are you okay?"

"This king is well," Mobei Wang rumbled. He nuzzled Shang Qinghua again. "I am carrying pups." There. Now Shang Qinghua could make plans.

Shang Qinghua should have been an actor in his previous life, not a porn writer. His eyebrows raised as a smile came over his lips. "My King, thats wonderful!" He kissed with even more enthusiasm, rumbled even louder, and finally let his hand drift down to his king's softening stomach.

Mobei Wang purred loudly at the gentle attention. "Mm. Qinghua will need to make plans. I can't return to the North."

With a head tilted in concern, Shang Qinghua nodded. "I'll take care of everything. Did something happen in the north? Are you hurt?" He hadn't smelled anything wrong so he hadn't considered his king could be injured. Now he checked visually, moving Mobei-Wang's robes searching for anything.

Mobei Wang shook his head. "I left before they could find me and declare me unfit." He wasn't a true king. He had no protection but his own strength to offer his pups.

"Im sorry, my king." In some ways, he actually was. In another life Mobei-Wang would have been a wonderful king, but that was a life without Shang Qinghua there to take care of him.

Mobei Wang let out a long sigh before nuzzling Shang Qinghua. "You will protect us." Or Mobei Wang would kill him.

"I will protect and care for you." He swore, holding Mobei-Wang tight. After a moment he finally asked, "Are you hungry?"

Mobei Wang nodded. He needed to eat more now that he was carrying.

Mobei Wang tucked into the food. He looked over at Shang Qinghua every once in a while as he enjoyed his meal. Part of him still ached at losing the Northern Desert, but the pups had to come first.

Shang Qinghua wasn't in a rush to make Mobei-Wang happy to be here. He knew his king needed time to mourn what was lost. What he could do was make sure he got his fill of food and offer him sweet frozen fruits. He'd help him bath and massage his back, carefully comb out his hair, before dressing him in soft silk robes.

Mobei Wang slowly relaxed under Shang Qinghua's care. He had been right to come directly here. His clever Qinghua would keep the pups safe. The fact they were half human would be fine.

The nesting room was slightly diffrent. Most of it was as Mobei-Wang had left it, but the top most layer had been removed for cleaning. They now sat to the side, clean and ready to be added back. There was also a new pile of pillows, more furs, silks, and some cotten blankets. Shang Qinghua wanted to make sure his omega had plenty of choices!

Mobei Wang worked slowly building his nest. He was in no rush, and his alpha was right there. Every once in a while he would hand an item to Shang Qinghua to scent for him

Shang Qinghua would oblige, and also sneak a quick rub or kiss to Mobei-Wang. He was always ready to comfort when his king was ready. He was also stubborn, offering drinks or frozen fruit slices so the now pregnant omega didn't neglect himself.

Mobei Wang loved the frozen fruit slices. He licked at Shang Qinghua's fingers every time he finished them off. When he finally finished his nest Mobei Wang pulled Shang Qinghua in after him without hesitation.

Qinghua happily climbed into the nest. Chuffing at how comfortable it was. He straddled Mobei-Wang's hips leaning down to rumble, "I misssd you."

"I will not be leaving again." Mobei Wang closed his eyes against the ache of that truth and nuzzled into Shang Qinghua. He had Shang Qinghua, and his pups would be cared for. That had to be enough.

"I will take care of you." Shang Qinghua reminded him of his promise. "It may not be the constant threat of poison or assassination, but we can have our own life here. We'll get a bigger house, fill it with pups. Have good food everyday. Most importantly, we'll be together."

That soothed Mobei Wang. This wasn't what he had thought his life would be, but Shang Qinghua did well on An Ding. He would learn how to live in the human realm. As Shang Qinghua had said, they would be together. He purred up at his alpha.

Shang Qinghua rumbled back, kissing his omega sweetly. "Would my beloved like some help relaxing?" He offered, his fingers tugging at the belt of Mobei-Wang's robes.

He had forgotten. Mobei Wang had been so sure he remembered every instant of that time pampered under Shang Qinghua, but the eager way his body lit up at even just the tugging on his robes told Mobei Wang he had been wrong. He rumbled hungrily. "Your omega needs you." He slipped down his own hands to help undress Shang Qinghua.

With a crooked smile, Shang Qinghua hummed, "Good boy." Before being thorough in taking care of his mate. He was bold with his biting now, claiming Mobei-Wang everywhere. Finally, before letting Mobei-Wang rest, he pressed his lips to his mates neck. "I love you." He rumbled before biting down, leaving his mark over the scent gland. Mobei-Wang wasn't in heat, it wasn't permanent, but now there was no need to be careful, no need to be secretive.

