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Shen yuan woke up that morning with a sense of dread mixed with excitation.
But to be honest he was generally feeling a mix of those two emotions since he woke up for the first time as a baby and realized the strange situation he was stuck in.
He hadn’t only woke up in a porn filled world like numerous nightmare that he had in his past life told. He had also woken up in a character he was pretty sure was never meant to exist.
On one hand he was extremely thankful that he didn’t have to act like someone or the original soul residing in the body had to leave for him to stay. None the less these reassuring facts didn’t dissipate the shocked that had taken over his body when he realized that his sweet baba that was teaching him how to read and write was actually the scum villain and ultimate abuser of children.
For a concerning amount of time he had considered that he was actually sucked in a fan fiction of the original world but unfortunately for him his system had told him this was the original world. What had really annoyed him was that his system had waited 8 months to tell him that.
Now faced with the truth and no longer able to lie to himself he had to make up a plan that would keep him and his family safe.
This is what brought him to today, the entrance exam. Shen yuan was 98% sure it was this year Luo binghe would participate thanks to his notes on what he remembered and his baba’s paperwork he looked at.
Then after finding that out three years prior he began to plan for the future by being very sticky and begging to be brought to the selection every year.
Everything was in place and nothing could go wrong. His family would be safe and Shen yuan could finally start working on his manuals covering every monster of this porn filled world.
“Shen yuan, lets go. I want to get there before that brute.” And here was his cue to keep moving.
“Coming shizun.” At the title his baba made a face. He was actually still getting comfortable with the fact that his son was a disciple. Shen yuan frankly found this ridiculous since he had already been head disciple for two years.
As the site for the exam began to come in view for the duo a kiddy like joy filled the teenager. It was like he was meeting a celebrity, which wasn’t far from the truth since Luo binghe was clearly as fabulous as one.
Once his feet were back on the ground and he had clear view of everything he realized the massive fail in his couldn’t be anymore ignored. He had no idea what to look for.
Sure he had a pretty good idea of what the protagonist looked like but this thirteen year boy that had just survived months in the streets hadn’t quite the hallow of superiority he would posses after the abyss.
And what more there was more then an hundred little tween trying their best for a better life. The desperation that should be clear in binghe face like the author described could be seen on more then a dozen.
Hm well there was no other solutions, Shen yuan had to take the greatest risk he’s ever taken in his second life. He had to ask liu qingge questions and act interested in the answer.
The transmigrator had never done this in front of his new baba, very well knowing of his hatred toward his shidi.
This was for the protagonist! He could do this.
“Excuse me, liu shixiong i was wondering, since you know you’re the war god, if there was any promising disciple this year.”
The man looked over him without a change in his previous frown. “Mhm yes that one. He would make a great warrior.” And miraculously he pointed toward a hole where a bunch of curls could be seen popping out.
Finally after sixteen long years in this world. He could finally catch a glance at the protagonist.
Shen yuan approached him discreetly, not for the kids but for his baba even thos he was sure he was already being watched like a hawks by the overprotective cultivator.
And has he finally reached the edge of the hole and his old life a face popped out after the small body of the young boy suddenly stood straight.
What could Shen yuan say in this moment except a small “hi.” Accompagniez with his best smile.
Unfortunately the smile wasn’t as reassuring as he had hoped be cause a panicked expression took over the tween and suddenly he was apologizing profusely.
He wasn’t even listening to his panicked world too busy taking in the cuteness that radiated of the sheep like kid. The fanart definitely never did him justice.
His black hair was full of nots stopping his curls form fully developing. His eyes were holding in tears, the water only showed how much the brown was beautiful with sparks of golds and strand of green, these eyes were like minerals. Finally despite the years of abuse and hunger his face was round with baby fate, he even had some dirt on his nose to accentuate his cuteness.
Shen yuan had no idea how he had not noticed him sooner. This was definitely the protagonist.
