4 Faul (1/2)

”Are you gonna head to the entrance examination yet?” Lin Xiaodong asked, remembering his purpose in coming here.

”Hmm...” I started wondering. Oh yes, today was the day of registration for the Seven Profound Martial House. If it were Lin Ming, he would've definitely went there. Me, on the other hand...

”I don't want to.” I refused immediately.

”Huh?” Lin Xiaodong was stunned.

”Don't tell me you're still sour over Lan Yunyue?” Lin Xiaodong suddenly recalled.

”What?” It was my turn to be stunned. Who the heck is Lan Yunyue and what does she have to do with this?

However, at the mention of her name, I could feel a slight bitterness stirring within me. After which, old memories resurfaced and I remembered the girl.

Lan Yunyue, she was Lin Ming's childhood sweetheart. In short, they grew up together and developed feelings for each other. However, despite their mutual feelings, neither of them admitted to it. Due to their lacking backgrounds, they promised earlier that they'd take the entrance examination for the Sky Profound Martial House even though it was nowhere near as good as the Seven Profound Martial House. But in the end, she never showed up and got engaged to Zhu Yan instead.

”Ah, no. Definitely not. No.” Of course I'm not sour over her. Well, at least not me, but I could feel the Lin Ming inside me bothered over it. However, it was only slightly. Although I can't fully transition from being Jack Flay to Lin Ming just yet, I could strongly feel how Ling Ming's heart pulsed for the Martial Way, influencing even my own personality. In time, the matter of Lan Yunyue will not even matter to him.

”Then what do you plan to do?” Lin Xiaodong couldn't help asking. What's up with Brother Ming?

”Hehe...” I chuckled mysteriously, ”I plan to...”

Lin Xiaodong stared unblinking.

”Travel the world.” I grinned.

Lin Xiaodong's eyes widened.

After a few moments of silence, Lin Xiaodong quietly came up to Lin Ming while putting a plump hand on his forehead. He was wondering if this brother of his was sick in the head or something.

”What are you doing?” I asked, my grin freezing.

”I'm checking if you were hitting the trees with your head instead of your fists.” He said with a serious face.

I immediately slapped his hands away. You're the one who hit your head!

”Aiyo! Brother Ming, what was that for?” Lin Xiaodong said pitifully while exaggeratedly holding the hand I slapped.

”What do you expect? I am not sick! Also, what are you complaining about? I didn't even hit that hard!” I huffed in indignation.

”I am just concerned for your health.” He chuckled.

”You don't need to worry about that.” I smiled.

”How can I not be worried? First, you say you won't join the entrance examination, then you say you want to travel the world? That's no different than sending yourself to your death.” He sighed, shaking his head in disappointment.

”What? Do you not believe that I am capable?” I asked while raising an eyebrow.

Lin Xiaodong shook his head once more, ”It's not that I think you're not capable, but you're only at the First Stage of Body Training. If any vicious beast sees you outside, it would eat you up without even bones remaining.”

I couldn't help but snort in contempt. What about vicious beasts? Do they have cheats? Can they compare with my system? Are they the main characters?

”Hmph!” I snorted and walked to my backpack. Secretly pulling out one ginseng from the inventory, I put it inside the backpack and proceeded to give the backpack to Lin Xiaodong.

Lin Xiaodong was immediately dumbfounded, ”What are you doing?”

”Give this backpack to my parents and have them sell what's inside,” following which, I arrogantly strode off into the forest without a pause and without a care for the world.

”I'll be back in a month!” I said from afar while Lin Xiaodong remained frozen on his spot.

”Brother Ming, don't go!” Lin Xiaodong finally woke up from his daze and got frightened pale. He hurriedly chased after Lin Ming while carrying the backpack, his rolls of fat jiggling as he ran.

It didn't take long before he finally caught up with Lin Ming while gasping for air. However, when he saw the look on Lin Ming's face, he was suddenly startled.

”Brother Ming...” He softly called out, but upon seeing the look of utter despair on Lin Ming's face, he decided to shut up.

...

Earlier on, I was merrily going on my way and decided to open up the system.

'Status!' I enthusiastically called out.

[Status]

Name: Lin Ming (Jack Flay)

Age: 15 (20)

Gender: Male