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

”You sure you wanna fight?” the man asked, still smiling.

”I can at least buy them time.” Xie Lan said and launched an attack.

Xie Lan sighed and rubbed his temples. Damn it. I didn't tell Wen the main reason. He thought, his head aching. But since Sheng – er already told them the truth... he sighed.

He can't remember how long he fought until he was flown away towards the direction of the sect after the mysterious man gave him a powerful attack. Even though injured, but he used that chance to take the still cultivating Fang Wen and left together with the citizens to go to the Promising Sect.

That was the first, and will be the last, time he'll suffer such an embarrassment. He thought, frowning.

”What's wrong?” Fang Wen asked, worried, when he saw Xie Lan's expression. ”Something happened to Sheng – er?” he immediately asked.

Li Tian dropped the ladle. Feng Mo dropped the bowl while Lei Ling almost slipped as he carries a basin.

Xie Lan smiled and patiently answered. ”No. I still haven't heard news from him.” He told Fang Wen.

Fang Wen sighed, relieved.

Xie Lan looked away, guilt written in his eyes. Something really will happen to Sheng – er if the Upright Sect didn't take him in. He thought. Even if he still doesn't know the Upright Sect's reason for taking Sheng – er, he's still relieved.

He then urged Fang Wen to eat after the disciples finished giving food. It's their time to eat now.

Chen Residence.

”Why is there still no news of Ah Sheng?” Chen mother asked, worried and mad. ”Is the Upright Sect trying to kill us by making us worried to death?!”

”They know that Ah Sheng is the second son of the Chen family.” Chen grandmother said. ”They didn't even give us a warning that they'll be taking Ah Sheng! If we're just not considering the fact that they'll protect Ah Sheng from whoever it is, we'll never let them take him away!” she said, gritting her teeth.

”Ah Han.” Chen father called and turned to the sulking Chen Han. ”The Promising Sect still not saying something?” he asked him.

Chen Han didn't answer and just continued sulking in the corner, drawing circles.

”Pardon, Chen Patriarch.” Wu Yuan said, saving the face of his respected Brother Chen. He turned to Chen father. ”But, the Promising Sect still hasn't received any news from the Upright Sect.” he respectfully bowed.

Chen grandfather sighed. ”It's already been a week.” He said, sighing.

”Brother Sun.” Chen Han called, pouting. ”Your family is one of that sect's supporters. Surely you must have heard news?” he asked, hopeful.

Sun Yi smiled and respectfully bowed at Chen Han. ”Brother Chen.” He called and stood straight. ”Sorry to burst your bubble but our family is not as strong as the Feis, their biggest supporter.” He told him. ”So, no. I haven't heard anything related to Junior Brother Chen.” He said and smiled apologetically as he turned to the older Chens.

The Chens sighed.

”That leads to – ” he continued. ” – me asking if you'd like me to pass a message to the second young master?” he asked, his smile brighter.

The Chens' eyes that as dim as the night suddenly lit up like the sun rising in the sky.

”Young Master Sun. You're going to the Upright Sect?!” Chen father asked, excited. This is the first time he acted this way.

But, seeing that the reason is his second son, this is just normal.

Sun Yi nodded and respectfully bowed. ”Yes, Chen Patriarch.” He answered, also excited.

For this guy to be fond of somebody that he's treating them as if they're his younger brother... Wu Yuan couldn't help but sigh with this thought.

”Take me with you!” Chen mother said.

”Me, too!” Chen grandmother said.

”Me!” Chen grandfather said.

”Err...” Sun Yi's smile crooked. ”Please forgive me. As much as I'd like to, but I could only bring one more with me.” He said and respectfully bowed.

The Chens' shoulder fell, but they're not mad.

”So how about I take Brother Chen?” he asked and smiled at the sulking Chen Han.

Chen Han looked like he found an oasis while in the middle of the dessert for a year. ”Many thanks, Brother Sun!” he told Sun Yi and bowed, happy.

Sun Yi smiled. ”I'm glad to be of service.” He said and bowed back. ”I'm also fond of Junior Brother Chen.” He said and smiled brightly.

The Chens' face froze. So here is another Ah Sheng fan. They all thought.

