Law Of Creation

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Cloudy Mist Forest, a mysterious place at the south direction of the Fire Kingdom. This place was shrouded by mist all years, leading people astray. People could get lost easily inside the forest and would be unable to go out of the forest. Some people said that they were killed by the Fierce Beast, and some other said that they were led astray by the forest itself.

Even though it was rare, but there was a number of Fierce Beast. Their number was unknown, but they lived at the inner side of the Cloudy Mist Forest. Those Fierce Beasts never went out of the Cloudy Mist Forest. Thanks to that trait of the Cloudy Mist Forest, there is some settlement around the Cloudy Mist Forest.

Lan Bingyue once told Mingyue to avoid Cloudy Mist Forest if possible. Even though the danger in the Cloudy Mist Forest wasn't high, but many people were unable to come out safely from the Cloudy Mist Forest. Most people would be led astray inside the forest. No one knows the reason. Because of that, this forest has another name. Bewitching Forest. Once someone came in, that person will never come out. And this forest will not let you go.

If Mingyue followed her original plan, she wouldn't go to this place. At least, not for now. But unfortunately, she was in a state of confusion.

In a muddled state, Mingyue didn't even know where she went and Xiao Wu only followed her instruction.

Mingyue just wanted to feel the wind, tonight's wind. Running under the bright moon and surrounded by stars in the sky.

She just wanted to forget everything. She wanted to shout! She wanted to scream out the content of her feelings!

Her family is in danger.

Her family will be split up.

Her friends had disappeared.

She was alone.

If she was strong, can she prevent it?

If she had cultivated, can she protect the people she cares?

No one knew the answer. Only she herself could find the answer.

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Day 64th, the month of the earth, aka spring.

". . . . . . . Yue. . ." A voice could be heard, in the middle of the quiet place.

". . . Yueyue. . . " Mingyue could hear someone was calling her name.

[Is it an illusion?] Is what Mingyue was thinking as she was used by the tranquillity.

". . . . Yueyue. . " Mingyue felt something wet was touching her cheeks.

[I think I had experienced this sensation.] Mingyue tried to open her eyes as the light was too bright that even it could blind her eyes. After getting used to this light, Mingyue could see the one who was calling her.

". . . Xiao Wu?" A little white and hornless deer was lying beside Mingyue. Xiao Wu's fur glittered under the shine of the sun. But she is more beautiful when she ran under the shine of the moon. Xiao Wu is Mingyue's familiar, born from her Immortal Soul and Elemental from spirit. Xiao Wu is a timid little girl.

"Yueyue!" Xiao Wu was surprised. Her originally downcast ears suddenly perked up after hearing Mingyue's response. Xiao Wu was l.i.c.k.i.n.g Mingyue's cheek again.

"Un. Thank you, Xiao Wu. I made you worried." Mingyue patted Xiao Wu's head since she likes it.

"And you too, Xiao Jing." Mingyue moved her gaze above and she saw a little kitten with black and white colour fur was sitting on the branch.

Unlike Xiao Wu, Xiao Jing rarely speaks, except for some certain circ.u.mstance. She is also my familiar, my very first familiar. Born from a little accident, and now she was the one who knew most of Mingyue's secrets. Of course except for her reincarnation.

". . . It's fine." Xiao Jing jumped down and stopped in front of Mingyue. Xiao Jing looked at Mingyue's eyes directly.

[. . .] Mingyue felt embarrassed being looked like that by Xiao Jing.

In the end, Mingyue only coughed a little to avoid this awkward situation. Shortly after that, Xiao Jing stopped her gaze and return to Mingyue's body. Or more exactly, she returned to be the Spirit Brand on Mingyue's body. Xiao Jing's Spirit Brand was shaped like a curling cat and was located on Mingyue's left collarbone. If Xiao Jing came out, then the Spirit Brand on Mingyue's body would disappear.

"How long have we been here?" Mingyue could feel the hunger in her body.

