Capítulo 7: News of cadet wang
Frank then proceeded to tell the elder everything
from the raid on the village of spikes according to what he heard. He told him about the news that many people died during the attack and that his mother was in the village of spikes.
He also told him about what transpired between him, the elder of the gate, and cadet Wang, and that it was what led to his torture.
"Elder, I just want to make sure my mother is alright. Please help! " After saying all that, Frank knelt down and bent over.
"I see," the elder said with a frown on his face.
"I'll have one of my students check it out. Tell me your home address and do you have a painting of your mother or father? " asked the old man.
Frank then reached into his pockets and grabbed a piece of paper and wrote something on it and handed it to the old man.
The old man looked at the paper and then stuck it into his robe. He then walked out of the room with his pills with a delighted smile.
Frank watched in a daze. "Was he really going to help or was he just pretending?" frank thought
...….
"Sigh, such a troublesome kid," the old man sighed in an empty room. He was staring at the note and his pill at the same time. He looked like he was struggling or something.
"Amir," said the old man in a low voice.
Then a figure that was clad in white robes appeared in front of the old man The white-robed man proceeded to bow in front of the old man.
"Go to this location in Spike village and bring me these two people," said the old man.
"Yes, master!" said the white-robed man.
Then he turned around and vanished, as if he had never been there. If Frank was there, he would be absolutely shocked.
But the old man didn't seem fazed at all. He just kept on focusing on the pill in his hands. He held them as gently as one would hold a baby.
while a white figure streaked across the fire-bird base toward the gate. Cadet Luke frowned when he saw this.
The cadet tried to stop him but failed.
"It's best not to offend whoever that was," cadet Luke reasoned.
.....
Frank had gone back to the room he woke up in when he heard a knock on the door.
A lady dressed up like a maid came in and bowed humbly.
Frank said hurriedly, "Senior, please stand up."
He was wondering why she bowed to him.
"Hello, young master Frank. The old master gave me instructions to bring you to his herb library so you can browse through his books," said the maid.
Frank asked, "The old man?"
The maid nodded.
Frank looked a bit confused, but he later looked calm. He didn't really have much to do while he waited for news from Cadet Wang and his parents.
So, he agreed to follow the woman.
...…..
They came into a dimly lit room where there were a few rows of books. The books looked old. The room was also very humid, and the smell of old books filled the air.
"This is the herb library. You will find different types of herbs here.
"Their properties and uses are in great detail here," said the maid.
"The master said he would like you to grab as much knowledge as you possibly can before your next meeting," she added.
"Senior, the assessment for candidates is supposed to be held soon. Will I be able to attend if I spend my time reading here? " Frank inquired.
Due to the magnitude of the raid on the base, the first assessment and the second one will be pushed back. A new date has yet to be announced, said the maid. "You can spend as much time as you need here."
"Okay, but I would like to ask about my mother and father. Has the old man gone to find them?" Frank inquired.
"I don't know anything about your parents' young master," said the maid,
"but if the old master promised you anything, then I'm sure he will do it."
Frank then nodded. He really shouldn't have asked her. He was just anxious; it was originally between him and the old man.
"If you need anything, young master, you can find me in the underground garden," said the maid. She then bowed and turned around to leave.
Frank walked forward to the bookshelf and picked up a book that read, "A Beginner's Guide to Wild Herbs."
Frank went through the book little by little. The book explained what kinds of plants would be found in different areas with vegetation and which herbs to avoid touching with your hands, like the "purple toad flower" that grows in the swamps due west of northern Wei.
Other books showed the difference between plants that looked alike and some talked about the medical properties of these herbs. Frank found himself engrossed in these books.
Maybe it was because he used to help his mother tend to plants at home, but one thing was for sure, he quickly assimilated these things.
...….
On the rooftop of a building in the village of spikes, there stood a man with black robes on. He was looking at the opposite building with a frown on his face. In the window of the opposite building, a man stood there staring at the white-robed man.
"That looks like the man in the picture the master gave me, but how can he release so much spiritual pressure? I thought he was an ordinary man," said the white-robed man. He seemed puzzled.
"Don't be Rude young man, there's no need to be sneaky; just come through the front door like everyone else or else," said a voice.
A huge spiritual pressure suddenly came down on him. He couldn't stand it. He struggled and said, "Forgive me, senior, I was rude."
...….
Inside the house
"Senior, I'm here on a command from my master in the fire-bird base to check on the parents of a junior," said the white-robed man.
"Oh yes, yes, that should be my son, Frank, "said Frank's father.
"What is your name and who is your master?" Frank's father inquired.
"This junior's name is Amir," Amir explained modestly,
"and I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to tell others my master's name."
Frank's father replied, "How is Frank doing in the firebird base?"
Amir frowned and recounted what he knew about Frank's situation. In fact, everyone in the base knew about Frank's issues. The man who punished Frank was currently looking for him and had announced it.
Frank's father frowned, but it later became normal because he knew a young man must go through hardships before they could accomplish anything.
"Eat," Frank's father instructed.
"I'm sorry, senior, but I also have to find a student from the base that went missing when he came looking for you at the request of your son," said Amir.
Frank's father exhaled a sigh.
Frank's father said again, "Eat."
Amir understood that if he refused, he would offend this senior, someone as strong as him, and he had to eat
Frank's father then smiled and said, "Good."
Frank's father suddenly stood up and left the room, which caused Amir to freeze. He looked in the direction of Frank's father and sighed in relief.
Frank's father just went upstairs to check on something. He was soon back.
"The cadet you're looking for might he be named Wang.?" Frank's father inquired.
"Yes, senior, his name is Wang Ben," said Amir.
Frank's father said, "Oh, okay, then he has been staying with me for a while. He's currently trying to break through to the next stage," said Frank's father.
Frank's dad added, "He's a good lad; tell your master that he will be staying with me until he finishes breaking through."
When Amir heard that Wang Ben was going to break through, he was excited. A few people knew what Wang Ben had done in Death Valley, to the point that an elder came personally to give him a medallion, but Amir did, because he was there too. He knew that Wang Ben was an absolute beast.
"Yes, senior, thank you very much," said Amir.
Frank's dad then stood up and went to the window. He looked at Amir and said, "What do you think about Frank?"
"Sir, he is a talented young man; even our master noticed him," said Amir.
Frank's father said, "That is good. I can feel rest assured then. "
He then took out a red envelope and handed it to Amir. He also gave him a small box and keys.
Frank's father said, "Tell Frank that these are the keys to the house."
Amir looked puzzled.
Franks' father said, "Don't look at me like that. I have no choice. His mother is sick and in need of medical care. The care I can only get in a faraway place.
Frank's father said, "He can't come with me. It's too dangerous and he needs some growing up. Just tell your master to take care of him and I'll be sure to return the favor. " Frank's father looked very worried.
He then turned around and looked out the window. He then said, "There's a room upstairs. You can use it till tomorrow. "
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