Chapter 4 (1/2)

Chapter 4

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Fang Zhun laughed in amus.e.m.e.nt, “You are too considerate.”

On one side, he was laughing, on the other side, he was coughing, really was pitiful.

If he was a girl, Hu Sha would’ve lift him with no further delay.  Unfortunately, even though he looked frail and delicate, he is still a man.  Hu Sha hesitate for a long time before she decided to give him a helping hand and let him lean on her while they walk.

“Y- You don’t have to be courteous to me!  We’re heading the same direction anyway!” she said that in a high, pompous manner, as though that can cover her embarra.s.sment.

“I’ll have to trouble you then, Hu Sha.”  The warm breathing from his lips. .h.i.ts her hair, warm to the point where it tickles.  Hu Sha can’t help but to blush.

Because her father is a Fire Taoist Priest, she grew up with other small priests and was the only girl.  Her parents dote on her a lot, they always felt that since she was young, there was no need to teach her about the restriction between men and women.  She was different from other girls in that part.  She has always been open towards other boys and have no restriction whatsoever, but somehow, in front of this gentle and spring-breeze-like boy, she feels as though she has to restrain herself.

Why is this so?  She has no idea, herself.

“Oh right.  You asked me just now, if the trials in Qing Yuan Mountain is hard.  I think, it depends on the person,” Fang Zhun says lightly, “It doesn’t matter how capable you are or how many demons you have exterminated, what truly matters is your heart.”

After he said that, Hu Sha repeated every word he said.  “Capability….. Exterminate demons….. what else? Fang Zhun, can you repeat what you just said?  I couldn’t memorize them.”

He laughed and mutter something under his breath.  What it is that he said, Hu Sha have no idea.

Hu Sha ask, “What did you said?  Anyway, Fang Zhun, you really knows a lot of things.  I think you will definitely pa.s.s the trials!”

Fang Zhun shake his head while smiling, before pointing towards their front, “Hu Sha, we have arrived.”

Hu Sha look up and realized that after 5 steps, the mountain route will end, what wait for them in front is actually a deep abyss, a misty sea of clouds.  Floating above the ten thousand feet deep chasm are numerous giant white jade stones.  The blocks are piling everywhere, connected above the abyss until it reach the other side of the mountain where a huge watch towers was built on top of the cliff.

“Is that the main gate?” Hu Sha stared at the strange scenery in front of her in bewilderment.  She really is scared deep inside.  But what she felt more than fear was excitement.  “But didn’t they say the immortals lives in a snow covered peak? This place isn’t cold at all.”

Not only is it not cold, there are even greens everywhere.  There isn’t a snow particle in sight.

“We’re not even half up the mountain, of course there’s no snow.”  Fang Zhun lightly pat her shoulder.  “I’m fine now.  Thank you, Hu Sha.  I can walk on my own.”

Hu Sha retreat two steps, her head directed at the white jade stone blocks and turn around again to look at Fang Zhun’s lean body.  He looks like he can be blown away by the mountain’s wind anytime soon.  She grits her teeth, “It’s okay, you can come with me.  Just hold my sleeves tight, I’ll make sure I won’t drop you!”

Fang Zhun nods, and grab her sleeve.  Hu Sha carefully treads on the stone block and uses her feet to test their hardness.  It seems solid enough, just it is a little narrow.  One wrong move and you’re going to fall.

No other way, there’s no turning back now.  She pretend as though she’s walking on level ground and just as she makes progress, she suddenly regrets everything half-death.  Just the blowing of the wind alone makes her feel as though she is going to fall.

Her hand suddenly feels warm.  Fang Zhun’s hand grasp hers, his finger cold while his palm warm.

“Don’t be afraid.  You will not fall, continue walking.”

Hu Sha have no idea why, but there is no longer fear within her.  She steadily walk past the pathway and before long, the watchtowers are now right in front of her eyes.