BIRTH OF DRAGON WARRIORS
85 - Lianyi City [2]

Chu Kai was on the riverbank and was mobbed by the citizens as the voices of Chu Tian and Jing Hao rang out.

"Kai..! My son..!"

"Y..!"

"What happened to you, son? Why are you doing such a dangerous thing?!" Chu Tian looked extremely panicked. He cupped Chu Kai's cheeks, checked his son's condition and then hugged while exhaling a sigh of relief.

"Kai, you're okay, right?" Jing Hao was equally worried. The young man even looked so pale and even Shen Liang who caught up with Jing Hao cried.

"God... Son.." Lin Si Yi, the old woman who also worked at the Peacock Moon Shop sat down and patted Chu Kai on the knee. His facial expression was similarly shocked and he said, "Oh my God. Son, as much as your problem... You never do this. Gosh..."

"Young Master Kai..." Shen Liang cried and this also made Jing Hao feel sad. The citizens who knew Chu Kai even to the point of noisiness were so worried.

"Anu..." Chu Kai was shocked by the overreaction of the people around him. Chu Tian even held onto his arm so tightly that it jolted him.

While looking at his son's face, Chu Tian said. "Who has bullied you? Did the disciples of the Wushi Mountain Sect do it?!"

"Surely they did that..!" a man holding a butcher knife exclaimed. He is a b*bi butcher shop owner who is close to Kedai Bulan Peacock.

The big man said, "We must have been oppressed. If not, then how did this child want to end his life by jumping into the river? I'm sure those disciples in the Wushi Mountain Sect have already oppressed him."

"The disciples there are indeed very arrogant." Jing Hao added, "That time the Sacred Swordsman Xia Ling kicked Chu Kai. He must be the one who sent his sect disciples to oppress my brother."

"I saw it too! It was clearly them!"

Chu Tian clenched his hands and then exclaimed, "Bring the torch. We burn down the sect!"

"WAIT..!!" Chu Kai was extremely shocked and hurriedly stood up. His expression was extremely shocked and he tried to explain.

"Take it easy. T-This is all just a misunderstanding. Oh, my God, why is it messed up like this..."

"Son, you don't have to worry." Chu Tian patted Chu Kai on the shoulder and said, "Although we are not as strong as those martial experts, but we will definitely seek justice for you."

"Justice? What justice? D-Dad..!" Chu Kai grabbed his father's hand. He tried to stop whatever his friends and relatives wanted to do.

Chu Kai took a breath and said, "This is really just a misunderstanding, Father. No one bullies me. I'm just practicing the Breathing Technique,"

Chu Kai looked at the people around him and said, "It's a basic exercise to become a swordsman. I'm totally fine. This is my first lesson from a new teacher,"

Lin Si Yi exclaimed, "Who is your teacher?! Why did he tell you to drown, huh?"

"N-no, Auntie. It's not like that. It's just an exercise, really just an exercise. Jing Hao, help me." Chu Kai grabbed onto Jing Hao's arm and made the young man flinch.

The young man who was a close friend of Chu Kai was only able to catch his breath and then shook his head slowly. Jing Hao said, "This sounds a little strange, but it is true that some warriors often do breath holding activities in the water to strengthen their lungs. So, um... Uncle doesn't have to worry."

"Right, I'm just practicing..." Chu Kai exhaled a sigh of relief because Jing Hao could help him impart understanding to everyone.

Jing Hao half whispered. He said to Chu Kai, "But why did you choose this river as a training ground, huh? Is there no other place you can go?"

"Where do I know it's gonna end up like this..."

"So it was just practice? No one bullies you?" Chu Tian asked and was immediately taken in by Chu Kai.

"There's absolutely nothing, Dad. This son of yours is a good person, so how could anyone dare to bully me." Chu Kai said, "All this is just a misunderstanding. The disciples in the Wushi Mountain Sect were so friendly and kind to me,"

"Haaahs... But if there's a problem, you need to tell your father this."

