62 Day 61: The Scum Is Obstinate (1/2)

Morning.

A deafening silence fell on everybody as they looked at the two men standing by the entrance door of the Newfound Sect. Even the serious Fei Yin who just woke up and is yawning as he entered the door froze on this tracks as he looked at the two men standing in front of him, their back on him.

But, even if the two men is a hundred miles away from him, he'd never mistake them.

The dead silence was broken by the person's footsteps coming their way.

”Good morning~” the person said, yawning. ”Everyone's here – ” he said, then stopped when he finally saw the two visitors. ”Huh? Am I imagining things?” he asked and rubbed his still drooping eyes. ”Why is Sect Leader Fei and a friend here?” he asked and looked at the unknown man standing beside Fei Huang.

He's wearing a hat with veil to cover his face.

Yes. The two early visitors are Fei Huang and a man unknown to everyone – aside Fei Yin and the very silent and serious that's unusual for him, Fei Lin.

The unknown man beside their uncle could only be the mysterious man they call 'Old Lao', Fei Huang's secret spy. Old Lao is also the one who told them about Li Shan.

Fei Lin decided to break the dead – still silence. ”Uncle.” He called and bowed. ”What made you come here?” he asked.

Fei Huang looked at them all one by one before his eyes fell on Chen Sheng, the late riser that's still yawning while rubbing his drooping eyes.

”I've personally come to tell you – ” he said and turned to Xie Lan and Fang Wen, Ming Ye and Luo Shi, then looked at Fei Lin and Xi Ling. ” – what happened 8 years ago...” he slowly said, enough to see everybody froze, wide – eyed. ”... will be happening sooner.” He finished.

Everybody's already pale face went paler. Seeing the elders not speaking, Sun Yi decided to break the silence.

He looked at Fei Huang and respectfully bowed before he spoke. ”What does Sect Leader Fei means?” he asked and looked at Fei Huang.

Fei Huang looked at the still silent elders of the sects before he turned to Sun Yi. ”The Demonic Sect will launch a big attack.” He answered.

Their eyes went wide.

”Like 8 years ago... they'll spread malevolent energy again – ” he said.

”That's not right!” it was Fei Lin. ”The Demonic Sect right now is a peaceful sect – ” he said.

Fei Huang turned to his nephew. ”You're friends with the demonic sect?” he asked.

Fei Lin didn't answer, indicating the answer is 'yes'. Fei Huang's face is blank. Though he doesn't approve of it, but he doesn't disagree with it.

Fei Lin is right. Ever since the demonic sect changed its leader 8 years ago, the sect doesn't disturb the citizens of HuiLong. They're really peaceful. Only the demonic beasts are troubling the people, which the demonic sect also subdues to help the citizens.

Xi Ling bowed to Fei Huang before he spoke. ”Sect Leader Fei.” He called and looked at Fei Huang. ”Sect Leader Mu is a virtuous person.” he said, referring to the leader of the Demonic Sect. ”He already signed a treaty with us, the Righteous Sects.” He explained.

On the aftermath of what happened 8 years ago, Mu Xin, the son of Mu Jie – the previous leader of the sect, took over the leadership of the Demonic Sect and proposed the peace treaty with the Righteous Sect leaders, much to the Righteous cultivators' shock. It was the Demonic Sect, after all. Who knows what tricks they have on their sleeves?

But, Mu Xin's words are proved since for the past 7 years, the demonic sects, under his leadership, didn't make troubles for everybody.

”Yes.” Fei Huang answered. ”I didn't say it was him.” he said and looked away.

Everybody's tensed face distorted. They looked at Fei Huang, their face blank. Fei Lin grimaced while Fei Yin frowned. They already know about this attitude of their uncle.

He's obstinate. The two Fei brothers thought.

”You mean, it's...” Ming Ye said, his face serious.

”None other than him, right?” Luo Shi said and looked at Fei Huang. ”Mu Jie.” He said.

The dead silence fell once again.

”Everyone.” It was Fang Wen. ”Why don't we all come and sit inside?” he asked and smiled.

They all looked at each other, then nodded.

”Tian – er, Sheng – er.” Fang Wen called.

Feng Mo is still not here because he went home yesterday after he was fetched by Wu Bai, his tutor.

”You go prepare tea for everybody – ” he told them.

”I'll help!” Fei Yin, Chen Han and Sun Yi said.

They all looked at each other, then frowned.

Li Tian grimaced, knows that the three are Chen Sheng's fans, since he's also one. ”I hope you said it for me.” he told Chen Han, his 'husband'.

They're already wed by the Chen family when they stopped in the Promising Sect while they're on their way to the Newfound Sect.

