2 Day 1: The Scum Is Irresponsible (2/2)

Chen Sheng wants to raise his brows, but stopped to not let Li Tian's cover blew off.

”Brother Chen sensed the fierce corpse's arrival, that's why he rushed in first to confirm it.” he explained.

”Then why the hell didn't he defeat it?” Fang Wen, also obviously knows Li Tian is lying, asked. He knows, yet he wants to test how far can Li Tian keep up his lie.

Li Tian obviously is the scholar – type disciple.

”Brother Chen, he...” Li Tian said, then stopped to think.

Chen Sheng did a mental face palm.

Li Tian. He's also an outstanding disciple of the sect like Fei Yin. But, that all is for naught since he's an airhead. He carefully plans things but always forgets to include the 'unforeseen' parts on his plans – just like now. He carefully made an excuse for Chen Sheng but he forgot to plan on how to act if their Master will ask. Which clearly can be seen, but unfortunately, Li Tian didn't see that.

So his 'careful' plans just always become 'careless'. Chen Sheng sighed. ”My cultivation level isn't enough to spar with the fierce corpse.” He answered. They all looked at him. ”That fierce corpse is obviously a few levels higher than me.” he explained.

Silence filled the hall. Not only because of what he said is true, but...

Chen Sheng secretly glanced at Fang Wen. Sure enough, he's gritting his teeth, now angrier. Chen Sheng glanced at Li Tian who's sighing.

”Hmph.” The younger one, Feng Mo, scoffed. ”What Brother Chen said is true. But – ” he said, then smiled, a humorless smile. ” – isn't that because Brother Chen doesn't meditate in order to break through to higher levels?” he asked. ”Surely, if Brother Chen did, then he – ”

”Enough.” Fang Wen said, now standing. His face is blank. Feng Mo immediately shut up. ”What's important is that the fierce corpse has been dealt with. You're all now dismissed.” He said, then walked away.

”Yes.” They answered, then bowed. They watched their master leave.

”Brother Feng...” Li Tian said, frowning to Feng Mo. Feng Mo just looked away.

”Brother Li, Brother Feng.” Chen Sheng called as he walked towards the two. Fei Yin isn't around since he was given a mission by Fang Wen. ”Many thanks for saving me earlier.” he told them and bowed. ”Now I don't need to be punished.” He said.

Li Tian looked at Feng Mo. In Feng Mo's own way, they know Feng Mo talked sarcastically earlier to save Chen Sheng.

In short, Feng Mo's a tsundere.

”Hmph.” Feng Mo just said, then walked away.

See? Chen Sheng thought, confirming Feng Mo is a tsundere. Li Tian sighed.

”So.” Chen Sheng said, then crossed his hands on his back. ”To what do I owe your help earlier?” he asked him.

Li Tian... even though he's friends with Chen Sheng, sometimes him helping Chen Sheng – those at the point of being in risk himself, like going against their Shifu earlier... of course it has a price.

”You already know it...” Li Tian said, then grimaced. His youthful handsome face is filled with disgust and loathing.

”... alright.” Chen Sheng answered, then shrugged. He walked away.

”Where are you going?” Li Tian asked and followed him.

Chen Sheng stopped. Li Tian also stopped. He stared at Chen Sheng, then his eyes went wide, realizing.

”You don't... you – ” he said, shocked.

Chen Sheng smiled. ”Sorry. But, even though you saved me from Shifu, your request is too late - !” he told him, then immediately ran away.

”Brother Chen - !” Li Tian called. His request to Chen Sheng in exchange of risking himself on their shifu's wrath... it was to help him avoid a certain person.

But as Chen Sheng said, Li Tian's request is too late now.

A person creeped behind Li Tian. Without alerting him, he hugged Li Tian behind and gently carried him in his arms as they flew to the sky.

Li Tian, caught off – guard, didn't have time to react and blinked, only to see he was already in a backyard filled with shrubs... together with that person.

Newfound Land – Marketplace.

”Thank goodness that fierce corpse has been dealt with – ” a woman said.

”Yes. If it hasn't, I wouldn't dare step in this place any more – ” a man said.

Chen Sheng listened to the people talking, waiting for a certain something to slip out of their mouth.

”Yes.” Another one said. ”If only not for the cultivators, what would've happened to us?” he asked.

”Yes.” One answered. ”I wonder how should we thank – ”

This time, a grin broke on Chen Sheng's face, hearing the magic word – 'thank'.

He silently walked towards the group of people. ”You want to thank the kind – hearted brothers that saved you last night?” he asked one of them.

