Night of the Broken Gliph

Many students looked at Chui Yim with complicated expressions after hearing the third teacher’s announcement. 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡGN9ZPE8Rj4 維尼

Half a month’s worth of school had passed, yet their impression of Chui Yim was ever-changing. From the special quota to a thirteen-year-old blacksmith capable of customising gliph weapons and Doctor Odd Ping Chi’s disciple, there was so much information that made the various talents view Chui Yim in awe. Especially those who visited Chui Yim for a custom gliph weapon; they treated him much better compared to how they did before.8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡbux5C1O8sG 維尼

And now, the legendary third teacher asked Chui Yim to stay behind. They were curious: Why?8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡWdQagdemVC 維尼

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The third teacher stood at the small plaza of the outer sect with his hands behind his back. Due to his plump size, he made a weird scene. The guilty Chui Yim walked in cautiously. Knowing that the third teacher was more than what he seemed, he greeted him unwillingly after a cough. 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6AQTbFKSdD 維尼

“Third teacher, I’m here.”  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡims4tcxdS1 維尼

Hui Sai Cheong turned around to Chui Yim. He scanned his surroundings quickly as he scooted closer to Chui Yim while he made sure that nobody else was around. “Little brother Chui, I say… Do you still have any glutinous wine left?”  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡcKmze5SgLE 維尼

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Hui Sai Cheong had a bitter expression as he sat on the ground. Next to him was Chui Yim in utter disbelief.   8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡki1vKNGf95 維尼

“Do you know how tough a time I’m having? The Cloud Palace is a place of freedom. We were allowed to do whatever we wanted, but I once drank too much and made a mistake. After I went to our first senior’s residence and got drunk, I fished from his pond to get a snack to go with my wine. He then banned me from drinking ever since.” 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhAF1lVW7d 維尼

Sadness washed over Hui Sai Cheong’s face as he talked about it. ”It’s been almost twenty years since I last drank! Do you know how long it’s been? I’m going crazy! I was banned from buying any, so I tried to brew my own wine. But the first senior always caught me! He even confiscated my cooking wine!   8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡEeZibgUoiF 維尼

“My life is so dull! And I nearly lost it when I smelled the wine on you today!” He grabbed his hair, nearly sobbing as he told Chui Yim his story. Hui Sai Cheong then grabbed Chui Yim’s hand which looked tiny compared to his own large hands. “Please! I beg you! Get me some wine, will you? Take it as pitying a fellow wine lover!” 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxVi8xjwtH 維尼

Chui Yim didn’t respond. Currently, he was rooted to the ground.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZuFSsI4yG 維尼

Where’s your shame? Where are the moral principles? Where are the powerful cultivators they talked about? What happened to the Cloud Palace that stayed away from worldly affairs? What happened to being the first in the world? 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡixQTBmn7NU 維尼

Hui Sai Cheong shattered the great impression of Cloud Palace in Chui Yim’s mind.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJhPvuKoVy 維尼

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Chui Yim was only allowed to leave the outer sect after promising to sneak in some wine for Hui Sai Cheong during the next special lesson.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡCsslQL497S 維尼

On his way home, he finally understood that the seven teachers of Cloud Palace whom the world looked up to, were normal humans just like everyone else. This thought put a smile on Chui Yim’s face as he skipped back to his residence.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡfsXEmS837d 維尼

However, there was already somebody waiting for him in the living room. The person turned around after hearing his footsteps. It was Kam Chin Kee, but it was a different version of him. With bloodshot eyes and a serious expression, the gentle Kam Chin Kee was nowhere to be seen. “It’s time for some answers.”  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡhN2QuKI3k9 維尼

“What answers?” Chui Yim was confused. “Are you still drunk from yesterday?”  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzzO17Zpil 維尼

Kam Chin Kee’s face fell as he glared at him. “Can’t you tell that I’m being serious?” felt not needed.8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡeWzemOy7RY 維尼

