Chapter Eight.

Today is the day the disciples are getting admitted. Unlike other disciples who will live at the sect,Duan Xinyue will be a day boy(day disciple). On the first day the new disciples familiarize themselves with the rules and the environment. Duan Xinyue refuses to wear the Sect's dark brown robes claiming brown doesn't suit him. Lei Qiang threatens to throw him out of the sect if he dares to break the Sect's rules. As other disciples attend the martial arts training,Duan Xinyue takes the chance to explore the sect. He even enters the library. On his first day,he ends up in the forbidden chamber of the library and gets caught by Lei Qiang. Duan Xinyue defends himself and Lei Qiang ends up letting him go even though he doesn't trust him.

Duan Xinyue's alchemy skills are second to none but he doesn't dare showcase them as he would be suspected for harboring ulterior motives. As Miss Du takes her time to introduce alchemy he listens like a clueless kid. He is the King of expressions,he can act like a confused toddler for one second and turn into a shameless flirt the next second. In the whole room,he is the oldest , the rest are kids below ten years who are probably fighting for 'who is the strongest' title.

After the lecture,Duan Xinyue finds his way to White Pavilion. At first Hong Yi refuses to allow him in but Lei Qiang intervenes and allows him in.

"Master Lei, should I call you Shifu or Young Master Lei?"he asks in a flirty tone.

"Any can do. Suit yourself."

"Aren't you gonna ask me how my lecture was?"

"I've never asked any of my disciples about that."

"Why don't you make an exception for me?"

"Young Master Duan, we're not that close don't put me in a tough spot."

"What tough spot am I putting you in?"

Xu Han walks in hurriedly and greets the three of them. He then turns to talk to Duan Xinyue.

"Young Master Duan,I went to Qingfeng Pavilion to look for you but they told me you are here."

"Did you receive my message?"

Xu Han nods like an obedient kid. Duan Xinyue quickly switches into Brother mode and puts his arm around Xu Han's shoulder in a brotherly way and drags him out and off they leave the sect.

"I hate that shameless she-male,"Hong Yi curses.

"Why do you hate him so much? Did he ever do something ungodly to you or he forced you into his bed?"Lei Qiang teases him. Hong Yi becomes silent and doesn't utter a single word unless asked a question.

One of the county officials is hosting a reunion party for his daughter and her fiancé. Wen Luo is the second daughter of the Long Gong County's Minister of Revenue Wen Cheng. Wen Luo's fiancé Fei Wuyuan has finally come back from the western border. Du Bai Xin will be attending the party that's why Duan Xinyue and Xu Han are here. Duan Xinyue's aim is to help Xu Han find an opportunity to talk to Du Bai Xin even if it's just greeting her. When she arrives they immediately set their eyes on her as if it's some assassin marking their target.

As General Fu Jiuyun guards the Eastern border, General Fei Wuyuan guards the Western border. General Fei is only twenty four years old but he has the physique of a strong man in his mid thirties. Wen Luo doesn't want to get married to a solemn man like him. She hates her father because he restrains her and forces her to go against her wishes. On this particular day,Wen Luo is still in her room dressing up with the aid of her maid Mei Xin. Her unwillingness to attend the party is evident on her face.

The venue of the party is flooded with noble men and noble ladies seated elegantly waiting for General Fei and Wen Luo. General Fei and two of his military buddies walk in and greet Wen Cheng. A few ladies can be seen whispering to each other's ears. Fei Wuyuan surely fits the title'Mystical General '.His aura is so powerful around other people. Even the fair maidens of Long Gong County can only peek at him fearfully. General Fei and his buddies settle down. A while of time passes but Wen Luo hasn't shown up yet. The guests can be seen chattering indistinctly. Wen Cheng sends his attendant to find out why Wen Luo hasn't shown up yet.

Du Bai Xin walks out of the hall. Duan Xinyue notifies Xu Han to follow her.

"Xu gongzi this is the perfect time to interact with your Bai Xin fairy."

"What will I tell her?"

"Are you a retard? Of course tell her you're out to get fresh air. Ask her if you can join her to enjoy the fresh air."

Wen Luo and Mei Xin are standing outside the hall. They are hesitant to get in.

"Miss, you should have run away."

"Don't worry I have a plan,"Wen Luo replies confidently.

Xu Han musters up the courage and is now on his way out. Wen Cheng's attendant announces Wen Luo's arrival. As Wen Luo walks in,she runs into Xu Han's arms and starts crying out.

"My dear,I bet you are here to save me. I missed you so much. Help me! Let's elope together,"she cries out attracting everyone's attention.

Xu Han's arms are sticking out as Wen Luo places her head on his chest and hugs him tightly. Fei Wuyuan burns with fury. He doesn't like wasting his time on trivial matters like parties. Now that he has come,not only is his time being wasted but also he's being humiliated in front of people. He immediately uses his qinggong to fly to where Xu Han and Wen Luo are. He grabs Xu Han like someone ready to kill a bug. He hits him leaving the helpless Xu Han to fly across the hall room kissing the hard floor. Wen Luo runs towards Xu Han to examine him. This infuriates Fei Wuyuan more ,he rushes towards Xu Han,flips him across the hall room and hitting him hard in the process.

Duan Xinyue is hesitant to make a decision whether to save him or not. People know him as a useless creature who doesn't know any martial arts but still he's the one who made Xu Han follow Du Bai Xin so he has to save him. Xu Han closes his eyes to receive a blow from Fei Wuyuan but someone blocks the hit. It turns out to be Duan Xinyue. Earlier on,no one dared to defend him since they believe he deserves the beating for messing with someone else's fiancée.

"General Fei,calm down. You've wronged this innocent man. He and I are here to see Fairy Bai Xin. Since Fairy Bai Xin left,we wanted to leave the party. You should really apologize,"Duan Xinyue speaks calmly yet teasingly.

"What makes you think I'll believe your words?" Fei Wuyuan tries to punch Duan Xinyue but Xinyue dodges it and smiles proudly.

"General Fei,a true gentleman doesn't resought to violence."

Duan Xinyue turns to talk to Wen Luo who has been looking down the whole time to hide her guilt and embarrassment.

"Miss Wen ,do you know this young man?" He asks referring to Xu Han.

"He never told me his real name. He said his name is Mo Qian,"Wen Luo accuses.

The rest of the ladies in the hall room fill the hall with their yells claiming Xu Han is a liar who deceives women and deserves to be beaten.