The man nodded. ”Yes, yes. If it wasn't for them, who knows what'll happen to us – wah!” he exclaimed after he turned he saw Chen Sheng. ”Kind – hearted brother cultivator - !” he said, surprised. ”What are you doing here?” he asked.

Chen Sheng smiled. ”Is it not right for me to come see and check this place?” he asked, then tilted his head.

”No, no! It's all right for kind – hearted brother cultivator to check - !” he replied and bowed.

This time, Chen Sheng took out his hand and didn't answer.

”Eh?” the man said when he saw Chen Sheng's hand. ”What – ” he asked, puzzled, and looked at Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng smiled brightly, reaching his eyes. ”Is it wrong – ” he asked, then opened his eyes. ” – for this kind – hearted brother cultivator to ask for your gratitude?” he asked, then smiled innocently.

They all stared at him, dumbfounded. ”O – of course... not - !” they all answered immediately, but still shocked. That young man is the one from last night.

He saved us, but why do they sense danger from his smile...?

An hour later.

”I saved you last night by taking your attention and showing you the danger – ” Chen Sheng, sitting, said as he drink liquor.

The people are lining up in front of him one by one, laying their money or goods on the table beside him.

”If I didn't arrive earlier than my fellow brothers – ” he said, referring to Fei Yin, Li Tian and Feng Mo. ” – who knows if all of you would've been tainted, or worse, dead, because of the malevolent energy?” he asked and smiled at them brightly.

”Y – yes! It's all thanks to kind – hearted brother cultivator's sound judgement – ” they said and all lined up in front of him after they finished giving him tokens and gifts and money.

”Hmm...” Chen Sheng said after he looked at the table. ”Alright. This'd do. You're now all dismissed – ” he told them and smiled as he wiped his lips.

”Many thanks, kind – hearted brother cultivator - !” they told him, and bowed. They went back to their places, cautiously glancing at Chen Sheng who's drinking alone, at the same place where he's standing last night.

This brother cultivator ... too bad he's a scum - ! They thought.

Just then, a figure smoothly flew down behind Chen Sheng who's busy drinking. ”Brother Chen...” the figure called, his voice low and grim.

”Yes - ?” Chen Sheng turned and smiled stupidly. His smile froze when he saw who it was. ”Ah! Brother Fei!” he said when he saw Fei Yin. ”A coincidence to see you here – ow!” he cried when Fei Yin pulled his cheeks. ”Ow! Stop - !” he cried, tears in the corner of his eyes.

The people are looking at each other.

”Just tell me if you're mad!” Chen Sheng told Fei Yin.

But Fei Yin is still pulling his cheeks. It hurts, as if his skin will be scraped off his face.

”Alright! Alright!” Chen Sheng said, gave up. He raised his hands to surrender. Why the hell is Brother Fei here? He thought. As I remember, Master gave him a mission to hunt down corpses in broad daylight at the area three towns away from where he is now. That's why I'm extorting the people now since this watcher isn't around. He looked at Fei Yin.

Li Tian is taken care of by 'that person'. Feng Mo left and went home since he still has a class with his tutor. Fang Wen is still mad at him, so Fang Wen locked himself in his room and did a closed – door cultivation.

So among all disciples... the one left is Chen Sheng who has nothing to do.

”... give back the things you took.” Fei Yin said, his face serious.

”...” Chen Sheng didn't answer. These all are a waste if he'll give them back. ”Ow - !” he cried when Fei Yin pulled his cheeks again. ”... alri – ” he said.

He was cut off when somebody spoke. ”Brother cultivator – ” they called Fei Yin. ”Actually...” he said, then looked at the others.

”What?” Fei Yin asked, finally let go of Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng frowned and massaged his red, sore cheeks.

”... this Brother cultivator is here because – ” they said and looked at Chen Sheng.

Fei Yin looked at Chen Sheng. But, Chen Sheng didn't answer.

Just when Fei Yin was about to speak, footsteps can be heard at the other end of the road. Just like last night.

The author (and the MC) has something to say:

Chen Sheng: I won't say I'm surprised since I already expected that there'll really be readers for this type of novel. Some readers that just love reading; some who are just plain curious; and some... who wants to try becoming a scum like me. Don't blame me for whatever will happen to you after reading this. If you'll really ever end up a scum. I'm just simply sharing my 'wisdoms' here, so it's all up to you if you really wanna end up as a scum.

Gray Dragon: ... you already did a monologue in the summary. You also already did a monologue in the beginning of the chapter. So, can you drop the monologues now...?

Chen Sheng: ...