As inexperienced as Longyan was in emotional matters, even he could tell that Runyu disliked the inquiry. Family seemed to be complicated. Maybe he was better off on his own? What was loneliness if you never knew the joy of company? And Longyan had always been independent.

"There are two other immortals I speak to on a regular basis. And a Bluebird - who is actually a demon. Otherwise my castle is empty."