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Yu Zeng managed to hold Heng Guiying's shoulders to keep him from falling on the floor. The night sky was clear and the moon shone brightly. Only the chirping of the crickets and the sound of their breaths could be heard.
Yu Zeng's eyes widened, he could feel something warm touching his cheek. He felt the breath of Heng Guiying against his face. He stood frozen when he realized what it was. His breath became faster and he lost consciousness.
"Hey! Yu Zeng!" Heng Guiying lightly shook the shoulders of the other person in hopes of waking him up but the other person remained unconscious. He carried him in a princess carry style towards the bed.
Heng Guiying touched his hair gently, the pale glow of the moon shone its way through the uncurtained window. He began to stroke Yu Zeng's face marveling at the soft texture as he continued to study his features. You changed. Heng Guiying smiled, stood up, and left.
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Yu Zeng was awakened by the sound of the birds singing.
Huh? Was it just a dream? It felt so real! I could feel the protagonist's warm breath against my cheek last night! Was it just my imagination?
He went out and was greeted with a cool breeze. The dark sky began to light up. He strolled along the shore, he could see the horizon where a ball of light was slowly making its way up, casting its golden rays in every direction. The sky turned brilliant shades of orange and red. He faced the vast sea in front of him and decided to practice cultivation. He tried to lift a handful of seawater in midair and formed it into a small water dragon. He managed to do it but after a few seconds, it burst.
"Big brother! Big brother! Master is here." Wei Shun came running in his direction.
Every year, after "The Festivities of the Four Elements", it had been a tradition in all four sects to send two representatives to the main sect which was located on top of the mountain. Each sect was to compete with one another. The chosen winner would be given 10 pieces of a rare plant that could only be found in Stark Valley. This precious plant was very valuable for it can cure any injury and can speed up cultivation.
The path to the Main Sect was not easy, it was steep, full of pointy rocks and wild plants with thorns. The weather in the mountain changes on its own. It might be sunny outside of the mountain but it could be windy, rainy, or even snowy inside.
Heng Guiying together with his partner departed early the next morning. He prepared all the things he might need and put them inside his interspatial ring.
It would normally take two days for them to reach the peak but since the earth was his element, it was easy for him to climb the mountain.
"You go ahead. Let's just meet at the main sect." Heng Guiying said.
"Okay." His partner said and as fast as the wind vanished in front of him.
Ai Jin who was still angry at his partner after creating a commotion in town decided to separate from him and embarked on her own.
Although she was a good fire user, she still had some difficulty climbing the mountain. It was a sunny day and the soil was dry, she was trying to cross a large boulder when she slipped, she shut her eyes tightly and didn't expect to land on a broad chest and strong arms wrapped around her.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes... Thank you." When she opened her ocean blue eyes, she didn't expect to see the handsome man she met in town.
"Heng Guiying, why are you here?" Ai Jin smiled sweetly.
"I remembered something." Heng Guiying helped Ai Jin to stand up but didn't let go of her hand.
"What did you remember?" Ai Jin innocently asked while blinking her eyes.
"It's not what but who..." Heng Guiying looked at her.
"Who?" Ai Jin couldn't hide the blush in her cheeks.
Heng Guiying was about to answer when they heard footsteps walking in their direction.
Heng Guiying frowned. when he saw who was there.
"Yu Zeng! Dong Fang!" Ai Jin happily exclaimed. Three handsome guys...my grand entrance at the Main Sect.
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Yu Zeng nervously stood next to Wei Shun and kept on wishing not to be picked. They were currently in the garden, the sunlight filtered through the trees.
"I believe you are all aware of the reason why I'm here." Their master smiled brightly at them, especially at Yu Zeng. Yu Zeng smiled nervously.
"I am here to announce the two chosen disciples that would represent our sect." He continued. He called Yu Zeng and Wei Shun.
Upon hearing the name of Wei Shun being called, the other disciples murmured among themselves and one disciple spoke.
"Master, Wei Shun's cultivation level is still at the beginner's stage---"
"Are you questioning my decisions?" Their master didn't let him finished his sentence.
"No, master." The disciple bowed his head.
Their master smiled and said, "Good luck Yu Zeng and Wei Shun."
"Thank you, master." Yu Zeng tried to keep his voice calm.
When their master left, Yu Zeng took a deep breath and looked at Wei Shun.
"Let's do our best! Don't be nervous big brother will help you practice cultivation." He smiled at the child.
