Summary
Ten years ago, Zhubai betrayed the immortal master who had made himself Zhubai’s entire world. Now, on the verge of taking a new lover, he starts seeing comments that claim his terrifyingly possessive master has escaped. Fleeing to another powerful protector seems sensible—until the comments reveal that his refuge may be another of Fuchen’s bodies. An expedition to an ancient secret realm offers a chance to get away, but jealous companions and familiar touches make freedom elusive. Zhubai still wants the man he betrayed. What he refuses to surrender is the right to a life of his own.