28 Day 27: The Scum Is Dramatic (1/2)

Chen Sheng closed his eyes tight, his head felt like it's splitting in two. The f... I'm just a half a soul? He thought, still shocked.

”Sheng-ge...” Xi Ling called, sympathetic.

Chen Sheng raised his hand. ”Wait. Give me time to take this all.” He told him.

Xi Ling nodded, his shoulder fell. Fei Lin just sighed, shaking his head. Even he, when he heard of this crazy story, feels like he's going crazy, too.

Who would ever believe that the prodigal disciple of the Upright Sect met a terrible fate? And so they hid this fact and covered with a story where the prodigal disciple went around the world to further his skills and level. And since there's inactivity of the said prodigy, of course the people forgot about him, which the sect expected the outcome to.

”Wait.” It was Fei Yin. Again. ”This Yu Sheng – ” he said, then paused. He looked at Chen Sheng, hesitating.

This Chen Sheng is still a part of 'Yu Sheng'.

He took a deep breath and steeled himself. He turned to his brother and Xi Ling. ”Where is that guy now?” he asked. ”I remembered you said the prodigy is wandering around the world. But... now, he –” he said, then paused.

”It is fake.” Fei Lin answered. ”After that time, we waited for Yu Sheng to wake up.” He said. ”And he finally woke up after a week.”

”Then...?” Fei Yin asked in behalf of Chen Sheng, completely forgotten he hates him.

”When he woke up, he...” Xi Ling said. ”He wreaked havoc.” He said, then lowered his head.

”What?!” the already shocked Chen Sheng asked, shocked again. ”Why?!” he asked, feeling wronged.

Well, he should be. He doesn't know any of this. Fei Lin thought. And even if he's a part of the soul, he's still just the half.

What the other half does he completely knows nothing of it.

Fei Lin sighed. ”It seems like his personality twisted.” he answered and looked at Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng's brow twitched, but he didn't speak. Of course, as a scum, his personality is twisted. But, he's not as twisted as this Yu Sheng. He thought.

When he didn't speak, Fei Lin continued. ”Judging on the way he's leading to, he should've had Qi Deviation. But, since we didn't know what happened to him inside the cave...” he said and looked at Chen Sheng. ”That is why we're looking for you. Aside from protecting you, we want to ask you of what happened inside that cave.” He finished.

Chen Sheng fell silent. Even if they'd torture him to death, he will never have an answer to give them. Since he doesn't remember any of this, nor have any memory of this. Heck, I even knew of this just now! He thought, complaining.

”Wait.” As expected, it was Fei Yin again. ”You're missing a big part here.” He told them. ”So the one that attacked the Newfound Sect and Newfound Land, as well as injuring Elder Ming and Elder Luo, and our founder, Elder Xie...” he said, his face like he has eaten a fly. ”That guy?” he asked, referring to Yu Sheng.

Fei Lin and Xi Ling didn't answer, since the answer is already obvious, and, already given.

”Then this is the Upright Sect's fault!” he yelled, mad. He glared at his brother and Xi Ling. ”I knew it. You'll never be trusted.” He said to Fei Lin, referring to the sect itself and their family.

”... you regret coming back here?” Fei Lin asked, ignoring Fei Yin's statement. ”What? You're taking back your 'Brother Chen'?” he added.

Silence fell.

Now he'd done it. Chen Sheng thought, referring to Fei Lin. This matter ... now that everything's come to light, of course Fei Yin will leave him here –

Chen Sheng closed his eyes, suddenly tired. I can't hear again... he thought when he saw Fei Yin's lips moved to answer, but didn't hear his answer since his ears are ringing again.

Damn... it... he thought as he felt his consciousness faded away.

”Yes.” Fei Yin answered.

Fei Lin broke into smile. ”Seems like you know what you feel – ” he said.

Before he could continue, they heard a thud. They turned, stunned, when they saw Chen Sheng collapsed.

”Sheng – ge!” Xi Ling called.

They immediately helped the unconscious Chen Sheng.

Promising Sect.

”Thank you very much.” The woman asked after they received the food given to them by the disciple.

