The early morning sunlight shone in through the screened windows, illuminating the entire room; the mornings always came so early in Vermilion.

Duanmu Shi's eyes were unblinking as he looked at the four little ones lying side by side on the bed, his deep purple eyes filled with a strong sense of reluctance and longing.

Looking at the unwilling Duanmu Shi, Xuanyuan Mo's eyes flashed with a touch of heartache, reaching out, he gently wrapped Duanmu Shi into his arms.

Duanmu ...