Touch from the Past

Shen's P.O.V

I peep through the hole, wanting to steal just a bit of sight. Women bathing together really makes my day worth it.

*TING TING TING*

Bells were suddenly heard. The women I was peeping were hurrying, as if they waited for that bell.

Well, fuck. Just my luck.

I sighed. It was already that time of the year? How is it so fast? I groaned mentally, adding to my frustration.

I walk to where the people are gathered.

Four white clothed men suddenly starts marching towards the elevated platform. As they march, people give ways, like in what you would read in a romance novel.

I stay silent and watch them. When they were already on the elevated platform, they shouted all at once, "Hah!" grabbing everyone's attention. Everyone became quiet, much to general's liking.

"Pleasant day to everyone! Today marks the 21st year since..."

And I head out, not wanting to hear the same thing they have been saying for the last 10 years since I came. How long did they continue saying that pathetic story?

As I make my way out of the crowd, I made sure to take note of all the beauties I have come across with. I smile to myself as I had feasted my eyes on such glorious breasts and beauty-

"Oomph," I instinctively say as the lady before me stumbled back, just a little bit.

Her eyes pierced through my soul. A cold, cold expression on her face, but with such elegant aura. By far, she is the most enticing woman I have ever laid my eyes on!

Her skin was creamy yet with a hint of snow. Her silver hair shine as the sun kisses her head. Her long eyelashes kisses her cheek when she blinks and her pink lips, so kissable. I had never seen such beauty in my life! The heavens must have blessed me today!

"Pardon me, my lady, but are you okay?" I check her up and down and smiled at the thought of, not because she's okay, but because she has a very monstrous and alluring body!

"Watch your step, there are a lot of proud people here." I grin at the lady before me and nod.

"Well, if you'll excuse me, my lady. I best be going."

After excusing myself, I quickly fastened my pace as I feel two men following me. The crowd I was passing by started to lessen. When I saw the exit of this location, my face lit up but then,

"Got her!" I was suddenly grabbed by the collar and being lifted up.

I squirmed with all I could but if I squirm too much, my body will get exposed and I do not want to let the people feast on me. I try to pry his grip off my collar as limitedly as I could, but to no avail.

The people turned their heads at us and soon the silence was exchanged with silent yet audible whispers. I closed my eyes with embarrassment.

That old hag didn't tell me about them going after me publicly! She only mentioned to stay down! Damn her.

The two men marched towards the back of the speaker and settles me on a chair, tying me up. SERIOUSLY! This is kidnapping! This is preposterous! This is unethical! They are greedy, power hungry men! Or officials! Or something.

The speaker started to talk again and the attention directly turned to General Luo. The one who caught me had a piece of cloth in his hand, he smiled at me in the creepiest way possible and put the cloth around my mouth.

This is publicly announcing that they are kidnapping me and the people aren't doing anything and I bet-

"Sorry for the intrusion but with what account is she being tied for?" the lady who I had met earlier, I mean the lady that I said was super beautiful, stepped in.

I cried silently, feeling grateful for this lady. She was a savior! A beautiful savior! Even if I'm still tied up, I couldn't help but check this lady out. Such prominent jaw and slender body.

"Lady Chen, I humbly ask to not worry. This child right here is just being disciplined."

Chen? She's from the Chen Family? Well, no wonder she's above everyone else here. She must be General Chen's one and only daughter.

Lady Chen looks at me and we made eye contact. She must've noticed my relaxed attitude and decided to not pry any longer. She apologizes and humbly excused herself.

If Lady Chen is attending the exams, then I better attend and trail her. May the gods bless me again!

I sighed and escaped the tie by myself, my aura cutting the infinite ropes. The men who they made to watch me were shocked to see that I escaped.

Before they could grab me, I already and quickly am in front of the teleportation seal that's projecting a white light. As childish as I look, I stuck out my tongue at them and entered the first trial being held.

As soon as I stepped foot on the seal, the environment drastically changed. Big trees towering over me, vines hindering the path, and even Platinum Tier bird monsters are flying over me.

While I walk and possibly fight monsters that are easy for me to kill, I will explain the rankings.

The weakest yet most important are the normal people who don't rank anything. They are the ones that pays for the tax that protects them from monsters. The cultivators are those so called heroes who supposedly protect them from beasts.

The second tier is the Bronze Tier. The third is Silver. Then Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Grand Diamond, Legendary and then Heavenly Ace. Each tier has their own stages. I, II, III and if you're already in Diamond, it's up to IV. And in Heavenly Ace, it's V.

If you are wondering what tier I am in, I shall tell you throughout my journey. It would be such a spoil if I immediately tell you. Girls dig mysterious types.

*WINK WINK*

These Gold and Platinum Tier monsters are hindering my plan on searching for that beauty. Just the thought of her sent chill on my spine.

