Stars of Chaos Quotes

“Wildflower in hand, Gu Yun had planned to casually tuck it into Chang Geng’s hair where he stood closest to him. Just as he raised his hand, however, he found himself ensnared by Chang Geng’s gaze. He was surprised to find that Chang Geng’s eyes had followed him closely all this time. The expression on his face seemed to declare, Even if you placed a wedding veil on my head, I wouldn’t mind.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“If you lose, I will share your burden of infamy for all eternity. If you die, I will accompany you in death.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“Who knows what frost endures this heart of mine, who’ll share with me this cup of bitter wine…”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“On the battlefield , whoever clings to life is the first to die.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang, Vol. 2

“there are no secrets in this world that can be perfectly concealed—merely those who fail to observe the subtlest clues.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“Great Master Liao Ran once told me that if my heart was as large as the world, worries the size of a mountain would be no more than a drop in the ocean. If I traverse the mountains, rivers, and oceans, see the great profusion of living things, and look often at other people, I will be able to look down and see myself. One who has never treated the dying with their own hands will see their own superficial scrapes as mortal wounds; one who has never eaten a mouthful of yellow sand will see only the brilliant gleam of spears and armored horses when they think of battle; and one who has never gnawed on empty husks complains of an imagined illness when they discuss the suffering of the common people.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang, Vol. 2

“some people really were remarkably proficient at hitting right where it hurt.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“Fate is a mysterious thing. The fate of one person is already unpredictable—never mind that of a nation. This, perhaps, is something only God knows.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“Gu Yun was still lost in thought. At the sound of his voice, Gu Yun turned his head and unexpectedly met Chang Geng’s eyes. His heart stuttered in his chest. He’d never noticed how Chang Geng looked at him before. His gaze, faintly reflecting the soft white snow, was unwavering in its focus. It was as if he wished to swallow Gu Yun whole within the depths of his eyes.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“After panting a while, Gu Yun patted Chang Geng on the back and said nonsensically, “Aiyo, darling, you’re crushing me to death.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“Chang Geng nearly dipped down to kiss Gu Yun’s temple—as if it were the most natural thing in the world—then flinched back as he realized the disgraceful direction of his instincts.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“cord inside Gu Yun’s heart quietly drew taut and he couldn’t help but begin to stealthily observe Chang Geng. But rather than dispel those indescribable misgivings, the longer he watched, the more panic-stricken he became.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“He took Chang Geng, who was stiff as a board from head to toe, into his arms and earnestly pressed a line of kisses from his brow to his lips.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“piece of iron brushing past Chang Geng’s ears. A rumbling explosion went off in his head, and the words let nature take its course propelled him forward as he leaned down and kissed Gu Yun as though possessed. Gu Yun started in surprise. After several long moments, he slowly reacted. He clung clumsily to Chang Geng’s collar, then abruptly shoved him away.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

“If you truly can’t restrain these restless feelings, perhaps you should let nature take its course.”
― Priest, Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2