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The bandits point their weapon at them. Most of them squad down and hand over their valuable. Zhang He quietly set alarm but discovered by bandit and ask him to lay low on the ground, pointing his weapon at him! Without choices, He obeys. Although the others want to help, but He just shook his head, told them it's not the time. They too obey, since there were audience here, they can't just bang in and attack them, just in case they might endanger the innocent one.
Now, they got what they want. They ask them to keep themselves low until were all out. But one of the bandits cried in pain, accusing 'her' for attacking him. They went fort and check, notice that his konco lay on ground, injure. The leader grab her, and ask dangerously whether she was the one who done it. 'She' just smiles, try to make a fool of them! He anger, wanted to slap her, but instead slapped by her! He fell on the floor wince in pain, and order his men to capture her. But she just stood there, smiling. As they charge fort, suddenly there're fire around them! They jump in fear and dust themselves off. Lu Xun jumps down and attack them, follow by Jiang Wei who they thought he was a 'she'. They see this as opportunity and attack them!
The audience were scare, and hide themselves under the seat. But the little girl not afraid, she slowly lifts her head up and watch the fights with amazement! On the stage, they tried their best to defense themselves especially when there was gun shooting at them. They plan and separate themselves. Gan Ning and the others will attack the one without guns while the rest will attack the one with guns. It was piece of cake for them. The little girl cheer excitedly, not aware of the danger and was caught by bandit's leader.
Now, he point his sword on her throat, threaten them to surrender or else he would kill her! They startle and anger! They don't want to surrender, but for the sake of the little girl, they put down their weapon and surrender. But unexpected came, Jiang Wei did not put down his spear, instead walk toward the bandit's leader. At first, he tried to threaten him, but Jiang Wei still insists walks near him. His friends did advice him, but none of their word heed him. Every steps he walks fort was full of dangerous aura. Now, the leader was scare now, he pushes his weapon on the girl's throat, causing some slight blood drip from her neck. Jiang Wei stops, knew that he was serious. The leader ask him to surrender again, but this time, he could feels a cold wind rush toward him and without his acknowledgment, Jiang Wei was right his back! He looks at him with horror! Just before he could act, he could feels his body started to weakening and slowly fell to the floor.
They look in horror, wondering if Jiang Wei really did kill him. Jiang Wei puts his weapon back, and slightly looks at the leader, "You know what I hate? Bandits!" he say coolly. Now the little girl was safe, she could feels her feet was as soft as jelly and fell on the floor! This is not a game, she thought, knowing that she almost lost her life! But soon was ask by Jiang Wei to get her out before he awake as he just only knock him out. They quickly went to her aid and get her out of here.
At the mean time, most of the bandits was panic after sawing their leader had fallen. Lu Xun jumps down from the stage and take microphone from Zhang He, "It's over! Surrender now or else!". Without choices, they surrender. Yuan Shao and his bodyguard came and arrest them. Just as Jiang Wei said, he just knock the leader down and now he was tied up with his konco, waiting for their punishment. They beg for mercy as they need some income to support themselves. Although Yuan Shao does not agree to let them go as they just bang in his territory, but Zhang He thought of a plan to fulfill their punishment which they need to work for them for years, not only as hiring them, but also an opportunity to get income. They were happy and thank Zhang He for his kindness.
Since the case is solve and the shows end, Zhang He hand them a pack of ticket which they had promise. Huang Gai's face fill with light! He had been waiting for this moment for so long and now he got the chance to watch them, LIVE! Without hesitation, he took a piece of ticket and book a place for himself! They had a sweat on their head, never expecting this would gone too far. Now, the tickets were on their hand and they're heading to the stage. But Jiang Wei did not want to go, instead, he ask Lu Xun to follow him as he had something to talk to him. Lu Xun feels curious and followed him, leaving them behind.
They shrug themselves, not wanted to know what was it about and went to the concert. As they went in, the studio were packed of people! Most of them were crazy fans and they're cheering for them aloud! They tried to squeezed in and generally found Huang Gai in front of the line. He too cheer for them! They just look at each other and cheer too, as the three girls had appear on the stage singing!
