Chapter 396: Perchance, to Dream

Chapter 396: Perchance, to Dream

At long last, Hui made it back to his room. Rather than meditate, he laid down on the bed and closed his eyes. Im too tired. I think what I need tonight is a full nights rest!

It only took a few moments after his eyes shut for him to fall asleep. For the first time in a long time, Hui slept.

In his dream, he sat on the porch of a run-down apartment. His thin t-shirt blew in the wind. Cars blew by, leaving the air choked with exhaust. The summer sun burned down, beating on his head and shoulders. He rubbed the back of his neck, as if he could rub the sunburn away. Lifting his head, he squinted up at the sky.

If I could fly, wouldnt that be great? Id fly away from here and never come back. Leave my dad and the debt behind. Start over.

Kid! Get in here! a gruff voice shouted.

Reluctantly, he stood and turned toward the door. At the door, he paused and stared up at the sky again.

Why do I feel like I could fly?

Because you could, Yunxu declared, walking up beside him. He crossed his arms and stared up at the sky as well.

Hui blinked, startled. A car rushed by, sending his robes into a flurry. Hui stared at his hands, flipping them over. Im wearing these, now? Whats happening? This is where I spent my first life. I shouldnt be

You could. And you still can. Yunxu offered his hand to Hui. His eyes glittered with a dark, greedy light. Come with me. Well conquer this fresh world.

Er, youre youre really asking the wrong guy, here, Hui muttered, backing away.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Yunxu grabbed Huis arm. Come with me. We can destroy it all. Remake it in our own image.

No, no, Senior, please Hui shied away.

Ignoring his protests, Yunxu marched out into the street, dragging Hui after him. Well bring this world to its knees and plunder its riches for our

A horn blared. Yunxu turned, eyes wide.

Hui twisted free. Not again! I wont be isekaid a second time!

Yunxu turned, slightly confused by Hui fleeing. Turning back to the car, he raised his hand and laughed. This small beast

The car slammed into Yunxu and sent him flying. He rolled off into the sky, transforming into a blur of red and black robes. He struck the ground and tumbled, down the hill and past the street corner, far enough that Hui knew he shouldnt have been able to see him in such detail. As he came to a halt, he raised a bloodied arm and pointed at Hui. Avenge me

Hui jolted awake. He wiped sweat off his forehead and sat up, frowning. You know what, never mind. I dont think I need sleep that badly. At least my meditation doesnt get hijacked by some weird dream about Yunxu entering my world.

Although doesnt that raise a question? Would Yunxu still have his cultivation in my world? Is there such a thing as cultivation in my world? Is it possible to cultivate, or to have a cultivation? I never met any cultivators, and magic was generally considered pure fiction, but maybe they simply hid themselves away?

I just dont know. Its not as if the loan sharks were hanging out with cultivators. In any case ugh. Hui rubbed his eyes and stretched, shaking his head. What a terrible dream.

Eh? Why does Elder Sister seem disappointed? Hui wondered.

Lets go, Wu Fanyun declared, heading for the door.

Gui Yutong dug in her heels, slowing him. She reached into her robes and tossed him a small jade plaque. Ill contact you through that when Im ready!

Small cultivator understands, Hui replied. He snatched the jade plaque out of the air and tucked it into his robes. This way, she can notify me when the selection trials for All-Heavens Sect begin.

What did you give him? Wu Fanyun demanded.

Nothing. With a last, long glance at the door to the back gardens, Gui Yutong followed Wu Fanyun out.

Hui sighed out the second the door closed. Excellent! Not only am I free of that sis-con, but I also have a route to All-Heavens Sect and a bag full of spirit stones! Wonderful, wonderful.

Master who were they? Ying Lin asked, yawning and stretching as she wandered over to him.

A couple of patients, Hui replied.

Do you have any more of those dumplings? Ying Lin asked.

Dumplings? Ahthe ones I gave her when I had her temporarily from Sectgoer and was trying to spoil her. Hui shook his head. Unfortunately, theyre very expensive and only available a few times a year.

Ying Lin pouted, but only for a second. She turned toward the back garden. I saw you had a large yard in the rear of the complex. Can I practice my sword skills there?

Yes, but be mindful of the lotus beasts, Hui warned her.

Not to worry, Master! I wont hurt a one, Ying Lin pledged.

Good, because if you do theyre dangerous creatures with a terrifyingly powerful life force. If they start attacking you, run away immediately and come get me! Hui said, nodding.

Ying Lin laughed. Arent they barely the equivalent of third realm in strength?

Hui shook his head sternly. Dont underestimate them, Ying Lin. Youd be startled of what a lotus beast can accomplish when its truly motivated! Besides, arent you third realm?

Ying Lin shook her head. She flexed her biceps and grinned. I broke through last night! Im fourth realm, now!

Oh then you should start practicing flying on your own, too! Use Gu Tian, he can step in and levitate if you start to lose control, Hui instructed.

Yes! Ill go get to work, Ying Lin said, excited. She bounded off, practically skipping toward the back yard.

Hui looked after her and shook his head. How long has she been in the cultivation world? A week? Two? And shes already fourth realm? Nearly caught up to me.

People call me a genius ha! Thats what a true genius looks like, Hui thought, twisting his lips. He shook his head. No, no, its rude to all the true geniuses to call this small cultivator a genius. I know my place! Ill have to make sure I express myself clearly in the future, and refrain from bragging. I dont want to accidentally show off to another Ying Lin equivalent that is, another true genius! How terribly embarrassing would that be?