14 Day 13: The Scum Is Bold (2/2)

But now, a major problem arose, his life on the line.

”Xia Di.” He called. ”You have an idea what is the accurate level of that cultivator that's after my life?” he asked.

”No.” Xia Di answered. He's a high – level beast, so he has an ability to discern an opponent's level. This is for them to avoid dangers so they could keep their life and be safe.

Like I always do. Chen Sheng thought. Having Xia Di by his side is one of the reasons why Chen Sheng is still alive. Xia Di is his 'cheat' in this game.

This is just a balance to my low – level cultivation. Chen Sheng thought, justifying himself and his actions.

He frowned, then sighed. ”Then – ” he said, sighing as he put his chin on his hand.

”I would already have told Master if I know.” Xia Di said, deep in thought. ”But... that cultivator...” he said, then paused. ”I feel he's above Immortalization Stage...” he told him. ”... and higher.” He added, then looked at the silent Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng didn't answer. He just watched his fellow disciples work. For the one who's after his life... for them to go after Chen Shen's broken soul... there's no point taking a broken soul.

Unless... it's not really the soul they want, but the person himself. But... who would want Chen Shen? His soul is already broken. And now, 'he' (Chen Sheng) is living his life as a scum. So, who would want him (Chen Shen)? (He doesn't include Fei Yin and others. Such an oblivious MC. XD)

Unless... it's 'Chen Shen' (Chen Sheng) they want?

At this time, Chen Sheng heard Xia Di growled softly behind them.

”Brother Chen.” A voice called.

Chen Sheng turned. ”Brother Li.” He said when he saw Li Tian. ”Brother Feng.” He said and looked at Feng Mo standing beside Li Tian. He bowed to them, then stood straight. ”I'm glad you're both fine now.” he told them.

They nodded, then bowed. ”All thanks to Brother Chen.” They said. ”Brother Chen... about your plan – ” they said, then paused.

They looked at Chen Sheng, anxious.

Chen Sheng just nodded. ”Did you hear anything?” he asked.

They looked at each other, then shook their head.

”None as of the moment. It's only a few hours that passed.” Feng Mo answered.

Chen Sheng nodded. They are talking about his plan to identify the culprit behind the attack on (titan? XD) the Newfound Sect and Newfound Land, and also the one who's after his soul.

For now, since that person's level is unknown, all they could only do is to identify that person's identity. Chen Sheng thought. He looked at Li Tian and Feng Mo.

Few hours earlier...

”That is?” Luo Shi asked, referring to Chen Sheng's plan.

They're all looking at Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng took a deep breath and looked at them all, one by one. ”I'd like to spread the news of my death.” He calmly answered.

Their eyes went wide. After a split second there was another uproar inside the room.

”Brother Chen - !” Fei Yin, Li Tian and Feng Mo called, mad and shocked.

”Ah Sheng! What do you think you - !” Chen Han said, mad. His face red in anger.

”Younger Chen – ” Ming Ye, the only one who remained calm, called. Luo Shi is speechless.

Sun Yi is silently laughing on the side, covering his mouth but his whole body shaking in laughter. Wu Yuan doesn't know if he should laugh or what.

”Sheng – er!” Fang Wen called, mad. His expression is indescribable. ”Why are you – ”

”Mm. Good idea.” It was Xie Lan.

Now, the attention of the stupefied people earlier turned on him.

”Founder!” Fei Yin, Li Tian and Feng Mo, called, shocked.

”Junior Brother Xie!” Ming Ye and Luo Shi called, mad. They didn't think their junior brother will approve of this.

”Elder Xie!” Chen Han called, glaring at Xie Lan.

But, a loud slap prevailed among all reactions. They all turned, shocked, at Fang Wen who is looking coldly at Xie Lan.

Xie Lan's face now turned sideways and a handprint can be vividly seen on his smooth and white handsome face.

”Shifu!” Fei Yin, Li Tian and Feng Mo called, shocked.

”Elder Fang...” Chen Han called, as shocked as the other three.

”Junior Brother Fang...” Ming Ye and Luo Shi called, their eyes understanding.

Time stood still and everybody held their breath when Xie Lan turned to Fang Wen. After all, this guy is an Immortal Stage cultivator. If he'll retaliate after he's been slapped... (Of course anybody will retaliate after been slapped. If they won't, then they're crazy. Unless they're... And as for Xie Lan, he's...)

”It's been 15 years since my face tasted your palm.” Xie Lan told Fang Wen. ”I really missed it.” he said, then grinned as he looked at Fang Wen's cold eyes. (*sigh. He's crazy, and in love. He's crazy in love to Fang Wen. Obviously.)

”You'll get more of it if you won't explain yourself.” Fang Wen told Xie Lan, his face blank, sounding as the master wife of the pet husband.

Xie Lan smiled. He was about to pull Fang Wen towards him when Fang Wen slapped his hand.

Xie Lan just grinned, shaking his head as he looked adoringly at Fang Wen. ”Wen...” he called, his voice sweet. ”We'll just tell the world of Sheng – er's death. It's not as if we're killing him to make it true, right?” he asked, then smiled brightly.

Everybody's face froze. Silence fell.

”... en.” Fang Wen answered after a while, his face now turning red. He's embarrassed. ”I'm sorry.” he told Xie Lan and looked away, guilty.

Xie Lan just chuckled as he pulled Fang Wen by the wrist, then reverently kissed Fang Wen's palm. Fang Wen's face went red, then lowered his head, embarrassed.

”Ehem.” It was Ming Ye who coughed, his face awkward as he looked at his two loving junior brothers. ”Junior Brother Xie... can you please explain Younger Chen's plan?” he asked.

Li Tian and Feng Mo are still looking at their shifu and founder, shocked of what they seen – both when Fang Wen slapped Xie Lan and Xie Lan kissing Fang Wen's palm used to slap his face.

Sun Yi is, as always, smiling on the side while Wu Yuan's face is blank. Chen Han and Fei Yin are anxious, waiting for Xie Lan to explain.

”Aia.” Xie Lan said, then turned to them. ”If it's about the plan, why don't you ask the planner himself?” he asked and looked at Chen Sheng who's just standing quietly in the middle. ”I only know what his motive for doing this, but I don't know the entirety of his plan, and thus, his reason behind his plan.” He explained.

They all turned to Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng clasped his hands, then bowed to Xie Lan. ”This disciple understands.” he said and stood straight. ”This disciple wants to announce his death to end this matter.” He said.

”Why?!” Chen Han asked, mad. ”Why should it be your death - ?” he asked.

”Senior Brother Chen. It's not like Brother Chen really will die, okay?” Li Tian told Chen Han, his face sour. ”You're not listening to our founder.” He added, then frowned.

”Brother...” Chen Sheng said, then sighed. ”It's as founder and Brother Li said. I'm only dead in words.” He explained. ”As to why I'd like to announce my death... I want to see what that person will do the moment he found out that his target had died.” He explained. ”Will he give up? Or...” he said, didn't continue.

Silence fell, all realizing it.

Or... that person will pursue Chen Sheng more, even in Chen Sheng's death.

The author (and Li Tian with Feng Mo) has something to say:

Gray Dragon: ... are you okay?

Li Tian and Feng Mo: ... not as okay as our knees.

Gray Dragon: ... what's wrong with your knees?

Li Tian and Feng Mo: ... we've been kneeling for how many chapters.

Gray Dragon: ... sorry.