"Ugh!" without noticing, someone flew towards me and our bodies collided.

Ah, such delicious scent. Just as I was about to indulge myself in my daydream, I was thrown to the left side, letting my back ache as it hit the obnoxious rock.

This wasn't what I plann- oh, never mind. It's the beautiful Lady Chen. Her expression remained stoic, her stance, stable and her aura scattered everywhere. The Platinum II Tier Poisonous Gorilla was in war with aura with Lady Chen.

Oh, Lady Chen is winning. Wait, did she just throw me aside? Damn, that woman. I'd love it if she'd throw me on the mattress and pin me dow-

The Gorilla started charging at her but she remained still. She twists her wrist a little and she summoned ice spikes, floating in mid air.

The Gorilla roars angrily and stops charging. Oh? The Gorilla is quite smart. Then, suddenly, its attention turned towards me and leaped. I pretended to get shocked and dodged, trying to minimize the space that was supposed to hit me to where I turned.

The Gorilla let out a cry and thus collapsed at the side. When it's green blood started oozing out of its back and onto the ground, making a little pool, I cringed. It looked disgusting.

"Is this what they said about disciplining you, Junior?" I can only grin at her because I did not understand what she meant.

"They must be out of their minds, letting someone naive enter."

WOAH. I know I just pretended to be weak but what did she mean by naive? Did I look naive? But looking at it at a positive point, I could probably let her think that I would need her assistance and that I should stick with her.

"Sorry to say this, Lady Chen but I entered by myself. I humbly ask that you not bear any worry."

"Well, if that is the case. Here, take this." she starts approaching me with an elegant manner. She grabs my hand and gave me a sapphire stone.

"This completes your first trial. As thanks for catching me earlier." her expression, as blank as paper. With that, she disappeared into thin air and I was the same.

When the stone transported me to the next trial, I had realized that I did not whatsoever listen to what the announcement was all about. Oh, well, not to worry. I can ace this nevertheless.

Within the second and third trial, I did not see Lady Chen. My heart was quite saddened that I didn't get to steal a longing glance at Lady Chen. She has such an exceptional beauty. If I might say so myself, she must have a lot of suitors or even a harem. But, I feel that she's not the type to have such twisted mind.

The sapphire stone has transported me yet again to Yingxiong Hall. This is where the sword of the hero is kept and untouched, barricaded with thousands of scrolls and a unique glass, even touched will not be blurred nor will show any fingerprint but, registers the fingerprint and encodes it as the latest person to touch the glass, making it hard if people were to steal the sword. Not that the sword can be pulled by anyone. A lop-sided smile had escaped my lips upon gazing at the sword.

They put the sword there as to remind everyone, new or old, that such history exists.

"Lady-"

"I am no one's lady," I say with such venom. The maidservant flinched at my sudden tone.

"W-what may I call you, young p-person." I laughed at the name she had picked for me.

"I go by Shen."

"Sister Shen," I gave her a nod of acceptance. She heaved a sigh of relief before smiling and continuing what she was about to say before I coldly inserted.

"You are free about to roam the Hall but please do gather in half an hour. Then I shall be off." I wave her off and went about my way.

I see ladies with talent but no such lady here can compare to Lady Chen. Ah, such a figure and beauty should be imprisoned. If only I can have her all by myself. But! Since she is nowhere in sight, I decided to feast my eye upon every lady here in Yingxiong Hall.

When I had felt strong hands on my arms, I hastily do a backflip and almost tore the person arm apart when I recognized General Luo. I let go of his arm and sheepishly bowed down. Everyone was already looking and murmuring to themselves.

"Geez, take it easy. I'm old, you know." he rubs her shoulder softly, as if caressing a child's head.

"I apologize, General Luo. I had felt such treacherous auras lately that I must've mistaken it as yours." gasps filled the room ad General Luo grit his teeth. I grin at him and ran off.

General Luo is so stiff. I laugh to myself.

I roam around outside Yingxiong Hall, trying to spot Lady Chen but with utmost despair, I couldn't find her. Her aura is well-hidden and I must say, I am impressed. Lady Chen isn't definitely far back.

"You little witch,"

The next thing I knew, I was in Legendary Zhao's manor. As his name, he's in Legendary I Tier and is the most successful, famous and strongest cultivator there is that's ever known but I wonder about that now.

"This is kidnapping, Master Zhao!" I protested with all my might, frantically running around the spacious library.

"Hush, my child. You're senior sister will be arriving soon. Take a seat for I have a lot to tell you regarding that letter that has been sent to you."

I could not protest any more. Indeed, the letter mentioned of urgencies about dealing with the matter. It's been three years already since I have objected the responsibility I have to inherit and now since to be the most appropriate time to discuss such important issues.