BIRTH OF DRAGON WARRIORS
18 - Elder Wang Zhong Xian

Chu Kai did not know much about herbs and in fact he also did not know much about the benefits of rock flowers. But even so, he knew this one thing.

The rock flower is the rare and most difficult flower to get. The price is really very high and it is not good to waste this flower just to get rid of the strong smell on the herbal plant it is boiling.

Chu Kai decided to dry this flower in a smoked manner. With this, the fragrance of the flowers will lock and come back out if boiled in water. Chu Kai treated the flower very special.

"Well, it's time to take a shower." Chu Kai was already impatiently cleaning himself up. He took off all his clothes and started to get into the bathtub that had been mixed in by the herbs.

The aroma was truly powerful, but Chu Kai could still endure it. Honestly speaking, he had initially vomited but the long inhalation of this herbal scent made his breathing smoother and in fact he was not too bothered by this strong scent.

Chu Kai took quite a long time to soak, he was surprised to see the water in the bath became more concentrated, whereas before this water color had a little green color. Now, the whole water seemed to have been doused by ink.

Unwilling to think too much about it, Chu Kai rinsed his body back before starting to dump all the water in the bathtub. He dressed and took lessons like before.

Hall Dan Yang, Wushi Mountain Sect.

Chu Kai flinched as he arrived at the hall of Dan Yang. His classmates who were children were already seen holding swords and doing simple fighting moves. He was even impressed by how excited these leaks were.

"Kai..! Come,"

Chu Kai heard Elder Wang Zhong Xian's call. He also approached the old man who was seen with the Sacred Swordsman Xia Ling Qing.

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Chu Kai flinched, he shook his head softly as he was unsure of what he was seeing. That girl's... How could it be here?

"Ha-Hai, Miss Xia." Chu Kai greeted and the answer of his hospitality was a snort as well as a cold gaze.

"Ehm... Elder Wang?" Chu Kai did not dare to invite the girl in front of him to speak. He was afraid he would be kicked like last time. Honestly, he's still traumatized.

Elder Wang Zhong Xian told Chu Kai to sit down. Xia Ling Qing himself watched the sword movements of the disciples, the girl even fixed the body position of one of the children and focused on guarding them.

Chu Kai watched the girl and indeed if shown from afar... His heart felt stolen. She was really amazed by how beautiful Xia Ling Qing was, it felt-

"Ehem,"

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Chu Kai regained his senses and went back to paying attention to Elder Wang Zhong Xian. The old man said, "If you look at him like that again, he might pry your eyes out."

"Ma-sorry," Chu Kai goosebumps in horror. Xia Ling Qing alone could kill the spider monster in a single strike, how would it be if he were to offend the girl? Aiii... His life is still more precious than this awe.

Elder Wang Zhong Xian took a breath and then said, "You previously went on a mission and during that time, your classmates had already progressed. Right now, I'm going to teach you what you left behind."

"Ehm... Elder," Chu Kai said softly, "Sorry if this offends, but may I ask you something?"

"Say,"

"Why am I the only one brought in for the mission? Did they not leave?"

Elder Zhong Xian smiled, "Before I answer your question. I'm gonna ask you something, what have you got out of running your mission?"

Chu Kai blinked and then said, "I didn't get anything, but I met a spider monster. They even have two and a kind of demon because half of their body is female, my goodness... They're so scary."

Chu Kai explained, "I'm facing one monster, I thought I would die then. That's really pretty scary,"

"Then how did you survive?"

"I... I tricked the monster," Chu Kai smiled and said, "The monster is stupid and I didn't let him fight back. I stabbed a dagger into his eye and set it on fire, then I saved the swordsman Wei Zhang Zihan. I'm awesome,"

Elder Zhong Xian watched closely and this young man compared to being scared, appeared to be excited as he told how much he had contributed to saving Wei Zhang Zihan's life.

Elder Zhong Xian had actually heard everything from Xia Ling Qing, but he was curious from Chu Kai's own mouth. He said, "Thank God you're safe. So, what else do you get?"

Chu Kai flinched, his facial expression plain as he shook his head and said. "I got nothing but.... The wound!"

Chu Kai flinched as he began to know what Elder Wang Zhong Xian was trying to convey. He rubbed his arm and heard the old man before him speak.

"When you go on a mission, you'll get a request to protect. You will realize that in this world many people are weak and need people like us to help them. Kai, there are some things that only a swordsman can solve. Our mission is to keep the peace and protect the lives of the weak,"

Elder Wang Zhong Xian continued. "When you're at your mission location, you'll get the understanding that there are people who are actually trapped in fear. They don't dare fight monsters and that's when we're needed,"

".................."

"When you fight, you will be able to see your own shortcomings. The wound you brought here is proof that you're still very weak. Imagine today you're fighting a stupid monster, and then what happens if you meet a monster smarter than you?"

"That's..." Chu Kai lowered his head, he did not have to answer what.

