A Failure's hopeful Journey

You Xi Wang left the main hall as his sister caught up to him and asked him, "What were you thinking when you bet your life as if it was nothing? What am I supposed to do, if, something happened to you?" by the time she was done, her pretty eyes were misty as she looked at her brother with resentment.

You Xi Wang stopped walking and turned to face his sister, he reached out his hand and wiped a tear which fell from her eyes, he felt so much affection, warmth, care and guilt when he so she worries over him like that, he said in a soft tone, "big sis.. Do you trust your bro? If you do then don't worry about the duel, I will win and make our family strong, tomorrow when the duel is done you will feel proud of your bro," after this, he fell silent and kept holding her hand as she finally calmed down You Zhichi shook her head and said in a complaining tone, "Are you the older one or am I?" she paused and continued "I trust you and is always proud of you so fight with no burden in your heart whatever happens big sis will be by your side always." after saying this, she gave him a tight hug and left to her room to prepare for tomorrow's duel.

You Xi Wang made his way to his room, Emily was waiting for him, he smiled at her and asked her to follow him inside the room, a faint blush emerged on her dusky face, but before she could say anything her feet already moved and she ended up in the room, as she recalled the kiss she shared and the vow she made that blush deepened.

"So Emily, what do you want to say?" asked You Xi Wang.

"I... I.... just. wan.. Wanted to say... That I will also follow by your side if something unfortunate happens. Others may have made the oath of loyalty to the family, but my heart and soul serves only you," replied Emily after she mustered up every ounce of courage she had to speak in front of her beloved young master.

You Xiwang smiled and took her in his embrace and said, whispered mischievously in her ear, "And what about your body ". Emily shivered as her mind ran various scenarios of her and her young master doing things that couples do behind closed doors. But You Xiwang's voice brought her back to reality, "Don't worry, I will not lose, I won't die so easily." he kissed her after he finished speaking.

She looked into his deep shiny black eyes as she felt her heart feeling inside that deep abyss, after a few moments she focused back on reality and rested her head on his chest and said in a low voice, "Okay, I will trust you but still be careful young master," You Xi Wang nodded to her and caressed her back with a light hand.

Emily looked up again and said, "Young master I need to go, I have a lot of work to do," she hesitated, biting her lip, but then she shocked You Xi Wang as if he has seen a ghost by saying, "I will come by at night if you want me to,"

You Xiwang's mind went blank and he coughed awkwardly "Say Emily how about we take it slowly, you know I have a duel tomorrow morning I need to be ready, plus I love you for who you are and not because I want sexual pleasure" he looked down at the ground as he felt awkward that a guy rejected such an amazing invitation but then he heard a sigh escaping from Emily and he looked up just to see a dazzling smile on her face.

Emily replied while smiling, "I feel very lucky to have you as my beloved, young master. Thank you for all the love and care you have given me. I LOVE YOU, I WILL BE YOURS FOREVER" she made the proclamation of her love for him in a strong voice and kissed him while she wrapped her hands around his neck. After a quick make out, she left the room with a slight spring in her step.

[Well, what have we got here, a cheesy hoodwinker from the earth, I feel bad for that innocent girl, she fell in my master's clutches, oh god almighty, bless her soul] said system with mockery.

'Shut your trap you over-smart punk, you are a part of that cheesy hoodwinker from the earth. So zip it and get to work I need to get stronger so let's get done with it.' retorted You Xi Wang.

[Even if you break through a level in a night, it won't make much of a difference as your cultivation won't be stable. So I suggest that you enhance your senses and reflexes, which will help you respond to his moves and you will be faster than you are.] system informed him.

'Then let's do as you suggest, I just want to win fair and square, it doesn't matter if I do it by being faster or stronger.' said You Xi Wang as he sat crossed leg and started focusing his spiritual energy in his eyes, ears and muscles essential for movement.

After an hour, he opened his eyes and realized a bit of improvement in his senses.

[Pick up your spear, meditate with it in your hand and try to feel what a spear is and comprehend it. Based on your memories you already have some enlightenment in the way of the spear and it's the most helpful weapon for this fight] the system called out to him.

You Xiwang followed the instruction word to word and after an entire day he opened his eyes, the sun has already set, it was about 9 at night and he got hungry. He made his way to the dining area to grab a quick bite. After he had his dinner, he took up a spear from inside his room and started comprehending the intent of the weapon.