Chapter 2: A mysterious youth

"Raaah, what am I going to do? There are only two months left before the recruitment and for now I find myself without even the possibility of being able to participate. "

In the middle of one of the usual gloomy nights of Yellow-town on the edge of a modest bar the desperate laments of a youth could be heard. The unusual scene at the start had become more and more familiar over the past few months. So much so that it was now almost part of the landscape of the place.

At the origin of his lamentations was a young man of good height. Her hair was long enough that several strands of it covered her forehead.

His pupils were a metallic gray and his crisp traits gave him an appearance that could only be considered good.

This boy's name was Ku Kazu. In the small town of Yellow-town he was a figure well known as the most unworthy member of the current generation of the Ku clan.

Leaning on the bar Ku Kazu was curled up as a young man of common appearance and similar age to his stood beside him trying to cheer him up.

"This may not be lost yet. There are still two months left. You can't give up so easily. "

"I don't give up easily, Chen. I have worked diligently every day for the past four years especially since grandfather left. But that's impossible ... How do you expect me to reach 6th level of physical molding in such a short time? "

"What is him complaining about this time? "

His words were neither those of Ku Kazu nor those of Ku Chen who stood beside him but those of a middle aged man standing on the other side of the bar as he put a bowl of oatmeal in under the noses of both.

Ku Chen tilted his head slightly before smiling slightly.

"Thanks manager."

Kazu stared briefly at the contents of the bowl before clearly showing his dissatisfaction.

"Again that disgusting thing… don't you have anything else on your menu?" "

"Here it's not a restaurant but a bar. Be already happy to be able to come. How dare you hold a grudge when you are fed for free ?! Ungrateful brat! "

"It's just a small repayment for the help my grandfather gave you. And that doesn't change the fact that your sign doesn't sell anything edible."

"There are some who are not that difficult as you. "

By following the manager's finger. Ku Kazu found a youngster who should not be older than eleven or twelve years.

Although dressed modestly his features were still quite immature, the beauty of the youth was indisputable. The bar was dark but it was still easily noticeable. Sheer white hair, silky and smooth ran down her back. While beautiful golden eyes faced a bowl of oatmeal.

Her appearance was such that she left Kazu speechless for a few moments.

Despite being still young and although they come from a modest place in this world. Kazu had already met a number of beautiful girls. However in his memory none held the comparison.

" Too beautiful... "

His words were not from Kazu but those of Ku Chen who was next to him however Kazu was too confused to note it. The same words almost left his mouth several times.

"How come we didn't notice a person with that appearance? "

The manager smiled amusedly before formulating a response.

"Rather discreet, isn't it? I was also quite surprised the first time around. "

Seeing the youth refill a bowl, the man rushed towards it.

"It's enough, it's already your fourth. How can you stay slim by eating so much. Go to work you will reimburse each of his bowls with your work. There are already enough free riders here. "

Ku Chen smirked at the scene as he glanced in Kazu's direction.

"Looks like Manager Mo's bar has more minors than adults. "

- Cracking

As the man was already preparing his scathing response a thud was suddenly heard as the bar door collapsed after being split in two.

Three men then made their appearance at the head of said group stood a young man of fourteen.

Without paying attention to the customers. The group took the direction of the counter before facing the manager.

"I came to collect my due. The voice was that of the young man who had not yet finished molting.

Concern covered the manager's face as his breathing quickened.

"The loan is only due in a month. I don't have the sum yet. "

The young man did not seem to give much importance to the words of the manager. His expression stayed disinterested in the face of the humble owner's justification.

"I decided the deadline. As it turns out, recruitment for the Big Four Sects is approaching and I need cultivation resources. "

"I understand, but unfortunately I don't have enough money yet. I ask you to show your understanding. "

"I guess I have no choice but to make up for the lack with the furniture and few valuables.Detained by this seedy place. "

As he spoke the young boy looked around him apparently in search of valuable property. Completely indifferent to the man in front.

"Please be understanding. I only need a month to pay off the amount due. "

Despite his pleas. The manager's complaints seemed to fall on deaf ears.

"What guarantee do I have if your bar only feeds children and garbage for free?" "

The young man's gaze fell on Kazu and Ku Chen as he finished his words.

Seeing the men accompanying him advancing, Kazu stood up before standing in their way.

"I may be trash,Xiao Lin. But at least I know that a loan deadline has to be met. "

Xiao Lin was the name of the young man who had just entered the bar. If like Kazu he was a practitioner. Their situation was poles apart. Yellow-Town was under the hegemony of three clans. The Ku, Xiao and Ling Clan. But if Kazu was widely known as the waste of the Ku clan. Xiao Lin was quite the opposite.

