Capítulo 4: I'm What?
Shen's P.O.V
It had been three long months since the entrance trials. For this day, the new and old cultivators hold a feast before the first expedition to Platinum Mountain will happen. It is said to be the preparation. But I do not understand how that is a preparation. From my last preparation, the old hag trained me like crazy. Their customs are so different from mine.
"Ooh, there will be a lot of women, disciple Shen."
Master Zhao has been forced to wear his uniform by none other than Lady Chen. I quote, "You may not act like a Legendary Tier but at least dress the part, Master Zhao."
"Eh? I only have eyes for Lady Chen." I smile contentedly.
"What happened to my disciple?"
"What do you mean, Master Zhao? I am still Disciple Shen."
"My disciple is not as naive as you." Master Zhao turns his back towards me and starts walking to the door.
"Junior Shen is Junior Shen, Master Zhao."
Lady Chen walks down the stairs so beautifully. As if she shines like the moon at night. Her beauty never ceases to take my breath away. She is dressed with a beautiful white gown. I could only look and be mesmerized by her beauty alone.
"My disciple doesn't look at women anymore. She must be in love."
My face heat up at what Master Zhao was concluding. Pfft! Me? In love? With? It's impossible. I am bound to form a harem for myself if I wanted to make it happen. I do not need such love in this damned world.
"I do not need love, Master Zhao. I am already content staying by Lady Chen's side." I proudly boast, puffing my chest out.
"We are going to be late,"
Lady Chen storms out of the manor as we follow suit. Lady Chen's scent smelled so nice and alluring. A pity though because I can't really let myself fall prey to her beauty or I will be devoured nastily by Lady Chen.
When we had arrived at Yingxiong Hall, all eyes swiftly turned to Lady Chen. Well, that's that. Lady Chen is the beauty of the night and I shall serve her as her knight! A beauty needs a knight. That's common knowledge.
Even old people look at Lady Chen hungrily. I felt disgusted just by looking at those power-driven men. Everyone here knew that Lady Chen is the most capable here out of all the new cultivators, except for me. Lady Chen, if given a chance, can beat those so called high ranked officials, those belly looked pregnant.
"Stay close, I don't want you causing trouble."
"Aye, it's not like I can cause trouble."
"Ha, listen to your Senior Sister, Disciple Shen."
"The same goes to you too, Master Zhao. I don't want to hear any of you molesting girls." Lady Chen had her piercing gaze again. We cowered in fear as we back away from her.
"I can't believe you cowered in fear when you're her master, Master Zhao."
"Tsk. You're stronger than me and yet you did the same."
We were both disappointed in ourselves yet funny enough for us to smile goofily.
When Senior Chen had disappeared from the crowd, Master Zhao sneakily ran to somewhere where there were a lot of women. I shake my head at Master Zhao.
If he wants a woman that bad, then why did he not marry despite the responsibility?
I walk to the food stands and placed a lot of food on my plate. I was hungry, so don't judge. There are two things that me and that old hag are in agreement. Girls and foods. Heh! Don't mind if I do. I sit at one of the chairs outside the hall and devoured my so awaited supper. When I was on my third bite, I heard this girly scream.
Without second thoughts, I left my food on my chair and followed the scream. That supper was so good so this better be a good one! I dash through the crowd of people and search again. When I had finally found the source of the scream, I instantly got disappointed.
"Haiya, just a bunch of lustful children." I say to myself but loud enough for them to hear my rant.
I had left my delicious supper for these dimwits. I cross my arms to appear intimidating but the boys didn't budge. My ego just got stabbed.
Enraged, I walk closer to the boys and got a glimpse of the beauty they were harassing. Indeed she is a beauty but she is still incomparable to Lady Chen. If my memory serves me right, she is a Gold I Tier and these insolent fools are of the same level.
"H-help me, Martial Aunt." the beauty pleaded with tearful eyes.
"Waste no tears," I gave this sister a reassuring smile before sending these little boy flying with just a flick of a finger.
Oops. I must be so angry that I forgot to conceal my power.
I turn my attention to the crying damsel in distress and offered a hand. Her sleeve was sliding off to the side. If I were my normal self, then I'd instantly drool but I guess my anger still hasn't subsided that's why I looked away.
"Sister, your sleeve is, you know,"
"Ah! I apologize, Senior Sister Shen,"
"Eh? No worries, no worries."
When Junior Sister had tidied herself up, she bows down.
"Don't be too formal, Junior Sister." I smile sheepishly, scratching the back of my neck.
"If not for Senior Sister Shen, I would've been harassed."
"Oh, it-"
"I have heard about a particular girl that looks like a boy, sending three junior brothers to the sky."
I was about to run when Lady Chen had already got ahold of my collar, lifting me up mid-air. For a fragile looking woman, Lady Chen sure has muscles. Oh my, am I being feminist? Goodness, no!
"I was just eating my delicious supper, Lady Chen! I swear I didn't mean no harm!"
"You sent them flying, Junior Shen." I gulp. Venom was evident in her tone and I swear if I get another beat up from her, I will sulk in a corner until Lady Chen lets me cuddle with her at night!
"E-excuse me, Martial Aunt Shen bravely saved me from those boys."