Chu Kai nodded. Lin Si Yi also said that Chu Kai should be taken to the Red Moon Shop first to change his clothes with a dry one. Jing Hao picked up Chu Kai's shoes and followed his friend. He clucked a few times because Chu Kai had already made a scene in the morning like this.

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After changing clothes and eating at the Peacock Moon Shop, Chu Kai sat down with Jing Hao, and Shen Liang under a tree close to the river. The three young men seemed to be talking about something.

"I'm the one who should be shocked," Chu Kai said. "Suddenly, you are making a fuss. Haaa... Awesome,"

"But among all of them, it was Shen Liang who made me panic even more. I was carrying a basket of eggs and this boy came crying, saying that you killed yourself in the river. I was so shocked that I threw away the basket. Hiya...."

Chu Kai turned his head and looked at Shen Liang who looked down. The young man nervously said, "I-I am also very shocked. Everyone says that Kai threw himself into the river. What can I think about other than that he really wants to end his life,"

"God..." Chu Kai rubbed his face and then said, "No matter what my life is.. I would never do such a ridiculous thing. I just haven't gotten married and had a child with Miss Xia, so how could ending life be like jumping into a river?"

"She's really crying, you know." Jing Hao pointed at Shen Liang and clucked a few times. Chu Kai sighed and shook his head slowly.

"You're a crybaby yah," Chu Kai rubbed Shen Liang's back and smiled. "Look, her eyes are swollen. Pfft,"

"Young Master Kai," Shen Liang hit Chu Kai's arm and looked annoyed. Jing Hao laughed and mocked the young man.

Jing Hao and Shen Liang were friends since childhood, both of whom came to know Chu Kai when Chu Tian was taking care of their good friend when Chu Kai was about 8 years old.

Shen Liang had been a figure who easily cried. Upon seeing the wound on Chu Kai's back that was so terrifying, he unceasingly cried. According to Jing Hao, Shen Liang had a heart that was too soft and that was allowed by many.

Jing Hao said to Chu Kai, "You know what kind of nature our Liang'Er is, right? So never do anything dangerous or she won't be able to see because her eyes are swollen crying out to you. Ha ha ha,"

"Jing Hao! Who do you call 'Liang'Er', you!"

Chu Kai laughed seeing Shen Liang throw his shoes towards Jing Hao. He took a breath and said, "If only Miss Xia Ling Qing had a bit of an A-Liang nature, then it would be much better."

"Young Master Kai..! Now who is that 'A-Liang?! You two are so outrageous..!" Shen Liang gave amused goosebumps and it made Chu Kai and Jing Hao laugh as it managed to tease him.

"Are you going to stay with them and not want to go home?" wei Shezi's voice rang out and made Chu Kai flinch.

"Can't I be with my friends any longer?"

"I haven't spoken since I gave you time, but I think it's time to go back."

".............." Chu Kai exhaled and then stood up. His actions made Jing Hao as well as Shen Liang look at him. Both of his friends stood up as well.

"Kai?"

"I have to leave now, right away,"

"Ah... Right too," Jing Hao nodded slowly. "You are now already living in the Wushi Mountain Sect. It would be rare for us to meet, but every once in a while you have to go down the mountain and play with us."

"Of course, take good care of yourself. I'll go first..!" Chu Kai left his two friends behind. He waved and was replied also by Jing Hao and Shen Liang.

"I hope Young Master Kai is always fine," Shen Liang opened his voice and made Jing Hao exhale.

"I hope so too. He is now a swordsman and has the task of protecting many people. Danger would always threaten him, but he was an unyielding figure. So I guess.... There's no problem he can't handle,"

"Mn," Shen Liang nodded softly before flinching as Jing Hao suddenly embraced his neck.

"Let's go home, there's still work to do."

"Jing Hao, let go. You're this,"

"You're very polite to Kai, but why don't you tell me there's no 'Young Master? You're a bitch, yeah,"

"You're a bitch, don't you see how big your arm is? You're making my neck hurt,"

"That's why you have to do a lot of sports,"

"Jing Hao's..!"

Shen Liang and Jing Hao went to the Peacock Moon Shop to continue their work. The two did not know that something inside the river was watching them.

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