Outside of the studio, Jiang Wei leads Lu Xun to the exit. He wanted to open the door but gives up, facing Lu Xun seriously. Lu Xun feels weird, wanted to ask what had bug him. But receives no answer and was pulled forcefully! He tried to ask him but all Jiang Wei did was just pull him and wandering around the town. Finally, they stop in front of a cafe. Lu Xun still questioning but Jiang Wei ask him to sit. Lu Xun sighs in defeat and obey, not asking anymore. A waitress came and help them take an order. After their order had came, Lu Xun want to ask again but interrupt by Jiang Wei.
Jiang Wei: Lu Xun, I know is weird to ask this but… how did you got that hat? I mean a hat that with big Ace on it…
Lu Xun: That hat? Well, I had it ever since I was born. My mother gave it to me… why do you ask that?
Jiang Wei: It's nothing… I thought I saw a name on it, it says, Lu…
Lu Xun: (he knew something not right and quickly cut him off, anger) It's not your concern! This hat is mine and forever mine! And I did not steal it!
Jiang Wei: (he saw his anger and quickly cool him down) Cool down! I'm just asking….
Lu Xun: Why do you want to know? And why are you acting weird lately? It's not like you at all… (suddenly he startle as Jiang Wei hit the table all of the sudden)
Jiang Wei: Lu Xun! I know I'm not suppose to say this but… could you… could you promise me that whatever happen between us, you'll trust me forever? (he saw his face, he wanted to say something but stop by him) Please I'm asking you!
Lu Xun: (he silent for awhile, don't know what to say, he wanted to ask what had bug him but, Jiang Wei's eyes still pierce at him, demand for an answer) Alright, I'll trust you, but, if only you could told me what is wrong, then I might…
Jiang Wei: No, there's no need. I just need you to trust me, that's all… I'm sorry about this but…
Lu Xun: It's alright… But, what's bugging you lately? Was it…
Jiang Wei: It's nothing, I'll be back to the hotel… sorry for disturb…
He stands, leaving Lu Xun alone. Although he want to make clear about this, but gives up and leaves the place too. While Jiang Wei back to the hotel, he curse himself for almost doing 'that'. He slam the wall, hate himself!
The concert was over and it was a success! As they head back to hotel, they notice that Cao Ren was not beside them! They look around until they saw a man run to them. It was Cao Ren! He told them that he went to the washroom and miss them as he tried to searches for them in the studio as it was cramped by people. They forgive and continue to head back to the hotel, but soon meet Jiang Wei on the street. They wave him and caught his attention. They told him how awesome the concert was but, Jiang Wei just nod weakly as he had no mood to think of such thing since he had other thing bug him. When they ask what was he trying to talk to Lu Xun, Jiang Wei just kept silent, without saying a word.
On the back stage, the girls cried happily as soon as they saw Lu Xun came in. They wanted to hug him again, but this time, Lu Xun quickly evade as much as he could so that he won't be caught by the girls. Soon Zhang He came in follow by Yuan Shao, and congratulate their success. But the atmosphere soon turn to seriousness.
Lu Xun: Say, Yuan Shao, are you sure your info was correct?
Yuan Shao: Of course they do! Do you think my men would gone wrong?
Lu Xun: No, it's not that I doubt but…
Zhang He: You're worried about that, aren't you? (Lu Xun just nod, he knew what would come to him)
Cai Wenji: Can't you just not go? It might remind you about that…
Zhen Ji: Yes, you just got yourselves through with that. I think you should just give up and let them go instead…
Lu Xun: Don't worry, I'll be fine. I knew these days would come literally (he tried to smile but only a sad smile)
Diao Chan: Are you sure about that? Once you go there again, it might haunt you again!
Zhang He: I'm sure he would, although… I see you still had problem… would it had something to do with that HURT member?
Lu Xun: You mean Jiang Wei? (He nod) I guess there're things can't hide from you…
Zhang He: Actually, I just walk by to the café moments ago and saw the both of you talk, and acting strange too! So I figure that might be the problem.
Lu Xun: Well, you could say that so. He ask me to follow him, and drag me to nowhere! He stop at the café and suddenly ask me to trust him no matter what! I'm not sure what had bug him, but… I guess I've to ask him again, usually he won't act like that…
Zhang He: Still, I have to this, you must be careful of him. Although he quit became HURT, but, he was one of them and who knows he might someday return to who he was? Plus, I should give you one more advice since it might had something to do you…
Lu Xun: What is that?
