Here We Are [Scum Villain's Self Saving System] LiuShen

Chapter 6

Due to the continuous shower of rain in the past few days, the river has swollen past the high marks of previous years and the children are giddy with excitement while they play by the river-side. They sense the tension in the adults and convert it into adrenaline. After so many months of no rain this was a blessing for all who live in the city.

A child no older than eight didn't join the other children playing around and splashing water at each other, instead he sat on the corner taking advantage of the shade provided by the tall reeds. He stared at the water as if there was something interesting in its depth. A small portion of the water followed his hands movement without him touching the water, a strange and interesting phenomena.

He was born with this strange power but unfortunately he had no idea how to utilize it.

"A-Jiu!" One of the children walked towards him "Aren't you going to join the others?"

The child jumped in surprise, making him let go of the invisible force that held the water, causing some to splash on his feet but he did not pay any attention to it but warily look at the newcomer. His whole body tense as if he was preparing to pounce that person.

"It's just you Qi-Ge." He only relaxed when he saw a familiar face.

"It's okay A-Jiu. No one saw anything." The boy just smiled knowingly at him and sat next to him. "I'll make sure to watch out for you."

Shen Jiu didn't say anything and went back on playing with water using his spiritual energy. It was only Yue Qi, who sat next to him, and his brother who he is comfortable enough to show these things. He was the only one he could trust enough to let his guard down. Even for Shen Jiu, this is an unusual sense of security. Even if the heavens were to fall he knew he would not panic because he knew there was someone beside him who would help him block it.

Soon enough, Yue Qi had gotten tired of sitting still beside him and copied what Shen Jiu was doing. Placing his palm on top of the water and letting it move according to his will. "I heard from cultivators that visited this town recently that this has something to do with spiritual energy."

"Hmm." Shen Jiu just hummed non-committedly. This was not a new information.

"A-Jiu, Do you want to join a sect in the future? Yue Qi asked.

"No." He answered with a disgusted scowl "I heard they only cared about those sissy young masters and young miss from noble lineage and rich families. I doubt any sect would accept slaves like us."

"You don't have any interest in cultivating?"

"Not that I don't. If I can become a cultivator then I could protect A-Yuan better. We could also lead a better life than this." Shen Jiu sighed "How about Qi-ge, what do you want to do?"

"I-"

Shen Qingqiu woke up with a start. He's having a headache just as soon as he starts the day. What a hateful memory. An annoying dream that kept reminding him of promises that would never be fulfilled.

Instead of pondering over it and worsen his already bad mood he decided to stop thinking about it and start preparing for the day. He looked at the bed across of his and saw a neatly folded and made bed. Shen Yuan had been waking up to early recently.

There was a steam coming up from behind the dividing screen in the room. His lips curled up into a small smile. Looks like his brother had prepared a bath for him, he had missed the little things that his sweet brother does for him and now that he's back he could only endlessly appreciate it. By now A-Yuan should be getting breakfast from the kitchen. Shen Qingqiu took this time to take a bath and make himself presentable for the day.