The air grew cold, and an awkward tension settled over the gathering. All the men, including myself, tensed, their muscles coiling like

the green-eyed brunet no raven hair, fucking hell I was having trouble assigning defining characteristics to the woman seeing her hair changed with every move she made turned toward me and beamed at me,

"My apologies, little one," the leader of the group, a green-eyed brunette with ever-changing hair, finally spoke.

"You have no obligation or duty to us, but we are curious." The blonde woman turned her attention to me as well, and I couldn't help but flinch back, unnerved by her emotionless expression.

The leader perhaps noticed my discomfort and quickly spoke up again.

"Forgive me if I've made you uncomfortable. I'm sorry for our behavior. We are not here to harm you or make your existence an issue. We merely wish to propose a trade with you." The brown-haired man chimed in next.

"We need your help." The rest of the group nodded in agreement, their eyes fixed on me expectantly.

What the actual fuck?

I was dumbfounded. Why would terrifying creatures of the night, vampires no less, be seeking my help?

I was just a powerless mortal boy with no cultivation.

What could I possibly do that they couldn't?

It didn't make sense.

They didn't seem to be affected by the sun as the stories said.

In fact, they were casually lounging in the sunlight without any repercussions. So, it wasn't about me spying on them during the day.

Then what could it be?

Were they considering me as a human blood bag?

But that didn't add up either. I highly doubted that my malnourished self produced blood that was so delicious that they were willing to burden themselves with me.

Could it have something to do with my semen?

Did these vampires somehow smell my bodily fluids and conclude that they wanted to have my babies?

Fuck NO!

I shook my head, realizing how absurd my thoughts were. I needed to come back to reality and think rationally.

As my mind raced, just as I w about to have a mental break down I noticed the blonde vampire staring at me with wide eyes, as if she couldn't believe what she was hearing.

Panic washed over me.

Had I spoken my thoughts out loud?

I couldn't have, right?

Like she couldn't believe what she was hearing?

I hadn't meant to reveal my innermost fears and suspicions. But the blonde's gaze was fixated on me, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that she had caught on to my unspoken doubts.

I quickly tried to collect myself, suppressing the urge to blurt out anything else that could potentially get me in trouble.

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It was clear that these vampires were not to be trifled with, and revealing my suspicions would only put me in greater danger.

I clenched my fists, trying to maintain a facade of composure, while inwardly my mind raced with a thousand questions and fears.

Had I spoken my thoughts out loud?

I hadn't had I?

FUCKKKKK!

What the actual fuck is happening to me?!

What the fuck is this?!

I screamed internally

"Little one?" The leader called me interrupting my mental breakdown

"Do we have an agreement?" I shook my head in response trying to compose myself, I was not going to let them see how rattled I actually was.

I needed to seem like I was calm I thought

"This one is foolish and apologies to the esteemed one but could you repeat yourself, this one's mind wandered off?" I deeply bowed to the woman, this is the third time I have apologized already but I really wanted to stop bowing for every single sentence I said.

The woman smiled kindly at me and chuckled softly before speaking.

"Ah young child you are truly quite interesting, you are certainly different from the others." she paused for a moment then continued

"Very well young one nine nights ago you saved this old woman from peril and you were also willing to help when your own life was in danger for another race, a quality far too rare in the human race." She spoke, sounding serious and strict yet friendly.

Wait what, hold on, back the fuck up nine nights?

how long was I out?

That wasn't being unconscious from blood loss I was in a bloody motherfucking coma,

what in the world did this lady absorb from me?

and what was this speech just from her words felt like a slap on the face, I mean I could see the but coming a mile away but I controlled my feeling cause A they were freaking vampires b I was fucking powerless

"Yes this one is very grateful for such a generous treatment, and for being able to offer this exalted one some assistance" I responded respectfully.

The woman smiled warmly at me before saying "What a sweet tongue you have young one " Her voice was warm but laced with a hint of steel which gave me chills. "But there is still a lot that needs to be discussed young one"

She paused once again "You understand what we are?" she asked after a long pause

I simply nodded what else was I supposed to do

"very well then you can also understand we are people who value our privacy and secrecy very much?" she questioned,

her face remained stoic except for her deep green eyes that seemed to pierce through my soul.

That lady was on scary gal she had an air about him that made me feel intimidated, it was hard not to when she had a such strong presence.

She looked like a powerful predator, with the way she carried herself and the intensity she exuded it was evident that she was extremely strong mentally and physically.

"Yes, this one understands" I replied, keeping eye contact with her.

"Good good,good," she said nodding and smiling softly.

She took a breath and closed her eyes, I noticed that she had a very nice scent, it smelled like lavender mixed with jasmine and roses.

"Well child, this old woman has an idea," she started again, and I was listening carefully to every word, hoping not to screw this up.

"You shall swear a heavenly oath on your soul to never speak a word regarding this to anyone or reveal the secret you are told to keep, If you take this Vow in Turn we will fully fulfill any desire you might have that is within our power," The old woman's eyes met mine again, but this time they held concern, a lot of worries.

It took moment for all the words to register in my brain and another for them to make sense but when It finally clicked I felt a burst of joy and happiness, a rush of adrenaline rushing through my veins like lightning bolts.

I immediately bit my thumb and drew blood, and with my other hand raised I swore on my own blood imitating the scenes from Lin Yun's memories.

The moment the words left my mouth I felt something weird as if the words I said were true had always been true, and I somehow knew that they would stay true forever, It was as if invisible chains had been set upon me tying them self to me and if I deviated from my words then these chains would crush me,

I continued the oath as my memories instructed, each second me to the words of the oath I said or more the intention behind them.

I finished my vow, feeling my mind clear, I suddenly had the urge to jump up and shout at the top of my lungs. But I resisted, I knew the consequences if I acted rashly in this kind of situation,

The group watched me with unnatural stillness all through my vow, and as soon as I finished they just nooded to me, the blonde one was the first one to address me again,

"Now that that is over with, can You tell us your desire?" She said smiling kindly at me.

I took a breath and cleared my throat before I literally shouted

"I WANT TO CULTIVATE!"

Everyone was silent for a moment before their expressions changed to various forms of confusion, they all looked shocked at me.

After a while though, the leader just gave a small nod

"Very well then, little one as you wish"