The Hidden Immortal Leisurely Life

The moon hung high, casting silver light over the quiet forest. Inside the small house, Yue slept soundly, her soft breaths steady beneath the warm covers. The peaceful rise and fall of her chest should have been reassuring.

Yet, Xu remained awake.

He sat by the open window, his gaze distant. Though his posture was relaxed, his mind was anything but. He had been waiting.

"It's time" he murmured

Silently, Xu stood. The cool night air brushed against him as he stepped outside, his form blending into the darkness. With measured steps, he vanished into the trees, moving effortlessly.

The town lay beyond the forest, its streets hushed beneath the weight of midnight. The manor he sought stood tall and grand, lanterns flickering behind gilded windows. The scent of expensive incense drifted through the air.

Xu slipped past the outer walls, his presence unnoticed. The guards patrolling the courtyard moved lazily, unaware of the shadow that passed by them. There was no need for force. No need for alarm.

The estate's hallways stretched before him, quiet and undisturbed. He moved with certainty, knowing exactly where to go. The man he sought had made himself easy to find lounging in his lavish chamber, surrounded by luxury.

A bottle of wine sat half-finished at the table, a cup resting in his hand. He was completely drunk.

Xu did not announce his presence.

The candlelight flickered.

A moment passed.

And then..stillness.

By the time the town stirred at dawn, whispers filled the streets.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"

The scream of a maid was Heard through the entire estate alarming everyone.

Servants moved with urgency, arriving the guards stood frozen looking at the mangled meat sprawled on the ground, some even started to puke.

Just yesterday this.. Gruesome stuff was there seemingly esteemed master, looking at the room there was even some brain matter splashed on the walls, it looked like he was cut into pieces..can a human do this.

Back at the small house, the first light of morning streamed through the window. Yue stirred, stretching beneath the covers. A yawn escaped her lips as she blinked sleepily.

"Morning already…" she mumbled.

Across the room, Xu sat in his usual place, a cup of tea in his hand. His expression was calm, as if nothing had changed.

Yue rubbed her eyes and glanced at him, tilting her head. "You look well-rested today."

Xu took a slow sip of tea. "Do I?"

She smiled drowsily. "Must've been a peaceful night."

He said nothing, only watching as the morning sun bathed the room in light.

Yue stretched lazily, rubbing the sleep from her eyes as golden sunlight streamed through the small window. She let out a soft sigh and turned.

She studied him for a moment, her drowsy mind taking in the steady way he held his cup of tea, the way his gaze lingered outside as if watching something beyond her understanding.

"Do you ever sleep?" she finally asked, sitting up and pushing her messy hair back.

Xu glanced at her, his expression unreadable. "Sometimes."

Yue huffed, pulling the blanket tighter around herself. "Liar."

He merely took another sip of his tea.

She shifted, watching him carefully. Something felt… different this morning. He seemed at ease more so than usual. There was no tension in his shoulders, no flicker of distant thoughts in his eyes.

"What's with you today?" she asked, tilting her head. "You look like a man who just got rid of a great burden."

Xu's gaze didn't waver. "Do I?"

She narrowed her eyes. "You do."

A teasing smile played at her lips as she leaned forward, resting her chin in her palm. "You wouldn't happen to know why the town's in an uproar this morning, would you?"

Xu remained silent, his expression unreadable.

Yue let out a small laugh, shaking her head. "Forget it. I don't want to know." She stretched again, then sighed. "Anyway, I guess I should start breakfast."

She shuffled out of bed, her bare feet touching the cool wooden floor as she moved toward the small kitchen area. Xu watched as she gathered ingredients, her movements unhurried but efficient.

"I'll need to go to the market later," she muttered to herself. "We're running low on rice… and I should get more vegetables."

Xu said nothing, only observing as she started preparing the meal. The quiet sounds of water being poured, rice being washed, and the gentle sizzle of something frying in the pan filled the room. The simple, mundane rhythm of it all felt… grounding.

Yue worked with practiced ease, humming softly under her breath. Despite her mischievous nature, she seemed content in these quiet moments, where there was nothing to do but cook and exist in the warmth of the morning.

As the scent of food filled the air, she glanced over her shoulder at Xu. "You're just going to sit there and watch?"

He raised a brow. "Should I help?"

She grinned. "No, but you could at least compliment me. I make good food, you know."

Xu took a slow sip of his tea. "We'll see."

Yue scoffed, shaking her head as she finished preparing the meal. Soon, she placed two bowls of steaming rice and vegetables on the small table, taking a seat across from him.

She watched as Xu picked up his chopsticks, taking a slow bite. His expression didn't change, but she waited expectantly.

After a moment, he nodded. "It's good."

A satisfied smile spread across her face. "See? I told you."

They ate in comfortable silence, the morning passing in peaceful simplicity. For the first time in a long while, Yue felt safe truly safe. The weight of fear that had followed her for so long seemed lighter now, though she wasn't sure why.

She glanced at Xu again, watching as he ate with quiet composure. A thought crossed her mind, but she hesitated before speaking.

"…I never really thanked you properly."

Xu looked up, meeting her gaze.

"For letting me stay," she clarified. "For not asking too many questions. For just… being here."

He was silent for a moment before replying. "You don't need to thank me."

Yue smiled softly. "Maybe not. But I want to."

Xu didn't respond, only finishing his meal.