13 Day 12: The Scums Rejection (1/2)

”Ah. I didn't mean to offend the Elders – ” Sun Yi said and immediately bowed to Ming Ye, Luo Shi, Xie Lan and Fang Wen. ”This disciple just wants to help his Junior Brother, even from the other sect, at the bottom of his heart.” He said and smiled at them.

This scum... he sure is a scum through and through. He really has his ways with words. Even better than me. Chen Sheng thought, impressed.

”No offense taken.” Xie Lan answered, but his face blank – the best he managed to cover up his displease.

Being a doting 'father' to his disciples, if a 'child' of him is taken away, of course he'll be mad. Even Fang Wen is not smiling, instead, frowning.

Li Tian and Feng Mo's face is cold.

”But I had.” Chen Han said, looking coldly at Sun Yi, obviously offended. ”If I had known you have an interest in my Ah Sheng – ” he said, gritting his teeth.

”He doesn't.” Wu Yuan said, his voice as cold as ice as he looked at blankly to Chen Han.

Between his respected senior brother and lover, of course he'll protect his lover (if being Dao companions – excluding some, don't make you two lovers, then I don't know what anymore).

”Excuse me.” the silent as the wind Chen Sheng spoke.

They all turned to him.

He bowed, then stood straight. ”As the one that's the most involved here... don't I have a say in this matter?” he asked, then tilted his head.

Their eyes went wide, then looked away. Obviously, they forgot to ask his opinion, despite the one whose future is to be decided to.

Chen Sheng disregarded the bitter thought and cleared his throat. He looked at Sun Yi. ”Senior Brother Sun.” he called, then bowed respectfully. ”This junior brother respectfully declines and thus apologizes from the deepest of his heart.” He said and looked straight at Sun Yi. Despite his words, Chen Sheng's face is as blank as ice.

Sun Yi smiled, his fellow scum is really fascinating.

”This brother already has a family, and sect, he rightfully belongs to.” He told him.

Sun Yi smiled, not a trace of disappointment on his face. Instead, he's smiling widely. ”This senior brother understands. This senior brother is actually happy with your decision.” He said, then chuckled, can't hold back his amusement to his fellow scum.

Chen Sheng's brow twitched, obviously knows Sun Yi's thoughts, but just kept a blank face. ”This junior brother is relieved. Many thanks to Senior Brother Sun.” he said and bowed again.

Sun Yi just nodded, still smiling widely. Wu Yuan pulled Sun Yi in his arms.

Chen Sheng turned to Chen Han. ”Brother. Please be reassured. I will never leave the Chen family.” He told him and bowed.

”Ah Sheng...” Chen Han called and sniffed. He looked away and wiped his tears.

Li Tian snickered, frowning at Chen Han. He then turned to Chen Sheng. ”Brother Chen...” he called.

Chen Sheng nodded, then turned to Xie Lan and Fang Wen. ”Founder... shifu...” he called and bowed. ”The moment this disciple swore an oath, this disciple never had, and will never have, any thoughts of leaving the sect.” he told them and stood straight up. ”This disciple will never leave the sect.” he finished.

Finally, Xie Lan broke in a smile. Fang Wen nodded, smiling brightly.

”Unfortunately – ” Xie Lan said. ” – I had to kick you out.” he said, his smile vanished.

”Ah?” Fang Wen said and turned to Xie Lan.

”Ha?” Li Tian, Feng Mo, Sun Yi, Wu Yuan and Chen Han said. ”Ha?!” they said, shocked.

Fang Wen's face distorted. ”Lan –! ” he called, but Xie Lan covered his mouth. His eyes went wide, shocked. He glared at Xie Lan, flailing his arms but Xie Lan ignored him. ”Mrhm!” he groaned, glaring at Xie Lan.

Chen Sheng's brow twitched, but he didn't answer. As expected... he'll say this. He thought as he looks eye to eye to Xie Lan.

”Master.” Xia Di called inside his head.

”I can handle this.” He told Xia Di. Xia Di didn't answer.

”Sect Leader Xie. What're you – ” Chen Han said and was about to walk towards Xie Lan when Ming Ye raised his hand in front of Chen Han, stopping him. ”Shifu...?” he called, puzzled.

”Shifu... founder...” Li Tian and Feng Mo called, still dumbfounded and shocked as they kneel.