”Of course - !” Chen Han immediately answered.

Sun Yi smiled, indicating he 'won' against Chen Han. Wu Yuan, Sun Yi's lover, just sighed. He's already used to this side of his lover.

The light atmosphere was broken by Fei Huang when he called the object of attention.

”Chen Sheng.” He called.

They all looked at Fei Huang.

Fei Huang looked at Chen Sheng, his face blank. ”You go with us first, since this involves you.” He said and walked first, not waiting for the directions from Fang Wen.

Everybody's face isn't shocked. It's covered in worry, and seriousness, as they looked at Chen Sheng.

”Hm?” Chen Sheng said as he looked at them all. ”Sect Leader Fei just said we're going to talk, right?” he asked, then followed Fei Huang that's silently accompanied by Old Lao.

They all looked at Chen Sheng when he reached the silent two men. Fei Huang never said 'talk'. They thought, then sighed.

Their face was covered by worry and seriousness again.

Why would they not worry? Chen Sheng almost died 8 years ago when the malevolent energy Mu Jie accumulated exploded out of his body and almost hit Chen Sheng who was silently walking behind the forces of the Righteous cultivators.

They thought it was just a pure coincidence the malevolent energy came rushing towards Chen Sheng because the surge of the malevolent energy is uncontrolled. Now, they knew better.

There's much more about Chen Sheng than they already knew.

”Please wait here.” Chen Sheng said and respectfully bowed to Fei Huang and the other man, Old Lao, as he led them inside the library of the Newfound Sect.

Ever since 15 years ago, the Newfound Sect's library gained more books since Xie Lan never stopped traveling unless it's for Fang Wen.

Fei Huang and Old Lao nodded as they went inside.

”You can drop the act.” Fei Huang said when he passed by Chen Sheng. ”Your shifu, your founder and your friends will be coming here later since they're still worried about you.” He said and looked at Chen Sheng. ”Now more worried since they know the value of your soul.” He added.

Chen Sheng's face went blank as he looked at Fei Huang. ”Aside from Fei Lin, Xi Ling and Fei Yin, they still have no idea of who I am.” He said, his voice cold. ”Do you plan to tell them about me?” he asked.

”I have to.” Fei Huang answered, his face serious. ”As well as the existence of a continent that's only said to be a legend.” He added.

Chen Sheng didn't answer.

Fei Huang looked at him. ”Don't worry. I won't interfere with your affairs, since I only plan to tell them what they should know.” He told him. ”This case of 8 years ago... it's been open for a long time because of you.” He said.

Chen Sheng fell silent.

Fei Huang sighed and walked towards the chair. ”I won't tell them you're already aware of who you are. It's your decision to tell them.” He told Chen Sheng. ”You may now go.” He added and took a seat.

Chen Sheng blinked and his cold, menacing eyes returned to soft and gentle. He respectfully bowed. ”Many thanks, Sect Leader Fei, for your advice.” He said and stood up as he turned to the others who just arrived, looking at him full of worry. ”Shifu. Founder.” He said and respectfully bowed to Xie Lan and Fang Wen. ”Elder Ming. Elder Luo.” He said. ”Elder Fei. Elder Xi.” He said and bowed to the other four elders. ”Sect Leader Fei is waiting.” He told them.

”Sheng – er...” Fang Wen called, then bit his lip. He turned to Ming Ye, Luo Shi, Fei Lin and Xi Ling. ”Let's go.” He told them.

The four nodded and he and Xie Lan, followed by the four elders, went inside the library.

”Brother Chen...” Li Tian called, followed by Fei Yin, Chen Han, Sun Yi and Wu Yuan.

Their face is full of worry, like Fang Wen.

”What did Sect Leader Fei told you?” he asked and looked at the door of the library that's closed.

Chen Sheng took the other teapot Li Tian is holding. Sun Yi and Chen Han are holding a tray of teacups. Fei Yin and Wu Yuan are holding the boxes of tea leaves.

”Nothing. Just...” he said.

”Just?” they asked.

The door opened and it was Old Lao who they saw. He stepped aside to let them pass.

”Just...” Chen Sheng said as he passed by the man who never spoke a word ever since he arrived here together with Fei Huang. ”Just that I should remain alive no matter what.” He answered as he walked towards the seven elders whose face are serious as they started to talk.

Li Tian and the others sighed, relieved, as they followed.

”It was Elder Li, right?” Fei Lin asked and looked at Fei Huang.

Fei Huang didn't answer, since it's already obvious.

Li Tian paused after he put down the teapot.

”What about my uncle?” he asked.