64 Day 63: The Scum Is Guilty (2/2)

Xie Lan turned to them.

”What happened to Younger Chen?” Ming Ye asked.

Fei Huang, Fei Lin and Xi Ling looked at Xie Lan.

Xie Lan shook his head. ”I also want to know.” He said and looked at Chen Sheng, his eyes beneath the mask narrowed.

”The blanket is called Heaven's Touch.” Fei Huang suddenly said.

They all turned, but no surprise on their face. Only that their thoughts had just been confirmed.

They nodded and looked at Chen Sheng who's the owner of the Heaven's Touch, one of the world's lost treasures. As to why lost treasures, it's rooted as to how the HuiLong Continent was created.

It is said, in the beginning, that there's only one but massive continent in this world (Pangaea! XD). But, due to some reason, that massive continent was divided in three. One is this continent, HuiLong. One is BaiLong, where only pure qi resides on the land. And the other is HeiLong, opposite of BaiLong, where negative qi/malevolent energy resides.

The two continents – BaiLong and HeiLong, were just myths, since first, there's no such thing as a paradise where only pure qi is around, and hell where only malevolent energy is around. Two, none have seen the two continents, and so the existence of two continents are yet to be proven.

Now what are the lost treasures? It is said that the ancients who lived while the continents are still one, both found and created treasures while they lived. The pure and negative qi has long been existed as the ancients also existed, since qi comes from a person, and so negative qi.

Since negative qi has been deemed a harm by the ancients, they used the treasures they found, and also the treasures they created, to collect and store the negative qi. Their magic items and divining tools are where they came from. But, the lost treasures are far stronger than the magic items and divining tools, since they're the one the ancients has used and had existed for thousands of years.

And this Heaven's Touch is just one of those lost treasures. As to how it ended up in Chen Sheng's hands, they have yet to know.

But, seems like it'll be in their next lifetime they'll know the answer since not only the Newfound Sect people, but also the Promising Sect and Upright Sect people are glaring at the other cultivators, saw greed in their eyes as they maliciously looked at the oblivious Chen Sheng who's still in a stalemate with the beast.

Finally, the stalemate has been broken when the beast sensed the malicious stares of the other cultivators to Chen Sheng. Like the others, he glared at the cultivators, who immediately flew away, leaving the three group to deal with the aftermath.

The beast turned to Chen Sheng. ”Master.” it called.

Everybody's eyes went wide, shocked, when they heard what the beast said. ”'master'?!” they said as they looked at Chen Sheng, gaping.

Chen Sheng ignored them and looked at the beast. ”No.” he said, making their jaw drop. ”I don't feel like keeping a pet.” He added, making the others' eyeballs pop out of their eye sockets.

The beast looked at Chen Sheng, persistent. ”I saved your life so you should compensate me.” it told Chen Sheng, making the others looked dumbfounded.

Shouldn't it be the other way around?! they thought, looking at the beast begging Chen Sheng where it should be Chen Sheng the one to beg the beast, asking for what compensation should he give the beast.

But, they knew better. Chen Sheng is a scum. They shouldn't be surprised since the turns in the events are just natural when Chen Sheng, the scum cultivator, is involved.

”I'm the one who should compensate you, so the compensation is left on me.” Chen Sheng told the beast.

Dark lines covered everybody's face.

”... but I want a contract as a compensation from you.” The beast said.

Chen Sheng looked at the beast blankly. ”Sad to say, but I don't want a pet.” He said, his voice flat.

More dark lines covered their face. It's 'contracted beast', not 'pet'! they all thought, wanted to cry this to Chen Sheng.

Dark lines covered the beast's face.

”E – hem.” Fang Wen, the most sensible one among all of them coughed to the point his cough got longer than it should. He turned to Chen Sheng and forced a smile. ”S – Sheng –er...” he called. ”S – shouldn't you welcome the beast since it helped us earlier –?” he asked, emphasizing the word 'us' to make Chen Sheng feel more responsible. ”It's also beneficial to us if you've got a contracted beast – ” he said, emphasizing the word 'us' again.

