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Dark clouds were slowly spreading in the sky. A beautiful lady with emerald eyes stood in front of a handsome man. She summoned her water magic and a spear-like thing made of ice appeared in her hands. She attacked him with it but the handsome man easily defended himself with the use of his large water dragon.
The lady lost her balance and lay on the stadium gasping heavily. She tried to stand but she couldn't.
"The winner for this match is Yu Zeng from East Sect." The grandmaster said loudly.
--- excerpt from the novel "Daybreak" ---
Yu Zeng who was staring at the ceiling of the room felt someone touching his hair. When he turned around, he saw Heng Guiying's face getting closer to his face.
"..." Protagonist are you counting my hair to fall asleep. Yu Zeng smiled awkwardly at Heng Guiying and tried to distance himself away from him but Heng Guiying kept on moving closer.
Yu Zeng who already reached the edge of the bed couldn't go any farther. He suddenly felt an arm wrapped around his waist.
"Let's sleep now. You still have a fight tomorrow. We shouldn't move too much and exhaust ourselves." Heng Guiying smiled at the frozen Yu Zeng.
Exhaust ourselves? What does that mean? How can I sleep with your hand wrapped around my waist ah. Yu Zeng closed his eyes but he couldn't fall asleep. After a while, he looked at the protagonist who appeared to be sleeping soundly. He tried to remove Heng Guiying's arm around his waist but he couldn't.
Is he really sleeping? Yu Zeng stared at Heng Guiying's face. He is really handsome ah. He stared for a long time and was surprised when the protagonist opened his eyes and smiled at him.
"Stop staring. Let's sleep now. This is the happiest day of my life." Heng Guiying said and closed his eyes.
Happiest day? Why? Yu Zeng decided to ignore what Heng Guiying said and slowly closed his eyes, entering the land of dreams.
How did I end up here? "Guiying, Wake up." Yu Zeng was shocked because of their position. He was lying on top of the protagonist.
Yu Zeng tried to stand but the protagonist who was hugging him just tightened his arm around his waist. He looked around the room and saw that the other two beds were empty.
Bo Chang and Fan Chun are probably out there training. Did they notice our position? So embarrassing ah.
"You are already awake!" Heng Guiying smiled at Yu Zeng.
"..." Yu Zeng smiled at him but he felt something in the lower part of Heng Guiying's body. He gently pushed Heng Guiying and stood up. What the ---
The door suddenly opened. "I see that you are awake now." Ai Jin smiled. "You were sleeping soundly. I hate to wake you up. You two are really close to each other... like brothers." She said.
"Yes!"Yu Zeng laughed lightly.
Heng Guiying's expression darkened while looking at Yu Zeng.
"Let's all go together to the dining room later." Ai Jin said.
"I'm sorry, I would like to go with you together but I still need to go back to my room. I need to go now. See you there." Yu Zeng walked towards the door and went out without waiting for their reply. I should leave opportunities for them to spend more time together.
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It was still dark outside but he could already see some lights in the sky. He went to the next room and slowly opened its door.
Why is the villain sleeping on my bed? Yu Zeng was about to go out when he felt a hand grabbed his arm.
"Did you have fun?" Dong Fang asked in a low yet cold voice.
I didn't go to a party or a gathering to have some fun ah. Yu Zeng sat on the bed facing Dong Fang.
"It's fine if you won't answer me." Dong Fang's voice remained cold like ice. Yu Zeng could see the pain in Dong Fang's golden eyes.
Why are you making that face? It doesn't suit you at all. Yu Zeng thought.
Dong Fang suddenly hugged Yu Zeng.
"Wa-wait." Yu Zeng tried to make his voice as low as possible for he didn't want to awaken Wei Shun who was sleeping soundly on the other bed.
"You said that you like me, right?" Dong Fang positioned his head on Yu Zeng's neck. He felt the soft skin of Dong Fang against his. Suddenly, Dong Fang lightly bit his neck.
Are you going to burn my neck Mr. Villain? Is this the end for me? I did say I like him. I want to be his friend. Yu Zeng took a deep breath.
"I do. I like you." Yu Zeng said with determination in his voice.
"Really?" Dong Fang slowly lifted his head and looked at Yu Zeng in the eyes. "Then... why?"
"What do you mean 'why'?" Yu Zeng was bewildered by Dong Fang's words and behavior.
"Nevermind. I also like you, Yu Zeng." Dong Fang once again hugged him.
Good. I didn't anger him. My life is safe. I like him, he also likes me. Whoa! Being friends with the villain! But why did he bite my neck? Yu Zeng patted Dong Fang's back.
Suddenly they heard a sound from the other side of the room. Mei Shu looked at them coldly.
Yu Zeng gently pushed Dong Fang away from him. "Good morning Mei Shu!" Yu Zeng awkwardly smiled at her.
She just looked at Yu Zeng without responding.
"Dong Fang, let's go to the dining room together!" She smiled at him sweetly.
"You go ahead. I will go there with Yu Zeng." Dong Fang said with a nonchalant expression on his face.
Mei Shu didn't say anything and went out of the room.
