Chapter 606

I Made a Clown of Myself [小丑竟然是我 Xiǎo Chǒu Jìng Rán Shì Wǒ] is the six hundred and sixth chapter of Tong Yao's Guardians of Night.

Summary
As Xi Sha narrates how strange humans are, a shocked Ximen Lan is introduced to Y'Shari as Xi Sha tells him that the three of them will be spending the night together. She further explains that the Gravekeeper will henceforth receive treatment and possess wealth and influence equivalent to that of a king in the Underworld. Brushing aside the incentives, Ximen Lan questions Xi Sha's relationship with Y'Shari, with her replying that they are lovers. When implored further about the relationship between her and Ximen Lan, she answers that they are lovers as well. Xi Sha is confused about the questions, wondering if Ximen assumed that she would only have one lover, and assures him that she only has this relationship with the two men.

Enraged, Ximen Lan demands to know why Xi Sha never told him about this. The demon queen asks if he still likes her, with Ximen answering that while he likes her, he refuses to be one of her several lovers. Xi Sha retorts that he is also in love with multiple people, citing the orange-haired girl in his memories. However, Ximen clarifies that she is someone he used to love, and that he will not be in love with multiple people at the same time. Adamant in having a monoamorous relationship, Ximen Lan implores Xi Sha to honor his request. Still confused, Xi Sha asks why she can't be in a relationship with both of them. Believing that Ximen Lan considers the situation unfair, she asks if he would like another female partner. A thoroughly angered Ximen Lan calls Xi Sha a sacrilegious woman who does not know what is love and respect. Realizing how naive he was to think demons would understand love, he declares that he has nothing in common with such a lecherous race and leaves.

As Xi Sha wonders if her bond with Y'Shari is formed from love, he assures her that they are indeed in a loving relationship, and he is willing to sacrifice himself for her. Xi Sha narrates that Y'Shari is one of the kings of the Underworld. In order to rule over the Underworld, she became lovers with him. Viewing their relationship as a contract, Xi Sha knows that Y'Shari wholeheartedly accepts and fulfils his duties as part of the "contract", and that he is indeed so deeply in love with her that he would be willing to sacrifice himself for her. However, she also knows that she is not the only one Y'Shari is willing to offer his life for, as he is willing to do the same for a few of his many concubines. Comparing a romantic relationship to that of friendship, Xi Sha is unable to comprehend why relationships worth dying for can only be one-to-one. In fact, she was growing fonder of Ximen Lan, and would have been willing to give him more benefits and bear some of his pain.

As Xi Sha wonders out loud, Y'Shari assures her that humans are strange by nature, which is why he considers his human concubines second-rate at best. He then introduces a female demon who became his lover a few days ago and proposes that the three spend the night together instead, which Xi Sha agrees with. As the demon offers to undress Xi Sha, the incense in the room causes the mark of Bloodstain to reveal itself on her forehead. In a fit of rage, Xi Sha kills the woman.

Chapter Notes

 * Ximen Lan leaves Xi Sha after discovering that she is in a polyamorous relationship with him and Y'Shari.