Recognized as the prodigy of the Xiao clan. It was widely believed that he would pass sectarian recruitment without difficulty. In fact it would even have been true to say that such a character should have been successful a long time ago. But a combination of circumstances had prevented him from competing for two years in a row. He then decided to wait until he broke the next realm to make a more thunderous entry.

"Ku Kazu, are you really going to oppose me? For a mere mortal unable to cultivate? Looks like the previous corrections didn't serve as a lesson to you. "

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Lin ordered one of his men to move. This one grabs Ku Kazu before throwing him to the ground.

There followed an incessant stream of blows which did not stop until after several tens of seconds.

Lying on the ground, a bruised Kazu faced Xiao Lin's smirk.

The manager who was already showing a crestfallen face saw this one darkened further in front of the state Kazu was found.

Trembling with rage the manager knew he was unable to oppose an offspring of the Xiao clan and even less one of their prodigies struggled to formulate his next words.

"It's okay, take whatever you want. Don't hurt my clients any more. "

Xiao Lin took a mocking smile before prompting his men to continue their actions.

"Like I need your permission. What I want to do Me Xiao Lin no one here in Yellow-town can prevent me from ! "

Once again the men started walking and once again they were stopped by a Kazu who had painfully stood up.

"Manager Mo devoted himself to this establishment day in and day out without taking any rest even when he was sick. I won't let you sack it. "

Ku Chen gripped Ku Kazu with the intention of holding him back.

"Stop Kazu, there is nothing we can do! Xiao Lin is at the 9th level of physical molding. And his two lackeys are one step away from achieving spiritual forming. The difference in culture is too great. "

" No ! Since we were children we have learned that in this world strength reigns supreme. But I refuse to stay inactive and let myself be intimidated. There will always be stronger. If I use my weakness or the difference in culture to escape every confrontation. I would never be able to do anything. I much prefer a beating from Xiao Lin rather than just backing away. Grandfather would never remain passive either! "

Xiao Lin crossed his arms visibly exasperated.

"Very well since you demand it." First, broke both legs of this idiot. "

"Nooo! The simultaneous screams of Ku Chen and the manager echoed upon seeing the violence of the kick aimed at Kazu's leg.

However the long awaited scene never came. Instead, the man's movement was interrupted in the middle of his run.

Before everyone's eyes the violent attack unleashed by a sturdy cultivator had been effortlessly stopped with one hand by a youngster who was not even a dozen years old.

Ku Kazu's incredulous gaze fell on the child who had just saved him and who was other than the one he had observed earlier.

The appearance of the youth not noticed until then troubled everyone present. Even Kazu who had already observed it from afar was still a little taken aback. But the most astonishing still remained the strength displayed by this one.

With a slight movement the man was pushed back causing him to fall to the ground.

"You are not weak. Everyone begins cultivation at the first level of physical molding. But few have the courage to face a theoretically stronger opponent. "

Turning to Kazu the girl displayed a smile that could melt the hearts of all regardless of gender.

"Kazu you are as Grandpa Zhong described it to me. "

Shock once again covered Kazu's features.

"You know my grandfather? "

The young girl nodded whilst Xiao Lin's eyebrows swayed as he was screaming .

"What are you doing? If you are stopped by a simple kid you have nothing to do with the Xiao clan! "

While the two men seemed to decide to launch a new offensive.

The youth suddenly vanished in front of everyone before reappearing right in front of the man who hit Kazu and who had barely stood up.

- Rupture

In the next moment a distinctive sound for all cultivators was heard before the man collapsed, but before anyone had time to react. The same scene took place once again with the second servant.

Xiao Lin's pupils seemed to be shaking as he witnessed a scene that he found as hard to believe as it was to interpret.

"You destroyed their Dantians…?" "

As if it was nothing, the youth picked up the massive bodies of the two men before throwing them at Xiao Lin's feet.

"So weak and so domineering. Really pitiful. People like you don't deserve to cultivate. So become like his mortals whom you so despise. "

For the first time in his life, Xiao Lin trembled in the face of a member of his generation. No, this person was even younger than him. Yet despite her extraordinary appearance all that shone through her beautiful golden eyes was a disturbing feeling that threw Xiao Lin into deep dread.

"Don't worry, I won't do anything to you. Kazu will be the one to take care of you when the time comes. "

Xiao Lin had always been considered a prodigy in this small town. So much so that over time he has gained a disproportionate ego. Usually, let's forget about Kazu. Anyone who compared him to an average youngster would surely be beaten badly by him.

But at that moment he didn't even take it in consideration, too busy running away.

Looking at the youth before him Kazu had many questions, but the biggest was the mention made earlier to his grandfather.

" You know... "

However, before he could formulate his question the young man sank into unconsciousness. "

"Kazu! "