Fei Chen's Sword Journey
PPFC 304 - Hirataka Condition
PPFC 304 - Hirataka Condition
Fei Chen found Hirataka who was severely injured with stab wounds of ice fragments in his stomach as well as burns on several parts of his body. What surprised Fei Chen, however, was the healing that the young man with half his body burned.
“Whose you?” The young man asked and kept his distance upon seeing Fei Chen's arrival.
“Not to be afraid, I am a friend of the person you healed that.” Fei Chen replied and approached Hirataka then checked his pulse.
Hirataka's condition was extremely critical and made Fei Chen take out a Clear Dew Pill and have Hirataka swallow it. Not to forget Fei Chen drained a deep energy into Hirataka's body and started trying to heal him.
After Hirataka's body gradually improved, Fei Chen began to channel Qi until Hirataka was finally able to move his limbs back.
“Master..” Hirataka muttered softly and tried to see more clearly the figure that healed him.
“Mr Chen?” Hirataka immediately paid his respects to Fei Chen.
“Mr Chen, sorry for my negligence! Everything that happened was purely due to my mistake-”
Fei Chen held onto Hirataka's shoulder before the man finished his words. Fei Chen told Hirataka to explain the young man who was with him in the cave because he had already listened to Deshe's explanation.
Hirataka finally explains the identity of the young man he saved. The young man was named Xiao Gang and was a resident of Xuangang. The young man survived because Hirataka saved him.
“Your Highness, forgive me for the sassness of the servant. It is insulting to me for not recognizing you Your Majesty.” Xiao Gang apologized and bowed his head to Fei Chen.
‘His age is my age..’ Fei Chen looked at the young man named Xiao Gang.
“Xiao Gang huh? What are your parents' jobs in Xuangang?” Fei Chen asked.
Xiao Gang explained to Fei Chen that he was an orphan who was picked up by the Blood Sakura Organization at the Blood Sakura Palace. There he was taught medical science but his understanding was weak, Xiao Gang also knew the figure of Hirataka.
“I remember there was a boy like him... But I didn't expect you to remember me, Junior Xiao.” Hirataka smiled faintly and tried to stand up.
“Senior Hirataka, do not force yourself..” Xiao Gang helped Hirataka stand up and walk.
“Five more months we're leaving for Kai Empire. Hirataka, prepare yourself. There is no time to mourn all this. We must continue to move forward to bear these sins and regrets.” Fei Chen said that to Hirataka so that the man did not feel guilty.
Xiao Gang looked at Hirataka and Fei Chen in turn, then expressed his intention to join the journey towards the Kai Empire.
“Your Majesty, Senior Hirataka, can a servant-like person become a swordsman? Allow me to practice and come to Kai.” Empire Xiao Gang expressed his intentions.
Fei Chen frowned, “Being a swordsman huh? I advise you not to take that step. Nothing to be proud of but killing and seeing the bloodshed.”
“That's no problem Your Majesty. Servant wants to avenge me for the death of the people in Xuangang. His Holiness just said we should continue to move forward with sin and regret, right? If I do nothing and live as an ordinary person, then it is the same that I do not step forward and the same as the dead.” Xiao Gang replied and made Fei Chen think.
Hirataka looked at Fei Chen who seemed to be thinking about an answer so he spoke up first.
“Mr Chen, it looks like Junior Xiao can help us. I felt no air or air at all if he was a warrior and shinobi. I had thought he was a spy but it turned out that it wasn't.” Hirataka tried to convince and finally Fei Chen nodded his head.
“Alright, Xiao Gang. I welcome you.” Fei Chen extended his hand to Xiao Gang.
“Your Highness this..“ Xiao Gang felt impolite if he had to shake hands with Fei Chen.
“Do it, you are impolite if you do not return Mr. Chen.” Hirataka nudged Xiao Gang's body and made the man shake Fei Chen's hand.
Whether Fei Chen, Hirataka or Xiao Gang, the three of them were both struck by the sight of the corpses that were strewn about after Fei Chen smashed the frozen shards of ice.
‘This is very terrible..’ Hirataka sat down and made him remember the massacre in the Kai Empire.
“Let the three of us provide a proper burial for them.” Fei Chen invited Hirataka and Xiao Gang to provide a proper burial for the Xuangang people.
Long enough Fei Chen gave a burial to the corpse that was lying with Hirataka and Xiao Gang. The three of them like making a vast tomb where the area covers half the city area.
Fei Chen sat pensively on the rubble of the building and muttered softly, “Slaughter always happens. I've seen it over and over again. For the sake of obtaining demonic-power they did all this. I've walked this far and I'll continue to dirty my hands. Yes, because someone has to do it.”
Fei Chen looked at his palm then clenched his hand tightly. Seeing Fei Chen who looked shocked made Hirataka feel guilty while Xiao Gang watched Fei Chen closely because this was his first experience or the first time seeing Fei Chen's attitude.
“Your Majesty, we have given a proper burial to all of them. We have to prepare for another five months. And I promise I will be a strong man and can make you remember my servant all your life, Your Majesty.” Xiao Gang said to Fei Chen who was sitting pensively.
“Xiao Gang... So what are you gonna do? Do you want me to teach you?” Fei Chen asked to ascertain the young man's purpose.
“Hamba has thought about it Your Majesty. Servant wants Senior Hirataka to teach servant to be a Shinobi.” Xiao Gang replied and asked Fei Chen's approval for Hirataka to teach him to be a Shinobi.
Fei Chen looked at Hirataka who did not mind even the man nodding his head.
“Xiao Gang, it all depends on Hirataka's decision. I can't give you an answer.” Fei Chen stood up after saying so.
“Then, Hirataka, are you willing to train Xiao Gang?”
“Available, Mr. Chen. I am willing to train Junior Xiao. I'll make sure he's useful to you.” Hirataka answered with confidence.
“Use for me huh?” Fei Chen laughed softly then shook his head.
“Looks like you're well again Hirataka.” Fei Chen patted Hirataka on the shoulder and invited him to the Mafei Capital first, but Hirataka refused.
“Your Majesty, I will be around Xuangang with Junior Xiao. We'll meet here in five months. If there is any important information, I will let you know using Deshe.” Hirataka replied then looked at the small-bodied Deshe who was in Fei Chen's head.
“How's Deshe?” Hirataka asked Deshe.
After the two travel and fight together, Hirataka and Deshe's relationship becomes close. The two of them were always talking about Fei Chen's development or Fei Chen's prowess.
Deshe divided his body in half and the body of the clone himself moved towards Hirataka's head.
“Alright, I don't mind going back to accompany you Hirataka.”
“Good. You've been a great help to Deshe.”
“Do not praise me Hirataka. Your compliments don't make me happy.”
Fei Chen smiled and said goodbye to Hirataka and Xiao Gang as he was about to return to the Mafei Capital.
“Then I go first Hirataka, Xiao Gang. In five months we will meet here. But if you have time, come to the Capital of Mafei in a few weeks because I will have a wedding there.” Fei Chen opened the teleportation portal after saying so.
“Mr Chen, this time you will truly become the Emperor Conqueror of Women like her.” Hirataka sighed as he guessed the number of wives Fei Chen would marry more than before.
“Yes, I don't mind that nickname.” Fei Chen responded to Hirataka's remark and disappeared from Hirataka or Xiao Gang's sight after walking through the Teleportation Portal.