72 Time to Train (1/2)
”Good, good...” Ji Xun nodded before turning back to Lu Fengyi. Although he had been forced to use one of his vices over Song Mei in order to make this happen, it was more than worth it if he could win the duel against this boy and force him to join the cult.
”Uh... Lu Fengyi, was it?' Ji Xun picked up the half filled in sheet that he had handed to Lu Fengyi earlier before continuing, ”Since I'm sure you don't want to spent time worrying about this matter, how about we hold the duel in a day or so?”
Although Ji Xun sounded friendly enough, Lu Fengyi stayed on his guard, ”That's fine with me...”
”Good! Then I shall hand in the application for a duel at midday, tomorrow. Since Song Mei has already expressed her concerns, I'll give you an appropriate perk in order to balance the fight a little bit, however it will not be very major.” Ji Xun held his chin in his hands as he looked into Lu Fengyi's eyes.
Sighing internally, Lu Fengyi could only resign himself to the situation. Although Song Mei had arrived, it seemed that even she could not save him from the duel now. The best thing now was not to complain, but to prepare himself as much as possible for the duel in order to increase his chances of winning.
”Now that I think about it, I really like that look in your eyes. It doesn't give off any feelings of pride or arrogance, however there is an underlying trust in your own abilities underneath them. Interesting, interesting...” Ji Xun leaned slightly closer to Lu Fengyi.
Lu Fengyi felt his goosebumps raise. While Ji Xun had not said anything that could be considered sexual harassment, it still felt extremely weird to have an older man stare into his eyes and compliment his personality at the same time. Even if he were to be a little more thick-skinned, it was likely that he would still be freaked out.
”A-anyways! Is it fine if I leave for now? As long as I come to the duel tomorrow, everything should be fine, right?” Lu Fengyi backed away, making sure to break eye contact with Ji Xun.
Ji Xun nodded with a wide smile, ”Of course! Not only do I trust your character enough to expect you to show up to the duel, but even if you don't, your reputation of refusing a duel will spread since your name is not well known, possible ruining your future aspirations due to this single event. Hence, I have nothing to worry about!”
Of course, Lu Fengyi had not intended on missing the duel. After all, he had agreed and a man's word must be carried out. ”Then, I shall be taking my leave. Song Mei, let's go.” Lu Fengyi walked through the destroyed doorway before exiting the building as quickly as possible. An enveloping feeling of relief surged through his tense body as the radiant sun shone upon him once more.
'Now that I think about it, why is there a sun? Aren't we in the Fictional Transcension Hall?' Lu Fengyi thought to the system.
[ Heh, looks like you haven't forgotten me yet... ]
Lu Fengyi creased his brows, 'Of course I wouldn't forget you. I literally talked to you several hours ago...'
[ But it's been a good deal of chapters since I last spoke... Anyways, yes there is a sun in the Fictional Transcension Hall. The reasoning? Most likely because the creator wanted to imitate the real world as much as possible to provide a feeling of belonging to new and experienced transcenders alike ]