NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 6: Fragments of Past
He couldn't help but feel devastated as he was brought in front of his death once again.
"If only i could just meet my family once again, i could tell them how sorry i am for causing all the trouble they have been through because of me"
"If I haven't committed that mistake, my father doesn't need to trade his position as duke in exchange of my life"
"Father, I am sorry" tears rolled down his eyes and soon he lost consciousness.
A man in dark robes entered the room and found him unconscious.
He is quite strong and muscular in his plain clothes.
Then a woman enters the room with a bowl of hot food.
She gently placed the candle beside him and was shocked to see him.
She immediately drops the bowl in her hand. The sound is loud enough to reach outside.
The noise caught the attention of the man and it also brought back the consciousness of Fan Sheng.
Both shared eye contact "You..?" Fan sheng found a familiar face in the midst of darkness.
"What did you do to my sister?" A strong voice soon reached him.
The man caught him with a single hand and held him up in the air.
"Brother, please leave him. He didn't do anything" she pleaded with him.
Fan sheng couldn't reach the ground and shook his body but it was of no use as his legs and arms were tied down.
"I didn't do anything. Leave me"
"Brother, he is the one who saved Jin Wu" Her words struck him hard and he immediately placed him down gently.
"Are you sure he is the one who saved Jin Wu?"
"Yes Brother, I found him in the forest and he offered to help me"
"Is what my sister is telling true?" His gaze is fixed on Fan Sheng.
"Yes, I am a level 8 healer. If you don't believe me, i can prove it"
They untie him and show him his self healing capabilities by curing his swellings and injuries.
He is shocked to see how fast he recovered from his injuries.
"I actually forgot to ask the name of our benefactor" she humbly asks him.
"My name is Fan Sheng"
"So, you are the son of the Duke?"
"Yes, i am the youngest one"
"So are you the playboy who got exiled from the capital?"
"I think you can say that"
"Brother, he is not like that. Don't forget that he actually saved your daughter"
[System Scanning..]
"What is the system scanning"
[Scanning Completed]
[ Aura Level: 200
Abilities:
Defender level- 10,
Sword master Level- 10
]
"What? He is a level 10 defender and Sword Master. It is quite rare for a person to have 2 different qualities and that too in that high level"
"That means he surely is a rare talent"
Suddenly the man before him bent in front of him
"Accept My apologies, I found you near my home and thought you want to harm my family"
"Really..? For an instant I thought you want to kill me"
Jin Shu and her brother shared glances before they spoke.
"Actually.. My brother wanted to kill you"
"What? But why?" Panic arose on his face.
He couldn't feel it more surprising. The relief came with a shock.
"He recently accepted a deal to kill a person in exchange for money after my persuasion to earn money"
She kneels down and bows her head to the ground and apologizes to him.
"Please get up"
"We are so.. sorry. I don't know if the person they wanted to kill is you."
Her brother also kneels down and this sends shivers in Fan Sheng's spine.
"No.., Don't do that"
"I wanted to collect money for the physician to treat my daughter and I never thought that I would almost kill my benefactor"
"Please both of you get up first"
"We won't get up until you forgive us.." both of them were firm on their decision as they bowed before him.
[last 5 minutes left for task Completion]
"What? Only 5 minutes left" His response startled them.
"What Happened Young Master?"
"Nothing.."
"What should I do? How can I bond with someone in less than 5 min?"
"System, could you extend the timeline?"
[No, Time periods can't be extended]
"What to do, what to do.." he starts to walk here and there like a scared cat.
"Young Master, is something bothering you? Can we help with something?"
An Idea struck his mind but he is still not sure how to say it?
"The thing is…" He stutters with hesitation and the time starts to tick faster and faster.
"Please don't hesitate Master Sheng, My brother will surely help you" Jin Shu Affirms him.
He finally gathers the courage to say his inner feelings without stuttering.
"The thing is I feel like being followed and many others might be after my head. Is it okay if I want to hire you to protect me?"
"I know it's a bit too much to ask but.."
Before Fan Sheng could complete his words he is interrupted by him.
"From today onwards I am your loyal Guard and will always protect you from your Enemies" He pledges his loyalty to Fan sheng.
Fan Sheng is shocked but feels relieved.
"System, does this count as a bond?"
[Yes, Host has successfully formed a third bond]
"Ufff, he takes a long breath with a sigh of relief"
[Task 1 has been successfully completed and here are the rewards]
[Current Host Aura Level reached to 283]
"What? 283"
In front of him a chest has been opened and displayed on the screen.
[Rewards:
50 Taels of Gold100 Taels of Silver
New Abilities Unlocked: Defender, Sword Master, Archer
Abilities:
Healer Level-16
Defender Level-8
Sword Master Level-3
Archer Level-1
]
[Host's Cultivation Level Reached to 28]
[Task 2 In progress..]
[Complete Task 2 to unlock new Tasks and Rewards]
"So many rewards, it's great. I can protect myself from now now on"
"I think i will get rewards based on the people i choose beside me"
"Young Master, are you alright?" Jin Shu tries to touch him to get him back from his daze.
"Yes.. yess. I am alright" he nods his head
"What are your orders master"
"Master?Please don't be so formal." Fan Sheng feels shy about being called a master by someone who is so powerful by birth.
"I, Jin Dong, will pledge that from today onwards I will only be loyal towards you till my death" He kneels and bows to show his sincerity.
Fan sheng couldn't believe that this is actually happening.
"It's so great to have you by my side" He responds and helps him to stand.
"It will be so great to have a companion so strong by my side" He thinks to himself as he admires Jin Dong's Skills.
A stare caught his eye.
"Master Sheng, I hope you shall accept me as well"
"What?"
"I just want to take care of you. Please don't reject me"
He scratches the back of his head on all the sudden things that are happening.
"Okay, Why don't you all move to my house?"
"That will be great" Jin Shu gets excited.
"No, we don't want to trouble you Master" Jin Dong responds.
Jin shu gives an angry stare to Jin Dong as he denies Fan SHeng's request.
"No, It won't be a problem. I will feel at ease if you stay close to me."
"But.." Jin Dong hesitates a bit.
"Also it will be less trouble if your family also stays with you, so why don't you move into my house"
After a bit of persuasion from Jin Shu, Jin Dong finally agrees.
"Okay Master we will move in with you"
"Father, are we going somewhere" Jin Wu wakes up to the commotion and clings to Jin Dong's Leg.
"Yes, my dear you will be staying with me from now on" Fan Sheng replies to her with a smile.
"Will there be a lot of toys?"
"Yes, you can have anything you want"
"Yayy, i will have new toys"
Everyone smiles as they see the little child elated on going to a new home while a serious look emerges on Fan Sheng's face.
"With Jin Dong by my side I can finally feel safe and know who is behind that mask"