Nighttime came and Yu Zeng prepared all the things he would bring. He decided to bring a foldable umbrella which frame was made out of bamboo and covered with oil paper with exquisite design. He also decided to bring a thick cloak. He put all the things to bring in his interspatial ring.
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Yu Zeng who was sleeping soundly was awoken with a light shake on his shoulders. He slowly opened his eyes and immediately jumped out of bed when he noticed who was the person.
"Heng Guiying! What are you doing here?" Yu Zeng asked while looking at the happy expression of Guiying.
"Let's go together to the Main Sect."
"What?!" You should accompany the heroine. "I can go there with Wei Shun." Yu Zeng said with an indifferent expression on his face.
Heng Guiying was disappointed with Yu Zeng's answer.
"I'm still going to prepare! You should go now." Yu Zeng pushed Heng Guiying outside.
"Alright! I'll be waiting here."
Yu Zeng glared at Heng Guiying.
"I said, no need. If you are still here the moment I finished preparing. Forget our friendship." Protagonist, you should go to the heroine. She might fall and no one would catch her.
Heng Guiying was about to open his mouth but when he heard about their friendship, he nodded with a solemn expression on his face and went ahead.
"See you at the main sect."
Yu Zeng nodded. I shouldn't let the plot deviate from the original story.
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After an hour, Yu Zeng departed with Wei Shun. There was a heavy downpour when they entered the mountain. Yu Zeng immediately gets his umbrella and shared it with Wei Shun but the rain stopped and snowflakes suddenly fell from the sky. Yu Zeng put his umbrella back into his ring and get his cloak but the moment he got his cloak the sky cleared up showing a bright sun.
"..." What's next? Yu Zeng raised his head and dejectedly looked at the clear blue sky.
After walking for hours, darkness was slowly spreading throughout the sky. They decided to stop close to a river to catch some fish and build a temporary shelter out of leaves and branches. The next morning, they were greeted by a heavy downpour of rain which only lasted for about a minute.
Yu Zeng who was getting a little used to his new body found it difficult to climb the mountain and sometimes his delicate skin got pricked by the thorns of some plants along the way.
"Big brother, are you alright?" Wei Shun asked Yu Zeng when he saw his big brother stumbled over and fell to the ground.
"Yes. I'm fine." Yu Zeng tried to wipe the dirt on his robe. He looked at the helm of his robe getting dirtier.
What did I get myself into? He looked at Wei Shun whose skin was also pricked by some plants and his robe full of mud. I should persevere in climbing this mountain. This gathering will be a way to increase our cultivation level.
It took them about eight hours before they reached the top of the mountain.
The gate of the main sect was still closed and disciples from other sects were already outside waiting for its opening.
"Yu Zeng! Did you practice with Wei Shun on your way here?" Heng Guiying who was leaning idly on the gate brightened up when he saw Yu Zeng but was curious as to how both of them looked messy.
Heng Guiying's voice caught everyone's attention. Yu Zeng looked at the other participants and found out that everyone looked neat and was looking at him and Wei Shun, he couldn't help but to wish to find a hole to hide.
Good thing I have some spare clothes in my interspatial ring but I have nowhere to change. Yu Zeng thought.
"Guiying! I'm happy to see you here!" Ai Jin arrived in good condition. She was wearing a light pink robe, shifting everyone's attention to her.
My savior! Thanks for getting away from their focus and I'm she safely arrives! Heng Guiying noticed the smile on Yu Zeng's lips while looking at Ai Jin and he couldn't help but frown.
Suddenly the main gates opened calling for the disciples to enter.
I haven't seen the villain.
Yu Zeng looked around and saw Dong Fang sleeping on a large branch of a tree close to the sect.
Yu Zeng was about to approach the villain and woke him up when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked around and saw a serious-looking protagonist.
"Let him be."
(... to be continued.)
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Author's notes:
When their master left, Yu Zeng took a deep breath and faced Wei Shun.
"Let's do our best! Don't be nervous big brother will help you practice cultivation." He smiled at the child.
Wei Shun: "..." Big brother looks more nervous than I am.
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Yu Zeng nodded. I shouldn't let the plot deviate from the original story.
Author: You already did. 😥
Spoiler for the next chapter:
"Are you trying to seduce me?" a husky voice asked.
"Who---?"
Yu Zeng almost jumped out of the water when he saw a pair of golden eyes looking at him.
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