Zhang He: Be careful of Cao Ren too. I saw him hiding behind the pillar where you and Jiang Wei talking, and he seems to eavesdrop… I can't say I'm thinking too much but… (he pat Lu Xun's shoulder) I only ask you to be more careful from now on. You never know what would happen next? Especially who you are! And I could say that there're lot of them wanted to had on you, you must remember that!
Lu Xun: (They look at him with concern and surprise, but quickly settle down, give them a smile) Thanks guys. I know you guys really worried about me and I appreciate that, but still, I have to go on. I know someday these truths had to be reveal. Until that day, I'll try to hang on! I'll settle everything as I could! Just you see!
Yuan Shao: (he pat Lu Xun's back hard) That's the spirit! You just go on and do what you should do! We'll always support you!
Zhen Ji: Yes! If that's really happen, you have to told us everything you walk through! Promise?
Lu Xun: (they look at him happily, he knew this day would come and he had to confront it. He turn to the door and open it, ready to leave) A promise then! I'll told you everything once I came back! OK? (they hug him tight, asking him to be careful one last time. He nods and close the door, prepare himself for the next journey)
The next day, Yuan Shao came to them and ask them to use his personal boat to cross the sea. Although Jiang Wei knew how to drive, but he decided to let the driver to guide them since he knew the way than he was.
Finally they set off to Bei Ping. Most of them can't wait to meet Lu Bu since the info says that he will be there, plus, they had the chance to meet the Two Qiaos, ever since they separate from Jing Zhou. As they thought they could meet them the girls, somehow, Jiang Wei just lowered his head and silent. Lu Xun saw that and ask, but receive no answer.
Few hours later, they manage to reach Bei Ping's dock. To their surprise, although this place was set on north, but it was cooler than being freeze! The driver told them that Lu Bu had pass through the mountain and it was just right beyond them. They look at the mountain with amazement and they just notice that there are two mountains right in front of them. They look at the map and notice that both these mountain was called Shi Ting and Jie Ting. The mountain they need to head off was Shi Ting.
Just before they went on, the driver gives them some clothes as they need to climb to the higher mountain. They wear it just in case and thank the driver, which he would stay here until they came back. At first, they wanted to drop by and meet the Qiaos, but as they ask the counter from the inn, he told them that they had left few days ago. With disappointment, they head to the mountain and started to ask someone to lead them.
Most of the villager fear and only show them the way as they say that it was once a place of Monster's lair! Although it had been neutralized by the soldiers few years ago, but they believe there're some survivors still remaining to fulfill their motive! Huang Gai form in fist! He had been hated those 'Monster' for years and swear that if he ever seen a 'Monster', he'll crush him in no time!
At the same time, the villagers also warn them that there're some path they can't go as it would lead them to their lair! Once they knew the way, they thank the villager and head to the mountain. They read the map and walk cautiously as it was getting narrow and hard to see as it's trail was all white! They walk and walk, until they had lost! They studied the map through but none could lead them the way! They look around hoping to find someone or something that could help them. Jiang Wei looks up the sky, talking to himself.
Jiang Wei: Hm… never thought I'll be back here again…
Ma Chao: Again? You came here before?
Jiang Wei: Yes, I did, but only once, for Mission…
Huang Gai: Come to think of it, those villagers… they say it had been neutralized by soldiers right? So you're one of them?
Jiang Wei: (he nod) Yes, I am, back then. It was my first assignment and we're ask to executed every single one of them. Although I can't say there were survivor but… that was the time I meet someone. He looks familiar but… before I could ask, he ran away and drops from the cliff.
Huang Gai: Was he a Monster?
Jiang Wei: Yes. I just thought that he looks like someone I knew, so…
Huang Gai: Heh! Who care! As long as it was those thing, it doesn't matter they died or what! They deserve what they did!
Jiang Wei: But, don't you ever thought that if they don't intended to? Would you still hate them?
Huang Gai: Heh! It doesn't matter whether they like it or not, for me, I'll still hate them, once and for all! (he clutches in fist and hit the wall)
They're speechless, whenever speak of Monster, he'll hate them from his heart. As they want to go, there was a group of people driving motor toward them, surround them! These guys had chains and some weird weapons on them! They quickly prepare themselves defense themselves! The motorists stop and face them dangerously. One of them took off his google, reveal Monster's eye! Huang Gai clutches his fist and shout out loud, "Monster scum!" The others did the same thing, reveal themselves as Monster!
