63 Day 62: The Scum Is Servile (1/2)

”Right.” Fei Huang said, suddenly remembered something. He turned to Fei Lin and Xi Ling. ”Earlier, you said you have friends in the Demonic Sect.” he said. ”If they're on your side, then – ” he said, his face serious. ” – if Li Shan knew about them, he'll...” he said, didn't continue.

Their face went serious.

”Hm?” Chen Sheng suddenly said, surprised.

They all turned to him. Chen Sheng's forehead knotted, looking outside.

”What is it, Brother Chen?” Li Tian asked.

”... somebody arrived.” Chen Sheng answered.

Their eyes went wide.

”But – ” he said. ” – Xia Di said they're friendlies.” He said, referring to his contracted beast.

He respectfully bowed to the elders, then immediately ran outside, escaping Fei Huang's scrutinizing gaze.

”Could it be...?” Fei Lin said and looked at Xi Ling, then Fei Yin and the others.

Chen Sheng stopped running and slowly walked outside.

”Master.” Xia Di called and respectfully bowed to Chen Sheng.

Chen Shen and Wen Yan hopped down Xia Di, together with another man Chen Sheng guessed the young master of the demonic sect, the one who made Chen Shen's modified body – the sect leader of the Demonic Sect, Mu Xin.

Mu Xin saw Chen Sheng, then slightly frowned. ”Guess you've repaid your debt.” He said, referring to Chen Sheng saving them in exchange for Chen Sheng taking the modified body.

Chen Sheng didn't answer, his face blank. He then bowed. ”You must be Sect Leader Mu.” He said as they heard running footsteps.

Sure enough, it was the elders and his friends.

Mu Xin's brows raised for Chen Sheng's farce. Chen Shen grimaced, forgot to tell Chen Sheng's current situation to Mu Xin. Wen Yan's face is just blank as his eyes searched for Lei Ling.

”Sect Leader Mu!” Fei Lin called, surprised.

They thought it's only Chen Shen and Wen Yan that'd be arriving, but Mu Xin actually tagged along with them.

He, together with Xi Ling and the others, immediately walked towards them.

”The Thousand Six – Winged Eagle.” Fei Huang said as he looked at Xia Di.

Xia Di nodded to Fei Huang, then silently walked towards his master, Chen Sheng. Fei Huang looked at Chen Sheng again, his gaze scrutinizing.

The silent man beside Fei Huang silently looking at Chen Sheng and Xia Di, his face unreadable.

”Ah Shen!” Chen Han called and ran towards his little brother, his face bright.

But Chen Shen grimaced and forced a smile. ”Brother.” He said and bowed.

”Ah Shen - !” Chen Han called and was about to throw himself to Chen Shen when Mu Xin, to everyone's surprise, pulled Chen Shen away and hugged him. ”Ah!” he exclaimed, almost dived to the ground when he missed his target.

His eyes narrowed as he looked at Mu Xin, his face dark.

Ah. Everyone thought when a sudden realization hit them. They looked at Mu Xin who's intimately hugging the blushing Chen Shen while the raging Chen Han glares at Mu Xin.

Wen Yan silently left, avoiding the drama, since he's going to find Lei Ling now that he's in Lei Ling's sect, the Newfound Sect.

”Sect Leader Mu.” Fang Wen called, breaking the rising tension between Chan Han and Mu Xin. ”We are glad to see you safe.” He said and bowed. ”We thank you for helping our sect back when we're attacked.” He told him, referring to when the Newfound Land and Newfound Sect were attacked.

Mu Xin looked at him, then glanced at Chen Sheng who's patting Xia Di's head.

He turned to Fang Wen and the others. ”Yes.” He just said. ”Anyway. My father is taking the Demonic Sect back in his arms.” he started. ”Since his subordinates are all attached to him, of course they'd be in my father's side since they never liked me even once.” He said and shrugged like it doesn't matter to him.

The elders looked at each other, dark lines covering their face. Youths of today are really scary. They thought, referring to the youths not caring about important matters.

”Alright. Where do we stay?” Mu Xin asked and looked around.

Xie Lan's lips thinned, but he already expected this to happen and so he calmly answered. ”There're two rooms left at the west wing – ” he said.

Mu Xin cut him off. ”I only need one.” He said and pulled Chen Shen with him. ”I'll leave these matters to you!” he said and waved. ”You know well I'm not a good fighter and just a simple, peace lover - !” he said and walked away together with Chen Shen.

