Chapter 11 - Saving a Damsel (1/2)

Tatsuya spent most of his free time accompanying the little girl named Chu Xin. Usually, Tatsuya wouldn't go out of his comfort zone just to entertain some stranger. But, Chu Xin is different. She is one of the entities that Tatsuya found interesting. The others were Xia Yuanba and Xia Qingyue…

Tatsuya's interest was mostly piqued by Chu Xin's rare profound veins, Heavenly Yin Profound Veins. It is the profound veins that would allow Tatsuya to advance his current prowess to another level, making him more powerful enough to fend off some attacks from enemies.

Although, Tatsuya currently doesn't have any enemies within this world, the time when he will offend someone will surely come, whether he likes it or not. And Tatsuya knew that fact, because of the unique temperament of the individuals within this world.

”Chu Xin, this is your 100 yellow profound coins.”

”This is too many, big brother. I can't accept it.”

”Just accept it…”

”You bought me a few nice clothes and allowed me to take a nice simple bath. Thank you, but I won't accept such amount, big brother Tatsuya.”

Tatsuya's indifferent eyes stared quietly at the petite little girl before him. Chu Xin was no longer dirty and muddy. The current her, possessed a noble air that was comparable to Xia Qingyue. Even the beautiful features that were hidden back then, were now fully shown.

He can't deny that Chu Xin was overly matured compared to her peers. Tatsuya wondered if this was the effect of the Heavenly Yin Profound Veins, but quickly disregarded that idea. Through his eyes, he could sense that the little girl before him was still not using the profound veins.

”Okay, then just accept this 10 yellow profound coins.”

”Okay…”

Chu Xin reluctantly received the coins from Tatsuya, as she guiltily stared at the latter. She felt quite happy that even after all this years, she finally was able to experience the happiness of life again. But she knew that this event would soon end.

”Thank you very much for everything that you've done for me, big brother Tatsuya. Chu Xin knows that my parents will be worried about me, if I stayed any longer.”

Tatsuya just quietly stared at the little girl before him. Ordinary people wouldn't be able to notice the twitch of Chu Xin's face when she said 'parents,' but Tatsuya isn't your any ordinary individual.

”Okay, I understand. Then, please take care of yourself Chu Xin. It was short but I enjoyed it.”

”I also enjoyed it, big brother. Then, I'll be off!”

Chu Xin slightly bowed her body, as she conveyed her gratitude towards Tatsuya. She swiftly left the latter, while waving her hands. Tatsuya only quietly stared at her vanishing figure, as a disappointed emotion flashed within his eyes.

(Even all that time, I still wasn't able to copy her genetic modification. I didn't expect that the Heavenly Yin Profound Veins would be that complex and versatile. And it was even at its sleeping form, this profound veins might be more powerful that I initially thought.)

Tatsuya thought inwardly, as his Elemental Sight was completely locked onto Chu Xin. He was watching every movement that she made, and everything that surrounded her; either it be enemies or harmful organism.

(Right now, my goal is to copy her genetic modification. Those who want to interfere with my goal shall meet my wrath.)

Tatsuya reached a decision, as he quickly turned his body on an opposite direction. His eyes still remained indifferent, as he decided to stay on the inn. He won't interfere unless the little girl's life would be on danger, as he hoped that such situation won't occur.

(Sigh…)

…

Chu Xin's petite figure slowly walked on a dark alley, as her eyes turned blank without any hope. All this time that she was with that big brother, she still wasn't able to muster the courage to ask for help. She had so many chances but she just won't ask someone to get involved with her miserable life.

(I wonder if my parents wished for me to suffer.)

Her steps were heavy to the point that it was the only relevant sound that echoed within the alleyway. Her drooped head blocked her beautiful face, as she depressingly decided to go back to that cage. Although, she doesn't want to go back, she doesn't have any choice.

*Clack*

Chu Xin's ears picked up some sounds, as she slowly raised her head. Three figures were standing across her, as they all sneered while looking at her with disdain. Her blank eyes widened and shuddered, upon gazing at those three men.

”Oooo, looks like our young mistress got quite a haul today…”

”I only got 15… yellow profound coins.”

”Are you joking with us? Such a nice dress is wasted on your disgusting body!”

One of the three men swiftly appeared beside her, as the man grabbed her dress and lifted her up slightly on the air. Chu Xin's body continuously trembled out of fear, as she didn't dared to speak or complain.

”Undress right this instant!”

”No, please don't!”

Chu Xin gripped her dress tightly, as tears formed within the corners of her eyes. The men smirked at the sight, as his grip on her dress tightened further. Chu Xin felt despair and hopelessness spread throughout her mind, as she ever tightly gripped the dress.

”If you won't undress yourself, I'll then tear it for you, young mistress…”

”Hahaha!”

”Good for you, second brother. What if someone saw you?”

”Then, I'll kill them…”

The other two men watching from the sidelines cannot help but laugh, as they joked with the man who was gripping Chu Xin's dress. The man who was before Chu Xin, looked at the petite little girl with l.u.s.tful eyes.

”No!”