25 To the Capital (1/2)

The carriage slowly rattled over the dirt path and thumped as they rolled onto the stone road. It thumped and bumped along the long route. Dragging the wheels across the smooth cobblestone, the horses dragging it began to slow down.

Immediately, Fang leaped out of the carriage. Startled at the sudden movement from the normally lethargic man, Tang Junxin flew back in shock. Following his benefactor, he exited the carriage as swift as possible.

”What happened?” he asked as they began to walk along the path.

Fang simply smiled. Shaking his head, he continued his walk.

Tang Junxin frowned and rushed after him. Concealing his aura and drawing the ice deep within his core, he walked forward with a purposeful stride.

The two men walked down the street calmly. Fang smiled and enjoyed the air as he took in the lively atmosphere of the city.

”Master... why have we decided to walk?” Tang Junxin questioned.

Fang smiled.

”Traveling on the carriage has hindered my cultivation,” he replied cryptically.

Tang Junxin frowned. Looking at Fang carefully, he looked for any details that would let him realize what style of cultivation Fang followed. Scanning his body all over, he could find no presence on his body whatsoever. It was as if he was just a normal person. There was no aura emanating from his body as if an endless void that was sealed within him, sucking in all the aura and concealing the presence of Qi. Frowning he stared deeply, attempting to comprehend the mysterious secrets that his master kept locked inside him.

Fang felt this intrusion as a shiver up his spine. Smiling, he turned around.

”Tang Junxin. If you want to know the answer, you must look past the problem and look at the solution instead,” he spoke.

His companion stopped in his tracks, a sheepish look in his face. He smiled awkwardly as he met Fang's encouraging gaze.