23. Unrequited Feelings

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Did he just ignore me? Ai Jin was shocked by Dong Fang's actions. Then she felt someone putting something into her bowl. She saw Bo Chang putting some congee in it. Ai Jin just rolled her eyes and had no choice but to eat it.

This tastes quite good. It's not too salty, just right. I wonder who made this congee. Was it Yu Zeng? Ai Jin thought. The guys around me are not only handsome but skillful as well except for this Bo Chang.

"The leaders of every sect are currently dealing with bloodsucker insects that have been tormenting the northern town. If by tomorrow they successfully deal with it, then the leaders of every sect will be present during the final match." The grandmaster suddenly said.

Yu Zeng remembered in the original novel that the bloodsucker insects had been a great pain to the people living in a town close to the North sect but his memory regarding this part of the novel was too hazy. I wish I could have a copy of the book to refresh my memory because I just skimmed through this part.

After their lunch, Wei Shun went to the forest to practice cultivation. Yu Zeng decided to go straight to their room to meditate. I keep on bumping to the major characters in this story whenever I go outside. I might as well stay in this room to avoid them. This is a wise decision. Yu Zeng thought.

While sitting in a lotus position on his bed, he couldn't help but feel sad for neither he nor Wei Shun made it to the final stage of the competition. Those rare plants will surely speed up our cultivation level. My cultivation level right now is at the intermediate stage while Wei Shun is at the beginner's stage. He took a deep breath before closing his eyes.

He was awakened by a sudden noise. When he opened his eyes he saw the door opened. The villain? with the protagonist? Why are they here? Are they teaming against me? Did I offend them?

"I have been looking for you." Heng Guiying said and walked towards him with a serious expression on his face. He stood next to Yu Zeng's bed and smiled at him.

Yu Zeng just smiled awkwardly and felt sudden goosebumps. We're not playing hide and seek. You shouldn't look for me.

"Why are you looking for me?" Yu Zeng sat properly.

"Just want to talk to you." Heng Guiying sat next to him.

Dong Fang walked towards them and placed his hand on Yu Zeng's shoulder.

"Don't worry. I will win." Dong Fang looked at Yu Zeng in the eyes.

"..." It has nothing to do with me. I don't care if you win or if you win.

"I know that you are strong." Yu Zeng then stood.

"Are you going somewhere?" Dong Fang asked.

"I will go outside to find Wei Shun."

"I will go with you. Let's continue to talk somewhere." Heng Guiying hurriedly said.

Yu Zeng looked at him and was crying inside. Where did my peaceful oasis go?

Yu Zeng just nodded and went out.

Heng Guiying followed him but Dong Fang stared at their figures which were slowly walking away from the place. There were flames in his eyes and he tried his best not to burn the room.

I will seriously win the fight for you, Yu Zeng. Dong Fang went out of the room and unexpectedly met Ai Jin outside. She was holding a bowl of mixed sliced fruits.

Dong Fang just looked at her and walked away. She was quite surprised to see him and just smiled before entering her room. How dare he ignored me? You'll see Doing Fang.

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Wei Shun was trying to summon a large fire dragon when he saw Yu Zeng and Heng Guiying. He dispersed the fire in his small hands and ran towards his big brothers.

"Big brothers, why are you here?" The child asked.

"We are here to help you." Yu Zeng

put his hand on the child's shoulder.

Wei Shun couldn't hide his joy upon hearing what Yu Zeng said and hugged his big brother.

You really change, Yu Zeng. Heng Guiying smiled at the scene.

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Yu Zeng, Heng Guiying, and Dong Fang decided to make stir-fried noodles for dinner.

"Okay, I'm ready!" Yu Zeng smiled brightly while looking at the ingredients on the table.

Something stir in the villain's heart when he saw that smile and he wanted to protect it and have it only for himself.

"Okay! Yu Zeng and I will make the noodles. Dong Fang, you will slice the vegetables." Heng Guiying casually said and didn't spare the villain a glance.

I saw how the villain skillfully cut the vegetables last time. I guess he will be okay. "We'll be counting on you, vil-- Dong Fang." That was close.

Dong Fang raised an eyebrow and nodded. Vil-- what? Has he mistaken my name for someone else? Can't even remember my name. How depressing! He glanced at Yu Zeng who was happily talking with Heng Guiying while they were busy making the dough. Dong Fang gripped the handle of the knife tighter. He felt a sudden pang in his chest.

"Leave the frying to me." Dong Fang said indifferently. I will show you how good I am.

Yu Zeng wanted to help but was afraid that he would burn the noodles so he just nodded. He looked around and saw some fruits on the table. He saw a lot of fruits like apples, pears, peaches, and grapes.

"Let's have fruits for dinner." Yu Zeng said. Fresh milk is always available. It has been a long time since the last time I ate fruit salad since fruit is quite expensive before I transmigrated. "Just teach me how to cut them and peel the fruits. I'll take care of the rest." He proudly said.

"Okay, no problem." Heng Guiying happily taught Yu Zeng how to cut the fruits. They didn't notice the flame in the stove slowly turning to blue.

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Every representative could smell the aroma coming from the stir-fried noodles which permeated the air around the room. They also saw a large bowl of mixed fruit at the center of the table.

When the grandmaster arrived, he motioned everyone to eat. A disciple carrying a large jug of water was about to go near the table when he suddenly tripped and the jug broke.

While everyone's attention was on the poor disciple, Ai Jin secretly added something into Dong Fang's bowl.

"See me after the meal." The grandmaster coldly looked at the disciple and he swiftly dried the floor using his element.

"Yes, grandmaster. This disciple knows his mistake." The disciple bowed and left the room carrying the broken jug.

Ai Jin secretly glanced at Dong Fang. Her eyes brightened when she saw him eating the entire fruit in his bowl.

(...to be continued.)

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Author's Notes:

"Are you going somewhere?" Dong Fang asked.

"I will go outside to find Wei Shun."

Wei Shun: I'm alright, big brother.

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You really change, Yu Zeng. Heng Guiying smiled at the scene.

Author: Yeah! 😣😉

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Spoiler for the next chapter:

"The winner for this competition is Ai Jin from South Sect." Zhou Zhihao loudly announced.

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