Chapter 6

"It looks like business is good today as well uncle.", Feng Zhu said as he munched down on the skewer in his hand.

The delicious taste of the meat spread through his mouth enriching his taste buds.

"Hahaha it's all thanks to your quick wits kid.", Shopkeeper Uncle said as he handed the piece of freshly cooked skewer to the customer.

*Munch*

Suddenly a questioned popped up in Feng Zhu's mind as he looked at the skewer.

"Uncle what animal is this from anyway?"

"Oh this!"

A Bright smile appeared on the Uncle's face before he continued.

"It's from profound slug found near the **** mountain, I usually pick them up at night when they are sleeping, added with a little bit of salt and my personally created sauce their taste is brought to another level altogether....hmm why is your face turning green all of a sudden?"

*Puff*

"Bahahahaha I was just joking, you don't have to spill it out like that."

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Feng Zhu couldn't help but grab his stomach in pain.

'Is this the so called psychologycal effect? Damn that old man actually made me eat a slug!'

Feng Zhu complained in his mind as he took out another meat skewer from his bag.

*Munch*

'Delicious.....argh my stomach hurts....'

Just then Feng Zhu saw a familiar figure from the corner of his eyes.

His malnutritioned face seem all too familiar to him, after all they had met just a little more than a day ago.

It was the 2nd member of the three thugs.

Chen Chengpu.

Feng Zhu looked on with curiosity, under his intrigue eyes he saw Chen Changpu who appeared to have just finished some manual labour job, currently drenched in sweat.

With silent steps Chen Changpu closed the distance between them.

As he grew near, Feng Zhu was able to hear the conversation between Chen Changpu and a middle-aged man with a fierce looking face.

"Here is your reward for today's work."

*Clank*

Chen Chengpu looked at the three Yellow Profound Coins on the ground before a frown appeared on his face.

"This isn't what we talked about..."

"What!"

The fierce looking man stared down at Chen Changpu making him tremble, still biting down on his lower lip Chen Chengpu somehow used his will and continued.

"It should be 5 Yellow Profound Coins....."

"Hmph."

A sudden attack hit Chen Changpu right in the face catching him off guard, making him stagger back several steps before falling on his back.

"You should be grateful we even allowed you to help us in the first place much less pay you! Tell me again how many profound coins was it? Huh?"

".....Three Yellow Profound Coins.", Chen Chengpu said as he clenched his teeth in anger.

"Wrong, It's two Yellow Profound Coins."

"Don't go too far!", Chen Chengpu shouted as he pounced on the fierce looking man with a distorted look on his face.

"Hmph"

*Slap*

Before Chen Chengpu could even comprehend what was happening his body was already sent flying through the air, before crashing on a nearby wall.

"Trash!"

The fierce looking middle-aged man said before leaving the place, only leaving behind 2 Yellow Profound Coins.

Seeing the man leave, Feng Zhu finally came out from the tree he was hiding behind, walking towards the unmoving Chen Chengpu.

"Still alive?"

The sudden voice startled Chen Chengpu and seeing Feng Zhu's face made him faint one more.

The corners of Feng Zhu's mouth twitched when he saw Chen Chengpu faint after seeing his face, shaking his head Feng Zhu picked up the two Yellow Profound Coins from the ground before stuffing them inside Chen Chengpu's clothes.

Then he layed down next to the unconscious Chen Chengpu, taking a short nap.

After some time Chen Chengpu finally woke up assaulted by the pain coming from all over his body.

The face of the fierce looking middle-aged man appeared in his mind making him clench his fists in anger but then a sense of helplessness came over him, knowing that he wouldn't be able to do anything even if he wanted to.

It was only then did Chen Chengpu's gaze landed on the sleeping Feng Zhu next to him.

For a moment his mind was unable to comprehend what he was seeing.

Then suddenly Feng Zhu's closed eyelids opened up revealing a pair of crystal clear eyes within staring straight at him.

"Awake already?", Feng Zhu said as he stretched out his hands making cracking sound come out of his body.

