Surveying the living room with a perplexed gaze, Fu Cheng found himself entangled in an inexplicable predicament. How did he came into situation?
Initially, his curiosity had driven him to seek answers about his possible connection to Elder Fu, which prompted his decision to venture into his courtyard . However, as the weight of his choices settled upon him, Fu Cheng's regret grew exponentially.
As he became more and more curious, he couldn't help but plant a seed of expectation in his heart.
If it turns that this was out of his expectation, he will just be bound for disappointment.
He looked at the little child who called him master earlier. When he first saw him, he was so excited but now he was being shy.
"Uhm... Master, will I really come together with you at the entrance examination later? Sorry, I overslept. When I woke up you already went and Fufu prepared me a breakfast."
The child's words left Fu Cheng at a loss for a suitable response.
"Ehem, I am not your master."
So he directly said the truth, without adding any flowery words in order to cater the child.
As soon as Shi Wen heard that, tears started to form in his eyes. He tried hard to contain his tears, however, they started to go down one by one until he started sobbing loudly.
Looking at the current situation of Shi Wen, Fu Cheng didn't know what to. This was his first time seeing a child crying loudly.
"Hush, don't cry. I-I am not your master. I am another person you see."
When Shi Wen heard that, he looked at Fu Cheng again.
"Are you *sob* pretending to be *sob* another person because *sob* you don't actually *sob* want me to be your *sob* disciple?"
Although Shi Wen was speaking in between his sob, Fu Cheng understood what he meant.
It seems like Shi Wen was just a disciple recently taken by Elder Fu.
"I am not really Elder Fu. I am Fu Cheng and... and I am not even a cultivator so how can I be your master?"
By readily acknowledging that he was not a cultivator, Fu Cheng hoped to persuade Shi Wen that he was not the master he sought. Yet, he remained unaware of Shi Wen's limited knowledge about cultivation.
"You really *sob* don't want *sob* me anymore!"
Rattled by the crying Shi Wen, Fu Cheng didn't notice that the door opened.
***
"We are going to my courtyard, I want you to be my disciple!"
Shortly after Fu Yang declared that he wanted to take Yu Feng as his disciple, Yu Feng, momentarily taken aback by the offer, swiftly regained composure.
'Even if he is a bit weird, having to take an Elder to be my Master is better than nothing.'
"Okay."
Without any hesitation Yu Feng replied.
"Although we started on the wrong foot— Wait! You agree to be my disciple?"
At first Fu Yang thought it would take him a while to convince Yu Feng to become his disciple, but he accepted his proposal almost immediately.
"Yes, I agree to be your disciple... Master."
While saying that, Yu Feng bowed his head slightly down.
"Sigh, I thought you would disagree because I was insensitive earlier. Let's forget the past and focus on the future, my new disciple."
When it comes to the past, Yu Feng can't really forget it. He vowed to take revenge for his parents' death. Recalling the painful past, he clenched his fist tightly again.
If this master could help him in his quest, it would undoubtedly make his path to vengeance smoother.
"Let's go to my courtyard and commence the disciple ceremony!"
Fu Yang took his flying bike and went up, he also didn't forget to take an extra seat from his spatial ring for Yu Feng.
"Seat here Yu Feng. As we hover later, hold on to me tightly."
Fu Yang instructed Yu Feng. He didn't want to lose this disciple because he fell down from his flying bike.
"Don't worry master. This isn't my first time hitching a ride on a flying bike."
Fu Yang took a seat on his bike and waited for Yu Feng to follow him.
As he took his place, a sense of poise seemed to envelop him, his back erect and unwavering, displaying a quiet confidence.
'Hmm, he really got an ancient cold aura surrounding him. This must be because of his physique.'
Fu Yang couldn't help but notice the ancient cold aura that seemed to be coming from him. If it was not for his flashy attire, he might have easily garnered attention and admiration from potential admirers just by his charisma alone.
Whilst on the clouds, Fu Yang occasionally check Yu Feng. That guy didn't move too much and remained in the same position as he was when they took off from the ground. An unwavering poise.
Not long after, they arrive at the Elder's Subdivision.
