21- Liu Sang

Author: Sigh, I couldn't write for five days. I had exams, but I tried to write this chapter for you guys. I hope you like this chapter.

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The sky was not yet bright, and the sun had yet to rise. The east sky just began to turn bright, the dark colours in the sky slowly fading away, the smell of the night still remaining in the air.

The streets were empty, then came the sounds of quick footsteps. The early dawn mountain air was moist, yet Liu Sang did not feel the slightest cold rush; his heart was full of surging enthusiasm. His face blushed red, and now he was walking swiftly toward the academy.

"I have been cultivating hard these few days, spending five primeval stones. I did not sleep at all last night, and I've finally successfully refined the Qi-blade Gu."

"Although I'm only a B-grade talent, I bet I'm faster than Liu Yin and Liu Yang. No one can be faster than me, no one! Father and mother, I told you I won't let you feel disappointed."

When he thought of the moment where he told his Father and mother about the good news earlier, they expressed happiness and relief, making Liu Sang feel a surge of joy and pride.

A year ago, Liu Sang confessed his love to Liu Yin, but she refused him in a cruel way and showed him contempt, making him a laughingstock in front of those his age.

The love he had for her turned into an intense hatred, but he couldn't take revenge because their status was completely different . Both of his parents were just rank two Gu masters but her mother was the clan leader, so he had no chance of revenge.

So he endured the humiliation of a whole year and waited for the time to awaken his aperture, he wished for a talent higher than Liu Yin and then made her regret that she refused him.

Unfortunately when it came time to awaken his aperture his hopes for revenge were completely shattered because his talent was far less than Liu Yin.

Liu Sang felt very depressed because he knew that he would never have a chance to take revenge on Liu Yin or humiliate her like she did to him.

But after three days of Awakening Ceremony while Liu Sang was walking along the edge of the village in a depressed state, he accidentally stumbled upon the inheritance of a Rank Five Gu Master.

He renewed his hope for revenge, and his ambitions increased.

He hid the entrance to the inheritance well so that no one would find it, and he also did not want the clan to find this inheritance because he wanted this inheritance only for himself.

Although he would get a lot of rewards if he told the clan about this inheritance, those rewards would definitely not be worth the same as a rank five Gu master's inheritance.

Although his reputation and prestige would increase within the clan if he did that, his reputation and prestige would never increase his strength.

Was the reputation and prestige comparable to the inheritance of a rank five Gu Master, definitely not.

This inheritance guaranteed him that he would become a rank five Gu Master in the future, but the prestige, reputation, and fame within the clan would definitely not make him a rank five Gu Master.

"Just wait, all you clanspeople who looked down on me, and Liu Yin. From today onwards, I shall make you all look up to me, Liu Sang!"

The more he thought the more Liu Sang felt excited. He could not help but clench his fists, and his pace quickened a little more.

He came to the academy entrance.

The academy's two guards looked at him strangely. They talked to him, "Umm, Liu Sang, you are also here."

"What, is there anyone else who came to the academy earlier than me?" When Liu Sang heard them, his face showed a hint of surprise and puzzlement.

"Ah, whatever!" He would never have guessed that someone would snatch away number one.

'I refined a Gu with the help of a rank five Gu master's inheritance. I'll definitely be the one who will get first place.' He shook his head and cupped his hands together, his tone carrying a trace of arrogance, "Two elder brothers, I have already successfully refined my vital Gu, and I am here to come and take the top prize."

The guard on the right shook his head and said, "You came one step too late. Just an hour ago, Liu Yin and her brother Liu Yang came and met with sir elder and took the top prize."

Liu Sang suddenly opened his eyes wide, crying out, "Wait, you said she'd gotten number one?"

How can this be! He had the help of a rank five Gu Master's inheritance that he was supposed to be ranked first. "Getting number one, this has to be a joke right?!"

"It's true. How could we possibly joke around with this matter?" Seeing Liu Sang in disbelief, the guard seemed somewhat unhappy.

"This matter has been confirmed by the academy elder. In due course the name list will be released and announced. " The other guard added.

Liu Sang just stood silly at the door. 'They must have had their mother's help.'

The sun rose from the east, the birds chirped around, and the overflowing air of spring took over Feng Jing Mountain.

Liu Sang bathed in the warm sunlight. He slowly lowered his head, gritting his teeth, looking at his own lonely shadow. The excitement in his heart had turned into a balloon that leaked air, long dissipating. Instead what took its place was the emotions of confusion, resentment, unwillingness and other complicated feelings.

"It's okay, I have to calm down. The difference between me and them was only an hour and I could beat them next time."

At this moment, a girl and a boy walked out from inside the academy. Liu Sang noticed them, and his eyes became bloodshot.

The girl was walking next to the boy and a beautiful smile appeared on her face as she spoke happily, "Big brother, I outdid you, I am number one."

"Yes, but don't be arrogant if you slack off a bit, I might overtake you and be number one." Liu Yang and Liu Yin passed by Liu Sang, but they ignored him and continued to talk among themselves.

Liu Sang lowered his head, not wanting anyone to see the expression on his face that clearly showed anger and resentment. 'A Gu Master's cultivation process is full of hardship each step, what is a small setback like this? It doesn't matter who's number one now, all that matters is who wins in the end.'

Liu Yang looked at Liu Sang from the corner of his eye, then the corner of his mouth raised to form a smile, 'Liu Sang, you would be a good puppet to hone Liu Yin's skills. You should practice well.'

"Big brother, why are you smiling?" Liu Yin looked at her brother and then hugged his arm while asking. Her brother smiled suddenly and for no reason, which made her feel bewildered.

"Nothing. I just found a suitable puppet for your training." Liu Yang patted his little sister's head.

"puppet?" Liu Yin tilted her head in confusion.