章 139: Ouyang Sen
Sheng Feilong wrote back and forth with the branch master of Daedalus for a while. The branch master introduced himself as Ouyang Sen after shortly after and gave Sheng Feilong an address for the café he wanted to meet at.
Currently, Sheng Feilong was among the most hated personages in the Star Luo Empire so going out like normally was a bit tough. He rummaged through his Spacial Ring and quickly found himself a coat with a hood that obstructed his face. Although it wasn't really cold outside from a Soul Master's perspective, a commoner wearing a coat in spring wouldn't draw any attention to himself.
Sheng Feilong didn't directly tell anyone where he was going, only leaving a notice in his room that he would be going out for a while. He didn't want people to start looking for him, especially anyone related to him. He just needed some time to relax and Ouyang Sen's offer came just at the right time.
It didn't take him long to find the café Ouyang Sen mentioned; It was actually just three streets down from the Grand Star Luo Hotel where he was staying. Although being located at a rather prestigious area of Star Luo City, the café was rather small and cozy with a relatively low amount of customers; perfect for him to relax and have a nice chat with someone.
"Little friend, over here." Just after Sheng Feilong entered, a grey haired, middle aged man entered his vision, lightly waving at him; This was the branch master of Daedalus quarters located south of Star Luo City. Seeing Ouyang Sen, Sheng Feilong promptly walked over to him and gave a light bow after which Ouyang Sen beckoned for him to sit down.
Both of them ordered a snack and something to drink before they started a bit of small talk, with Ouyang Sen continuously praising Sheng Feilong. Ouyang Sen was a pleasant person to have a conversation with; An easygoing person who paid attention to what happened around him, confirming the favourable impression Sheng Feilong had of him when they first met.
"I know it's not really nice to ask about such things, and I definitely won't pry; I just want to compliment you on your Spirit Essence. Ha, ha, when you first released it during your match with that Long Yue, I was shocked. I felt my own Spirit Essence shiver even though I only watched through a TV screen." Ouyang Sen lightly spoke with a small while taking a sip from his tea.
"I can understand why Madam She would take you as her personal disciple; Just that Spirit Essence alone makes you qualified to receive this honour." Ouyang Sen continued speaking lightly, but noticed that Sheng Feilong's expression sunk lightly when he spoke of She Meixiao. He tilted his head lightly, looking at Sheng Feilong with a concerned expression. "Is something wrong?"
"Ah, no, it's nothing, Senior Ouyang. It's just that I had an argument with Master..." Sheng Feilong said with a forced smile. It wasn't just a small argument, but he didn't want to trouble this kind senior of his with it. Ouyang Sen quickly saw through this and pressed the question again. "An argument? What happened?"
Although everything that happened took place on the star luo coliseum's main arena, all broadcasts were stopped the moment the emperor and other people stepped onto the arena, thus Ouyang Sen didn't know what had happened as he didn't investigate the matter.
Sheng Feilong looked at him with a slightly troubled expression, but chose to ultimately speak about what had happened; From the start of the match against Long Yue, to the beatdown during the latter half, the conflict with En Ci and the emperor and what She Meixiao had done afterwards. He spoke in a low voice so the other guests wouldn't hear him.
This whole time, Ouyang Sen just listened attentively, his expression changing according to the part of the story. When Sheng Feilong finished, Ouyang Sen let out a rather exaggerated sigh. "I can understand why she acted like that. At least partially. What you did really was dangerous for yourself."
Sheng Feilong hung his head down, displeased that he was, once more, reprimanded for doing what he thought was right, when he hard Ouyang Sen sigh once more. "However, you also have to understand Madam She in this situation. She... was more concerned about this than you can imagine."
"What do you mean, senior..?" More concerned that he could imagine? Sheng Feiong was confused by this sudden statement. She Meixiao was just concerned about his well being, wasn't she?
Ouyang Sen nodded lightly and started speaking again with a sorrowful expression. "You know... you aren't the first personal disciple Madam She took in. There was someone before you." Sheng Feilong was surprised by this. "Master... had another personal disciple before me..?"
