81 Day 80: The Scum Is A Player (1/2)

”You've already done your job.” Chen Sheng told Mu Jun when Mu Jun said he's going with them. ”It's time for me to do mine.” He said and bowed to Mu Jun, grateful for everything the man did (except the troubles).

”But – ” Mu Jun said.

”Don't forget you're still a prisoner of the Upright Sect (me).” Fei Huang said as he pulled Mu Jun back to him.

Mu Jun looked at him. ”... you could just come with me, you know?” he said, staring at Fei Huang.

”... I do that (come) every day with you.” Fei Huang answered.

Dark lines covered everybody's face as they looked at the (surprisingly) airhead leader of the top sect, Upright Sect.

”... will the Upright Sect be alright...?” Chen Sheng asked, worried. He sighed when nobody answered.

They're all in the YuLing now, where Mu Jun, together with Yu Sheng's parents and the king and queen of BaiLong, arrived in HuiLong.

Chen Sheng is leaving, together with Fei Yin, Feng Mo, Wu Bai, Yu Sheng and ZuZhe. They're going to cross the Endless Sea, which is beyond the cave, to reach BaiLong.

They all turned when they heard a flapping of wings. It's none other than the beast, Xia Di.

”Xia Di!” they all exclaimed, surprised. They haven't seen the beast since the battle against Mu Xie.

Xia Di nodded at them as he landed. ”Master.” He greeted, then bowed to Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng nodded at Xia Di, then turned to Fei Yin to talk.

Feng Mo and the others grimaced as Wu Bai patted Xia Di's head, consoling the beast for the coldness of his master giving to him.

Yu Sheng just sighed and turned to ZuZhe, whose hands are moving in the air. ZuZhe's writing again to update this story online.

The others looked at Chen Sheng's group, feeling a bit weird. This group... they're all too unbalanced. They thought, referring to the different attitudes of the people leaving.

”Brother Feng.” Li Tian whispered to Feng Mo. ”What happened between Brother Chen and Xia Di?” he asked. ”Why is Brother Chen so cold to Xia Di? Brother Chen didn't even let Xia Di participate in the battle against Mu Xie.” He said, puzzled.

”That's because the author forgotten the beast, even the Heaven's Touch, too.” Feng Mo answered.

”Oh. That's right. That's right. I also haven't seen it since... when was it?” Li Tian muttered, his forehead knotted as he put a finger to his forehead, thinking when did the blanket last appeared.

”... the Spring of Retribution is its last appearance.” The others answered, their face covered in dark lines.

”Ah!” Li Tian exclaimed. ”And so, the author must've forgotten it, too?” he asked and looked at Feng Mo.

Feng Mo just nodded and looked away. (okay. Let's go back to serious business now. xD) ”... master (Chen Sheng) was offended by Xia Di.” He answered.

Their eyes went wide. ”EH?! How?!” they asked, shocked.

For a contracted beast to offend its master... it's a crime. They thought as they looked at the poor beast.

”What did Xia Di do, Brother Feng?” Lei Ling asked, worried, as he looked at the beast petted by Wu Bai.

Feng Mo turned to him. ”We lied.” He answered.

”... 'we'?” they asked, puzzled.

But, Feng Mo didn't answer. It must be BaiLong business again. They thought. They all looked at Chen Sheng when he walked towards them.

”Brother Li. Senior Brother Sun. Senior Brother Wu. And – ” he said and turned to Chen Han. ”... brother.” He said and smiled, a shy smile.

Chen Han's eyes went wide and sparkled. ”Mn.” He said and smiled, hiding his delight.

”... your spirit sword...” Chen Sheng said and looked at the scabbard dangling on their waist.

”Oh.” They said and looked at their broken sword.

They were damaged from their fight against Li Shan.

”As a token of gratitude – ” Chen Sheng said and waved his hand.

Their eyes went wide, shocked, as their sword flew out of their scabbard and floated in mid-air. Even Fei Yin's.

”Junior Brother Chen...” Sun Yi called, surprised, as he looks at Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng just nodded as he raised both his hands.

”Sheng-er...” Fang Wen muttered under his breath as they watched the five swords were covered in light.

It was qi, the one embedded on the swords. The owner's qi, or the content of their soul, is the source of the sword's power.

They looked at Chen Sheng as he fixed the swords. They remembered what happened yesterday, during the after-wedding banquet of Fei Lin and Xi Ling.

”But...” Lei Ling said and wiped his tears. ”Why would Senior Brother Chen leave so soon?” he asked and sniffed.

They finally calmed down.

Chen Sheng turned to him. ”Junior Brother Lei...” he called.

Lei Ling's eyes went wide as his face lit up. ”Senior Brother Chen finally called me that...” he said and smiled as he lowered his head.

Chen Sheng smiled. ”I'm really sorry.” he said. ”But, I have to leave as soon as possible.” He told them.

”... because of the rebellion in BaiLong?” Luo Shi asked.

Chen Sheng nodded. ”Yes.” He answered. ”I have to quell the people's anger.” He explained.

A long silence fell. They all looked at Fei Yin who's silently watching Chen Sheng.

Fei Yin is also leaving. Not only to help Chen Sheng with his mission, but also to save his friend. They thought and turned to ZuZhe.

This mysterious guy whose friend is also Fei Yin's friend... they thought and turned to Feng Mo and Wu Bai.

These two who are surprisingly Chen Sheng's, like Yu Sheng, subordinates from BaiLong... they thought.

The ones involved in BaiLong are unexpected. Life truly is a mystery.

”Done.”

Chen Sheng's voice woke them all up. They all turned to him and their eyes went wide when they saw five brand new swords floating in the air, glowing.

Chen Han, Sun Yi, Wu Yuan, Li Tian and Fei Yin called their sword and caught it when it flew to them.

”This is...” Wu Yuan said, staring at his blue sword. He could feel the power emanating from his sword.

It's because of the pure qi Chen Sheng poured to their sword.

Chen Sheng just smiled and bowed. He took out his sword and threw it in the air. It floated beside him.

”That's...” Li Tian said, looking at the sword.

Chen Sheng turned to him. ”Brother Li was right. My sword changed that time.” He said, referring to the time when Li Tian noticed something different in Chen Sheng's sword after they returned from the Spring of Retribution. ”You really have good eyes.” He said and smiled. ”But...” he said and glanced at Chen Han.

”Hm?” Chen Han said.

”Pft – ” the others said and laughed. Li Tian grimaced.

Chen Sheng chuckled and mounted on his sword, the blade shining in the sun's light. ”Well, then – ” he said and looked at the ones going with him.

Fei Yin, Yu Sheng and Feng Mo mounted on their sword. Wu Bai and ZuZhe rode on Xia Di's back.

Chen Sheng, seeing everything's set, turned to the others. He smiled at them, then bowed. ”I won't say 'goodbye', since I know we will meet again.” he told them. ”See you.” He said and lowered his head as he maneuvered his sword.

A second later and he vanished. They looked up the sky and saw something shining, going to the north.

”Shifu. Founder.” Feng Mo called and bowed to Fang Wen and Xie Lan. ”Brother Li...” he called, his eyes misty as he looked at Li Tian.