Mobei Wang was completely blissed out from Shang Qinghua's attentions. He whined softly at the bite on his scent gland. It felt good, proper. It wouldn't last, but it was there. He was Shang Qinghua's. A small part of him still protested instinctually, but it was drowned out by the rest of him being so very happy under his alpha.

"Yes! A bigger one. More space inside with an inner courtyard. There's still a temperature pool, but I've made some special request that slowed them down a bit. We can go see it if you're up for it." He offered a silver and gold chocker style necklace. It was made to hide demonic energy and appearances. It wouldn't stifle any of Mobei-Wang's abilities, but he could at least move around freely.

Mobei Wang took the choker and carefully examined it. He fastened it around his neck and frowned as he took on a human appearance. He could still fully wield his abilities, but the change in appearance was still unsettling. He looked at Shang Qinghua. "Show me."

Mobei Wang entered their new home with the dignity of a king inspecting his lands. He paused to look at the courtyard. It was bright and full of life. This land lacked many of the colors Mobei Wang was used to, but it was still beautiful.

"My king," Shang Qinghua called his attention to the main courtyard and one of the stones on the wall. Similar to the baths a spark of qi activated it. The courtyard was soon freezing cold with flakes of snow driffting from the sky. In moments the ground was covered, creating a snowy garden. "What do you think? All the courtyards have this ability now. My darling shouldn't have to go without."

Mobei Wang's eyes sparkled and a purr thrummed in his chest. He didn't need to speak or smile for Shang Qinghua to see how pleased he was.

His smile turned a little sad, "Im sorry it's not the same." He would have to figure out a way to make it better. Not just for Mobei-Wang, but for their children too.

"I did not expect to have this," Mobei Wang said. He crossed over to Shang Qinghua and nuzzled him. "My pups will know of the North." Even if they never stepped foot there. This small piece was held for them.

Mobei Wang watched Shang Qinghua start marking the place. He followed after his alpha, giving occasional purrs of approval. He added his own light scent marks here and there, but not nearly as heavily as Shang Qinghua was. The place wasn't ready yet.

Xiang Fei help the little plush fish and looked around the room. It was huge to a small child. Hide and Seek with one persone really wasn't a game. So Xiang Fei explored the room.

The only three things in reach for a small toddler were a small tea table, a large chest carelessly tossed open with many fabrics inside, and a small box of heavy tools. Wei Qingwei sat at a study table facing the wall, beginning to grind some ink.

He was good at hiding! Probably. He couldn't see the adults in the room but he could hear them just fine.

From where he was hiding inside a chest, Xiang Fei closed his eyes tightly. He heard the jaring noise of the chairs moving and squeezed his plush tighter. Under all the fabric it was dark. He had no way of knowing if the adults were right there about to grab him or across the room.

The loose fabric strings and dust proved to be to much. Xiang Fei huffed trying to hold back a sneeze but it wasn't enough. It was loud and now his nose was running and his toy has spit sprayed all over it. It was gross, he didn't like being gross.

Mobei Wang purred back at Qinghua welcoming him into his arms. He kissed him and bit lightly at his lips. "Qinghua." He needed to tell him. Shang Qinghua needed to know so he could make plans.

"My King," he greeted in return, scenting him between kisses. "Are you okay?"

"This king is well," Mobei Wang rumbled. He nuzzled Shang Qinghua again. "I am carrying pups." There. Now Shang Qinghua could make plans.

Shang Qinghua should have been an actor in his previous life, not a porn writer. His eyebrows raised as a smile came over his lips. "My King, thats wonderful!" He kissed with even more enthusiasm, rumbled even louder, and finally let his hand drift down to his king's softening stomach.

Mobei Wang purred loudly at the gentle attention. "Mm. Qinghua will need to make plans. I can't return to the North."

With a head tilted in concern, Shang Qinghua nodded. "I'll take care of everything. Did something happen in the north? Are you hurt?" He hadn't smelled anything wrong so he hadn't considered his king could be injured. Now he checked visually, moving Mobei-Wang's robes searching for anything.

Mobei Wang shook his head. "I left before they could find me and declare me unfit." He wasn't a true king. He had no protection but his own strength to offer his pups.

"Im sorry, my king." In some ways, he actually was. In another life Mobei-Wang would have been a wonderful king, but that was a life without Shang Qinghua there to take care of him.

Mobei Wang let out a long sigh before nuzzling Shang Qinghua. "You will protect us." Or Mobei Wang would kill him.

"I will protect and care for you." He swore, holding Mobei-Wang tight. After a moment he finally asked, "Are you hungry?"

Mobei Wang nodded. He needed to eat more now that he was carrying.

Mobei Wang tucked into the food. He looked over at Shang Qinghua every once in a while as he enjoyed his meal. Part of him still ached at losing the Northern Desert, but the pups had to come first.

