Pristine Darkness

Chapter 83

This chapter . . . will give you emotional whiplash. Bo Jinyan and Jian Yao share an intimate moment (complete with his trademark teasing) before the scene moves to the desolate mountain region where the butterfly killer has his lair. After an intensive search guided by the insight of Bo Jinyan and Fang Qing, what our Scooby Team finds there is horrifying, signalling that the real butterfly killer is indeed a force to be reckoned with . . .

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Translator: shl

Editor/ Proofreader: Anks

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It was already late at night when Jian Yao returned to the guest house at the foot of the mountain.

When she pushed open the door to enter, that man was sleeping motionless on the bed. Only a table lamp was still on, and his silhouette was indistinct. In the past, he had slept extremely well, as was the case for people who were generally of pure character. Sometimes, Jian Yao had even felt envious when she watched him sleep, as she felt that sleep was like a kind of enjoyment for him.

It was the same now. He lay ramrod straight, with the blanket covering his entire body, just like a log. Tonight, his features were also very serene.

With as little noise as possible Jian Yao washed up, changed into her pajamas, turned back a corner of the blanket and quietly lay down.

During this period of time when they were busy with the butterfly killer case, the two of them had either spent their nights at the station or gone back separately to sleep. This would be the first time in more than a year that they were sharing a bed.

Sharing a bed*.

*T/N 同床共枕 (tong chuang gong zhen) - lit. same bed, shared pillow; fig. to be married. Jian Yao is probably thinking about both 'meanings'.

Previously, she had never considered that there was anything special about this phrase. However, now, on carefully considering the phrase, her heart felt a deep sorrow.

And also a little bit of regret . . . tonight, he had actually fallen asleep first! However, he could not see any more, so perhaps he was no longer able to . . .

She stared at his face. Still the same face, pale and thin, with elegant eyes and brows. His high nose bridge showed his willpower and resolute character, and his hair fell over his forehead.

Jian Yao could not stop herself from moving forward to kiss his face.

After a few seconds, his hands reached out to hold her waist and pull her forward fiercely. Jian Yao's heart rate skyrocketed as she found herself lying completely on top of him.

He seemed to be half-asleep as he looked at her, the black hair on his forehead obscuring his eyes. However, his hands were clearly fully awake as they made their way into her pajamas.

"Mrs. Bo, I've waited a long time for you," he said.

Jian Yao's heart was thumping in her chest. But, another thought came to her. She lowered her head and slowly rubbed against his chest. Just like before, she said, "Not unless you promise me to let me go with you wherever you go, from now onwards."

Bo Jinyan was silent.

Jian Yao softly said, "Ok?"

Unexpectedly, he sighed. "You've degenerated." She was not at all like what she had been previously; she was now always making demands of him*.

*T/N 予取予求 (yu qu yi qiu) - take from me whatever you please; make unlimited demands.

Jian Yao hugged him and said, "I just know much better what I want."