The three figures descended from their flying swords, landing lightly on the rocky ground before Wang Fang.
Wang Fang's eyes narrowed slightly.
So young… and already flying on swords, he thought. Qi Gathering Realm.
They walked toward him unhurriedly, as if the mountain were their private territory.
Bai Lu smiled faintly and spoke first.
"Junior, you should know how to greet your seniors."
Wang Fang ignored him completely and continued packing his belongings.
He Sun's expression darkened.
"Hey. Are you pretending not to hear us?
His voice sharpened with anger.
"Speak, you crazy bastard!"
On the surface, Wang Fang remained calm, but his thoughts raced.
Three Qi Gathering cultivators…
No chance in a direct fight.
The man in front, the one wearing a faintly patterned mask, stepped forward.
"Hm."
"Junior, what is your name?
Huh,
Wang Fang didn't respond.
The man paused, then smiled coldly.
I see you're nervous. Fine. I'll introduce myself first, then you can tell me yours.
I didn't ask for your name, Wang Fang thought flatly. Nor do I want to know.
"My name is Mo Xuan," the man said proudly. And this are my subordinates."
Before he could continue
"I didn't ask for your name," Wang Fang said calmly. "And I'm not interested in knowing it."
Silence.
All three froze.
Mo Xuan's eyes flashed with rage, but he quickly suppressed it.
"Hah," he said lightly. "I see. Just a stubborn kid. I was only trying to help you, seeing how poor and thin you look."
He Sun laughed.
"You should be grateful Senior Brother Xuan is showing you kindness."
"Exactly," Bai Lu added. "You should kneel and thank us."
Wang Fang frowned slightly.
I don't understand what you want," he said. And I'm not interested."
He paused, then added casually,
"And for the record, I'm not interested in men.
"…What?"
In an instant, killing intent surged.
Bai Lu snapped, "Senior Brother, stop wasting time! Let's just kill him and take whatever technique he has!"
Wang Fang's heart tightened.
I could maybe handle one of them…
Two would already be dangerous.
But that masked one, he's at mid or late Qi Gathering.
I have know chance, against him.
Ahhhh.
Granny warned me not to get involved with people like this…
Mo Xuan's voice turned icy.
"Arrogant brat. You're only at early Blood Refinement, yet you dare speak like this?"
Wang Fang turned away calmly and slung his pack over his shoulder, clearly preparing to leave.
He Sun sneered.
"Look at him, poor clothes, no sect badge. I don't think he has any background."
Bai Lu's eyes lit up.
"Then he's just a loose cultivator."
Mo Xuan was about to speak,
When suddenly,
"Hm?"
A presence appeared.
None of them sensed her arrival.
Old Lady Shen stood beside the three guys, her hands clasped behind her back, her expression calm and unreadable.
Wang Fang turned, startled.
"Ah, Granny, you're here."
The three sect disciples stiffened.
When did she arrive?! Mo Xuan's heart jolted. I didn't feel anything at all…
Old Lady Shen smiled gently at Wang Fang.
"Are you done yet?
"Yes, Granny."
She nodded.
Good. Let's go."
Without sparing the three men another glance, she turned and walked away with Wang Fang.
The mountain fell silent.
The three disciples stood frozen, unable to move.
Only after the two figures disappeared did Mo Xuan's fury explode.
He grabbed Bai Lu by the neck.
"You idiot! You guys ruined everything!
"Cough,Senior Brother, stop!" He Sun shouted. "You'll kill him!"
He sun, everyday you must come to this mountain.
Meanwhile.
On the Way Down
As they descended the mountain path, Old Lady Shen spoke calmly.
Wang Fang."
"Yes, Granny?"
I told you not to involve yourself with cultivators like them."
I didn't," Wang Fang replied honestly. "They came to me."
Old Lady Shen stopped walking.
"Do you know," she said quietly, "that they intended to kill you?"
Wang Fang froze.
"…No. I didn't sense killing intent."
But I was hoping for a fight.
Old Lady Shen sighed softly.
Do you know which sect, they came from.
Old lady shen asked,
...No. Wang fang replied.
"They are from the Nine Heaven Sword Sect."
Wang Fang's eyes widened.
"You must never get close to them," she continued. "If you encounter them again… they will kill you."
Silence followed.
Then she added,
"I will speak with your mother. It may be time for you to enter a sect, to have backing when danger comes."
Wang Fang nodded slowly.
…Okay, Granny