The Legend of Futian

Chapter 7: The Inscriber

Hordes of people were making their way out of the mountains. Some felt lively, while others were drained of energy; almost all of them, however, had discussed the topic of the demon boa as they traveled.

The instructors had already made a decision. Those who claimed to have witnessed the demon boa must have been mistaken. After all, demons in cultivation may have a similar appearance as a dragon.

Ye Futian saw a familiar figure making her way down the mountain road. Although Feng Qingxue's bright red clothing was covered with a thin layer of dust, her beautiful face remained clean and radiant. She seemed to be in a good mood, chatting with Murong Qiu, who remained at her side.

After seeing Feng Qingxue and Murong Qiu together, many people peeked unconsciously at Ye Futian. Their actions confused Ye Futian.

When Feng Qingxue noticed this, she could not help but take a look at him herself. However, when her eyes landed on him, she quickly looked away, not wanting to make eye contact. Her conversation with Murong Qiu halted.

Beside her, Murong Qiu took notice of her sudden quietness. His eyes followed the descent of road and found Ye Futian a distance ahead of them. Even his side profile oozed with pride; his smiling eyes showed his carefree nature. After a quick glance, Murong Qiu looked away.

Ye Futian paid little to no attention to his classmates. Turning to Yu Sheng, he asked, "Do you think the academy would keep it from us if it was a dragon?"

Yu Sheng stayed quiet for a little bit, then nodded slightly. "Yes."

"Let's go check it out before they place the entire mountain on lockdown." As soon as the words left his mouth, Ye Futian's legs carried him up the mountain in a sprint once again.

Bystanders stopped to take everything in. Feng Qingxue stood in shock. She stared as he made his way up, getting closer to her. Did her actions finally break him?

She continued to stare as he came closer, her lips twitched. Just as she was about to speak, he breezed right past her. So, he wasn't coming for her.

Yu Sheng brushed past Feng Qingxue and Murong Qiu, but not without a chilling glance.

"What are they doing?" It seemed that everyone else had thought the same as Feng Qingxue, but they were all mistaken. Why were the two of them going back up into the mountains at a time like this?

"Is he crazy? He didn't want to go before, but now that a demon boa had been sighted, and everyone had to be evacuated, he wants to go back up?"

People were unable to understand Ye Futian's logic, but even Ye Futian did not know what he was doing. However, this was a dragon they were talking about, a creature from the legends. If it was beneficial to observe animals under the Freedom Meditation, what would happen if it was a dragon?

Yu Sheng wanted to know what dragons looked like, too.

The main road leading to the top of the mountain was blocked off, senior brothers of the Qingzhou Academy stood guard at the blockade. Only people leaving the mountains were allowed to pass through. It was good that Ye Futian and Yu Sheng were prepared for this. They took a small side road far from the main, a shortcut of sorts.

They passed by several blockades on their way up, but these obstacles only heightened their curiosity and at the same time confirmed their suspicions of a cover-up.

"We can't keep wandering blindly, which direction should we head in?" Yu Sheng had enough of sneaking around in the mountain forest.

"We should go where there the largest amount of people is being evacuated," Ye Futian said with determination. Yu Sheng immediately understood, they began to travel towards the most heavily regulated area.