Lord Black Water's Second Chances: Twisted Wonderland

Meeting Deuce/The Chandelier

He Xuan devoted a significant amount of time to mopping, picking up, and sweeping the area. Little did he know, there was someone silently observing his cleaning efforts, yet He Xuan carried on without any complaints or awareness. He diligently replaced the dirty and dusty water with a cleaner one, effortlessly restoring the entire school to a pristine state with a simple flick of his wrist.

Despite his exceptional skills and talent in Cultivation, surpassing supernatural levels, he didn't want to rely solely on them. (Even masters need a break you know!)

Instead, he focused on refining his abilities through sparring, meditation, and practicing the training regimen taught by his Shizun, Chèn Yao.

Additionally, he made sure to connect his qi to his diligent tasks, such as cleaning and repairing, seamlessly integrating his body and qi. Even while engaging in domestic activities like reading, writing, and cleaning, he remained in perfect harmony with his qi.

After grabbing a few more buckets, sponges, and glass squeegees, He Xuan strolls towards the cafeteria when suddenly his phone starts ringing. He picks up the device and says, "Hello?"

On the other end of the line is Shen Jiu, who exclaims, "Shixiong! I just had a meeting with Shizun. He mentioned some evil spirits
lurking around the school. We're on our way!"

Once He Xuan hears his shidi's voice with that determined tone, there's no talking him out of it. Then Shen Jiu hangs up before He Xuan could even speak.

He sighs.

This shidi of his can be as stubborn as a mule when it comes to his own safety. Despite his cold and distrustful nature, Shen Jiu's loyalty to his Shixiong is unmatched.

He chants in his mind, 'Aworana' and the communication array is heard and he contacts Chèn Yao, "Shizun, why did you have to tell Jiu-er about this?"

Chen Yao sighs from the communication array "oh, he overheard and immediately rushed from your house and interrogated my top student to tears where Night Raven College is to the point he scared them. Now, he is on his way with his entourage to find you. And Shizun...already gave him some instructions on what to do about those spirits. But still, Xuan-Di. Do not fight these beings alone but above all else, be prepared"

He Xuan nods, "yes, you've mentioned them quite a few times before. Ending array" then he puts his hand down. Just then, he feels a presence behind him and is about to use the mop as a weapon to hit whoever dared to approach him, but it's just that horned student. The horned student is about to greet He Xuan when he sees he's holding a mop against him and the student couldn't help but chuckle. That a mop was the Golden eyed student's choice in self defense. The student murmurs "you are He Xuan"

He Xuan relaxes his stance "oh you're that guy with the bullhorns on his head"

The student asks "where are you going with that?" He Xuan says simply "to clean and to fix the damage a furball's mishap" he goes to the statues and sits where the Queen of Hearts stood and he starts to put his hand on the stone and before the horned student's sharp reptilian green eyes, the burnt the part began to peel off like it was shedding new skin. Then the statue is as good as new.

The student blinks in surprise "you're certainly full of surprises"

He Xuan nods and takes the cleaning supplies and goes to the hallway, with the horned the student still following him.

The horned student chuckles "You truly do not know who I am?" His emerald green eyes flicker in amusement. He Xuan shrugs "should I? I-is it that important?"

The horned student chuckles "For some mages, but I'm not one to explain, but what do you think?"

He Xuan lets out a deep breath and mutters, "Alright, tell me your name if you want or keep it a secret. It doesn't really make a difference-" His words fade away as the sound of a crash reaches his ears. With a frustrated sigh, he says, "What kind of trouble has that silly cat caused now?!" He quickly grabs the buckets and mop, while the horned student watches him with a mysterious grin. "This is quite intriguing," the student ponders, "He has no clue about my identity. I can't wait to see how this plays out. I eagerly look forward to our next encounter. I hope to cross paths with you again, He Xuan." He disappears from sight.