I nod profusely. Oh, gods! Please, let this slide. I just really want to eat my supper. I cry internally and prayed for the gods to actually hear me.
"Yes, yes, what she said, Lady Chen."
Lady Chen had this doubtful look on her and I do not like the sight of that. Gah! Because of my instincts, I had run in to trouble myself.
Lady Chen looks at me and then junior sister. I place my hand in a praying stance and prayed a little more. I do not want another beating nor sparring. I want to rest and eat.
"I will only let this slide. I will be waiting for you. Now, if you'll excuse me." Lady Chen sets me down rather not so gently as my bum had landed on the ground yet again.
My butt was still sore and for Lady Chen to let go of her hold, made it worse. I rub my sore butt as I stand up with an 'ow'. Junior Sister helped me up with a gentle manner. Ah, if only Lady Chen was like this! But hey, Lady Chen has her own charms!
"I deeply apologize. If not for me, you wouldn't have gotten in to trouble, Martial Aunt Shen."
"Haiya, Lady Chen is always like that. Do not worry, I will be fine."
"I am indebted to you, Martial Aunt Shen."
"Ah, no more of that auntie. I'm not that old. Also, we are not of the same blood. My customs are different from your. You can just call me Shen."
"I can not! It is of cod-"
"I want you to call me Shen. That will suffice as your payment for my heroic deed."
"A-are you certain?" I grin toothily and sincerely. Such a gentle soul should be taken care of.
"I am certain. Now, avoid dark places and stick to someone that you deem trustworthy. I shall go or off with my head. I will see you when I see you. Farewell," I wave as I run towards where my food was.
When I had arrived, I saw that Lady Chen was sitting beside my food, reading a book while her legs are crossed. Her silver hair under the moonlight added a mythical touch. Her long lashes almost covering her half-open eyes. It was as if the moon had given her a spotlight that everything seemed dark.
"Finish your supper, Junior Shen." without even looking at me, she had acknowledged my presence.
"Aye!" I mutter gleefully.
I had eaten such a feast yet I am still hungry. Lady Chen had to stop me from grabbing any more food. When she had finally and brutally stopped me from eating, she told me that Master Zhao had went to the manor a little early due to some emergency.
"Lady Chen, can I grab your hand." without her permission, I grabbed her hand and intertwined it with mine.
Her face had reddened as she try to flick my hand away.
"L-let go, Junior Shen. Such skinship is prohibited." she pries my hand but I didn't budge. Her hands were as delicate and soft as I had imagined it to be.
Wow. I refuse to believe that she wasn't chased by many suitors.
"Says who, Lady Chen?"
"Ha, do what you want." I grin when Lady Chen looked away.
Her ears were red, surely embarrassed. I hum a tune as we walk hand in hand to the manor. As we near the manor, I had felt an aura that I did not like. My smile falters with every step I take. What is that old hag doing here?
"Is something the matter, Junior Shen?"
Just then, a shiny dagger was flying its way towards us. I pull Lady Chen closer to my body as we roll to the side. The dagger had hit the tree and to add to my anger, the dagger was poisoned. The tree wilted as soon as the dagger came in contact with its trunk. I flicked my tongue. Did she really have to do that? Tsk.
"Are you alright, Lady Chen?"
"What was that,"
"You might know the answer when we reach the manor."
"Is it related to this aura?" I could only hum as a response.
I let Lady Chen walk in front for me to watch out for her back. Surprisingly, Lady Chen did not say or ask anything else. She was quiet yet still approachable. When we had opened the door, as gust of aura had kissed our hair to fly a bit. She likes to boast when she wants to.
"Ah! Finally, they've arrived."
"Tsk,"
"Ah, ah! Did I just hear that?" the old hag walks toward me and smiled, looking down since she was a bit taller.
"Pleasant evening but what is your business doing here?"
"Yeah, what's your business doing here?" my beautiful and caring mother walk towards me and hugged me.
"I have missed my sweet little girl." I smile at the embrace and hugged my mother back.
"Why did she have to come along, mother?" I point to the old hag.
"You are very disrespectful to the one that gave you your genes." she boasted, intensifying the amount of aura she was projecting.
"Tsk."
"Pardon me but I am lost."
Oh, right, I had forgotten about Lady Chen. Goodness! Why did I forget about such a beauty? I must be out of my mind.
Mother breaks our embrace and smiled at Lady Chen.
"My, you are a beauty. Do you have a suitor?"
"I am her suitor." I deadpanned. Their attention turns toward me. Just then, I had realized what I had said. My face instantly heated up.
"Well, fuck, you are in love like what Zhao said."
"I told Master that you were in love thus came here without a day to spare."
"Is that the emergency?!"
Master Zhao, mother and the old hag had laughed at me as I turn even redder. How can they do this to me? I am so not in love! Well, but since I met Lady Chen, I could not look at any other women no matter how beautiful or luscious one looks. But still! That does not mean that they can meddle in my love life! I'm already old, you know!
I look at Lady Chen who had a red face just from listening. I panicked and told her that they were fooling us.
"I-is that so?"
Phew. That managed to calm Lady Chen a bit. I shoot death glare to the three as they just laugh at my embarrassed expression.
"Come, let us fill you in with what Shen had kept hidden."
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