The Legend of Shen Li (English Translation of Yu Feng Xing 与凤行)

Chapter 1

The sky was black as the thunder roared and winds flew chaotically at a small town. The townspeople huddled in their homes, not daring to step foot into the mighty storm. Yet in the far west, the door was open as one man entered the tall courtyard, his hair and robes fluttering madly within the whistling wind as bamboo leaves swirled in the air.

"The weather, turned bad. His lips curved as he tilted his head to the sky, black clouds allowing only a hint of silver light as it slowly disappeared among the landscape outside of the small town . 

"Things, have changed . "

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The next day, Xing Yun, dressed in azure scholar robes, walked through the noisy road as street vendors constantly called out as they struggled to sell their products. 

Among those, one seemed to ring out exceptionally clear. 

"Selling young chickens!! 

Very fat!" 

His feet moved to a stop as he turned and walked to the direction of the booth. 

Soon, chickens appeared before him in crowded nests, and within them, one stuck out like a sore thumb. The pure white, featherless chicken looked unhealthy, it's head bowed low as if it going to die any second. Somehow though, it seemed as if it had a proud and lively sprit within it. 

Xing Yun stared intently at it, before breaking out into a wide smile, saying, 

"I want this one,"

The shop-keeper took one look before shouting, 

"Ah! This chicken is far too ugly! 

I will give you a small discount for this one."

"No need." 

Xing Yun dug out the money from his pocket to give to the vendor, 

"She's worth it. If I pay too little, she'll surely get angry."

The shopkeeper stared blankly, 

"The chicken will get angry?" 

He touched his head as he watched the young man depart before shaking his head to count the coins. His eyes widened as he looked down at his palm, where they laid.

"Ah! You didn't give me enough money for the chicken!! 

Oy, kid!! Wait!" 

He yelled loudly at Xing Yun, 

"Ai yah!!! Mischievous bastard!"

But alas, Xing Yun could already not be seen.

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Shen Li felt as if she had just opened her eyes for the first time; This world was truly chaotic and turbulent. Blinking, she stared at the hunter; Sturdy, with a stubble on his fac- Ah! 

Xing Yun hauled Shen Li up painfully, a wicked smile on his face as evil laughter exploded out of him.

"You must have guts as big as the sky, let go of this king!!!" 

Shen Li glared venomously at Xing Yun as her skin burned with pain. Shen Li struggled relentlessly as she tried her best to escape. But her strength was too weak, and despite her best efforts, she was still clutched tightly by her wing and then he...

Plucked all her feathers out!!

Hateful!! Shen Li swore to herself; When she gets out, she will surely poke out his dog eyes!