Now, they're in trouble! These monster surround them, ready to attack them, but their leader stops them and head fort, look at Lu Xun and speak their 'Monster' language. Lu Xun understand, and say the same thing which kinda surprise them, especially Huang Gai. The more they chat, the more hotter it get! The leader finally make his decision and order his men attack them! They summon their own magic and hit them! Lu Xun defense it and told them that they're serious and they gonna use their ultimate weapon to defeat them!
Although Huang Gai want to ask how he understood them, but they quickly cut him off and attack the enemy instead. While they fight furiously, the leader walks back, summon his own technique. Lu Xun knew it, wanted to stop him but was stop by his followers. Ling Tong helps him out, but as they fight and evade, Ling Tong accidentally hit Lu Xun's head, causing Lu Xun's contact lens fell off! Ling Tong apologizes but only shoo off by Lu Xun as he doesn't care about his head and quickly find his contact lens. But it was hopeless as one of the enemy had step on it and destroy it. Lu Xun could feel his heart had broken into pieces, as if this was the end to him! Huang Gai walks to Lu Xun, wanted to help him but give up the thought as he saw his golden eyes! Huang Gai was furious, feeling wanted to kill him! Lu Xun saw his expression, wanted to explain but he quickly shove Huang Gai aside and summon fire which it almost strike Huang Gai's back. The leader anger, ask him to shift aside, but Lu Xun disobey. Without choices, the leader uses his technique to attack him which Lu Xun had predicted it and disband it. The leader halt his men, ask them to retreat. But before he goes off, he looks at Lu Xun dangerously and warn him that he was about to get himself in danger for he had betray them and was going to report this to their Head which until that day came, he'll receives his punishment!
Lu Xun wanted to stop them but was pull by Huang Gai and gives him a slap! Lu Xun fell on the ground, hold his pain. Huang Gai held him up again and slap him once more! This time Lu Xun's face was red and his mouth was bleeding. As Huang Gai wanted to hit Lu Xun again, Gan Ning and the others quickly stop Huang Gai before he did so. He was so angry that he don't care who he dealing with! He tried to shove them aside but fail and give up literally. Jiang Wei helps Lu Xun up, and help him to wipe off his blood but cut it off.
Huang Gai calm down now, and they slowly let him go, just in case he might attack again.
Huang Gai: You monster! Get out of my sight!
Lu Xun: Please, it's not what you think! Listen to me!
Huang Gai: I don't believe this! For the whole time I've been traveling with a monster! No, a voodoo! No! A Taboo! You sicko!
Jiang Wei: Huang Gai! That's enough!
Huang Giai: You too! (he hold Jiang Wei's collar with anger) You knew who he was didn't you? Why you did not told me about this?
Jiang Wei: If I told you, do you think you'll accept? Look at yourselves! Before you knew who he was, you're fine with it! But now! Look at it! You don't even care to know who he was and now you even wanted to kill him!
Xu Huang: He's right! Just before you knew who he was, you guys seems close!
Huang Gai: (he let go Jiang Wei) But not anymore! You're nothing but a taboo! I don't believe this! At first I thought because you're Shi Huang Mu's clan so I did not ask further from you! But now! You're a Monster! How ridiculous! You're nothing but a taboo! No! A bad lucker! Devil's child!
Lu Xun: Yes, you're right! I'm nothing but a taboo! Devil's child! And I don't even have right to stay at all! But! If it's not because of you humans been chasing us like this, do you think all these would happen? That war, it all happen because of you humans who tried to suffering us, torture us in the first place! And that is why we wanted to show that we had our own pride too! But you humans only take us as Monster and use us for experimented purpose! Do you think we did not suffer that much?
Huang Gai: Yeah right! You Monster kill us violently! Even the children are unforgivable! All you Monster could do was steal, cheat, killing without mercy, and heartless! Do you really think the like of you are capable to stay? I think not!
Jiang Wei: Huang Gai! He had nothing to do with that war, cut it out!