Chui Yim sat next to him and poured himself a cup of tea. “It’s such a pity that you were absent today. The godly taste of that Heaven Spring Fish…” As he spoke, it was as if he could still taste the fish. The thought of him obtaining the Heaven Spring Body put a smile on his face. 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡBEyk3F65lG 維尼

Kam Chin Kee ignored his mumbling and placed a jade bottle on the table. “The unnamed fire bead from that day.”  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlxFPGhRxZ 維尼

The bottle took Chui Yim by surprise. After that day, he had forgotten this matter due to the shock from hearing the name Craftsman Kam, and the New Rich project now took up most of his time and energy.8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5CdCu38b4Y 維尼

“Thanks, but I won’t be paying you back.” With that, he kept the bottle.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡatY0A4HX1q 維尼

Kam Chin Kee ignored him again and placed another item on the table. “This…”  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjyYCKpC7P 維尼

Chui Yim took a closer look, only to realise that it was his New Rich One!  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡGIMZEacCI2 維尼

“What the hell! Why did you steal my New Rich One? This is what I use for cutting meat!” Chui Yim stowed it away instantly.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡSYM1rA2F2x 維尼

Kam Chin Kee’s head throbbed. He’s a born clown. “This… reads one, am I right?” He pointed to the mark at the end of New Rich One’s handle. 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡQtcxiHbUTM 維尼

Chui Yim jumped up and stared at him fearfully. “How… How did you know?”  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGXoR6sP53 維尼

Kam Chin Kee stared at him with bloodshot eyes and a solemn expression. He had always guessed that Chui Yim was just like him, someone who had reincarnated, but it didn't affect him much until he saw the number and realised they were both from the Sallow Continent!  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡey2h1cblEM 維尼

This discovery shocked Kam Chin Kee, and he decided to come clean to Chui Yim after some time. “Because I can read this word too.” 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡrIJhX0c3kZ 維尼

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Yeung Chun was currently watering the plants in the courtyard. With Chui Yim’s permission, he grew many plants in the courtyard. Under his care, they started to sprout. He looked at his plants satisfactorily and turned to the living room. 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡWPkQU2Eb33 維尼

Seeing how both Kam Chin Kee and Chui Yim looked upset, he dared not bother them and left.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡlSeFcDulD3 維尼

“You can read it? How?” He turned to Kam Chin Kee with an ugly expression.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡEuzYW0RTM9 維尼

Now, Kam Chin Kee had calmed down. “The same way you do.” 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡObhaWFaOc8 維尼

Both of them were testing the waters, fearing that the answer they received differed from what they expected.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡTC1WVsBwMw 維尼

“That’s impossible.” Chui Yim shook his head.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡROqSmkDhoZ 維尼

Kam Chin Kee glared at him before quickly shaking his head. “You’re right. It should be impossible.”  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1C3jna8Tdx 維尼

The name “Craftsman Kam” again played in Chui Yim’s mind. The same pseudonym as the sculptor in the Sallow Continent.8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxgVJCMEO1 維尼

But… How is this possible?!  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYmIS06IxH 維尼

“Why did you choose Craftsman Kam as your pseudonym?” Chui Yim stared at him deeply as if trying to see the answer.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡruQHDgoSjC 維尼

“Why do you ask?” Kam Chin Kee looked at him back.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡPx7K0zoVlb 維尼

“There’s another sculptor in my hometown known as Craftsman Kam, which is why I’m curious.” Chui Yim regained his composure as he explained. 8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8hP9WBTLJL 維尼

“Your hometown?” Kam Chin Kee felt his heart skip a beat at Chui Yim’s words.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtItAtQSb6 維尼

“Yes, my hometown.” Chui Yim nodded as if trying to find a way to explain. “Somewhere very distant from here. It’s totally different. Not just the people, but language, words and many other things. Everything’s different.”  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡrodkdU3jN2 維尼

“Where are you from…” Anxiousness took over Kam Chin Kee.  8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡ94qTy0oirJ 維尼

“The Sallow Continent.” Chui Yim finally spoke after a long sigh.8964 copyright protection156ＰＥＮＡＮＡB61PQz14eP 維尼

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