Dark lines started to cover everyone's face again, while Xie Lan just grinned.

” – we'll not be worried about you anymore since we'll be assured because there's your contracted beast to protect you – ” he continued, now emphasizing the word 'we'.

They just all fell silent.

Chen Sheng wanted to say, 'How about one of you make a contract with this beast?”, but bit his tongue since it's Fang Wen, their 'holy mother', asking him. He pressed his lips tight to the point it's as thin as the paper, indicating he's holding himself back not to snap.

Fang Wen saw this, and so he bit his lip and lowered his head. He doesn't want to make his disciple feel guilty, but he has to so that his disciple could have another one to protect him in the form of this beast.

Xie Lan pulled his 'wife' towards him and consoled him.

”Alright.” Chen Sheng said, his face dark.

Everybody's about to sigh, relieved, when they saw Chen Sheng's expression. They fell silent. They knew if there's a benefit, there's also a discredit if you'll make a contract with a beast.

You share your life with each other.

”Ah Sheng.” Chen Han called. ”If you don't want, then don't push yourself – ” he told him.

Chen Sheng cut him off. ”I already said 'alright'!” he snapped, making everyone jump, shocked.

This is the first time Chen Sheng got mad in front of them. He didn't even get mad when he faced the malevolent energy alone while everyone, whose level are far higher than his, took cover to save themselves.

But, he's mad making a contract with the beast. Just why? They all thought, puzzled.

Chen Sheng gritted his teeth, not even sorry he snapped. He glared at the beast. He already read tons of books about making a contract with a beast, and he knew they're all beneficial if you make contract with one.

But, he doesn't want to! Why? It's because you and your contracted beast will share, not only each other's life, but also each other's thoughts! And Chen Sheng, as a scum, doesn't want his thoughts to be known. Not because he has perverted thoughts – well, only towards the 'unique items', but because his secret of crossing worlds will be known!

But – he thought as he looked at the worried faces around him. He gritted his teeth and glared at the beast. Fine, then! He thought as he raised his hand and touched the beast's head, making them surprised. Read my thoughts, if that could prolong my life! He thought and closed his eyes as light started to flow out from his hand and the beast's head where he's touching. I still need to find Yin! he thought.

”Master.'” A voice called inside Chen Sheng's head.

Chen Sheng didn't answer.

The voice sighed. ”Alright. Just call me when you want to.” It said and disappeared, followed by the flapping of wings.

Chen Sheng opened his eyes, in time to see the beast flew away. Everyone knows Chen Sheng must've sent it away since he's still pissed. They didn't know they'll see the beast again 7 years later, which made them almost forgot him.

”Alright.” It was Fei Huang, breaking the silence. ”Let's head to the Demonic Sect – ” he said and was about to leave when a voice spoke.

”No need.” A voice said.

They all turned and found a young man wearing black robe.

”You're facing the entirety of the Demonic Sect just right here.” The young man said and looked at them. ”I'm the new sect leader of the Demonic Sect, Mu Xin.” He said, his face turned serious. ”I'd like to make a peace treaty with you.” He told them.

”... huh?” they all said, dumbfounded.

Not only a demonic cultivator appeared before them, but it's actually their leader. More so, a new leader of their sect.

Also... it's proposing a peace treaty to them?!

Little Dragon's G(r)ay Theater:

Gray Dragon: You actually hated Xia Di in your first meeting?

Chen Sheng: ...

Xia Di: *mutters. He'll hate me more if he found out I was just taking the easier way of life – (referring to 'babysitting' Chen Sheng)

Chen Sheng: what?! *glares at Xia Di.

Xia Di: *broke a sweat. But it turned out the hardest task - ! *runs away. You see now - ?! (referring to 'babysitting' the most complicated person – the scum Chen Sheng)

Gray Dragon: ... you have my condolences - *shakes Chen Sheng's hands.

Xia Di: I'm not yet dead - !

Chen Sheng: *glares. You'll be! I'll deep fry you - ! *follows Xia Di.

Gray Dragon: *face palm