"C-coward-------------"

A kick landed on Chen Chengpu's face before he could continue.

"Say that again?"

"M-master Zhu why are you here..."

A sudden sense of Deja vu hit Feng Zhu.

Seeing the silent Feng Zhu a sudden thought appeared in Chen Chengpu's mind as he frantically turned his head to look around for the two Yellow Profound Coins.

A sudden feeling of dread appeared in his heart when he couldn't find them.

"Check your pocket."

"?"

"The profound coins, they're in your pocket.", Feng Zhu said as he pointed at the pocket on Chen Chengpu's pants.

With quick movements Chen Chengpu checked his pocket, finding two yellow coins inside he finally let out a sigh of relief, but then he suddenly remembered that Feng Zhu was also here, with a vigilant look on his face Chen Chengpu placed the yellow profound coins inside his inner garments.

Feng Zhu didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he saw his actions, he even felt a little offended when he saw Chen Chengpu suddenly looking at him like a thief when he was clearly the one who tried to force money out of him before.

But looking at his beaten up apearence, Feng Zhu decided to let him go for now.

Then a weird silence enveloped the place as none of them said anything.

*Crunch*

It became even more awkward when Feng Zhu started eating skewers from his bag.

*Growl*

The sudden sound made by Chen Chengpu's stomach caught thrie attention making him feel like digging a hole and hiding himself in it.

"Here."

Chen Chengpu hurriedly caught the skewer suddenly thrown at him before staring back at Feng Zhu with a questioning gaze as if trying to look through his hidden intention or something.

"If you don't want it then give it back."

Seeing Feng Zhu's hand coming for the skewer, Chen Chengpu quickly jumped back before biting down on the meat skewer like a hungry wolf.

Seeing the scene Feng Zhu took back his hand before a small smile appeared on his face.

"It's cold...."

"Then give it bac-------"

*Munch*Munch*

"....."

Chen Chengpu licked his fingers after he was done eating, the delicious taste of the meat still lingering in his mouth, rubbing his stomach he felt that it was still empty making it so that his gaze unknowingly turned back to Feng Zhu.

Seeing his action Feng Zhu raised his hand before showing the empty bag by his side making Chen Chengpu feel a little disappointed.

It was only then did a sudden thought appeared in Chen Chengpu's mind.

"What animal were the skewers made up from?"

A vicious smile formed on Feng Zhu's face before he said.

"Slug."

"?"

"Profound slug."

"!"

Seeing Chen Chengpu's face turn purple at a visible rate Feng Zhu couldn't help but burst out laughing.

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After spending the afternoon with Chen Chengpu, Feng Zhu managed to get a better understanding of the little thug.

Apparently his father was a low ranked palace guard who died outside fighting monsters not too long ago, with the pillar of their family gone his mother also fell sick soon after leaving behind the pair of siblings Chen Chengpu and his little sister to fend for themselves.

Being the man of the house and an elder brother Chen Chengpu had to take up the responsibility and earn for their small family of two, it's been three years now and the heavy work has left it's marks on Chen Chengpu's undeveloped body.

From previous owner of his body, Feng Zhu could also confirm that Chen Chengpu has indeed become skinnier over the years almost looking malnutritioned now.

"But it will all change when once I join the outer sect!"

Chen Chengpu shouted with fire of desire burning in his eyes,

The time to change his and his sister's fate around was just around the corner.

After becoming a cultivator Chen Chengpu will take revenge on all those who had wronged him in the past three years!

"So you will also take revenge on me then? since I beat you up before?", Feng Zhu asked with a teasing expression on his face.

Hearing his question Chen Chengpu suddenly fell in deep thought as if contemplating over an important decision almost making Feng Zhu kick him in his butt.

"I'll let you go since you gave me the skewer...."

"Oh great lord Chen Chengpu I thank you for you're magnanimity."

"Y-y-you why are you raising you're hand?! Feng Zhu I asked why are you suddenly raising your hand?!Stop! I was just joking! joking-------"

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After parting with Chen Chengpu, Feng Zhu made his way back home.