"You should have gone with her. I will just go there with Wei Shun." Yu Zeng looked at Dong Fang. You wasted a good chance to be with such a beauty.
"I can't leave you alone." Dong Fang said. Although you keep on leaving me alone.
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When they arrived in the dining room, they saw Mei Shu sitting on where Yu Zeng usually sat.
"Yu Zeng! Come and sit here." They heard Heng Guiying said. Next to him was an empty seat where Mei Shu used to sit. On his other side was Ai Jin and next to Ai Jin was Bo Chang.
I should sit there. I should give opportunities for the villain and Mei Shu's relationship to develop.
"I will sit over there. See you later." Yu Zeng smiled at both Dong Fang and Wei Shun. "See you after breakfast, Wei Shun."
Wei Shun nodded his head and went to his usual seat. Dong Fang clenched his fists.
Heng Guiying smiled widely while looking at Yu Zeng sitting next to him but his smile faded when he saw a bite mark on Yu Zeng's neck.
"What happened to your neck?" Heng Guiying whispered to Yu Zeng.
"Ah... insect bites. Yes... insect bites." Yu Zeng laughed awkwardly while covering it with his hair.
Heng Guiying didn't say anything and just smiled but it didn't reach his eyes. What kind of insect? He looked at Dong Fang who was also looking at him.
The grandmaster arrived and they started eating. Ai Jin looked at Mei Shu next to Dong Fang, she saw her putting some food on Dong Fang's plate and couldn't help but feel irritated. Dong Fang should be the one sitting next to me and not this Bo Chang.
Ai Jin decided to put some food on the protagonist's plate.
Yu Zeng who witnessed the actions of both Mei Shu and Ai Jin smiled at himself. Wow! I can see some progress. We can all live peacefully. Love is in the air.
But why is the villain glaring at me? Is he angry at me? The smile on Yu Zeng's lips faded.
"You should eat more." Heng Guiying placed some dumplings on his plate and saw the worried expression on Yu Zeng's face. He is probably thinking about his match later. "You are too light." Heng Guiying wasn't aware that he said that loud enough for all the occupants of the room to hear.
The grandmaster raised his eyebrow and continued eating, the others did the same except for Dong Fang and Mei Shu who were still looking at both Yu Zeng and Heng Guiying.
How did big brother Heng Guiying know that? Is it true? Big brother Yu Zeng should eat more. I will cook a lot of delicious dishes for him when we go back to our sect. Wei Shun thought while eating a steamed bun filled with vegetables and meat.
Huh, so he doesn't only flirt with Dong Fang but also with Heng Guiying? You target handsome guys. What are your motives, Yu Zeng? Watch out in our fight. I will make you suffer. Mei Shu thought and looked at Dong Fang who was still looking at Yu Zeng. Dong Fang, you should not look at him but only me.
Dong Fang lost his appetite and stopped eating. He just remained in his seat and waited for the others to finish. Yu Zeng, you said you like me. Was it a lie?
After they ate, Yu Zeng was about to go outside with Wei Shun when he saw Dong Fang walking towards Heng Guiying.
What does he want? Is he angry because Ai Jin was sweet with the protagonist? He already has Mei Shu ah. He wanted to go to them but decided not to and went outside. I must not involve myself in their love life. Yu Zeng hurriedly went outside with Wei Shun.
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"We only have an hour before the match starts, let's do our best, Wei Shun." Yu Zeng smiled at the child.
"Well, you should." Both of them heard a familiar voice.
"Hello, Mei Shu." Yu Zeng smiled.
Mei Shu didn't respond and just walked away from the place.
Is it really difficult for her to say something? To think that I don't know much about her and I was not able to finish reading the entire novel. Yu Zeng sighed while watching the back of Mei Shu walking away from the place.
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"Today, there will be two matches. The first match will be Mei Shu from South Sect against Yu Zeng from East Sect." Zhou Zhihao said seriously.
Yu Zeng slowly walked towards the stadium as well as Mei Shu. They faced each other at the center.
The loud sound of the gong was heard and without hesitation, Mei Shu attacked Yu Zeng with four water blades. Yu Zeng was able to avoid some but two water blades cut his skin and clothes, his blood was now dripping on the stadium.
She looked at him seriously and once again used the same attacked.
"You should repent your actions." Mei Shu coldly said.
What actions? I didn't do anything bad to you. Yu Zeng looked at the coldness on Mei Shu's emerald eyes, confusion filled his eyes.
Don't feign innocence. Mei Shu held a spear-like thing made of ice in her hand and threw it at Yu Zeng who was unable to dodge it and it pierced his right leg.
How did the original Yu Zeng do it? Yu Zeng racked his brain for any ideas.
Suddenly their eyes met. Yu Zeng thought of something.
Mei Shu who was holding another spear made of ice lost her balance.
This is my chance. Although his leg was aching, Yu Zeng tried to stand and concentrate.
(...to be continued.)
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Author's notes:
Who do you think will win? 😊
Spoiler for the next chapter:
Yu Zeng who was sitting between the protagonist and villain didn't like what was happening.
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