I was lying on my bed. When the door is slightly opened, a head pokes in.
Um…
"Chen'er, are you awake?"
Hm
She opened the door and walked inside, sitting beside me. She pulled out a book, showing it to me with a big smile.
"Do you want to hear a nighttime story?"
No, I am sleepy. I don't have the energy to listen to any story.
"I know you want to hear, no need to be shy about it. Hehe…"
Huh…
She opened the book after turning a few pages. She started the story.
"A long time ago, there used to be an immortal mountain, which everyone could climb and change their fate. It was the era of immortal cultivators. Almost everyone can be immortal. Sky used to be filled with immortal cultivators."
Oh, sounds good.
"There was a little girl around your age who also aspired to fly above the clouds. She tried to climb the mountain, but she failed."
What a Trash.
"Hehe… Well, everyone at that time called her trash, but she didn't let go of her dream. She continues to climb, day after day, week after week, month after month, and year after year. But she still failed, never reaching the top."
Waa… boring, why does she have to climb the mountain? If she doesn't care about what others say. How the hell is she trying to prove herself?
"It's not boring or useless. Her persistence was to prove herself to herself. That's why, again, all odds, even when her own family left, even when everything was against her, she still climbed, every day."
Huh, if she wants to prove herself to only herself. Then, why on the other standers? whom she was trying to fool, herself.
"Um… you have a point, but standards are already set, like the laws of heaven. We only move according to them. Even if it's your personal choice, it isn't. That's just your belief."
So…
"Haha… I think we are getting off the topic. Let's continue the story."
Hm
"She continues to climb from kid to old, she continues her journey even with her last breath, but she took her last breath on top of the mountain. There were many people watching her, all those who had seen her relentless perseverance."
And she died, just like that. What's the use of her life, just climbing a mountain?
"It wasn't in vain, her efforts paid off, she fulfilled her dreams, even heaven recognised her efforts. Her life returned, even her youth returned. She became the most beautiful woman in the world. Changing her destiny. She sacrificed her 100 years of life for tens of thousands of years of glory and fame."
"Don't you think it's all worth it?"
Why would it be worth anything? Didn't you say earlier that nothing is ours?
"Hey, this place is also isn't your, aren't you enjoying here."
What enjoyment, I'm blessing you with my presence.
In this world, nothing is yours but everything is mine.
Hmph
"…Haha… '
Why are you laughing like a fool?
"Little emperor, do you need a nighttime huge. Hehe…"
Aa… let go of me.
A few minutes later, she finally left.
Covering my face with her lipstick marks.
What a dangerous witch, I have to be careful around her.
I wiped my cheeks with my sleeves before turning around, staring at the Little Black who had been watching this drama.
Smash…
Awo…
What the hell am I raising you for?
Awo…
Hmph
…
…
The sun was shining bright in the sky.
I was sitting on a carriage with sister Feng and her annoying daughter. While little Black and Immortal Kid follow on foot.
"Are guys excited to enter Vermilion Academy?"
Nah… what's there to be excited about? It's just a school.
"Hehe… yes, it is, but aren't you excited to make new friends?"
Na…
I looked outside the carriage, and we were passing through multiple shops and streets.
In these few days, I visited a few places and tried multiple different types of cuisines. This whole week was overall good, just eating and sleeping while also having to deal with this annoying brat.
I looked, and the girl was sitting beside. She was wearing a red dress, matching her hot temper. I really want to teach her a lesson, but as an emperor, I can't do that; dealing with a petty mortal is below my emperor throne.
"Chen'er…"
What
"We have arrived at the Vermilion Academy."
Huh
We all came out of the carriage. In front of it was a huge gate with a similar bird carving to city gates.
I looked in my surroundings.
Fuck…
There were hundreds of carriages, and lots and lots of people, even more than what I saw at Immortal Assembly.
"Are you nervous?"
No
Sister Feng walked towards the main gates, grabbing our hands.
As we were walking, a few ladies surrounded us, starting their gossip. As a result, I lost my mental peace. Luckily, they got something else to annoy.
"Oh, Xiao'er, you have grown up so much."
"Hmph"
"Your temper hasn't changed a bit."
"Haha…"
As I was enjoying her misery, one of the women turned to me.
"Oh, what a cute child."
Huh
"He is my friend's son, Li Chen. Li Chen, say hello to Aunt Wei."
Hello…
After greeting a few more people, we headed inside.
That little brat got a lot of fan following.
Haha…
We walked through the main gate. Entering the main building before arriving at the grand hall, which was filled with a lot of people.
As I was following them around, I heard a familiar voice.
"Young Master Chen…"
Huh, I turned around only to see the Fatty, my old servant.
What are you doing? Did you also join the Vermilion Academy?
"My father bought me a seat. Hehe…"
What are you laughing about…
"I'm sorry."
Hm
"Hey, aren't you the Qian family's youngest son?"
"Hm"
Luckily, before another drama started, a voice cut through all the noise.
"We welcome everyone in our Vermilion Academy, which has existed for almost a thousand years."
"Young Master, we should find a place to sit down before the ceremony starts."
Hm
There were different sections for parents and students. Well, I chose the last seat, not wanting to be part of any childish drama. Fatty also sat beside me.
An old man with a long beard stood on stage.
"A thousand years ago, this academy was formed by our immortal ancestor to develop humans, make them more civilized, not like those barbarian sects. Where everything is decided by strength, here we follow rules. No money or strength can buy your way in."
Everyone started clapping after hearing his words.
Hey Fatty, what the hell is the old man talking about?
"Young Master, please be silent, we are not allowed to talk between lectures."
What we? Those rules are for others, not for me.
And do you want to follow me or this trash academy?
"…"
Hey, my patience is limited.
"Of course, I will follow your lead, young master."
Good choice, you aren't as dumb as I imagined.
"Young… Master…"
What the hell are you stammering for? Can't you speak normally?
"Little guy, I think you have something important to discuss wanna come on stage to share with us all? We would love to hear your thoughts."
I looked at my surroundings. Everyone was staring at me.
Fuck
'Being lowkey is so hard, no matter how much I try to avoid drama.'
I stared at the old man who invited me onto the stage.
Well, it can't be avoided. I stood up from my place, walking towards the stage.
On the way, all eyes seem to follow me, while insects rattle, irritating my ears.
I stood in front of the old. His face carried a slight smile.
"Little guy, what's your name. I saw you were discussing something important. Why don't you share with us?"
Well… old man, don't you know basic etiquette first, you tell your name before asking someone else.
Just as I spoke, a loud uproar erupted in the crowd. But with just a single wave of the old man's hands, everyone became silent.
"…My apologies, I should have introduced myself first. My name is…"
No Need.
The crowd erupted in another uproar.
Well, what trash academy is this with such a manner-less crowd? Now, I think of leaving it, I may have come to the wrong place.
I jumped down from the stage, walking past the crowd.
Hey, Fatty, what the hell are you sitting there for? You are coming with me; I won't let you join such a trash academy in my presence.
"Um… me…"
He actually stood up from his seat. But a Loud voice came from behind.
"Stop…"
Hearing this voice, Fatty seemed to freeze in his place. Not just him, everyone seems to freeze, no more chatter, complete silence.
Fuck, what a disgrace.
I grabbed his hand, dragging him out of the hall.