Alam Mandala
I don't want to be a burden

The next day, the clouds covered the sky cheerfully, making the beautiful sunlight covered. There was no gap in the sky at all, and not even the wind blew. But, when a moment passed, suddenly the wind blew from the south for a while. Then there was the sound of lightning that was rolling.

Bing jiazhi sat in front of his room as he stared at the sky. Although the sky was not bright today, his mood was very comfortable, moreover he was eager to learn another thousand sword scrolls.

That morning, he ordered hot water with orange juice. Not long after, a servant came and served him.

After the servant left, Bing Jiazhi did not take it, he suddenly remembered what Xue Ni had said about the scroll. Xue Ni once said that the sword scroll contained five elements. If that was true, then five of the nine sword images present, were elemental swords.

Therefore, if it is true, then it can be guessed what other swords are in it. Fire, lightning, earth, wind, were definitely in it, but four more swords what sword?

The question made Bing Jiazhi curious and wanted to stand up and train the scroll again, but he tried to hold back, because his body was not completely good, and he had not had breakfast.

He lifted the cup on the table and drank it.

The atmosphere of the morning was very comfortable and calm. No one came out and caused a commotion, not even the wind felt like it was blowing. It may not be time for visitors to wake up.

After drinking it for a while, he sighed. Bing jiazhi felt the sour taste in the drink tasted fresher and sweeter than before. Is it because the lemon is better, or maybe because he has not drunk it for a long time.

Bing jiazhi this morning just sat down and enjoyed the atmosphere, then he planned to stay that way until late at night, and then went to study the Scrolls again. Maybe the next five days, he would remain in the inn and study the Scrolls.

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After a while nature feels dead, in the end the rain clouds in the sky move more strongly. The lotus lanterns hanging on the corners of the roof of the inn began to sway. The wind then blew and one by one the raindrops began to fall.

When some of the grains touched the lake in the park, the surface of the water was jumping up and down, flashing, while showing the shape of a flower.

Some point, it's like a meteor shower.

Shao Dong’er in his black clothes stood by the lake while looking at him. He did not wear footwear, making his feet in the rainwater. And in a long dress, a few drops of rain touched her and began to wet her.

He did not feel cold or enjoy the details of the falling rain, which he saw and felt now, was his past and his desire not to depend on others, then become a strong woman with no one by her side. However, unfortunately, it was an impossible wish to do now, after he learned that he had a rare disease that was difficult to cure.

His teacher once said, if his illness would be cured after he was with Huang Tang, but did not know when it would be cured. The words made Shao Dong’er disappointed and sad.

But as time went on, he began to accept it and also tried not to depend on others, then not also become a burden. Unfortunately, her husband had betrayed her and deceived her.

A few days ago, Huang Tang left because he wanted to meet someone, but it turned out that he had gone to find a cure for him.

Shao Dong’er was deceitful, but what disappointed him the most, Huang Tang took the risk to get it, which was what made him angry and disappointed. And two days ago, that night, it turned out that Huang Tang had sacrificed his age again to help himself. That's a very hateful thing. Even if he dies later, at least he wants to die because he has fought and his struggle is not burdensome to others. But now, not only was he burdensome, he also felt a great hatred for his weakness.

He knew from his marriage, if he would not be able to live without being a burden, therefore, if he could not, then at least he could minimize it to happen, he said, unfortunately, she could not control her husband's attitude. It was the first time he had ever known it, and it might have happened without him knowing.

Shao Dong’er then gulped his saliva then sighed.

Not long after, someone dressed in black walked over from inside the inn. He then stopped behind Shao Dong’er, very close, but Shao Dong’er fell silent, as if he did not notice it.

The man then took a few strands of his hair down and lifted it, then kissed it and said teasingly, “Women as beautiful as you stand like this, who wouldn't be interested?”

The man then walked beside her. “What's your name, miss?”

“I already have a child.”

“But in my eyes you still look young.”

Shao Dong’er did not answer him. He still looked at the trees and the scenery presented in front of him.

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When he saw Shao Dong’er standing near the lake barefooted, Huang Tang felt sorry for him and he did not want to see Shao Dong’er torturing himself, for iu's reason, Huang Tang turned around to go into his room to pick up wooden slippers filled with floral decorations. The slippers were made from Magnolia trees and there were some carvings on the red rope. While at the base, there are carvings of vines.

Huang Tang then turned around after taking the umbrella.

When he was about to step closer to Shao Dong’er, he saw a man holding onto a strand of his hair. He stood looking at her, then he sighed. He felt angry and jealous to see her, but it appeared in his mind, was it wrong for that woman to have more than one man? Shao Dong’er since his marriage, he looks very unloving, and his marriage is done for an important reason, so maybe Huang Tang is not the figure he wants.

A while the man conversed with Shao Dong’er then finally turned around to leave.

The man was very handsome, despite his age. She has a soft face and when her hair unravels, looks more graceful.

The man did not say anything when crossing beside Huang Tang.

After the man left, then Huang Tang approached Shao Dong’er who looked beautiful from behind.

He then put a pair of sandals in front of Shao Dong’er's feet. Shao Dong’er then looked at the sandals for a while. He then turned around without saying a word, leaving Huang Tang alone.

Huang Tang could only stare at him as he wondered why Shao Dong’er was so angry with him.

What he did purely to protect his own lover, was it wrong to do so?

Huang Tang then picked up the pair of sandals then stood up and looked at the lake.