Chapter 25- The fear that can never go away

Wei Xiao met with his future master. Vincent, the male princess, sat in a golden throne, dressed in golden armor. He exuded a domineering aura that would make all people bow down to him. His eyes were bright blue, his hair pure black, His chest plate made his torso look fit and muscular. He had the I-am-on-top kind of feel to him. Wei Xiao didn't know whether to raise his brows or roll his eyes.

Vincent is very narcissistic. He has never been married nor was there any woman who would make this peacock fall heads-over-heels for them. When he first saw Wei Xiao, there was only one word that was in his head 'Ugly'. To him, Wei Xiao looks like an ice cube of dirty water- sure it's cold just like his temperament, but deep inside he's ugly, stinky, and dirty. If Wei Xiao could hear his inner monologue, he would want to hard-boil this person.

Wei Xiao had this cold and ever so mature personality. He hated hypocrites, but that doesn't mean he's going to like this honest yet annoying narcissist. He could tell that Vincent isn't one of those hypocrites from the Li family or anyone from the 4 great clans. Vincent is the strong, majestic and powerful type who was also an idiot because they care more about their face than their life. Its a funny characteristic, but Wei Xiao doesn't like this type of people. If only he could be like Qin Zuijia, his brother or Uncle, all are honest with their words and are kind, never narcissistic.

Vincent inclined on his golden throne and narrowed his eyes at Wei Xiao. "You are in the core formation stage? Why need a master to teach you?"

Wei Xiao lowered his head and said in a monotonous tone. "My cultivation path was similar to elder Vincent, my Uncle told me that with a little bit of guidance from the great elder, I'd be able to breakthrough faster." Wei Xiao said, lying through his teeth which was a trait he learned from Qin Zuijia. He complimented the peacock with gritted teeth and smiled mechanically. He felt like the longer he's been with Qin Zuijia, the more he's becoming more like the type of person he hates the most.

Vincent obviously likes being complimented. His eyes lit up and he laughed heartily, making Wei Xiao want to vomit blood. "Good boy! Since you need this great me!" He stood up, very dramatically and raised his fist up high. "Then this venerable one would teach this little ugly orphan!"

Wei Xiao's eyes darken. He began to plan how deep he should make the ditch in order to fit this narcissistic bastard's ego.

When they were discussing the upcoming exam, a man dressed in black and blue came and whispered inaudible sentences, making Vincent frown. "Send a messenger owl to the sect leader." He crosses his legs and bit his lips.

The man nodded and went out.

Wei Xiao has been looking on the sidelines and couldn't understand what was going on. He turned to Vincent and found that the man was looking at him as well.

"Young Bai, return to your dwellings for the time being." Vincent stood up and pushed Wei Xiao outside. He slammed his doors closed, making Wei Xiao twitch in anger. He is now planning on what he should wear in Vincent's funeral.

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Wei Xiao invited Qin Zuijia and Xiao Ling to eat outside. Qin Zuijia didn't want to agree, but Wei Xiao forced him, saying that they should also try the delicacies in the east. Qin Zuijia smiled stiffly, but nodded still. But Wei Xiao now is feeling all sorts of emotions.

Aside from the three of them, three other people/ghosts decided to come. Aoki Enyo wanted to play with Xiao Ling, he liked the smiling baby Buddha and how milky his voice is. He came to their dwelling holding a basket filled with pastries and cakes.

Fu Yu was planning on leaching off of the three. He knew that Wei Xiao came from a very rich family and shouldn't mind him coming along. He also knew that Wei Xiao doesn't like his existence but Qin Zuijia enjoys his company.

Zhao Fu doesn't know where to begin finding his arms, so he decided to just tag along people.

Wei Xiao didn't mind Enyo, but the two annoying bastards are a bit overboard. Enyo only wanted to play with Xiao Ling and he could help take care of him, but the two tumors should be taken out, they're going to ruin his appetite.

"Why do they have to come with us?" Wei Xiao whispered in Qin Zuijia's ears.

Qin Zuijia laughs. He patted Wei Xiao on the shoulders and smiled. "Isn't it good for you, we could make more friends!"

"But I don't want them for a friend." Wei Xiao knitted his brows and glared at Qin Zuijia. "I don't like either of those two."

Qin Zuijia patted Wei Xiao. "This is training, my dear brother, you need to associate with people more."

Wei Xiao shook his hand. He dragged Qin Zuijia towards a restaurant with some reputation.

Following them was Aoki Enyo with Xiao Ling dragging him. Zhao Fu was talking with Fu Yu about an invention he really enjoyed.

The inn was a bit crowded. Wei Xiao felt suffocated by the ocean of people and asked for a private room. They sat down and ordered a whole heap of food. Wei Xiao ordered three chickens and several sweet and spicy foods. Xiao Ling asked for a whole chicken, then asked his pretty brother what he liked to eat.