Chen Han gritted his teeth as he glared at Mu Xin, showing his extreme animosity. Another little brother of his has been taken away.

Aside from Chen Han who's drinking vinegar, everyone is serious. Of course they know what kind of person Mu Xin was, since he openly showed it 8 years ago. That time when his father, Mu Jie, lost control of his power making all the malevolent energy scatter and the people suffered for months due to the malevolent energy running rampant...

And of course, how could they forget the time their heart almost stopped when Chen Sheng almost died? Chen Sheng would've died if it's not for Xia Di, who at that time mysteriously appeared. Since he saved Chen Sheng's life, he asked if he could make a contract with Chen Sheng, shocking everyone present since there're many far stronger than Chen Sheng around, yet the legendary mighty beast chose a low level scum cultivator Chen Sheng. Xia Di told them off he took a liking to Chen Sheng and then proceeded to make a contract with Chen Sheng.

Yes. All these, 8 years ago, were a farce of the one who brought the three new visitors – the beast, Xia Di!

”You're lazing off again.” a man's voice said when he saw the beast sleeping.

The beast didn't answer and just adjusted his head.

”You don't care if you're made fun of your kin again?” the man asked.

The beast's eyes opened and looked at the man, the pupils of the beast's eyes contracted.

The man smiled. ”Then, how about I give you an easy, but proud task so that your kin will never make fun of you?” he asked.

”What is it?” the lazy beast asked, now interested.

The man's smile went wider. ”Look after my precious grandson.” He answered.

The beast opened his eyes as he looks at the young man walking, looking around as he and his friends walks towards east where their sect is located.

”Hm?” the young man said as they stopped.

”What is it, Brother Chen?” his friend asked.

”A demonic beast?” one of them asked, his eyes vigilant.

”No. A human.” Another answered as he went to a tree were a drunkard is sleeping.

The beast closed his eyes as he took a sleep again. He can't count how many peaceful days has it been since he started watching over the man's grandson.

From the time he took a very long sleep and woke up when the man took him out of his dimensional pocket and told him to look for his grandson and watch him. From when the man's grandson's soul was attached to another's soul to make him leave; when the man's grandson's soul got detached from another soul and flew away, up to when the man's grandson's soul came back to this world and went inside an empty body.

And the man's grandson now is the young man the beast is watching over.

The beast yawned and looked at the young man and his friends again. They're flying now towards their sect. The beast knew that the young man can't cultivate, much less mount on his sword and make it fly.

It's because his awareness of his soul's power hasn't awakened yet.

The beast, although aware of the young man's situation, didn't come out to help the young man since he knew this isn't the time yet. (nope. He's just lazy)

But, he never knew that time will come 7 years later, and the man's grandson will be on the verge of danger.

Grand Conference of the Righteous Sects' Sect Leaders.

”So that old man is finally going to suffer Qi Deviation? About time, I say!” one of the sect leaders of a Righteous Sect said.

”Idiot!” one yelled. ”He's about to lose his control of malevolent energy! Just think of the people who'll be suffering once the malevolent energy spreads!” he snapped.

Murmurs can be heard on the Upright Sect's library where the conference is held.

Xie Lan, tired of this bullshit, stood up. The sound of his chair pushed echoed on the library. They all turned to him.

”Since my sect is the nearest and will be the first one to be affected, then I'll be the vanguard.” He told them. ”That's it. I'll be taking my leave – ” he said and was about to leave when Ming Ye and Luo Shi stopped him.

”Junior Brother Xie!” Ming Ye called. ”Of course our sect, and us, will be accompanying you – ” he told him.

Xie Lan cut him off. ”Thanks.” He told them, his voice soft. He then left, leaving the other sect leaders to grit their teeth because of the upstart sect leader.

Ming Ye, representing their sect since their sect leader is still in a closed – door cultivation, sighed as he sat back.

”The Upright Sect will be lending a hand to its alumni.” Fei Huang said.

Ming Ye nodded at him. ”Thanks.” He told him.

Fei Huang nodded, making the other sect leaders grit their teeth again, their face looked like they drank 4 jars of vinegar.

Newfound Sect.

Fang Wen's face was covered in worry and he wiped the sweat off Xie Lan's head. The four senior disciples – Chen Sheng, Fei Yin, Li Tian and Feng Mo, are just looking at their 'parents' display of love.