Wu Yuan just sighed.

Demonic Sect.

”They finally have the other soul back.” A man wearing a green robe said, grinning, as he looked at the water mirror showing what's happening to the Upright Sect.

”Yes.” The other man who's wearing a blue robe answered and respectfully bowed.

The man wearing a green robe grinned. ”How lucky.” He said, sarcastic. He's referring to the Upright Sect.

But even though he's sarcastic, he's not mad. In fact, he's happy and excited.

”You know what to do.” He told the man wearing blue robe.

”Yes!” the man wearing blue robe answered. Mist covered his body and after a second, he disappeared.

The green robed man looked at the water mirror again. ”It's okay... they still don't know the value of this escaped half soul...” he said and grinned as he remembered meeting this half soul 8 years ago. ”Even the half soul himself isn't even aware of it.” He added and laughed.

But why is he acting just now... only this crazed man knows.

Upright Sect.

Chen Sheng slowly opened his eyes and he blinked, adjusting his eyes to the brightness of the room.

”Ah. He's awake.” He heard Xi Ling's voice. ”Sheng –ge? Sheng – ge. Are you alright now - ?” he asked, worried.

Chen Sheng blinked one more and he turned to them. ”Yes...” he answered as he sat up. ”Hm?” he said when he felt his arm heavy. He turned.

He saw Fei Yin is holding his hand tightly, but the man is sleeping while sitting beside his bed.

”Needless to say, he's the one who looked after you for two days you're asleep.” Fei Lin told him. Xi Ling frowned.

”Two days?” Chen Sheng said and looked at Fei Yin.

As if sensing he woke up, Fei Yin sighed and his breathing became steady and his sleep now became peaceful. His grip on his hand loosened, too. He's now just holding his hand gently.

Chen Sheng looked at Fei Lin who's smiling at them. Xi Ling's glaring at Fei Yin's hand holding Chen Sheng's hand.

”Why did I pass out? And for two days?” he asked.

Fei Lin shook his head, his face now serious. ”I don't know.” He answered.

Chen Sheng didn't react. Fei Lin then excused himself and Xi Ling and then they left. Silence filled the room.

Chen Sheng looked at Fei Yin sleeping. ”Hey.” he called, not daring to call this man 'Brother Fei' again since they're only brothers, disciples of the same sect, only in name and appearance.

Fei Yin slowly opened his eyes. He blinked multiple times, still sleepy. ”Brother Chen...” he called, his voice slightly hoarse. ”You finally wake up...” he said and rubbed his eyes with his other hand since his one hand still holding Chen Sheng's hand.

”You don't need to call me that.” Chen Sheng said, his voice and face indifferent.

Fei Yin finally woke up from his sleepiness and looked at him.

Chen Sheng looked at him in the eye. ”You don't need to treat me this way. I'm not Chen Shen, nor your Brother Chen anymore.” He told him. His heart is racing so fast it now hurt. He pressed his lips tight. ”You can now go after Chen Shen.” He told him, then looked in Fei Yin's eyes. ”I know how to see him.” he told him. Not waiting for the other to react, he immediately added. ”I'll send you through Xia Di.” He said and turned looked outside the window where Xia Di is flying. He turned to Fei Yin. ”So go after Chen Shen.” He finished. He immediately lowered his head when Fei Yin stared at him.

Gracious! Chen Sheng thought, his heart beating loudly against his chest. Did I really fell with this guy? He thought and closed his eyes tight. Yin... he thought. He noticed his hand was still held by Fei Yin.

He was about to pull his hand when Fei Yin held it tighter. He looked at him, surprised.

Fei Yin looked at him in the eye, his deep dark eyes like the night. ”Who told you I want to see Chen Shen?” he asked.

Little Dragon's G(r)ay Theater:

Chen Shen: *sigh. We're already back in present yet we still didn't make an appearance.

Wen Yan: *nods. Yes.

Chen Sheng: how about you give me info about that crazy old man (Demonic Sect) first?

Chen Shen and Wen Yuan: ... you shouldn't know about him based on the script.

Chen Sheng: ...

Gray Dragon: pft. I remember someone saying this to somebody in the earlier chaps...

Chen Sheng: shut up.