His life starting now was gonna be dedicated to making sure the exact kid standing in front of him would be cared for and have everything he ever would need.
First step of the plan: (welcoming him with warmth and make sure the tea ceremony got done without any incident) stop him from crying out all the water in his body.
“Ah, nice to meet you. My name is Shen yuan and starting now i will be your shixiong.” There clean and in no way indicating that he would probably be victim of bullying. Well that would be if he had nothing to say about it.
The kid finally stopped bowing and walked forward out of the pit that he had dugout. Shen yuan continued to smile and he started walking toward the tent that created shade to shelter the peak lords from the blazing sun.
“Shizun, this head disciple has selected someone that he think show great potential.” His baba only gave the white lotus a side glance and visually gagged at all the dirt on him.
“Alright, i trust that you will be adequately preparing him for the tea ceremony. We will meet back in 2 hours to get it done at the earliest.” He then took a sharp turn on himself and elegantly took his sword out to start flying toward his peak.
this was to be expected.
So in the next two hours Shen yuan took the time to properly bath luo binghe and get all the dirt of off him, the bath water was brown after, brush out his hair, what took the longest, and finally dress the young kid in a disciple uniform.
They were officially ready to take on the beast, Shen qingqiu.
As they travels the bamboo forest and stairs to get to the peak lord residence binghe started to slowly inch closer to shen yuan. At some point he even reached out and grabbed the robe of his ne shixiong. Luckily for him he was pretty understanding and only took his hand of to grab the thirteen year old hand.
They finally made it to the bamboo cabin after a walk that felt like eternity to luo binghe, the older boy guiding him stopped and knock, then without waiting for a response he opened the door wide open and strode in like he owned the place.
Very hesitantly he followed after him, he couldn’t mess this ceremony up no matter what.
“Shizun I’ve brought your new disciple.” The cold man sitting on the table in front of them nearly made a sound with his voice and then turned his fll attention back to the papers he was writing on
“Alright all you need to do is select a tea and then prepare it to the best of your abilities.” This was whispered to him by Shen yuan who was indicating with his hand a small table with a tea pot and a box full of different ingredients to make tea.
Luo binghe had no idea what short of flavour the peak lord favoured. He had never even made tea for someone except his mother.
So he was completely lost at what to do. He tried to do like his mother when they had important guest visiting their home. Which was rare considering the state of their living condition.
As the man tasted his tea a very obviously sneer could be seen, no longer hiding behind his trusted fan. Seems like luo binghe couldn’t make tea at all.
“This is disgusting. You should be ashamed to even consider serving this to a guest.” The man then took the tea cup and threw it at the floor beside him. The hot liquide still inside splashed over him, ruining his brand new uniform.
This disappointed him a lot it had been the first time he had possessed new and clean cloth. He had even been a little proud, looking proper was one of the first step to obtain a good life and make his mother proud.
On the side of his now shizun stood Shen yuan who looked like he let a sigh of relief out. Was this supposed to go horribly?
“Well what are you waiting for? get out.” Shen yuan at his side let a sound come out of his mouith that sounded suspiciously like a quack, looked terribly offended.
Their shizun ignored him and just waved his hand at his, like trying to tell a dog to get away. “I’m sure Ming fn will help you. Just ask around.”
Luo binghe hesitantly got up and started turning toward the door. Just in time to not see the scowle on Shen yuan face but slow enough to ear what he had to say.
“But shizun, im the head disciple and as such its my duty to show him the peak.”
A sneer followed this revelation, in a way he wasn’t really surprised Shen yuan was very competent, well at least he thought so in the two hours they interacted together.
“Well it dosent matter because i dont want you hanging around him.” oh, shizun probably didn’t like him because he was a street rat and was all dirty when he arrived. He knew he should’ve put more effort into his appearance but this had been the best he could do.
“What are you still doing here? As I’ve said previously, get out. You’ll need to get ride of this irritating habit and start listening to me if you want to stay.”
And that was enough to make him run out the door.