The Urban Dao Child

Yang Dao walked out of the elevator and was about to take out his key card when the door of his house flung open from the inside. In front of him stood Feng Yun, wearing her trademark smile and red top. Her dress was unusually casual today.

She wore a red round-neck t-shirt with a pair of hotpants, exposing her legs to the air. This sight almost made Yang Dao nose bleed. She smiled and said, “Welcome home, Dao.” and the usual restraint was gone as well. She stepped forward and hugged the boy in her tender embrace.

Yang Dao knew that it was because Feng Yun had no seals on her nature anymore, but it was still a bit too much for him to handle all of a sudden. The girl has been in seclusion and did not even pick up his calls but Laohu bai was in touch frequently.

The boy also missed her so giving up his hesitations he hugged her back and said, “I am back, Sister Yun.” his voice was calm and serene.

Feng Yun took a step back. She looked at the cubs in his hands and took them in her hands. The cubs were very obedient and did not act up when Feng Yun took hold of them. She walked inside after Yang Dao. She said, “Dao, I was in seclusion and could not talk to you on the phone. Please forgive me.”

The boy shook his head with a faint smile on his face. He said, “It’s okay. Baibai was in touch with me. Also, thank you for the pleasant surprise. I have missed you in these past few days.” his words made Feng Yun smile brightly and her eyes sparkled.

The two people went inside the house and Yang Dao spotted Lisa, reading a book. The girl saw two people coming inside and she hurriedly stood up. She said, “Welcome back, Young Master. Also, just now, Miss went over on her own. I did not know you will be back today.” her radiant voice became smaller at the end of her sentence.

Yang Dao chuckled and said, “Thank you, Lisa. Don’t worry, Sister Yun just wanted to welcome me personally. No, Sister Yun?”

Feng Yun nodded with a smile on her face. The boy said, “How about, I go and take a shower before we catch up. I do not like this sweaty self of mine.”

How could the two ladies have any problem with that? Yang Dao went inside his room and after putting down his luggage he looked around. The room was cleaned recently. Seemingly this morning Feng Yun herself cleaned the room. Lisa was not yet allowed to enter his room and clean. He would do it all by himself daily.

He recognized the scent Feng Yun left in the room. Taking a clean towel he quickly rushed inside the bathroom and took a long-awaited shower. He had not bathed in the past seven days so you can imagine his eagerness. After the bath, he wore casual sleeping shorts and a sleeveless vest with some inspirational quotes printed on it.

He came outside and found Feng Yun teasing the cubs. The boy sat down next to her and asked, ‘Sister Yun, how have you been?”

The girl replied, “I have been good. What about you?” ρꪖꪕᦔꪖꪕꪫꪣꫀ​ꪶ​

Yang Dao then told her about his trip. Feng Yun was very interested in all this and she would ask questions as well from time to time. Lisa on the side was looking at the cubs. She wanted to say something but did not interrupt. Yang Dao asked, “Lisa, what is it?”

The maid said, “Young Master, why are these kittens so big?” her voice filled with the innocence of a child.

Yang Dao laughed along with Feng Yun. Lisa blushed profusely. She said in an almost inaudible voice, “I am sorry…”

Feng Yun replied, “Lisa, dear, these are not kittens but leopard cubs.” her voice was calm and patient.

The phoenix was now true to herself. Warm like fire to those she cared about, but the same fire can also burn the enemy to ashes. Her words declaring the identity of the cubs surprised Lisa. She could not understand the logic behind why a pair of wild cubs will appear with the young master. She knew that Yang Dao was not involved in any illegal and bad activities.

The boy sensed her confusion and with a smile, he explained to her. Lisa being a softie, is inside. Almost could not control her tears. She calmed down and asked, “Young master, are we going to take care of these two fellows?”

Yang Dao glanced at Feng Yun and asked, “Can we have them?”

“When have I ever refused you anything? They can be kept here. Also, that tiny doll in your hair as well.” Feng Yun smiled.

Sushi peeked out from the hair and said in a low voice, “I have seen the fire goddess. Please forgive me for not coming out earlier. I was scared.”

Feng Yun smiled and said, “It could be because of innate suppression. But do not be afraid of me little one. I am sister to your idol. The wind god. Would you believe that he was still carrying my shopping bags a few days ago?”

Yang Dao was surprised and then he started to laugh hard. Sushi was shocked to hear such a statement. She did not expect the Wind-God to be so easygoing. After all, in her eyes, the Wind-God was an existence beyond the reach of mundane people. Yang Dao and Feng Yun ate lunch prepared by Lisa.

The two people sat on the balcony leaning against each other. They sat on a recliner and chatted endlessly. Unknowingly Dai had placed his head on Feng Yun’s shoulder and gradually he fell asleep.  Feng Yun did not wake him up but sat there. Silently enjoying his presence.

She had missed the boy a lot as well. She had the strongest bond with him among all the familiars and now that she has let go of the seals on her the bond has become even stronger. It was not only Yang Dao who felt warmth in her presence but she also felt warm in his presence.