Xie Lan looked at the long line of people lining up for food.

”Have you received news from the Upright Sect?” Fang Wen asked. He's standing beside him.

”No.” Xie Lan answered.

Fang Wen lowered his head. ”How about Sheng – er?” he asked.

Li Tian, Feng Mo and Lei Ling who are listening on the side while giving food to the people stopped.

”I don't know.” Xie Lan answered.

The three lowered their head and sighed, then resumed their work.

”But he'll be fine.” He added.

Fang Wen's face lit up, then smiled. ”En.” He answered, his mood now lifts up.

Xie Lan sighed and looked at the people. They are the citizens of the Newfound Land. It's been a week since they arrived here in the Promising Sect.

The morning when his disciples – Chen Sheng, Fei Yin, Li Tian and Feng Mo, together with their brothers, went to the Promising Sect for the meeting about the missing head of the corpse (I almost forgot this plot XD), he immediately went back to the Newfound Sect since Fang Wen was left alone in the sect. When he arrived, he found him doing a closed – door cultivation.

And so he let him and roamed around the Newfound Land together with some disciples, him pretending as Fang Wen.

Then, it happened.

”Hm?” Xie Lan said when he felt a strange aura. His forehead knotted and looked around.

The vendors are doing their sales pitch to their buyers. The children are running around while chasing each other, flying kites. The drunkards are having their 5th drink despite it's still just noon.

Where the hell is that aura? Xie Lan thought, his face covered by veil distorted. I don't like this. He thought as the hair on his spine went up. For an Immortal Stage cultivator like him... this is the first time he felt threatened.

He turned around, searching.

Either it's coincidental or not, his eyes met the eyes of a gentleman wearing a black robe who's sitting alone in the corner of the inn. Not a second after, the man smiled at him.

Xie Lan's forehead knotted. How the hell did this guy know I'm looking at him? he thought. He's wearing a veil, so his face is covered. So how...? he thought, puzzled.

As if an answer, the man raised his hand and pointed his face. Then, he shook his head. The next second made Xie Lan's heart stop.

The man grinned at him and his index finger pointed up. In reflex, Xie Lan looked up. His eyes went wide when he saw the direction the man is pointing.

It was the sect!

Xie Lan's eyes narrowed, mad, as he turned to the mysterious black robed man. But, his eyes went wide when he didn't see him.

”Where - ?” he asked.

”Looking for me?” a voice as deep as the abyss asked.

Xie Lan's eyes went wide when his body froze.

”I'm not looking for a fight if that's what you're thinking.” The man said behind him. ”But... I'm looking for somebody.” He said.

Xie Lan knew that this man is far stronger than him so it's wise to avoid fighting with him. ”Who?” he asked.

”Somebody with a broken soul.” The man answered.

Xie Lan's blood ran cold. This man is looking for Sheng – er?! Why?! He thought, shocked.

”Seems like you know him.” The man continued when he didn't answer. ”Give him to me and I'll let your sect and this land free. Or else... you know what'll happen.” He said and coldly smiled.

Even though Xie Lan wants to save everybody, but leaving one person behind for the sake of everyone... his heart can't take it.

”No.” he answered.

The man didn't get angry. In fact, he smiled. ”Alright. I'll let you off since I finally found a lead.” He said.

Xie Lan sighed, relieved.

”But, you have to leave.” He told him.

”What?!” Xie Lan said, mad.

”Of course you have to.” The man answered. ”Or how can I give him a warm welcome if you're here?” he asked and smiled brightly.

Xie Lan's eyes went wide, finally realized what the man is saying. Sheng – er and everybody is coming back! he thought as he looked at the direction where the sun sets.

Damn it - ! he cursed in his mind as he jumped back away from the man. ”Everyone! A demonic cultivator is here - !” he yelled as he made his voice travel to the whole Newfound Land. ”Immediately leave and travel west where the Promising Sect is to seek refuge!” he said as he balled his fist and the air condensed around him, focusing to his fist.

The people immediately ran away from them when they saw him and the black robed man, about to fight.