āSenior sister Meiāer, itās been a while.ā
Yue Ling cupped her hands, coming over with her sister, āThank you for watching over Yueāer while I was away. I can never repay your gratitude.ā
With a melodious voice, Hu Meiāer waved her off, āWeāre all sisters here. Oh, Yueāer, how is your practice going?ā
āSenior sister, I am now proficient.ā Yueāer cupped her hands.
Pa!
Landing her hand hard on Yueāerās shoulder, Hu Meiāer spoke her earnest feelings, āYueāer, you must work hard. Look how much your sister has done for you. You canāt let all her efforts go to waste. You must advance.ā
Yueāer frowned in pain but her face hardened with a nod.
Hu Meiāerās eyes glinted and beamed. Yue Ling smiled as well, happy that Yueāer was taken care of.
Zhuo Fan watched from afar with sharp eyesā¦
āOh, Gangāer, how is your Blood Annihilation training going?ā Hu Meiāer turned to Kui Gang with the most caring look.
Kui Gang nodded, āGood, Iāve been making great progress these days, senior aunt Meiāer. I will definitely advance.ā
Hu Meiāerās smile turned sinister.
Kui Lang brought his son over, āJunior sister Meiāer, it is all thanks to you that Gangāer has such confidence in the competition, for giving us the Blood Annihilation martial art only the inner sect disciples can access. With me and Yue Ling cast out, we are blessed to have you, even using your chance to enter the Scripture Hall for us. Thank you.ā
āSenior brother, weāve always been fellow disciples and that will never change. Of course Iād help. With you in trouble, I of course had to stick out for the juniors like a senior aunt.ā Hu Meiāer smiled.
Kui Lang was touched to tears.
[She is one of the few reliable people in the sect!]
āGangāer, here is the 5th grade Spirit Blood Pill. When you feel like your time in the competition is too hard, take it and I assure you youāll soar. It works well with Blood Annihilation, doubling its effect.ā
Hu Meiāerās enchanting smile came out as she presented a vial. Kui Gang trembled with gratitude and was filled with excitement.
This pill was what he needed the most. A 5th grade pill was a rarity for outer disciples, even more so were the pills for the battlefield.
He might not just pass the promotion, but even attract an elderās attention.
Kui Lang was touched to the core, āMeiāer, youāre like a mother to him.ā
āSenior brother, please, donāt say that.ā Hu Meiāer blushed and Kui Lang chuckled.
The audience watched with envy.
[With her care, Yueāer and Kui Gang are bound to become inner disciples, following in their father and sisterās glory.]
Unlike them who were stuck in this hellhole for all their lives, fighting for their lives in the Asura Circle just to survive a little while longer.
āSenior brother, junior sister, Iāll let you finish the stage. I wouldnāt want to delay you in case you end up getting chided. Yueāer and Gangāer, work had you two. Donāt always stay at your dad and sisterās side, youāre all so big now, hi-hi-hiā¦ā
Hu Meiāer smiled, batted her eyes and flew away.
Yueāer and Kui Gang were happy to have her.
Yue Ling and Kui Lang were grateful as well.
Only Zhuo Fan popped up next to them with a sour tone, āThat sister is too mean, leaving without even looking at me. To think that she was luring me so hard when I just got here but now that Iāve hit rock bottom, she only cares about herself, humph!ā
āWhat did you say?ā All four glared at him.
No one would accept someone speaking ill of their friend.
Zhuo Fan faltered back and snorted, āYou wonāt believe me but Iām a good judge of character. She is no angel, thatās for sure. Sheās only helping you to further her games. Seeing weāre all companions in the Labor Office, let me remind you, you never truly know a personā¦ā
āShut your pie hole!ā
Kui Lang snapped, āI know the inner sect is filled with cruel and petty people who sow dissent like you. Right is right and demonic is demonic. The Demon Scheming Sect still cares about right and wrong. We once helped junior sister Meiāer and now she is repaying it. So stop your false accusations, you ignorant fool!ā
Squinting, Zhuo Fan had a feeling what was about to happen and sighed.
Nourishing a viper in oneās bosom, he canāt even see it, and fell for it as well. Such schemes were the order of the day in a demonic sect.
It wasnāt just idiotic but utterly laughable to believe the other party would return the favor in kind.
The sorrow brought back memories of his self-destruction in the Sacred Domain.
He stepped closer with a respectful look making the four dazed.
Then, he reached for Kui Gangās hand and squeezed.
Sss~
Kui Gang felt a searing pain shooting through his heart.
āWhat are you doing?ā Kui Lang broke them off, glaring with hatred at Zhuo Fan, but was more shocked than ever. There was close to a full stage difference yet he couldnāt pick on Zhuo Fanās intent to attack his son.
Having it happen right under his nose, he felt fear and dread.
Zhuo Fanās every move was shrouded in mystery.
Uncaring of the audience, Zhuo Fan stared into Kui Gangās eyes, āYou have trained in Blood Annihilation for half a year, right?ā
āUh, around four months.ā Zhuo Fanās hard gaze left no room for noncompliance.
He was baffled by his reply as well. [Why did I answer this prodigal son?]
Zhuo Fan nodded, āBoy, uncle here will give you a warning. Donāt force it or you will soon live to regret it.ā
Kui Gang shuddered. The words had mystical power compelling them to take heed. As if the dire consequence was bound to become reality if the warning was ignored.
āIt goes the same for you. Remember this.ā Zhuo Fan eyed Yueāer.
Yueāer stared blankly.
Yue Ling shouted and glared, āGet lost, my baby sister is about to enter the competition. How can you say that? You donāt have to help us set up the stage so go to the cemetery behind the mountain. Guard it! I donāt want to see you for a month.ā
āNo matter who has your back, in here, you still have to answer to us. So go to the cemetery, now!ā Kui Lang glowered as well.
Zhuo Fan left without a word, but with a cold smile.
But then his snide reply pierced their ears, āProceed at your own risk. Your death is on you.ā
Yue Ling and Kui Lang glared at his back, but their relatives pondered over his wise words.
They felt Zhuo Fan was hinting at something, it was his way of helping.
āYueāer, you know him, he likes messing around. So donāt listen to him.ā Yue Ling urged, āYou must give your all for the promotion.ā
Kui Lang nodded as well.
Looking at the twoās hopeful gaze, the kids felt at ease.
If they failed to be promoted, how could they ever repay their father and sisterās efforts?
Thus, Zhuo Fanās warning was thrown out of the windowā¦
Three days later, the outer sect promotion was in full swing, with everyone buzzing. Except the Labor Office, since it was the worst place in the sect, having no right to even see it.
Yue Ling and Kui Lang grew tense waiting for the good news from their son and babysitter. No matter how sure they were that their kids could do it, they still wanted to know.
āRelax, they will surely win. But what about Zhuo Fan? When will you let him come back? The thick yin atmosphere over there isnāt good for prolonged stay.ā Elder Yuan consoled on one hand and pleaded Zhuo Fanās case on the other.
Yue Ling glared, āI wish heād rot in there but I have no choice but to call him back in fear of the sectsā investigation. ā
Elder Yuan sighed.
Just then, a shout came from outside, āLabor Officeās leaders, come out, you have a newcomer!ā
Elder Yuan ran over, but then he shouted, āYue Ling, itās your sister!ā
Yue Ling paled from fright and rushed over. She saw her baby sister soaked in blood and barely breathing.
The man at her side stated, āOuter disciple Yueāer received heavy wounds in the promotion contest. Her meridians are broken, she is a reject now, and is being transferred to the Labor Officeā¦ā