Saving a Damsel

Tatsuya spent most of his free time accompanying the little girl named Chu Xin. Usually, Tatsuya wouldn't go out of his comfort zone just to entertain some stranger. But, Chu Xin is different. She is one of the entities that Tatsuya found interesting. The others were Xia Yuanba and Xia Qingyue…

Tatsuya's interest was mostly piqued by Chu Xin's rare profound veins, Heavenly Yin Profound Veins. It is the profound veins that would allow Tatsuya to advance his current prowess to another level, making him more powerful enough to fend off some attacks from enemies.

Although, Tatsuya currently doesn't have any enemies within this world, the time when he will offend someone will surely come, whether he likes it or not. And Tatsuya knew that fact, because of the unique temperament of the individuals within this world.

"Chu Xin, this is your 100 yellow profound coins."

"This is too many, big brother. I can't accept it."

"Just accept it…"

"You bought me a few nice clothes and allowed me to take a nice simple bath. Thank you, but I won't accept such amount, big brother Tatsuya."

Tatsuya's indifferent eyes stared quietly at the petite little girl before him. Chu Xin was no longer dirty and muddy. The current her, possessed a noble air that was comparable to Xia Qingyue. Even the beautiful features that were hidden back then, were now fully shown.

He can't deny that Chu Xin was overly matured compared to her peers. Tatsuya wondered if this was the effect of the Heavenly Yin Profound Veins, but quickly disregarded that idea. Through his eyes, he could sense that the little girl before him was still not using the profound veins.

"Okay, then just accept this 10 yellow profound coins."

"Okay…"

Chu Xin reluctantly received the coins from Tatsuya, as she guiltily stared at the latter. She felt quite happy that even after all this years, she finally was able to experience the happiness of life again. But she knew that this event would soon end.

"Thank you very much for everything that you've done for me, big brother Tatsuya. Chu Xin knows that my parents will be worried about me, if I stayed any longer."

Tatsuya just quietly stared at the little girl before him. Ordinary people wouldn't be able to notice the twitch of Chu Xin's face when she said 'parents,' but Tatsuya isn't your any ordinary individual.

"Okay, I understand. Then, please take care of yourself Chu Xin. It was short but I enjoyed it."

"I also enjoyed it, big brother. Then, I'll be off!"

Chu Xin slightly bowed her body, as she conveyed her gratitude towards Tatsuya. She swiftly left the latter, while waving her hands. Tatsuya only quietly stared at her vanishing figure, as a disappointed emotion flashed within his eyes.

(Even all that time, I still wasn't able to copy her genetic modification. I didn't expect that the Heavenly Yin Profound Veins would be that complex and versatile. And it was even at its sleeping form, this profound veins might be more powerful that I initially thought.)

Tatsuya thought inwardly, as his Elemental Sight was completely locked onto Chu Xin. He was watching every movement that she made, and everything that surrounded her; either it be enemies or harmful organism.

(Right now, my goal is to copy her genetic modification. Those who want to interfere with my goal shall meet my wrath.)

Tatsuya reached a decision, as he quickly turned his body on an opposite direction. His eyes still remained indifferent, as he decided to stay on the inn. He won't interfere unless the little girl's life would be on danger, as he hoped that such situation won't occur.

(Sigh…)

…

Chu Xin's petite figure slowly walked on a dark alley, as her eyes turned blank without any hope. All this time that she was with that big brother, she still wasn't able to muster the courage to ask for help. She had so many chances but she just won't ask someone to get involved with her miserable life.

(I wonder if my parents wished for me to suffer.)

Her steps were heavy to the point that it was the only relevant sound that echoed within the alleyway. Her drooped head blocked her beautiful face, as she depressingly decided to go back to that cage. Although, she doesn't want to go back, she doesn't have any choice.

*Clack*

Chu Xin's ears picked up some sounds, as she slowly raised her head. Three figures were standing across her, as they all sneered while looking at her with disdain. Her blank eyes widened and shuddered, upon gazing at those three men.

"Oooo, looks like our young mistress got quite a haul today…"

"I only got 15… yellow profound coins."

"Are you joking with us? Such a nice dress is wasted on your disgusting body!"

One of the three men swiftly appeared beside her, as the man grabbed her dress and lifted her up slightly on the air. Chu Xin's body continuously trembled out of fear, as she didn't dared to speak or complain.

"Undress right this instant!"

"No, please don't!"

Chu Xin gripped her dress tightly, as tears formed within the corners of her eyes. The men smirked at the sight, as his grip on her dress tightened further. Chu Xin felt despair and hopelessness spread throughout her mind, as she ever tightly gripped the dress.

