The Sorceress: Blossoming Power

Ming led them through the nearest alley to the city square and horrified by what they saw. They found the place full of people, young and old, even pregnant women and children blocked the roads. They couldn't see Mafan from their point of view but believed he was at the center and could be standing near the fountain. 

Running feet from a large crowd distracted General Lofey and Tyriece. When they turned, they saw more men following them. They had to take action since he couldn't afford to let Mafan know they were there. 

"You look for Mafan while we send these idiots to sleep." He clenched his fist and moved swiftly towards the people running toward them. They left Ming alone, analyzing the place. He stretched his neck, searching for his loved ones, most of all, Zhai.

Ming suddenly heard loud footsteps darting in his direction. It was Zhai; he was holding a sword and aiming it towards his big brother. He swiftly blew him away with his power. He sent to one of the house's doors causing it to open abruptly. Ming had to quickly closed the door and blocked it from opening again, praying Zhai would wake up from the spell soon. 

Zhai kept on banging the door, but Ming was too strong. Not soon later Zhai stopped and Ming let go. He looked around but there was no sign of Zhai. He knew he couldn't underestimate his brother. He slowly backed away from the door. Just then the window broke as Zhai jumped out from it causing the people to look toward their direction but all of them grinned in an eerie way. 

"I was expecting you, Governor Ming," Zhai, and the people talked in unison.

Hearing the people speak as one shocked Ming. He couldn't believe he let loose a monster and regretted it. "Mafan, let these people go! I thought you wanted to be better? How is this better?" He sauntered towards the square and the children and women slowly walked near him, blocking his way.

"I'm good with sacrificing the 50% to create a new era for the other 50. I thought you understand how I feel, Governor, considering the fact that you too are like me. I didn't think you were also a Chiangda, but you hid your powers well, unlike the stupid general." 

Ming moved his eyes, looking for Mafan but there was no sign of him. He looked near the fountain but wasn't there either.

"I know that the people haven't been the best towards our kind, but they don't deserve to be used like this. A lot of these people are still good. Not everyone has mistreated you." He did his best to stall time until he could find Mafan.

"It's too late, Governor, and I'm sorry for this." Zhai stepped back and the crowd gave way towards the fountain. 

Ming ran towards the open area but to his dismay he did not find Mafan. Instead, he found his mother, white eyed. She too was now under Mafan's control and beside her was his little sister. The two women he held so dear in his heart were right in front of him, being used, clueless, and blank. 

"No!" He cursed Mafan under his breath as he looked to his mother, who was in an attack stance while his little sister charged towards him in monstrous speed. She kicked him but he blocked her attack with his arms. Unknowingly, his mother had paralyzed his left arm with a quick stab of an acupuncture needle. He quickly dodged the other needle by stepping back.

"Well, Ma, I would have said thank you since that arm was already painful to use, but I guess this is no time to joke around." He smiled but has no mirth in them. Rather, it was full of anxiety. Again, his sister attacked in the same manner she had done earlier and so did his mother. With this, he managed to blow them feet away from him. 

"Ma, I know you can hear me. Please, stop! I don't want to hurt you." And without warning his mom suddenly punched him in a scary pace. He had a hard time catching up since he was only using his right arm to defend himself. It was starting to get sore and his mother could not be one to underestimate since she was much stronger and knowledgeable with fighting skills. 

She had known his techniques, considering the fact that she trained them all. Suddenly, an unseen kick landed on his face and another one on his belly. Mother and daughter were in unison. 

He coughed blood but raised his head. However, before he could do anything, Lei An kicked him deeper into a wall, causing his head to get bruised. He had cuts on his forehead as the stone shards stuck in his flesh. Ming groaned in pain and was about to be punched by his sister when the rocks suddenly formed into a shield. Lei An jumped away and nearer to her mother. 

"Governor!" Tyriece called as General Lofey was near him fighting off the soldiers who were following them. 

"Please don't interfere. Let me handle this!" 

The general and his trusted warrior wanted to help as much as they wanted to but seeing whom he was fighting with, they understood. So they watched as his mother and sister slowly beat Ming. However, he was not down yet. His mind was busy thinking a way to save his loved ones. 

"Tyriece don't be too lax. I'll keep them off while you look for that devil. He'll pay, and this time I don't care if I'm standing on Fengfu grounds. I will end him." He gnashed his teeth and started hitting the soldiers. One by one, knocking them out. As Tyriece nodded, he jumped high to the roofs in search of Mafan.