Chapter 53: Chap 53

Passing the baton to Lian Hua, I had expected to stay at the sect for the foreseeable future. It was the best choice, and both my master and senior share the idea. I gained a lot of experience in such a short amount of time. Digesting and absorbing those discoveries are the sensible next things. That used to be my plan until the sect master showed up three days later and turned the table around. He announced that I would be allowed to register for Gudu’s tournament as the fifth contestant. He also made it clear to everyone that should I decide to enter the tournament I can act according to my own discretion. This means no one is allowed to fault me for losing or conceding my match. My junior master is one fickle fellow.

Or is he? He threw me into three fights on the first day. He agreed with Zhao Ren to have me take on the trail cave while my injuries haven’t finished recovering. I am still injured now but I digress. At first glance, it appears he was making things harder for me. Turning and tossing the facts around a bit, and a new possibility arises. He was just bored. He knew my master for decades, both being students of the same teacher. It piqued his interest, possibly, when this very senior of his returned to the sect with a girl who couldn’t control qi. He likely couldn’t wrap his head around my master’s decision. It is plausible that him throwing me into trials one after another is his way of probing me, like poking at an exotic animal to provoke a reaction for the sake of his inquisitive mind. This “encouragement” to Gudu ought to be one of his poking.

It may be for his entertainment, but what do I need to care about? Weighing gain and loss, it’s beneficial to me to check out this event.

On one hand, I bet the sect master will want me to attend this event again and to bring back a handful of achievements in return for “the favors” he has bestowed upon me.

On the other hand, if this event is as big a deal as every gossip made it out to be, countless information about this world can be obtained here. Variety of people will gather. They may become my friends or foes. I couldn’t pass on a chance to get to “know” them.

Talking about people, I have absolutely no clue why this boy is following me. I saw him during the registration process. Based on how the people in there reacted, the feat he pulled off must be impressive. I don’t have the knowledge to appreciate it though. What was on my mind was that he may be a troublesome opponent. Anyway, when I reunited with my sect, he was pulled away by his sect. I thought that was the end. 

As my masters and the other adults allowed us to go sightseeing, I went along, paying no mind. Initially Chen Zhi Yi, Mo Tie Ren, and Li Lian Hua tagged along. As soon as the adults were no longer in sight, each made their excuse to go their way. I and Tian Zhong were the only ones. We saw much of downtown before he told me to go and secure a table in this restaurant while he went to take care of his business. It was then that we, by the humor of fate, met again. I went past him, pretending I didn’t see him. He too pretended I didn’t see him and followed me into the restaurant.

His current location is the seat right next to me on the same table. He has been making no sound and being content with looking at me from the side. I have no idea what he is thinking, what he is wanting to do, and I have no idea what I should do. I was not good with children. Dying once and possessing a new body did little to improve this shortcoming of mine.

Is he lost? I am unsure if I could categorize him as a lost child. He is too calm for one. If my intuition is worth any penny, he is like one of those kids who were captivated by a particular attraction and chased after it disregarding his surroundings. What am I to him? A rare kind of cat or butterfly? Anyway, I should say something.

Before I can think of something to say, a familiar face emerges in my field of vision. This boy is also the one who showed up at the test ground. His look can lead anyone to the wrong conclusion. Sadly, I had my share visiting a particular brothel for an extended period in my past life. Not going into details, I can sum up the experience as “one that imparted onto me the ability to tell a very girly boy from an actual girl”. Back to the topic, this boy spotted us from the street and is approaching this table. One look is enough to tell he is as difficult to deal with as the boy next to me. What does he want?

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“Can I sit at this table?” He gave me the same smile he was wearing at the exam area. Is this his usual expression?

“Sorry. I have another friend coming.”

“This table has four chairs, right?”

This one doesn’t seem to take “no” as an answer.

“I guess. We can share.”

He sat down without a word.

The boy with long bang assesses the newcomer, while the pretty boy just looks at him, smiling creepily. Should I take this as he takes an interest in the other boy? What to do. Oh, right. I should talk. Maybe I can get them to go away.

“My name is Dong Yun An. May I know your name?”

The boy with long bang returns to me. After an innocent look, he replies. “My name is Jia Hui. I don’t have surname.”

“Bei He Xuan.” That was the extent of his answer. He didn’t even care if anyone paid attention to him.

“Can I-”

“Yun An!” What is it now? This is a voice I have never heard before.

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