The Scum Is Strange

Li Tian and Feng Mo almost spat out their soup. Lei Ling choked on his food while Lei Qing and You Rou turned a blind eye to it. In their little heart, they support it. Maybe we can buy a copy later? Lei Qing and You Rou thought, meaningfully looking at each other. Then, they lowered their gaze to hide their thoughts.

Meanwhile, the two protagonists looked normal. "Oh? That book is interesting." Cheng Sheng said when he caught a glimpse of the yellow book.

Everyone was frozen on their feet when they saw Cheng Sheng see the yellow book. However, they felt they were about to collapse when they saw that Fei Yin also saw the erotic book about him and Cheng Sheng! "Hm?" Fei Yin watched as the book was passed to another person. "The cover looked good." He praised as his dark gaze bore on the cover of the book.

Li Tian, Feng Mo, Lei Ling, Lei Qing and You Rou felt their face cracked. Their heart is tired. Da shixiong, did you get an enlightenment that we haven't aware of since yesterday? Please tell us so we can enlighten you! They thought. They find it hard to continue eating. Or else, they might get indigestion after eating this dog food. Cheng-shidi, your expression is too normal! If da shixiong did something to you, tell us! They watched as Cheng Sheng ate with gusto. Tell us if da shixiong bullied you… we'll help you pray for yourself. But, of course, they couldn't tell Cheng Sheng this. Or else, it'll be Cheng Sheng who'll bully them.

They forced to finish their food and, fortunately, they didn't get indigestion after eating the Digesting Pill Lei Ling gave them. After that, they went to find an inn to stay to for tonight. The Intersect Competition is 10 days away, but they only need 5 days to travel to Zhongyang since they already reached the Zhongbian City after they flew at a fast speed after leaving the Dongxin Town.

"The inns are all full since the sects of the east will also be here." Fei Yin said after he exited an inn.

"It's also full here." Feng Mo sighed and walked towards them with a hunched back.

"A city is really a city. It's too full!" Lei Ling exclaimed.

"There's just that many sects in the east, even though there are not much known." Lei Qing said as she and You Rou came back.

They all nodded in understanding. "Over here, guys!" they heard Li Tian called and waved at them. He's standing outside of an inn. A tall and handsome man standing beside him – together with a young man who wears a frown on his face.

"Hey! It's too hot!" the young man told the tall man and fanned his red cheeks.

"Bear with it." The tall man said, though a trace of worry was in his eyes as he looked at the young man. Unfortunately, the young man didn't see it. The tall man took out an umbrella and opened it. Then, he gave the young man a shade while holding it.

"Li-shixiong." Cheng Sheng, the first one to reach Li Tian, called. He walked behind Li Tian and whispered in his ear. "Please remember of my elder brother who always has you in his heart, mind, and soul." He told Li Tian who, immediately, blushed furiously at the mention of Chen Han.

"Cheng-shidi!" Li Tian hissed. "What are you thinking?" he whispered back. "They overheard me talking to the innkeeper and helped me save us rooms." He explained.

"Oh." Cheng Sheng meaningfully said. Then, he turned to the tall man and the young man.

"Li-shixiong. You found us an inn?" Lei Ling said as they walked towards Li Tian.

Li Tian nodded. "Yes. They helped me." He said and pointed the tall man and the young man.

They all turned to the pair. "Thank you for lending my shidi a hand." Fei Yin said and cupped a fist towards the tall man. Obviously, it's the tall man who helped them out.

The tall man nodded. "No problem." He said. "It's my young master who told me to help you." He looked at the young man who reached his shoulder.

The young man looked surprised. He immediately turned to the tall man and angrily looked at him. "H-hmph!" he frowned and looked away, crossing his arms on his chest.

The Xinfaxian Sect disciples looked at the two. "I am Fei Yin, the eldest disciple of the Xinfaxian Sect." he introduced himself.

"Li Tian, the second disciple of the Xinfaxian Sect." Li Tian reintroduced himself.

"Feng Mo, third disciple of the Xinfaxian Sect!" Feng Mo said with vigor.

"I – I am Lei Ling, the fifth disciple of the Xinfaxian Sect." Lei Ling shyly said and cupped a fist to the pair.

"I am Lei Qing, sixth disciple of the Xinfaxian Sect." Lei Qing coolly said.

"You Rou, the seventh disciple of the Xinfaxian Sect." You Rou said, a gentle smile on her face.

Cheng Sheng smiled and cupped his fist. "I am Cheng Sheng, the fourth disciple of the Xinfaxian Sect!" he said and bowed.

The tall man nodded. "I am Yu Sheng." He said. "This is my lord, young master Zuo – Zuo Zhe." He turned to Zuo Zhe.

Zuo Zhe turned to the seven Xinfaxian Sect disciples. "H-hello." He greeted them.

Cheng Sheng felt this young master is somewhat strange. As to how he is strange, he can't put a finger on it. Thus, he ignored the thought. "Thank you very much for helping us." He said as he reached for his qiankun pouch. "Please accept our token of gratitude – " he said and gave them a bottle of dark-colored pills. They are Star Burning Pills. Their power will suddenly increase in one hour, making their body burn and their qi brighter. Their attacks will be ferocious against the enemies.

Yu Sheng isn't polite as he immediately received the bottle of pills and checked them. Then, he handed them to Zou Zhe. "Thanks." He told Cheng Sheng.

Cheng Sheng smiled. In case things like this – someone helping them, happen, the gifts to be given were kept by Cheng Sheng. The Star Burning Pills were refined by Fan Wen and Xie Lan. Thus, the pills are high quality.

Fei Yin spoke. "Are young master Zuo and brother Yu going somewhere?" he asked. "If you need some help, you can call us." He said and gave them Voice-Transmitting Talismans. "It only needs a small amount of qi to activate." He added.

Yu Sheng suddenly looked at Fei Yin. "So you know I am a cultivator." He smiled.

Fei Yin didn't retreat his gaze. "Yes." he answered. "And you're also from the north." He added and looked at Yu Sheng and Zuo Zhe's clothes.

Yu Sheng wasn't offended. Instead, his smile became brighter as he turned to Zuo Zhe who took the Voice-Transmitting Talismans. "Young master. Shall we go?" he asked.

"O-okay." Zuo Zhe answered. He turned to the Xinfaxian Sect disciples, his gaze somewhat reluctant. Then Yu Sheng pulled him away.

The Xinfaxian Sect felt complicated in their heart. Why are the pair of lord and his guard looked… a little strange? They thought. However, they have no intention to pry on others' matters. They went inside the inn to check the rooms while the innkeeper and Li Tian led them.