The Immortal Fire

Chapter 37: The departure of Zheng Tian

It was cold this morning. Liu Ying wriggled in his blanket, trying to shake off the coldness that had begun to touch him.

It felt like he did not want to wake up from the hole he was in, last night he fell asleep very fast, not even dreaming at all.

Liu Ying remembered very well two days ago, he could not even close his eyes for a single moment due to the severe agonizing cough.

Liu Ying's wounds gradually improved, especially the treatment he received was so effective and completely efficient.

The lights in the residence had already begun to be extinguished. Liu Ying immediately glanced at Qin Yueyin who was coming from the direction of the door while carrying a wooden box in one of his hands, and a candle in the other.

Her face could not hide the obvious drowsiness, the girl looked exhausted.

"Miss, are you awake?" qin Yueyin asked hoarsely.

Liu Ying got up and tried to refresh his face, Qin Yueyin chuckled and sat on the edge of the bed. His hand skillfully took out the contents of the wooden box he was carrying.

"This morning, why are you so willing to leave your warm bed and visit my room?"

Liu Ying rubbed his eyes, just in case no dirt stuck there.

"I've just cooked ginger soup for you, it will speed up recovery and can relieve a cough" Qin Yueyin replied commenting on a smile.

Liu Ying returned his smile, "A'Yue, you are a young girl. Why bother yourself so much with the work that old people are supposed to do?"

"My Grandmother Master once said, we should multiply our martial arts training so as not to be young bullied by these jerks," Liu Ying said, making Qin Yueyin laugh.

"For a girl from a family of healers like me, learning martial arts is not something that can be done. Unlike you who grew up with the basics of martial arts that were instilled early on, we were actually trained to recognize various plants and learn how to concoct medicine," Qin Yueyin said.

He explained that everyone has different ancestors. Liu Ying was from a martial sect, signifying that his descendants were obliged to learn the legendary style that was the legacy of his ancestors.

While Qin Yueyin was born in a family of healers, so that his descendants will embrace the teachings and inherit the knowledge of his ancestors.

Liu Ying only nodded in understanding hearing the girl's words. "Can't you learn both, won't you continue to carry out your duties and make a profit?"

Qin Yueyin was stunned for a moment before she turned her head doubtfully towards Liu Ying. "Not everyone can be like you, sometimes some people have their own difficulties."

"Quick finish the ginger soup before it gets cold" Qin Yueyin continued, then handed Liu Ying a bowl of pottery.

Liu Ying quickly downed the soup, he suddenly recalled something that had been troubling his mind since earlier.

"Where is old man Zheng? I haven't seen her in the past few times," Liu Ying asked making the girl before him sculpt.

"Decoyar Zheng, huh? Emm... He decided to continue the journey alone." Qin Yueyin looked nervous, "Broker Zheng asked me not to tell you earlier, she was worried that you would over-exert yourself. So then... Last night he had already left and left Xu Nan."

Hearing that, Liu Ying almost dropped her ginger soup. The girl jumped up and sighed in frutation, she grabbed her coarse hair.

Qin Yueyin almost yelled as the half-hot soup splashed everywhere, horrified at Liu Ying's furious response.

Liu Ying then got up and ran outside the residence. The sunlight had already begun to feel warm, while Liu Ying was standing below him as if searching for something that did not exist.

Qin Yueyin caught up with Liu Ying directly approaching her, "A'Yue is sorry for not telling you."

Liu Ying's reddish-brown eyes were struck by a light bias, shining a hint of disappointment.

Though the old grandfather had promised to help him uncover the secrets of his past, helping him remove the Seals that were curbed in his body. But Zheng Tian instead broke his words and left Liu Ying alone in this greedy world.

Hypocritical.

To Liu Ying, that action was nothing like a loser. Liu Ying vowed not to embrace these traits for the rest of his life.

"Gu Niang?" lirih Qin Yueyin tried to resuscitate Liu Ying.

"The old man, you son of a bitch! He is no different from the grumpy Xi Guan, they don't care about my opinion, they always act as they please."

Qin Yueyin patted Liu Ying's shoulder gently. "Gu Niang?!"

"Now I know, why Grandma Zhou always warns about not easily trusting strangers. A'Yue, the world is indeed hypocritical." Liu Ying clenched his hands tightly.

The incomprehensible Qin Yueyin simply nodded. Meanwhile, Liu Ying had already disappeared behind the door exhaling her vexation.

The girl felt guilty for not informing her earlier about Zheng Tian's departure, she did not expect that Liu Ying would react that angry.

***

"What?!"

"Yes, we have to take the YuTong exam," Fang Yao insisted once again.

Zhou Li was shocked. "Are you guys capable? I've asked Elder Du about all his requirements, if you can afford not to close the fact that you're unworthy."

"Don't underestimate us. I know that the training time is narrow, I also know that we have never achieved this feat so far. But we will try," Fang Yao persuaded.

"It's not. I mean if we give an exception, wouldn't it be unfair to the other students?"

"Come, Elder Zhou. I beg you, Jia Li continued while clinging to the spoiled.

Zhou Li scratched his non-itchy nape. "Look. Because I pay more attention to you, I am often labeled favoritism by some Elders. Moreover, I am still under suspicion regarding Liu Ying's case, my proposal will likely not be responded to."

"Despite wanting to, I can't help you at all."

"Aiyya, Elder Zhou! You are so unfaithful, my friend," sighed Jia Li in despair.

The two brats were instantly surly, Zhou Li only smiled wryly in response.

After a while of looking at the two disciples, Zhou Li felt a little pity. "You're supposed to come to the Chairman directly, challenge him and place a bet."

"You mean?" fang Yao's brows furrowed in confusion.

"A'Li, you're good at playing Weiqi right?" zhou Li asked a little enthusiastically, without answering Fang Yao's question.

The girl nodded strongly, slightly understanding the intent of her Elder.

"Chairman Zhou, are you making fun of us by playing Weiqi?" fang Yao's protest as soon as.

"Yes!"

"Chairman Zhou, you-"

"Play one round with the Chairman, place a bet to take the YuTong exam. The rest depends on your ability, I can't intervene anymore."

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