It was common for powerful Soul Masters to teach a number of young Soul Master, but everyone would usually only take a single personal disciple in their lifetime. That was because a personal disciple would inherited all of their Master's techniques. In a way, they were their Master's successor, may that be in techniques or standing. That was also the reason why many personal disciples would take their Master's surname.
Ouyang Sen nodded his head once more with a sad expression. "Yes. And that other personal disciple was just as talented as you. She was able to have people feel the same suppression with her Spirit Essence as you did and had a similar character to you as well. But..." He paused sighing deeply once again. "But she met an unfortunate end. Back then, Madam She's prior personal disciple had provoked a powerful person and despite your Master's pleas, she was killed on the spot."
Sheng Feilong's heart chilled when he heard this. He flinched for a moment and swallowed dry. Ouyang Sen looked at him with an understanding expression and continued to speak. "That's why she reacted the way she did. She couldn't bare the thought of losing you. She may have reacted too extreme, but I hope you won't hold this against her; I wholeheartedly believe that Madam She only wants the best for you."
Sheng Feilong shook again. Earlier, he didn't understand why She Meixiao acted the way she did and really held her actions against her, but now he understood. Someone you hold dear being killed right in front of you while you have to powerlessly watch is probably the worst thing someone could go through; And now She Meixiao had to see Sheng Feilong in a similar situation. But, was She Meixiao really powerless this time?
Before Sheng Feilong spin this thought further, Ouyang Sen seemed to see through him and started speaking once more. "Daedalus is a powerful organisation, that is out of the question. But you can never underestimate the foundation and connections of another organisation. That is especially true for that Star Luo Empire that has existed for nearly 10.000 years now."
Ouyang Sen paused for a moment again, taking another sip from his tea and continued with a calm expression. "Madam She already stands at the pinnacle in Daedalus; Whether it is in power, reputation or position, there is only two people that stand above her; One is our leader and the other one is the second vice leader, Ye Wanxing. Both of them are on the Douluo Continent and wouldn't be able to help."
"Then, Master did something like that because she wouldn't have been able to..." Sheng Feilong started slowly muttering with a conflicted expression. Taking another sip from his tea, Ouyang Sen slowly nodded his head. "Because she wouldn't have been able to save you otherwise, yes."
Sheng Feilong clenched his fists with a worried expression. "Senior Ouyang, thank you for telling me, but I... I really have to go now." He began standing up but Ouyang Sen spoke up once more. "Don't go to Madam She." Sheng Feilong flinched and looked at Ouyang Sen. "Let her calm down for a few more days. She'll get back to normal soon and you can always talk to her when that time comes."
Ouyang Sen's words calmed Sheng Feilong down again. He sat back down and continued to talk with Ouyang Sen for a while longer. In the blink of an eye, over two hours passed. Both, Ouyang Sen and Sheng Feilong, had finished what they had ordered and where about to leave.
Outside the café, Sheng Feilong bowed lightly towards Ouyang Sen when he said his good bye's. "Senior Ouyang, thank you for today. And thank you for telling me about Master..." The grey haired man gave Sheng Feilong a good natured smile and slightly waved his hand in dismissal. "Don't worry about that. I also had a good time today. Feel free to drop by at the branch quarters whenever you feel like having a chat."
The two of them parted ways after that. Sheng Feilong decided to stroll through the streets of Star Luo City for a while longer before going back to the Grand Star Luo Hotel. He bought a few things, but generally just aimlessly strolled around.
Later that day, Sheng Feilong walked through the entrance of the hotel and into the lobby. Still with his hood up, he made his way to the elevator, he suddenly heard a familiar voice behind. "Feilong?" Turning around, Sheng Feilong saw Tang Wulin and the other Shrek students coming back from outside as well.
The girls seemed pleased with themselves, while Xie Xie and Xu Lizhi seemed tired; All of the boys had various bags full of stuff in their arms. Tang Wulin approached Sheng Feilong with a conflicted and serious expression. "So it was you. Say... do you have a few minutes? I wanted to talk to you."
(A/N: You will never escape the cliffs. Give up your futile efforts, mortals!)
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