In the middle of the day, Xiao Yun hugged his cauldron and herbs like he would hold his newborn and then paddled off to the martial arts side.
He had been meaning to make pills in Zhang Wei's courtyard again. He sneaked around like a thief not wanting the commotion from a few days ago to be repeated. But with all that sneaking around the only thing he was missing is a robbers mask and he would be perfect mascot for thieves though he honestly looks more like a raccoon.
The guards "...."
The thing he didn't account for was the guards that were secretly stationed everywhere in the sect.
They looked among each other incredulously. If they didn't know any better they would have thought this mage was sneaking around to steal.
But they all saw the commotion from that day so piecing two and two together. They figured out why his hiding like that and acted like they saw nothing even with Xiao yun very questionable stealth skills.
' we don't get paid enough for this'
Is all the guard thoughts.
When Xiao Yun arrived he opened the courtyard door which was not locked, guessing Zhang Wei left it open so he could enter as he pleased.
The moment he entered the courtyard he saw Zhang Wei practicing swinging his sword neatly while from time to time glancing at a martial arts book. The first days he came to the courtyard he saw Zhang Wei practicing so he was not surprised to see him.
Xiao Yun at first just wanted to make pills and get fresh air but from time to time he peered at Zhang Wei.
Both did their own thing with the company of the other. A tranquil atmosphere was created with the warm sun hitting the courtyard at an angle filling it with warm colors, There was little sound in the courtyard, all that could be heard is gurgling from the cauldron and the untrained thumps from the wooden sword.
After 4 hours Xiao Yun sighed and stretched putting away the unused herbs thinking that's enough for today, Zhang Wei was also taking a break, wiping his sweat and taking a seat next to him.
"How many"
"Hmm i don't know wasnt counting while making them"
Xiao Yun handed the pills to Zhang Wei who started counting.
Xiao Yun put his hand on his cheek and said fantasizing.
" Being a martial artist is much better than a mage you can become powerful and get more advantages"
Zhang Wei counting replied.
" Being a mage is better, mages are as powerful as martial artist and make money easier"
Xiao Yun argued that.
" yes the first point is true but being a mage burns through money easier, the money i can earn only can buy me five sets of herb not mentioning needed things like food clothing and others, it's a good thing we are in a sect "
Zhang Wei paused what he was doing
"True"
He was thinking a bit guiltily.
'shouldn't have swindled him'
The reason he felt guilty is because Zhang Wei would take 40% of profits which is twice more than required. The distribution should have been 20% each for him and Le Xing while Xiao Yun should have 60% because he did most of the work.
Zhang Wei felt like a scumbag when thinking of it.
" I can help out a bit"
Xiao Yun didn't expect this response.
" Thank you"
He and Zhang Wei don't talk to each other often. It's mostly work related but with this suggestion to help him Xiao yun felt gratitude.
The moment Zhang Wei saw his expression he knew what he was thinking of
He stood up fast and went back to training with his sword.
Xiao yun was not planning to leave studying Zhang Wei sword strikes.
Zhang Wei was a young master , but his body was slender and firm, not weak but doesn't seem excessive he has muscle that shows when he slices the air.
There were sweat drops rolling down his neck, ponytail swaying along to his movement like a snake.
Xiao Yun seeing the sweat took out from his qi bag 2 cups and a water jug pouring one cup for himself. Setting another one on the table for when Zheng Wei is done along with a book to study on the types of herbs.
' these qi bags would be so convenient I wonder if we can bring them back to earth if we can even go back'
Xiao Yun has been Wondering how they could go back to earth they couldn't talk to anybody about this and they need to gain power to protect themselves.
Xiao Yun has been working his ass off to perfect his pill making everything has been going well except the distilling process, nine out of 10 times when he fails a pill it's from the distilling because he would feel drained out.
Xiao Yun thought it's probably
' inefficient spiritual energy'
Xiao yun wasn't stupid either he could tell his progress is lot better than other disciples by Le Xings reaction to the pills he made.
' it's already good but…'
Xiao Yun sneaked a look at Zhang Wei who walked up taking the cup on the table with Sweat filled clothes and Heavy breathing.
Xiao Yun could see Zhang Wei is also trying his hardest to get better.
' just because I'm only good doesn't mean I don't want to progress'
Zhang Wei informed Xiao yun they have a set date on when they are going down to town.
"Why are we going down the mountain on a particular day can't we do it earlier ?"
Xiao Yun wondered out loud
Zheng Wei emptying the cup said
"The date is on the frostveil festival"
Xiao yun titled his head
" what's that?"
Zhang Wei who also just learned of it.
" Christmas basically"
Xiao Yun ohhed
" people are gonna get sick because of the cold or want to buy gifts so we have a better chances of selling a lot"
Zhang Wei mmed
" what do I do during the selling?"
Zhang Wei deadpanned
" sit there and stay quiet"
" harsh much "
Zhang Wei scrutinized him
"The fight"
Xiao Yun then crossed his arms.
"also, it not my fault that guy started it if I didn't stop him who would"
" their are guards are all over the place hidden"
Xiao yun "
…"
Ling Wu sect allow friendly competition, but fighting among each other will be stopped. The problem is the guards didn't expect that Xiao yun would hit Shen hao.
Xiao Yun felt color drain out his face, So he hit shen hao for nothing compared to getting the satisfaction out of hitting him and getting in trouble, or Shen hao Getting stop and scolded, the ladder is much better. he didn't know there were guards.
" think about your actions carefully"
Zhang Wei lectured and went back in his dorm.
When midnight arrived and Xiao yun laid face up in bed, his long hair splayed all over the pillow with his mind wondering back to the guards He felt something was wrong.
Wait didn't he sneak to go to Zhang Wei courtyard at afternoon.
'So so soso that m-means'
The guards seen everything from his sneaking around, Xiao yun face heated up with smoke rising from his ears.