16 Day 15: The Scum Is Fetched (1/2)

Chen Sheng's brow twitched, but he kept a blank face. ”I ask of Brother Fei to take me to – ” Chen Sheng said and was about to bow when they all stopped him.

”No!” Chen mother said and grabbed his arm. ”We won't let you - !” she said, mad.

Chen Sheng wants to sigh. I'm really curious, both of the person and that person's reason.

Who dared to come to their doorstep and for what reason would he do this action? Chen Sheng thought, pursing his lips.

”But – ” Chen Sheng said.

Fei Yin cut him off. ”Madame Chen.” He called.

Chen mother turned to him.

Fei Yin bowed. ”This person, although he matched the appearance of that person, he lacked one thing.” He said and looked at the Chens.

”What is?” Chen father asked.

Fei Yin turned to him. ”The aura of that person.” he respectfully answered.

Their eyes went wide.

”But... a high – level cultivator can freely hide his level.” Chen grandfather said.

”That's right.” Chen grandmother said, nodding.

Fei Yin respectfully bowed to them. ”Yes, that's right. But – ” he said and looked at them. ” – that newcomer's level was confirmed by Elder Ming and Elder Luo, as well as our founder and shifu.” He explained. ”That man, surprisingly, is Nascent Soul Stage.” He told them, serious.

They gasped. ”Nascent Soul Stage?!” they said, shocked.

Fei Yin nodded. But, Chen Sheng's face is blank.

”Master.” Xia Di called.

Chen Sheng didn't answer. He remembered what Xia Di told him. That mysterious person's level is higher than Immortal Stage.

This confirms that this newcomer isn't the person Chen Sheng is looking for.

”But – ” Chen mother said. ” – if this person isn't that person... why is he looking for Ah Shen?” she asked.

Chen Sheng silently nodded. She voiced out his concern. Who might this be and why are they looking for him?

”That...” Fei Yin said, his face soured. Chen Sheng's brows raised.

As if an answer, a loud voice called. ”Sheng – ge!” the voice said.

They all turned. A handsome young man wearing a black robe is walking towards them. But, although he's walking, his pace is fast, as if restraining himself not to run.

Li Tian, Feng Mo, Xia Lan, Fang Wen, Chen Han, Ming Ye, Luo Shi, Sun Yi and Wu Yuan... alright, it's everybody. Everybody is following him, their eyes asking and vigilant as they looked at the young man walking towards Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng looked at the young man as he stopped near him, staring at him. Silence fell. Everybody's tense. The air got heavier.

Chen Sheng decided to break the silence. ”You are...?” he asked and looked at the handsome young man.

The handsome young man just stared at his face. Everybody's tensed face twisted, displeased. Could this young man be...? They thought, now glaring at the young man, not hiding their hostility. (Yep. A part of Chen Sheng's harem. XD)

But the young man ignored them. His serious smile broke into a slight smile. ”Sheng – ge.” He called, his voice soft.

Their eyes went wide when the young man held Chen Sheng's hands.

”I'm glad you're safe...” he said, then sighed. He finally relaxed after his worries went away.

This man before him is completely fine.

Chen Sheng glanced at the others glaring at the young man's hands holding his hands. He ignored them and turned to the young man. ”Yes. This brother is fine.” He told him. ”But... may this brother know why are you looking for him?” he asked.

Everybody's face went serious.

The young man blinked. His face turned serious. He looked at Chen Sheng. ”Yes.” He answered. ”I am called Xi Ling. I'm an elder of the Upright Sect.” he said.

Everybody gasped. Clearly, this young man didn't disclose to them his identity, only his level.

”I've come to take you with me.” He told Chen Sheng and looked at him in the eyes.

Their eyes went wide, shocked. What?! Take Chen Sheng to Upright Sect...? they thought, shocked. But... a more dreadful thought flashed in their mind.

Right. The mysterious person is still out there, waiting for his chance to take Chen Sheng away.

With this, their glare turned into a solemn look. Now they don't have to look for a way to make Chen Sheng enter the Upright Sect.

Chen Sheng saw the change in their faces. He secretly sighed and turned to the young man. ”Elder Xi...” Chen Sheng called.

”Yes?” Xi Ling said.

”... this... I don't want to enter the Upright Sect – ” Chen Sheng said.

Already expecting this, he cut him off. ”I already heard that from Elder Ming.” Xi Ling said.

Chen Sheng looked at Ming Ye. Ming Ye just sighed and shook his head. Clearly, Xie Lan and Fang Wen didn't have the heart to tell this matter since this just looks like they're sending their child off. Luo Shi is just silent.

Chen Han is balling his fist, as well as Fei Yin. Li Tian and Feng Mo are sad. Sun Yi's smiling face is now serious. Wu Yuan is just looking blankly.

Clearly, they know where this is leading to.

Xi Ling continued. ”I came here not to take you away from your sect, but to offer you sanctuary.” He calmly said. ”You'll be staying at the Upright Sect as a guest, not disciple.” He explained.

Chen Sheng looked at him, his eye twitched, but he kept a blank face. ”What's the catch?” he can't help but ask. If he'll be staying there as a guest, then he doesn't need to be restricted by the rules of the sect.

Xi Ling stared at him. ”... there's none.” He answered.

Chen Sheng looked at him in the eye.

”Master.” Xia Di called. ”That person is telling the truth.” He told him.

Chen Sheng also noticed. This young man is the perfect model of their sect. This man is serious and upright.

”... alright.” Chen Sheng answered.

The man's shoulder relaxed, but he kept a serious face. ”Thanks.” He said.

Chen Sheng just nodded. As to why should the Upright Sect give him shelter... he can ask that later.

”Elder Xi.” It was Xie Lan.

Xi Ling turned to him.

Xie Lan pursed his lips and looked at Chen Sheng, then he turned to Xi Ling. He bowed. ”Many thanks to Elder Xi and the Upright Sect to look after my disciple.” He said and stood straight. His eyes thankful, but sad.

Of course, one of his 'children' is going away and he can't do anything about it.

”Sheng – er...” Fang Wen called, biting his lip to prevent his tears from falling.

”Brother Chen!” Li Tian and Feng Mo called, sad.

”Ah Sheng.” Chen Han called. ”Me and mom and dad and grandma and grandpa...” he said, tightened his lips. ”We'll definitely gain an entry to the Upright Sect to visit you - !” he said and looked at Chen Sheng, his eyes determined.

The Chens nodded, sad. Even if the Chens are a noble clan, but they still need the permission of the Upright Sect to enter, since, Upright Sect is an exclusive sect.

”Aww... I'll miss Junior Brother Chen...” Sun Yi said and sighed. Wu Yuan frowned and pulled Sun Yi towards him, then hugged his waist. Sun Yi smiled, knows that his Dao companion is jealous again.

Chen Sheng's eye twitched. This scum... I'll miss him, too. He thought and sighed.

The always silent Fei Yin suddenly spoke. ”Take me with you.” he said.

They all turned to him.

Fei Yin lifted his head and looked at Xi Ling straight in the eyes. ”I'd like to pay a visit to the Feis.” He said, then smiled, sarcastic.

Xi Ling looked at him blankly. ”I don't have any business with the Feis.” He told Fei Yin.

Fei Yin's eyes narrowed and he glared at Xi Ling.

Xi Ling's eye twitched, annoyed. ”I'll give Elder Fei a word.” He said.

Fei Yin's brow twitched, but didn't say anything.

With this exchange, one already knows there's something going on with the Fei family. If there's not, why would a young master of theirs ran away and hid some place afar?