Chapter 605

Lover [爱人 Ài Rén] is the six hundred and fifth chapter of Tong Yao's Guardians of Night.

Summary
While watching Xi Sha being changed into a new outfit by two of her demon attendants, Ximen Lan comments about her change in clothing style. Xi Sha explains that she frequently changes her style because it allows her to freely act as different characters, which is a freedom she greatly enjoys for being the ruler of the Underworld. Ximen Lan then presents a new article of clothing to Xi Sha for her to wear, who picks up a stocking made of black silk from the pile.

Moments later, Xi Sha is seen dressing herself with the black silk stockings on her bed, having already put on a sailor fuku consisting of a white blouse, a black necktie and a black pleated skirt. Remarking how the stockings make her legs appear more seductive despite covering parts of them, Xi Sha compliments Ximen Lan for his choice before ordering him to massage her sore legs. Noticing Ximen Lan blushing during the massage, Xi Sha seduces him.

An hour later, as the two lie naked under the bed sheets, Xi Sha thinks about how useful Ximen Lan is for helping her suppress Bloodstain uprisings, taking care of her living affairs, and even looking attractive. However, since she is wary of him being a spy for Bloodstain, she placed a burning incense in the corner of the bedroom beforehand that would reveal the secret mark tattooed on every Bloodstain member's forehead. Noticing that the secret mark did not appear on Ximen Lan, Xi Sha performs a final test of loyalty by biting off flesh from his shoulder and eating it, much to the former's shock. Using her ability to read memories after consuming someone's flesh, Xi Sha finds no memories regarding the leader of Bloodstain, though she does discover that Ximen Lan used to romantically love a certain brown-haired woman. Clearing her doubts, Xi Sha asks Ximen Lan to be her lover, hoping to strengthen his loyalty towards her. Although taken aback, a flustered Ximen Lan agrees.

The chapter ends with a pitch-black panel as Xi Sha comments how strange humans are.

Chapter Notes

 * It is revealed that Xi Sha's previous incarnation had a romantic and sexual relationship with Ximen Lan.