Chapter 5: A Friend

In the Ku clan, in one of the wings of a dormitory, an unusual scene unfolded before the eyes of many young people. A young man of weak constitution nonchalantly dragged another whose body was covered with bruises and smeared with his own bloodstains

The young boy of weak constitution happened to be Ku Kai when Ku Chen was the person being dragged.

The cycle continued for a moment before Ku Kai stopped walking before throwing Ku Chen's unconscious body at the feet of another youngster who had barely left the calm of his room. That person couldn't be anyone other than Kazu.

« Chen ?! »

Leaning over his friend to check on his condition, Kazu could see that although they were not being too serious. The wounds inflicted on him were the result of the accumulation of several blows that were not inflicted with any other intention than to cause pain.

In other words, the assailant had voluntarily prolonged the confrontation.

Kazu's gaze met Ku Kai's briefly, then and the fat guy next to him before settling on Ku Chen again.

While everyone was waiting for Kazu's reaction, Kazu, not at all worried about disappointing them, picked up his friend before heading to his room.

However, before he could get in, his route was obstructed by Ku Kai.

"Do you want to leave like this, even after what happened to your friend?" "

The looks of the few spectators filled up with pity and ridicule.

"My priority is to make sure Ku Chen is okay. I'll take care of the rest in due course. "

"You hear it, Ku Kai? This junk has the guts to utter threats as it runs from the tail between the legs. "

His words were those of the boy with the ridiculously fat body.

"How can you treat someone waste, when you look like this? "(Kazu)

"In the martial world, force takes precedence over everything. The strong is a king and the weak a waste. "

Ku Kai frowned as he turned to his minion.

" Shut up !"

The next second he was facing Kazu again as no more word came from his lackey's mouth.

"How long have you been here? "

" Four years ! Although a little confused by the question Kazu answered without hesitation.

"In four years, I who have always been considered one of the greatest hopes of our clan. And this despite the fact that everyone else is doing it. I never called you waste. Do you know why, Kazu? "

"No, that always intrigued me because that's not what stopped you from persecuting me. "

"The culture of an essentialist is based on two things, talent and diligence. I have never called you waste because although you are sorely lacking in the first the second is absolutely not lacking you. "

Ku Kai sighed before looking Kazu directly in the eyes.

"Nevertheless your name taints our whole clan, that's why your departure is necessary. This is the reason for my presence. "

"Is that why you hurt Ku Chen?" "

"The majority of the blows he taken are the work of Ku Shen. "

Kazu turned his head towards the fat boy to see an unsightly smirk appear on his face.

"You are at the top of the realm of physical molding and your lackey is already at 7th level while Ku Chen is only at 4th level. What meaning is there in such a fight? "

-cough cough

Before Ku Kai could formulate a response the conversation was interrupted by a coughing fit released by Ku Chen who then spat some blood as he came to himself.

As Kazu faced his friend he couldn't help but be filled with doubt.

" Why ? While Seis is there? Why did you stay in the grip of his two, knowing it couldn't be otherwise? "

If it had often happened to him to engage in fights lost. Kazu had never seen his friend do the same. This one generally had a much more moderate attitude.

"Foreigners are not allowed to interfere with clan affairs. If you invite Seis to do so then you risk deportation. The recruitment of the Big Four Sects is only two months away so you have to stay until then. I know you want to join Black-sun sect for a long time. "

"Chen ..."

Kazu leaned against Ku Chen against a wall. While their exchanges had given way to a few seconds of silence, it was broken under the bursts of laughter from the young boy with the fat body.

"Ridiculous, as if someone like him could join one of the sects. Is that why you were so stubborn? I thought what happened to your father made you realize it was completely unnecessary. "

The reference to Ku Shen was not understood by all but it escaped neither Kazu nor Ku Chen. The latter's father had been the victim of a conspiracy by Ku Shen's father who at the time ousted his main competitor to a position of adviser to the head of the clan.

Ku Chen's usually calm face turned ashen.

"Don't underestimate Kazu! You are the worst as much as you are! You were happy when, with the help of his grandfather, our branch of the clan succeeded to become one of the most influential families in Yellow-town.But after his departure and they first mockery you all turned away from him. Even so he didn't give up. Even without a family, even without support, even persecuted and deprived of this grandfather he loved so much he continued. After the plot against my father, I dared not do anything. It was Kazu who gave me hope. "

Although painfully Ku Chen stood up before everyone's eyes.