Standing before the wooden door of his house, Feng Zhu noticed that the door was already open, bringing his face close to the door he started taking in steady breaths as if trying to smell something.

After confirming that there was no smell of alcohol, Feng Zhu didn't hesitate any longer using his hand he pushed open the door revealing a scene which made him momentary stop in place.

"You're back Feng Zhu.", With a caring voice Mo Chou called out his name, seeing her sober face made him stop momentarily before he got inside and closed the door behind him.

"Go and wait there for a moment i will be done soon.", Cutting the vegetables Mo Chu dropped them in the pot making sizzling noises as a fresh fragrant smell enveloped the inside of the house.

Seeing Mo Chou making dinner, the memory of the original Feng Zhu's inside his mind started shaking.

"It's done."

A hot pot filled with different types of ingredients was placed in front of Feng Zhu, for a moment he fell in a daze perhaps because it was Feng Zhu's first time seeing a hot pot, even on earth he had never eaten.

Or maybe it was something else, Feng Zhu didn't know but he, but what he did know however was that his stomach was already filled to the brim with the meat skewers from the shopkeeper uncle.

Just then Mo Chou picked up a pair of chopsticks, grabbed one of the few pieces of meat from the hot pot slowly blew on it and raised it towards Feng Zhu.

The will to reject the food vanished from his mind as Feng Zhu's mouth opened up involuntarily before a piece warm meat was delivered inside.

The taste wasn't too amazing or anything, but it held the inexplicable feeling of home in it.

*Drip*

With a calm look on his face Feng Zhu looked at the tears falling down Mo Chou's cheeks, he didn't interrupt them nor did she say anything in this silence the two pair of identity blue eyes just stared at each other as if having a spiritual conversation of their own.

This time Feng Zhu picked up the chopsticks l, grabbing a piece of meat he brought it towards Mo Chou's mouth, unfortunately due to their difference in height he had to get in a half standing position.

But surprisingly instead of eating it, a hesitant look appeared on Mo Chou's face as she bit down on her loper lip before turning her head away, perhaps feeling regret? ashamed? nobody knew.

Time passed but Feng Zhu didn't pull back his hand, Mo Chou on the other hand seemed to be going through a variety of emotions internally which could be seen from her face.

"It will taste bad if it gets cold.", Feng Zhu put up a valid statement but seeing Mo Chou still hesitating he was starting to loose his patience.

After all Mo Chou wasn't his original mother, perhaps that is why he was able to do what he did next.

"Just eat it."

He directly pushed the piece of meat against her lips catching her off guard, pushing through her teeth he achieved his objective before taking back the chopsticks.

The entire turn of event left Mo Chou feeling dumbfounded.

But then she suddenly saw Feng Zhu stuffing food inside his mouth.

*Puff*

Feng Zhu stopped stuffing the food in his mouth and looked at the laughing Mo Chou, her beautiful face which was without any worry was a sight to behold.

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In the middle of the night, Mo Chou who was sleeping soundly suddenly woke up.

With silent movement she half sat up, unknowingly her gaze landed on the cupboard.

Getting up from the ground she .ade her way towards it, gently holding the door she opened it without making much sound.

What she saw inside the cupboard was a bottle of alcohol similar to the one Feng Zhu broke the other day.

The urge coming from inside her body grew stronger, she felt her throat dry up as her hand reached out for it involuntarily.

But then she suddenly she clenched her hand before quickly retreating it and closing the door of the cupboard back up.

With her breathing growing rugged she scratched the wooden floor using her nails leaving behind visible scratches on the floor.

Finally after somewhat calming herself down she made her way back to where Feng Zhu was sleeping.

Getting inside his blanket she tightly hugged him with her trembling body.

Feng Zhu's warm body seem to provide her with some sort of strength as she somehow calmed down before going back to sleep.

But when her eyelids closed, Feng Zhu's opened up.

He gave a short look towards the closed cupboard before his eyelids once again closed back down.

Just like that another chapter inside Feng Zhu's daily life in another world came to an end.

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