Chapter 10 Crisis (Part Two)


    His uncles had left him unchecked for all these years. It wasn''t because they were being merciful. It


    was simply because they didn''t see him as a threat. Making Zen a punchbag also gave them the


    satisfaction that Zen wasn''t getting any practice. On the contrary, the beatings would weaken, or even


    kill him over time. This was why he had stayed in the Luo n for all this time.


    Zen was quite aware that if he were to fight back, his uncles would not hesitate to kill him.


    "However, you helped us get even with Grey. We don''t approve of that old man. And his actions have


    only gotten more evil over time." Melvin said with a suggestive smile.


    Except the second and third branches of the Luo n, all other children secretly admired Zen for


    standing up to a bully like Grey.


    While the other children in the Martial Arts Hall had not openly thanked Zen, they agreed with what


    Melvin had said.


    The years that followed the coup in the Luo n were not very happy ones. The behavior of the two


    branches could only be described as evil. A substantial deduction had been made in the various


    monthly allowances for the coteral rtives. Even the quantity of drugs for practicing and refining


    had been reduced. A few servants had be arrogant toward the Luo n members as well.


    Almost all of the good things were being given to Perrin and Andrew. It was no doubt that other Luo


    children would feel mistreated.


    Everyone now yearned for the time when Zen''s father was the head of the n. At that time, the n


    system was very rigid. Although strict, Zen''s father was fair. There wasn''t much intrigue in the Luo


    n, nor did anyone dare to take advantage of situations. Servants were not rude to other people


    either.


    It was a pity that the new branches ruling the Luo n were not as fair and disciplined.


    This kind of nostalgia remained in the heart of the children in the Luo n. They were afraid to talk with


    each other about it for fear of a falling out between the families. They also didn''t want to leave evidence


    of discontent that could be used against them for fear of being punished by established rules.


    Over these past two years, the Luo n had certainly waned! Zen had ns. He knew that if


    presented with the chance, he would gather his strength and grow his power to be able to clean the


    n of these "rotten" members.


    ...


    ...


    In front of the magnificent mansion of the third branch of the Luo n, Grey stood with his head


    wrapped in gauze. So wounded was he that only his nose, eyes, and mouth could be seen.


    A thudding sound was heard as he dramatically fell to his knees. With a low snarl, he cried out, "Master


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    Andrew, rule in my favor please!"


    A teenager dressed in cyan leant back in his chair at Grey''s pitiful cry. Andrew was the second young


    master of the Luo n. He was a handsome man but, extremely arrogant and self-conceited.


    "I heard that you wanted Zen to be your servant so that he could take care of your diet." Andrew tilted


    his head andughed at the ludicrous idea.


    "Master Andrew, it''s not true ..." Grey denied with a feigned sob.


    Andrew Luo did not listen to Grey''s exnation. Instead, heughed, "Although Zen''s family was


    discredited and he was demoted to the position of a ve, he is still a Luo. You forgot that he was once


    the young master of the Luo n. It would be inappropriate if I, the second young master of the Luo


    n were to ask him to be my ve. You are a fool to think you could do such a thing and not face


    repercussions. Did you burn your brain with a high fever? You deserved the beating."


    Grey kowtowed in front of Andrew humbly before continuing to defend his actions. "Master Andrew, I


    admit I might have been at fault, but you have to help me and judge in my favor ..." As Grey feigned


    more tears, he made an inconspicuous gesture.


    Within moments, a middle-aged woman rushed to his side. She quietly knelt next to Grey.


    The middle-aged woman was Grey''s wife. She had been Andrew''s nanny ever since the death of his


    biological mother in his early childhood. Andrew had a very good rtionship with Grey''s wife. They


    were almost as close as a natural mother and son.


    "Auntie, you do not need to kneel down. Please, stand. Grey, you may stand as well!" Andrew waved


    his hand as he spoke.


    "Master Andrew, you agreed?" Grey''s voice showed a hint of excitement.


    Andrew stood from his chair and took a few steps before stopping and speaking, "Cousin Perrin said


    that he didn''t kill Zen because he wanted Zen to see how strong our families would be. However, Zen is


    not important at all. With cousin Perrin preparing to leave for Cloud Sect, I will help Perrin to dispose of


    Zen!"


    Grey understood what Andrew was going to do. The bandages around Grey''s mouth stretched as he


    grinned in satisfaction. He eximed, "Thank you so much, Master Andrew!"


    "But, we need to wait and solve this at ater time," Andrew said as he ced his hand on his


    forehead. He turned to Grey and continued, "I just took thest Magical Pill. It is important for me to


    practice after taking the pill. It is the only way the pill will be able to refine and clean my body. How


    about we take revenge on Family Practicing Day? I will choose Zen as my opponent during the death


    match held that day. Then I will have the perfect opportunity to kill him with my own hands."


    An evil smile grew on Andrew''s face at the thought of getting even with Zen.


    Family Practicing Day was an important asion as on that day, the skills of all the children would be


    inspected by the elders of the Luo n.


    At the same time, Family Practicing Day also presented a good opportunity for ves.


    If the ves survived the death matches held on Family Practicing Day, they would be granted their


    freedom.


    Even the most lowly ves desired their freedom. If the Luo n did not offer them an opportunity to


    regain their freedom, ves would soon crumble under the hopelessness of their situation. They would


    have no incentive to live through the daily beatings at the Martial Arts Hall.


    By setting this rule, all ves gained a trace of hope. They struggled through their daily monotony,


    hoping to live despite the terrible beatings as eventually, Family Practicing Day woulde and they


    would have a real chance to secure their freedom.


    However, the nature of the death match was not fair. Since salves were beaten every day, they suffered


    from various injuries and diseases. They stood no chance when attacked by healthy and well-trained


    elite children of the Luo n.


    A lot of ves had died on Family Practicing Day in the past. In the meantime, the Luo children''s skills


    and abilities were tested on that day and the best ones would be rewarded with different prizes.


    Therefore, every Luo child would definitely try their best to win the match.


    "Good idea, Master Andrew. So be it. Let that kid live another month!" Grey kowtowed before Andrew a


    few more times before quickly standing. Beneath the severalyers of medicated gauze, Grey''s eyes


    shone with intensity and hatred.


    When Andrew left, the middle-aged woman turned to plead with Grey. "Zen is a poor teenager. Why do


    you have to force him to his death? He should not have hit you, I agree. But teaching him a little lesson


    is enough. You don''t have to kill him."


    Grey snorted when he heard his wife. He red at her as he replied, "You are just a woman! You don''t


    know anything except petty kindness."


    Scolded by her husband, the middle-aged woman cowered. She tried to respond, but had nothing to


    say. Finally, she closed her mouth and bowed her head.