"Now that he can finally cultivate, I won't let anyone stand in his way!" I'm sure it won't take long for him to give you all change. "

Despite his bold statement, Ku Chen's body was tottering. However, as he was about to fall he was caught in extremis by a figure he barely had time to see. Before being assailed by a sweet sensation.

"You can't afford to fall after saying all of this. I'm glad to know that Kazu has such a precious friend. "

Following the enchanting voice they perceived each other's gaze fell upon the bewitching vision of a tender, fair skinned girl with a magnificent face and silky white hair. Whatever words they thought of to describe the image of beauty, they seemed too measured. If it weren't for the few dark circles Seis' face wore, they would have sworn her appearance was perfect.

The biggest reaction was that of Ku Shen drooling with his mouth open as his eyebrows swayed up and down.

[That appearance… a sky-defying appearance child… she's so beautiful, she must have been the child who beat Xiao Lin's lackeys. No, it's impossible how a simple child could do that?]

While Ku Shen was in the throes of a strong commotion, Ku Kai also seemed particularly troubled by the appearance of Seis.

He, who had never paid particular attention to girls, felt like he saw the girl of his dreams in front of him. At his thoughts a slight embarrassment and then anger at himself hit him before he vehemently shook his head.

In the crowd the reactions were the same if not more exaggerated. Many wondered why such a beauty left Kazu's room. While many others glared enviously at Ku Chen. Among the women there was all sort of reaction from awe to some frustration at not being able to compare. There were even some showing an interest similar to that displayed by certain boy.

Kazu meanwhile wore a relieved expression when he saw Seis land Ku Chen before his fall.

Once again Kazu turned to Ku Kai.

"This place that Chen wanted to protect so much for me, it hurts a bit to give up. But if this is all for you to enjoy then I will gladly give it up. I never felt like a member of the Ku clan anyway. "

Kazu's statement set off a slight ripple in the crowd.

"And am I supposed to take your word for it?" "

"I don't care what you believe or not. Without another word Kazu picked up Ku Chen who was being supported by Seis before putting him on his back. "

Ku Kai looked bleak at the action, which he took as a provocation before planning a move.

"So don't blame me for wanting insurance. "

However before he could finish arming his blows his arm was violently restrained by Ku Shen.

Ku Kai immediately gave him a very clear glare.

"Are you crazy ?!"

Ku Shen's tone was hesitant as he spoke with a slight fear in his voice.

"This child is… must be the one who beat Xiao Lin's lackeys in one movement. If Kazu wants to leave on his own, let it be. "

"I told you before that I don't believe this story. To beat them without resorting to martial skills. and in one hit smashing their Dantians she would have to at least be at the top of the spiritual forming realm. How could such a young girl be so strong? "

The commotion was in full swing again in the crowd. Although the elements were very recent. Yellow-town was a small town and the news surrounding their wonders was often hot. Many rumors circulated often. So although many had heard of this story, few really believed in it. But in the face of Seis's extraordinary appearance everyone was forced to admit that she had at least some truth to it.

" Let go of me ! "

Ku Kai released his arm before assuming his most inquiring tone.

"Hey, you kid! If you are that strong why don't you face me? Do not tell me that you remain indifferent after all that has happened to your friend. "

[I refuse to believe she's so strong as the rumors say and I'll prove it.]

Seeing Seis face him with an unchanging air. Ku Kai charged impulsively. Although Ku Kai is only an essentialist at the 9th level of the physical molding realm. His speed was sufficient to transcend any of his peers and could easily compare to that of an essentialist at a half-stage of spiritual training. The space between the boy and Seis was reduced in an instant. And while some put on a pained expression at the prospect of seeing such beauty hurt the outcome was quite another.

No matter how much Ku Kai poured out a torrent of attack, all easily dodged by the girl as if it required no effort for that. Worse, she even took the opportunity to knock him off balance in the middle of a movement and make him collapse to the ground.

Spread out on the ground, Ku Kai stared from an ascending perspective at Seis. For an instant she seemed like an ethereal existence that he couldn't even pretend to touch.

"It's not that I don't want to. But it's not for me to intervene. Kazu and Chen will settle their accounts with you soon. "

Without another word, Seis made her way to Kazu's side before they left, leaving behind a stunned crowd.