Elder Wang Zhong Xian said, "You can't continue to close your eyes and ears. The world we live in is not just inhabited by humans. Those classmates of yours, most of them are children who no longer have parents. They have big dreams. Become a strong swordsman and protect many people so that no more children suffer the same fate as them,"

"Son, your little shop can't always be safe and comfortable. The world is a place where time goes on. No one knows the future, but it is absolute that happiness and sadness are always changing and coming close to man."

"Miss Xia Ling Qing," Elder Wang Zhong Xian said, "Without coercion he dared to take this path. The Wushi Mountain Sect exists, not to make its disciples immortal. This place is the heart and fortress of peacekeeping, so before the enemy of man touches this land... They must first destroy the Wushi Mountain Sect."

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Elder Wang Zhong Xian said, "The difference in why you are asked to go out on a mission, while they are not is because you are still considering your decision. If you don't see with your own eyes, you won't realize that there are a lot of scared people out there. They've established the heart, now it's your turn."

".................."

"My teaching got here. Aren't you going home after a month?"

Chu Kai was surprised, "Ta-but this is not the time yet, right? There's still... A few days,"

"Are you going to change your mind after that day comes?" Elder Wang Zhong Xian said, "The disciples in this place were never forced into the sect. Their responsibilities were great, but the responsibilities of the Dragon Swordsman were much greater. I don't want you to feel forced to become a Dragon Swordsman. Something done half-heartedly will not end well, so from now on... It'll be better if you go home. This sect is always open with all your decisions,"

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The Main Gate of Wushi Mountain Sect.

"So the Dragon Warrior is gone?"

"I told you, he won't last long in this place."

"Cowards don't seem to be a match for Dragon Warriors, either,"

"Ha ha ha, you're right. His body is big, but he's a coward."

Qin Shou exhaled hearing the voices of the disciples of the Wushi Mountain Sect. He looked at Chu Kai's back which was further down each step of the stairs.

Qin Shou shook his head softly, "I haven't even had a chance to talk to him much yet. Tsk, jesus... We haven't celebrated being brothers yet, but he's gone."

Chu Kai's departure was witnessed by many disciples of the Wushi Mountain Sect. On the other hand, the one who was most shocked because Chu Kai left was Wei Zhang Zihan.

The young man even hit the table until it split in two after hearing the report of a disciple to him. Wei Zhang Zihan's expression was calm, but this action was definitely not the definition of 'calmness'.

"Pe-People Wei.."

"Shizun handed the responsibility to me, how dare he leave without speaking first."

"Anu... Ta-but," that Wushi Mountain Sect disciple was startled as Wei Zhang Zihan picked up the sword and immediately shot out. This was the first time he had seen such a Wei Zhang Zihan.

Chu Kai himself did not go straight to the tavern. He knew that if news of him going all the way to the ears of Sacred Swordsman Wei Zhang Zihan, then he would most likely be forcibly brought back to the sect. That was why compared to going back to the tavern, Chu Kai chose to go into the forest to calm down.

Chu Kai entered the forest that he frequented, and he did not dare to go any further because he knew the danger in this place. Chu Kai stopped when he found a river with rocks on its outskirts.

"Chairman Wang... He had a friendly face with a delicate voice. But somehow it still feels uncomfortable,"

Chu Kai took out a small rock and threw it into the river. He played bouncing the stone and making it all the way across.

Chu Kai looked up and exhaled, "I never thought of the reason for being a Dragon Swordsman. I was actually forced. I never wanted to have that title. I just want to be close to Miss Xia,"

"But..." Chu Kai noticed the small stone in his hand, "The reason. The reason is not strong enough. Protecting? But can I? L'm... Actually afraid to make this choice. Someone must be more deserving than I-"

"Here it seems."

The female voice made Chu Kai flinch and spontaneously turn his head. He saw a woman in red clothes with a moon orchid pattern. The figure before him had long hair as black as ink with red lip dye.

Chu Kai held his breath. He had just seen that this woman before him was wearing quite revealing clothes. This woman also had a small crescent painting on her forehead. This woman smiled very charmingly at him.

"Ehm... Who are you?" Chu Kai said slowly. He gulped as this woman walked and with white thighs in sight. For some reason, but the wind seems very naughty or indeed this woman's clothes that actually still have to be sewn.

"My dear~ I came here to finish you off,"

"What?" Chu Kai blinked, he was astonished and gently rubbed his nape. He smiled kindly and politely said, "I... I think I'm wrong-!!"

Chu Kai felt his heart like it was being hit by a lightning explosion. He only saw the trajectory of light beside him and suddenly a fierce explosive sound was heard from the side of his body.

It was neither a delusion nor a dream, as the explosion had produced an artificial rain that lasted for a while and hit Chu Kai's body, not too heavy but soul-shaking.

"Ah~ is not good," the beautiful woman stroked her hair softly and said, "The next attack I will not make miss~ again"

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Chu Kai did not know. He did not understand how someone so foreign came and wanted to finish him off. He was amazingly surprised.

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