"If you won't undress yourself, I'll then tear it for you, young mistress…"

"Hahaha!"

"Good for you, second brother. What if someone saw you?"

"Then, I'll kill them…"

The other two men watching from the sidelines cannot help but laugh, as they joked with the man who was gripping Chu Xin's dress. The man who was before Chu Xin, looked at the petite little girl with lustful eyes.

"No!"

Chu Xin's despair reached the utmost peak, as an unknown strength flowed into her arms. She unknowingly swung her petite arms towards the man, as she uttered a cry of help.

*Thud*

Her arms struck the man, as the latter felt a tremendous force push his body. The man in question widened his eyes in shock, as his body was forcefully thrown into the wall.

*Bang*

"You… dare do this to me, you lowly brat!?"

The man got pummeled onto the wall by some petite girl, as the thought of himself getting laughed at by others influenced his rage and anger. He unconsciously emitted his full power, as his anger reached its peak. The killing intent that he released filled the air, as Chu Xin took a step back out of extreme fear.

"Oh ho, I don't know how that girl did that, but she's dead."

"Well, let's join the fun, too…"

"Right, haha…"

As the man who previously gripped Chu Xin's dress slowly but heavily approached Chu Xin, the other two men who were watching from the sidelines slowly approached the petite girl too. The three of them had wicked smiles, as they felt satisfied upon the sight of Chu Xin's face filled with despair.

*Swish*

In that instant, one of the three men already had torn off Chu Xin's dress into tatters. Chu Xin's petite yet childish body was now fully shown into the three men, as they unconsciously licked their lips.

Back then, these three men weren't paying attention to her, but now that Chu Xin had taken a bath and had cleaned herself, even the three men can't deny the beauty that she possessed. Their lustful desires had already taken over their heart, as the man who previously gripped Chu Xin's dress was looking at the little girl with disdain, anger, and lustful gaze.

(Am I going to be defiled by these men? What did I do to this world that it must need to abandon me?)

Chu Xin looked at the men with a gaze filled with fear and despair, as she clutched her body, trying to hide her sensitive spots. The gaze of these men that was looking at her, prickled her skin, as she felt disgusted from such gaze.

(Please… Someone help me… Please… I beg of you…)

(Please help me…)

The moment she inwardly thought of that last statement, she felt a different gaze land unto her body. It wasn't a disgusting gaze, but a gaze filled with neutral emotions. She unconsciously raised her head, as she only saw the three men.

(Eh?)

The only utter that she thought of, upon noticing that the three men were immobile. She felt confused, as she heard a faint sound of footsteps enter her little ears. She involuntarily turned her gaze and looked at the source of sound.

She saw a young man wearing a uniform. His pure-black hair danced along the winds, as his pure-blue eyes scornfully gazed at the men who were trying to sully her. A spark of hope that didn't existed before, began to form within Chu Xin's gaze.

"Big brother… Tatsuya"

She softly whispered, as her eyes only stared at the young man's dashing figure. The darkness of the alley made Tatsuya's figure faint, but his striking pure-blue eyes only continued to gleam under the dark.

"I don't feel so good…"

"Me too…"

"What in the world is happening to us?"

The three men who were immobile this whole time, slowly spoke their words. They didn't knew that their words were already their last. Slowly, their bodies were disintegrating into mist, as they all had terror written on their face.

"Who in the world are you?!"

The man who previously gripped Chu Xin's skirt was still able to turn his gaze at the demon behind them. All he saw was the gleaming pure-blue eyes hidden by the curtain of darkness.

*Woosh*

A wind suddenly blew into the alley, as the three men instantly dispersed into mist. Not a single blood or piece of things remained, they simply turned into mist.

"You are safe now, Chu Xin."

Tatsuya's figure slowly emerged from the darkness, as Chu Xin quietly stared at his approaching figure. Tears quickly fell from the corners of her eyelids, as she closed her eyes.

"Thank you very much for coming… Thank you…"

"…"

Tatsuya quietly stared at the petite little girl, as he simply waited for the girl to stop crying. His innate ability, Elemental Sight, was slowly analyzing Chu Xin's genetic modification.

"Thank you, big brother Tatsuya."

Chu Xin slowly opened her eyes, as she unhesitatingly procured a smile on her face. Different feelings bounced around her heart, as she quietly stared at Tatsuya's figure.

(Now, those eyes… Don't tell me. This is getting more troublesome…)

Tatsuya inwardly thought to himself, upon sensing the certain emotion that existed within Chu Xin's eyes. It seemed that Chu Xin herself has yet to notice that emotion, but Tatsuya was sure that the emotion itself is troublesome.

(Sigh…)