The silent Fei Yin who's kneeling with them is still silent.

Ming Ye didn't answer.

Luo Shi sighed, then turned to the dumbfounded Li Tian and Feng Mo. ”Your founder just wants to protect your Brother Chen – ” he said.

Chen Han cut him off. ”By kicking out Ah Sheng - ?!” he roared, but was stopped by Ming Ye whose face is serious.

”How does founder plan to protect Brother Chen if he's kicking him out - ?” Li Tian asked, his eyes red because of holding back tears.

His face looked betrayed as he looks at Xie Lan and Fang Wen.

”Kicking out Brother Chen... they can't protect him – !” Feng Mo said, gritting his teeth.

”They can.” The silent as a mountain Fei Yin finally spoke.

Everybody looked at him.

He raised his head, his face as calm as ever. ”But, founder.” He called and stood up, looking straight in Xie Lan's eyes. ”If you plan to kick him out, then I'll leave the sect, too.” He said, his face serious.

Li Tian and Feng Mo gasped, shocked. ”Wha... Brother Fei, what do you mean - ?” Li Tian asked.

Xie Lan stared at Fei Yin for a long time before he sighed. He leaned and the chair and let go of Fang Wen.

”Lan - !” Fang Wen called, glaring at him when he stopped after he saw the tired look on Xie Lan's face. ”Lan...” he called, then lowered his head. He took a deep breath, then turned to his disciples. ”Kicking out Sheng – er is just the first step for him to enter the Upright Sect.” he started.

”First step?” Li Tian and Feng Mo asked.

Ming Ye sighed. ”Since Younger Chen is a disciple of other sect, he'll never have a chance of stepping foot on the Upright Sect.” he explained. ”But, if he's not...” he paused.

”He'll have a chance to be chosen as the Upright Sect's disciple.” Luo Shi answered. ”But, this...” he paused.

”Brother Chen's soul is broken, making his cultivation at low – level for 15 years...” Li Tian and Feng Mo said, lowered their head.

”How does this solve the problem?” Chen Han asked. ”This is just pushing Ah Sheng's back to the wall!” he said, mad. ”Even if Ah Sheng will go back as an ordinary young master of our family, he still can't enter the Upright Sect since our family isn't one of their supporters, but of the Promising Sect!” he explained. ”Sect Leader Xie... Elder Fang.” he called, his voice low. ”Is protecting my brother too much for you that's why you're discarding him as early as possible?” he asked, then looked at coldly at Fang Wen and Xie Lan.

Ming Ye's eyes went wide, shocked. ”Han – er - !” he said, glaring at his disciple.

But Chen Han raised his face as he continued to look at the two.

”If I'm that low... I wouldn't have borne the responsibility of my, even though small, but 200 disciples.” Xie Lan said, his voice soft. There's no trace of offense on his face. Instead, his face is soft and gentle.

Fang Wen looked at Xie Lan, full of pity.

”Sheng – er.” Xie Lan called, his voice gentle and soft.

”Yes.” Chen Sheng answered and stepped in front.

”Do you hate me and your shifu?” he asked and looked in the eyes of Chen Sheng. ”I still haven't officially declared kicking you out of the sect, so you're still a disciple of the sect. If you find deep in your heart hate towards your shifu, and especially me... you are free to leave the sect.” he explained.

Silence fell.

”Founder. Shifu.” Chen Sheng called. He clasped his hands, then smiled.

Everybody's eyes went wide as he bowed, full of respect, to Fang Wen and Xie Lan.

”This disciple doesn't hate you, nor bears any hate towards you.” He said and stood straight, looking directly at the two. ”On the contrary, this disciple clearly understands our founder's judgement.” He said. ”Founder only wants me to be free from everything that's why he informed me he might kick me out of the sect.” he said. ”Founder doesn't want to burden me more... he wants this disciple to freely choose his decisions to take.” He explained and bowed. ”This disciple is very thankful to founder and shifu.” He said and smiled.

Xie Lan and Fang Wen smiled. A tear escaped Fang Wen's eye and he immediately wiped it.

”Ah Sheng...” Chen Han called, then lowered his head. ”I'm sorry...” he said.

”It's fine, brother.” Chen Sheng told him. ”This brother understands elder brother's feelings and intentions.” He explained.

”Brother Chen...” Li Tian and Feng Mo called.

Chen Sheng nodded at them, then smiled.