Shang Qinghua wasn't in a rush to make Mobei-Wang happy to be here. He knew his king needed time to mourn what was lost. What he could do was make sure he got his fill of food and offer him sweet frozen fruits. He'd help him bath and massage his back, carefully comb out his hair, before dressing him in soft silk robes.

Mobei Wang slowly relaxed under Shang Qinghua's care. He had been right to come directly here. His clever Qinghua would keep the pups safe. The fact they were half human would be fine.

The nesting room was slightly diffrent. Most of it was as Mobei-Wang had left it, but the top most layer had been removed for cleaning. They now sat to the side, clean and ready to be added back. There was also a new pile of pillows, more furs, silks, and some cotten blankets. Shang Qinghua wanted to make sure his omega had plenty of choices!

Mobei Wang worked slowly building his nest. He was in no rush, and his alpha was right there. Every once in a while he would hand an item to Shang Qinghua to scent for him

Shang Qinghua would oblige, and also sneak a quick rub or kiss to Mobei-Wang. He was always ready to comfort when his king was ready. He was also stubborn, offering drinks or frozen fruit slices so the now pregnant omega didn't neglect himself.

Mobei Wang loved the frozen fruit slices. He licked at Shang Qinghua's fingers every time he finished them off. When he finally finished his nest Mobei Wang pulled Shang Qinghua in after him without hesitation.

Qinghua happily climbed into the nest. Chuffing at how comfortable it was. He straddled Mobei-Wang's hips leaning down to rumble, "I misssd you."

"I will not be leaving again." Mobei Wang closed his eyes against the ache of that truth and nuzzled into Shang Qinghua. He had Shang Qinghua, and his pups would be cared for. That had to be enough.

"I will take care of you." Shang Qinghua reminded him of his promise. "It may not be the constant threat of poison or assassination, but we can have our own life here. We'll get a bigger house, fill it with pups. Have good food everyday. Most importantly, we'll be together."

That soothed Mobei Wang. This wasn't what he had thought his life would be, but Shang Qinghua did well on An Ding. He would learn how to live in the human realm. As Shang Qinghua had said, they would be together. He purred up at his alpha.

Shang Qinghua rumbled back, kissing his omega sweetly. "Would my beloved like some help relaxing?" He offered, his fingers tugging at the belt of Mobei-Wang's robes.

He had forgotten. Mobei Wang had been so sure he remembered every instant of that time pampered under Shang Qinghua, but the eager way his body lit up at even just the tugging on his robes told Mobei Wang he had been wrong. He rumbled hungrily. "Your omega needs you." He slipped down his own hands to help undress Shang Qinghua.

With a crooked smile, Shang Qinghua hummed, "Good boy." Before being thorough in taking care of his mate. He was bold with his biting now, claiming Mobei-Wang everywhere. Finally, before letting Mobei-Wang rest, he pressed his lips to his mates neck. "I love you." He rumbled before biting down, leaving his mark over the scent gland. Mobei-Wang wasn't in heat, it wasn't permanent, but now there was no need to be careful, no need to be secretive.

Mobei Wang was completely blissed out from Shang Qinghua's attentions. He whined softly at the bite on his scent gland. It felt good, proper. It wouldn't last, but it was there. He was Shang Qinghua's. A small part of him still protested instinctually, but it was drowned out by the rest of him being so very happy under his alpha.

"Yes! A bigger one. More space inside with an inner courtyard. There's still a temperature pool, but I've made some special request that slowed them down a bit. We can go see it if you're up for it." He offered a silver and gold chocker style necklace. It was made to hide demonic energy and appearances. It wouldn't stifle any of Mobei-Wang's abilities, but he could at least move around freely.

Mobei Wang took the choker and carefully examined it. He fastened it around his neck and frowned as he took on a human appearance. He could still fully wield his abilities, but the change in appearance was still unsettling. He looked at Shang Qinghua. "Show me."

Mobei Wang entered their new home with the dignity of a king inspecting his lands. He paused to look at the courtyard. It was bright and full of life. This land lacked many of the colors Mobei Wang was used to, but it was still beautiful.

"My king," Shang Qinghua called his attention to the main courtyard and one of the stones on the wall. Similar to the baths a spark of qi activated it. The courtyard was soon freezing cold with flakes of snow driffting from the sky. In moments the ground was covered, creating a snowy garden. "What do you think? All the courtyards have this ability now. My darling shouldn't have to go without."

Mobei Wang's eyes sparkled and a purr thrummed in his chest. He didn't need to speak or smile for Shang Qinghua to see how pleased he was.

His smile turned a little sad, "Im sorry it's not the same." He would have to figure out a way to make it better. Not just for Mobei-Wang, but for their children too.

"I did not expect to have this," Mobei Wang said. He crossed over to Shang Qinghua and nuzzled him. "My pups will know of the North." Even if they never stepped foot there. This small piece was held for them.