Huang Gai: No, I'm not done yet! You Monster should deserve more than punishment! I even wondering why on earth your mother wanted to born you anyway? For fun? Or for experimented purpose? (but before he could finish his word, he was slap by Lu Xun instead)
Lu Xun: You could mock me and my father about this, but not my mother! If not because of her, I won't be here at all! You don't even know how I feel! Do you really think I like the way who I am? Being half SiHuang Mu and half Monster was torturing! You had no idea what I had been through! For the whole time, I've been running from my life from you humans and only she was the one who guide me until now! Do you really think you had the right to think that? I don't think so! (his eyes started to show watery, as if it might drop anytime soon) You with all of people don't know a thing and don't simply claim that you knew it all, cuz I had enough! (he bits his lips, tried to hold his tear)
Huang Gai: Then answer me honestly, you did with them before, didn't you? Hm? And don't tell me you did not cuz you just spoke their language! So, did you or not!
Jiang Wei: Huang Gai, I know you hate about this and that is why I don't want to told you about it and I even told him about you, so that's why I…he… but, as you just heard, it is true! I could prove it! (he wanted to stop Huang Gai but he keeps pressing the question and finally Lu Xun admit it and nod his head)
Huang Gai: Then, I can't accept this! Just go! I don't want to see you again (he turn his back, not facing Lu Xun) If I ever see you again, I will kill you, so be gone!
They beg him but Huang Gai ignore. Lu Xun understood and leaves the team. Jiang Wei wanted to chase him down, but Lu Xun ask him to stay as he had done what he had told. On the other hand, they look at Huang Gai who still facing opposite. They ask him to recruit Lu Xun back but as you know, Huang Gai did not wanted to and never want to meet him as he was a Monster. They shrug and decided to let him cool down. Without any choice, they only watch Lu Xun leave them quietly and they continue to walk fort which they reach a tunnel like. Huang Gai fasten his pace as he still piss off. Jiang Wei feels like he was stuck in the middle. He tried to thinks of something and finally cut by someone.
Ma Chao: Jiang Wei… we er…
Jiang Wei: I know, I'm sorry about this… I never thought this would gone seriously bad!
Ling Tong: Hey, don't blame yourselves! We're at fault too!
Jiang Wei: No, it's not! I'm the one who was fault! I should told you guys about this…
Gan Ning: Hey, what's done is done! We can't just go back to where it was right? So, why not told us what you know? Maybe we could figure out something…
Xu Huang: Yes, to told you the truth, we're still not sure what's going on either. So I guess I can't say we're all at fault at all…
Cao Ren: Then I guess it'll be alright to told them about those Monster?
Jiang Wei: Yes, I guess so…
Ma Chao: So, what was it about? How do we know that those are Monster? They seem… normal!
Jiang Wei: Yes, it's hard to tell, but, as you can see just now, if they had something extraordinary from us, then they'll be considered as Monster. Take Lu Xun as example, his eyes shone bright gold right? That was extraordinary! You see, human don't have those eyes. If their appearance shown something different from us, they'll automatically brand as Monster! That's what we state them.
Gan Ning: So in other word, if we see their body was different than us, that's mean they're Monster, right? But why you stop telling us back in Luo Yang? Is not that we can't keep our mouth shut!
Xu Huang: You're actually concern about his feeling, didn't you, so that's why you stop us back then…
Jiang Wei: Yes, I knew that if you guys still press that question, he might lost his sight and decided not stay anymore… Plus, whatever Huang Gai say back then did hurt his feeling…
Huang Gai: Heck! Who cares! As long as he was not here, I'm fine with it!
Ma Chao: But, where is the feelings that we had been walk through? Don't you feel any?
Huang Gai: I don't care! Those are past and I'm not thinking about it anymore! He should count himself lucky for I did not kill him in the first place!
Ma Chao: But still! (Huang Gai ignore and let out a sigh)
Ling Tong: But… are you really sure what you say about Monster are all that bad? Cuz for what I see, Lu Xun are not one of the type! He helps us out too…
Huang Gai: Hm! That's what he thought he could confess his guilt! A Monster will always be Monster! That's that!
Ma Chao: Still, compare to those guys! He did help us right? Or else he had join them and kill us in the first place!
Huang Gai: Alright, that's enough! I'm sick hearing about him and he's one of them, that's it!
They look at each other and sigh in defeat! He really was hard head! As they walk, Xu Huang still wondering who was spy as he still think something was not right! Although he did thinks that Lu Xun was a spy, but the more he thinks, the more confuse he got! In the end, he still could not figure out who and why, and decided just leave it until the day had come.
Alright, that's it for this chapter! I'll tried to update as soon as possible! So don't miss it!