Salvation Or Darkness

Injured (Part 1)

Few years Later......

The afternoon Sun was blazing and was high in the sky because of water missed the atmosphere was quite humid and hot but it can't bother the students the sound of clashing of swords can be heard from 10 miles afar.

In the centre of the arena, Wei Ying and Jiang Cheng were sword fighting. There sword clashing left sparks around, each and every blow is not just lethal but also life threatening. Whoever is seeing them fighting were mesmerized by those two figures.

Some were mesmerized by how good their skill are at such a tender age of 12, their precise calculations of each blow and the counterattack. It is impossible to decide who will win. They not only appear quite focused but their dedication can be seen in their moves.

But their looks are more captivating, both were half naked. Wei Ying's long hairs were dancing along with him making hard to look at it face at the same time Jiang Cheng's flicks were also running astray doing the same. Only their sharp cheashel jawline can be seen.The sweet running from their head to jaw to their long necks and further down to their broad somewhat lean chest and to the narrow waste. Make it hard to take the eyes off of them.

The view appears godly to the peoples of Yunmeng. Some were feeling pride, some jealous, sone admiration while some lust.
But to these to in arena these people are shadows, the seriousness of their face is just a mask to the words what they were speaking. If anyone can hear them, what they are speaking off. They feel either numb or irritated.

Wei Ying "Jiang Cheng why are you not hittingme with full force....aww do you think I will get hurt, so sweet of you."

"Wei Ying aren't you being to cocky, for helding back your attacks. How can you imagine me being unjust to you. Why are you even doing this."

"Fighting with you is fun, in this way we both can practice and develop. I don't want to hurt others while fighting them. It is boring too. They are not as much fun as you are."

"Hey Jiang Cheng I don'tget it."

Clash clash

"What"

"Why I am placed below you in handsome man ranking. There is nothing different you have then me."

"Litterely, you you are holding back your attacks just to analyze my body and moves for this."

A hard blow by JC

"Easy man....ya this is the reason. And also I want to spread my charms among maidens.....so that I can have a good wifein future. But you are taking half of my limelight. How cruel. I never thought that you will betray me."

"Wait what...charms yours??? Are you kidding me you are more on a beautiful side then handsome..... And what cruel and betray how will I get to know what you are thinking of. And what you want me to do we are an assassin's dress while sword fighting or a rag.You a total nuisance."

"Me"

"Yup you, now please be serious and finish this game. My skin is going to be roasted if I go like this for next 7 more minutes."

" How precise of you you even know this how long you can last. How you calculated this?"

"You"

"Ok let's be serious."

"You remember our bet right Wei Ying."
....Serious fight....
"Nope, only my part because I am not letting you win."

The sword clashing intensified, JC gave deadly blow to WY stomach WY ducked down and leave his sword tip on ground while twisting JC hand making him loose grip on sword, in a blink he picked up his sword and gave JC's sword a strong blow. Keeping in mind not to hurt JC.

But as handle sliped from his(JC) hand, he  panicked and tried to grab it but unfortunately he held the sharp blade in his hand. As the pain seep throw him he threw the sword and in the process his hand landed on WY shoulder also sword gave long shallow cut on WY'S back.

The WY who was in mid of standing to protect himself and Jiang Cheng from falling sword, hadn't thought JC will pull such a stunt, as a result the sword which he was about to use to flick the falling sword ended on JC'S shoulder and left a deep cut.
All of this happen in nick of second, before they both could process anything, healer came to them running.
Before they were taken to infirmary Wei Ying looked at his adopted family, his sister face was filled with worry more for Jiang Cheng whereas his uncle  had deep concern on his face while he was looking at Jiang Cheng. As his eyes met with Madam Yu the frightening anger in her eyes, make him more restless and pained more than the one inflicted by a sword.

On the other hand Jiang Cheng saw disappointment in both his parents eyes, he turned to look at her sister he was happy to see atleast she concern about him before he closed his eyes.

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At night In Infirmary

Both of their wounds have been treated and they both were sleeping due to sedatives. But Jiang Cheng woke up as he felt pain he saw on other bed Wei Ying unconsciously looking for water he got up from his bed and bring water to him, and apologised to sleeping WY. After a while he returned to his bed as he heard foot steps approaching their room.

"It is all master Jiang Fault, that they both ended as such." First disciple

"Right, I don't know why did he held the sword like that. Even a newborn know not to hold the blade."Second disciple

"Hahahhahahhahha" All three of them laughed out.

"Shhh.... what if someone hear you guys, we will be punished. But you are right about one thing Jiang Cheng is even worst then me."

Jiang Cheng was listening all of these but don't know what to say to them.

"You all.... keep quite, you think you are better then Jiang Cheng..... have you forgotten the match from yesterday I think more than me you need this Infirmary. And you(to forst disciple)...... aren't you acting like all professional, who isn't even allowed to use metal sword because of your excellent hurting capability not just others but yourself too. (Looking at second one)You know what newborn knows the most is to keep there distance from toxic and idiots like you, who don'tevenknow what to say and when. Wait I remember something aren't you the one whom several girls hit in the market, because of your foul language,  should I offer you my bed. I hope you are sitting well."

"You son of a s...."

" Get out and don't disturb the injured here, if something happen tous you will not be able to compensate. Out now."

All three of them left.

Wei Ying sighed "Morons." And went back to sleep.

On the other hand sleep was nowhere to be found, for Jiang Cheng he was guilty, angry, frustrated and deep down somewhere quite jealous of Wei Ying which he doesn't know of yet.

He didn't know when he went to sleep while being lost in thought.

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Early morning Wei Ying woke up, Since the cut was shallow it was half heeled. He got dressed and went to perform his and Jiang Cheng's duty.

He helped disciples to practice morning drill then sword techniques.
"Don't crouch so low, this will expose your head to the opponent and within few seconds you will be no mo..."

He was in between teaching ,when he was called by Madam Yu.

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Wei Ying entered Madam Yu's room "slash"
"slash"
He dropped to his knees........
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A/N

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I  have started writing......again after coping with xyz.....
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