"I heard from peak master Vincent that you plan on becoming his disciple." Aoki Enyo fed the baby Buddha while asking Wei Xiao. "Do you still need a master to teach you?"

Wei Xiao looked at him and said in a flat tone, mirroring the other's monotonous voice. "The nearer you are in breaking through, the heavier the tribulation is." He poured a bowl of soup for Qin Zuijia. "I am unlike you mages. As martial artists, our tribulations are hard to bear." He pointed to his forehead. "We have no mark."

Enyo nodded. As a mage he doesn't understand the hardships that martial artist experience. Mages has the help of their marks to make a breakthrough. Though they still experience the wrath of the Ghost King and are unable to ascend, they are those who experience more breakthrough than Martial artist. For example, Enyo was the same age as Wei Xiao, but he had already broken through the core formation stage and is a Nascent soul cultivator. It may sound unfair, but his attack power is only on par with Wei Xiao.

At this time, a commotion came from outside their private room, and moments later a white cat ran inside. The little feline leaped onto Wei Xiao, then jumped towards Qin Zuijia.

A man came in with a deadly look upon his face. His eyes were red, his cheeks were flushed, and his forehead was covered with beads of sweat. He should be the owner of the cat that runs towards them.

The man wore a black cloak on his shoulders and had a very ugly scar that goes from his left eye to his right cheek. Although the scar was ugly the man wasn't. He was a normal looking man with a beard and unruly hair.

Seeing the people inside the room gaze fall onto him, the man bowed his head and spoke in the southern language. "I apologise for the unruliness of my little Chu."

Wei Xiao nodded at the man and turned to look at the cat. The little cat was napping on Qin Zuijia's lap. His white fur blended with Qin Zuijia's white robes, but what Wei Xiao found weird was that Qin Zuijia didn't move, nor was he breathing. Right next to him, Fu Yu was trying his best not to laugh.

Qin Zuijia passed out.

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Wei Xiao carried Qin Zuijia back to their house after returning the cat to its owner. He didn't know why Qin Zuijia passed out. The food on the table wasn't poisoned nor was there any incense in the room. Qin Zuijia passing out made his heart jump in fright, he thought he died for unknown reasons, but his breathing came back when he fell on Wei Xiao's lap. Wei Xiao wanted to ask if Fu Yu knew why Qin Zuijia suddenly passed out, but the other burst out laughing which made his eyes twitch.

Wei Xiao laid Qin Zuijia on his bed and covered him with a quilt. He took Xiao Ling from Enyo's arms and had him look after Qin Zuijia. "Pretty Uncle is really scared right now. Xiao Ling has to hug him, okay?"

Xiao Ling looks at his pretty uncle who has unstable breathing. His cheeks were flushed and his temperature was higher than normal. His clothes were starting to soak, and his forehead was covered with beads of sweat. His body was shaking and he'd groan and breathe heavily time after time. Xiao Ling becomes worried for his pretty uncle and refuses to get away from him. He hugged Qin Zuijia and kissed his cheeks, trying his best to 'cure' his uncle.

Wei Xiao closed the door afterwards and sat on the sofa in their living room. Enyo had his eyebrows furrowed when Wei Xiao came back. "Your brother seems to be having a panic attack."

Wei Xiao looked at him and raised a brow.

"Bai Bingyu is having a panic attack, probably because of that person who barged into the private room."

Wei Xiao poured him a cup of tea and asked to further explain about what happened. He couldn't understand why Qin Zuijia would have a panic attack when he saw that man, but evidence shows that it was that man that frightened Qin Zuijia into that state. If the people knew of this, they would have gotten that man in order to subdue Qin Zuijia.

"I don't know the specifics, but he might have something to do with that man." Enyo thought deeply upon the situation.

Wei Xiao shook his head and sighed. "I don't know of the other people he had met before-" He sipped his tea- "I've only met him recently."

"Isn't he your brother?"

"We were separated by birth."

"oh." Enyo lowered his head not knowing what to say. Wei Xiao made it sound so sad that no one would suspect that it was a lie.

A minute lasted before the sound of heavy breathing broke the silent.

A man knocked on the door and spoke. "Peak master Aoki, the sect leader is asking for the attendance of all peak masters."

"Wasn't she at Capital City?" Enyo asked in an icy tone that was way harsher that Wei Xiao's.

The man's gulping could be heard. He stuttered before uttering an understandable sentence. "That .....ah..a..um... the sect....the sect leader ... returned... this .....a .....morning."

Enyo turned to Wei Xiao and nodded. He stood up and left.

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Author note.... yes not mini theater.

I'm trying the TGIF mass release so I won't be putting too much mini theaters... I hope people will still read my story and I want to thank everyone who reads my story!! Love y'all.

Also.. After the mass release, my chapters will be locked.... which makes me want to have more readers.... Hope people would still read it.