The Scum is A ***

17: The Scum Is An Opportunist

Fan Wen coughed before he smiled to Xie Lan, embarrassed. "Lan... I didn't mean to – I'm sorry..." he said and lowered his head.

Xie Lan expressionlessly wiped his face. "Yeah. I fully received your love." He told Fan Wen. Fan Wen's face became red. He shyly looked at Fei Yin.

It was Fei Yin's turn to be expressionless. He's already used to being blinded by his parents' love for 10 years he is a disciple of the Xinfaxian Sect. "Shifu. Founder." he called, reminding them of his question.

"How did you know of it?" Xie Lan asked.

"The Chen patriarch told me." Fei Yin answered.

"So he accepted you as his son-in-law." Xie Lan said. Seeing Fei Yin didn't answer but his ears turned pink, Xie Lan laughed. "What Chen-shixiong told you, it's also what we know." He said, now serious. "He must also have told you this cultivation is a taboo?" he asked.

Fei Yin nodded. "He did." He said.

"Then, what is this absorbing qi you have said?" Xie Lan asked.

Fei Yin looked at him. "I have seen Cheng-shidi's body absorbing qi." He honestly said. He doesn't want to hide anything, and also in this way, he could protect Cheng Sheng. The more that he could learn and apply it to Cheng Sheng to ensure Cheng Sheng's safety, and he could also make Xie Lan and Fan Wen aware for them to also protect Cheng Sheng more.

Fan Wen's eyes widened in shock. Xie Lan's brows knit. "So, yesterday, it was you?" he asked.

Fei Yin nodded and lowered his head. "This disciple knows it was wrong." He said. "I only want to protect Cheng-shidi. As for his body not to absorb more qi, and not to explode from absorbing too much." He explained.

Xie Lan's brows raised. "You really know how to dodge." He said. "No wonder Chen-shixiong likes you." He told Fei Yin. Obviously, what Fei Yin said was a white lie. Fei Yin really intend to keep this matter a secret. Only that, Fei Yin can't think more of any solution, and so he finally sought help of Xie Lan and Fan Wen, covering up his real intentions.

Fei Yin didn't answer and just lowered his gaze, hiding his thoughts. Fan Wen smiled. "Lan." he called.

Xie Lan sighed, feeling helpless. "I know that you know what you are doing." He told Fei Yin.

Fei Yin nodded. "Yes." He finally said.

Fan Wen spoke. "Absorbing qi is the main method of cultivation." He said. "But, of course, it was done regularly. As to avoid the danger it would cause if we have absorbed too much qi." He paused. "As you have said, our body can explode." His face went serious. "Our body is only a medium and a tool we use to store our power, and also release our power. The knowledge that we have learned was stored in our soul. That is why, during the Ascension Stage, our knowledge remains even if our mortal body was left in the mortal world." He explained. Ascension Stage is the stage after the Immortalization Stage.

"Absorbing qi is common in the cultivation world." Xie Lan said. "You can absorb qi using devices, too. For example, Xiao Sheng's jade talisman." he said.

"But, Cheng-shidi was unconscious." Fei Yin said.

Xie Lan's face became serious. "I figured." He said. "Even though Xiao Sheng created his Qi Absorbing Talisman, it is for a good cause. Before, his cultivation level is the lowest. He created the device for self-protection. However – " he looked at Fei Yin. " – absorbing qi can also be sinister if done with evil intentions." He said. "I know this is what you were worried about Xiao Sheng." He smiled. "We're glad you told us about this." He told him.

Fei Yin nodded and let out a breath of relief. Fan Wen smiled. "We all know Xiao Sheng. Even though his attitude is not good, but he never became sinister." He said and looked at Fei Yin. "For now, we are unable to do something about Xiao Sheng's condition." He seriously said. "We need to gather more knowledge about the Spiritual Awakening Method. The Chen patriarch must also have thought of this, too." He said. "Xiao Yin. We need to bother you to watch over Xiao Sheng." He told Fei Yin.