This is the subdivision exclusively for elders, either they are outer, inner or core elder.
They all live in this subdivision.
Each elder had the freedom to design their courtyard according to their preferences, as long as they bore the associated costs.
Fu Yang, however, had little interest in extravagant renovations, he was contented as long as he had a place to live. Additionally, he didn't want to spend his money just to renovate his house.
When they reach his courtyard, he landed outside the gate. Even though he could have landed in his yard, he didn't want to ruin the garden just because of some carelessness.
Landing outside was better.
The two got up from the flying bike and went towards the door of the house.
He didn't knock fo inform his arrival, as it wasn't needed 'cuz this was his home.
To his surprise, the sound of loud crying greeted his ears. Concerned for Shi Wen's well-being, Fu Yang hurried inside, leaving Yu Feng behind momentarily.
However, to his surprise he actually met with someone looking exactly like him trying to coax Shi Wen.
"You... Who are you?!" Fu Yang exclaimed, his voice was filled with astonishment and confusion.
When Shi Wen heard a voice similar to his master behind him, he looked back.
"Ma-master! Uwah! I thought you didn't want me anymore!" Overwhelmed with joy and relief, Shi Wen rushed towards Fu Yang, embracing him tightly.
When he saw his real master, Shi Wen went towards him and hugged him.
"Don't leave me master, *sob* you are my only family now. *sob*"
"Don't cry, I will be your master and family forever." Fu Yang reassured, his hand gently patting Shi Wen's back until the child's sobs subsided.
Few minutes later Shi Wen calmed down. When he was okay, he called Fufu and have Shi Wen take to his room.
Right now, he really need to talk with the young man, who looked exactly like him, and Yu Feng, his possible new disciple. Having Shi Wen during their conversation might be too distracting.
He took the Aptitude Seeking Mirror in order to see his identity.
Name: Fu Cheng
Age: 14
Aptitude: 50
Reading the information written on the mirror, he was confused.
'Fu Cheng? He got the same surname as me? Perhaps...'
"Are you from the Fu Family?"
Hearing the words coming from Elder Fu, Fu Cheng was too anxious to answer. He wasn't part of the Fu Family to begin with.
"N-no, Elder. I am Fu Cheng, ju-just an ordinary servant."
Before Fu Yang could ask more things from Fu Cheng, Yu Feng entered the living room.
"Master, should I take my leave?"
"No, stay here. Just wait for me on that coffee table. I just need a moment to talk with this young man."
Yu Feng followed the instructions given by his Master.
"Fufu, prepare the lunch... When you are finished cooking, call Shi Wen and let him eat first together with Yu Feng. I just need to talk with this young man outside."
"Yes, my lord."
Immediately after receiving orders, Fufu went to the fridge in order to take out the ingredients and start cooking.
Meanwhile, Fu Yang and Fu Cheng stood face to face in the yard.
Having the same silver hair and blue eyes, the two stood like twins in the yard.
'It seems like the plan of having a table set in the yard will happen sooner. It seems awkward talking seriously while standing.'
Fu Yang looked at Fu Cheng from up and down. He really looked like him.
"Explain who you are."
Fu Cheng nervously looked at Elder Fu and started narrating his identity.
"I- I am an orphan from Laxia City, I am currently here because I came with my young master. I accompanied him here in order to take the entrance examination."
Having said all what he needed, Fu Cheng stopped and looked at Fu Yang.
"That's all?"
"That's all, Elder Fu."
When he couldn't get anymore information from him, Fu Yang took his phone and called his master.
Ring, ring just like last time, it took many rings before his Master pick up the call.
"Why are calling me again?"
Hearing the noisy background noise fron his master side, Fu Yang already knew what his master was doing.
"Master, I met someone looking exactly like me and I don't know what to do."
"Aren't you big enough to solve it yourself? Why you need to call me for something like that? Just take a DNA test if he is your relative or not." After saying that, his master ended the call before Fu Yang could respond.
With a furrowed brow and a piercing gaze on the energy phone, his frustration manifested in every crease on his face at his master ending the call before he could speak.
He look at Fu Cheng.
"That's it... You and I will have a DNA test later after the Entrance Examination."
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