[I never experience this, so I had to ascertain when the last time I ate.] was what Mingyue thought while rubbing her poor and empty stomach.

"Three days" Xiao Wu answered.

[Three days? No wonder my body is weakened than usual. . . I am hungry. . .It's better to take care of my stomach first.] Mingyue was surprised.

"Xiao Wu, bring me to walk around." Mingyue patted Xiao Wu's neck, telling her to lower her body.

"It's better if you eat first." Xiao Wu clearly hesitated.

[I had some ration in my luggage, but I couldn't possibly depend only on that ration, right? Moreover, it is tasted like a crap.] Mingyue rolled her eyes at Xiao Wu.

Mingyue showed Xiao Wu her smile. "Un. We will walk around to look for some food. Food ration doesn't have a good taste, you know?"

". . . Really?" Xiao Wu showed Mingyue a curious expression.

"Okay, no need to be so curious. You can taste it later if you want." Mingyue showed Xiao Wu her mischievous smile.

[Well, I am also interested in her reaction after tasting that weird food. I was forced to bring these food rations because it was handy. Small in size but very powerful effect.]

Maybe because of seeing Mingyue's mischievous smile, Xiao Wu shook her head. "No, no need. Give me some fruits is okay."

After Xiao Wu lowered her body, Mingyue climbed on and hugged Xiao Wu's neck. "Walk slowly."

"Why? You need to get food as soon as possible, right?" Xiao Wu was puzzled.

"Er, you aren't wrong. But don't worry, it is not an emergency."

"Emergency?"

". . . I still have my food ration, right?"

"Ah. . ."

[The items in my luggage is a bunch of not-delicious food ration, a set of clean clothes, a small knife, a flask of medicinal paste, a few broken silver and copper, and my rusty necklace. Since there is no need to go to the nearby settlement, I am fine with it] Mingyue smiled as she re-check the content of her luggage.

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Academy's Meeting Hall.

"HOW! How could it happen again?!" The Headmaster's face was red with anger.

All Academy's teacher and personnel didn't dare to answer him. Not only once, but twice!

"The Academy's credibility and capability were questioned! The citizens and commoners were surprised by this gossip. One of the most secure places in the Fire Kingdom, Academy, was infiltrated! Not only once, but twice!!!"

"People became restless of the safety of their children. One child withdrew, then two children withdrew." The Headmaster's eyes swept through all the Academy's personnel inside the Meeting Hall.

That was not the thing that made the Headmaster felt heartache. Xia family's Xia Longyi had withdrawn from the Academy. He was one of rare prodigy of the Academy. From the young age, he had the high affinity with the fire element. After he grew up, his brilliance became brighter. Xia Longyi became one of the youngest Spell User, at the age of 14 years old. Moreover, a Great Spell User took him as a disciple! That was almost never happened in the history of Academy. Great Spell User, anywhere he goes, he would receive a lot of respect. Even the Royal Family didn't dare to antagonize a Great Spell User.

[One big talent! My highest achievement for almost fifty years as the Headmaster was gone! The main reason was that Xia Longyi's little sister is the victim.]

[It was the first time I heard that the low-aptitude girl was his little sister! If I knew, then even though I had a leopard-guts, I would not dare to use her as a bait, no matter what.] The Headmaster fell into despair. His face became more red and redder.

[Not only that. This morning, Xia Longyi's mother came to bring his little brother away. Her reason was the same. 'The Academy was untrustworthy'?]

[Oh please, it was only a useless little girl! Why did you have to care so much?] The more the Headmaster remembered about that event this morning, his face was contorted.

"BAMMM. . . . . ." The Headmaster hit the desk. His face colour changed from red to green, green to white, white to red again. His body trembled as no one was daring enough to touch this time bomb.

"I DON'T CARE! ALL OF YOU MUST FIX ALL OF THIS! OUR INTEGRITY WAS THROWN INTO MUD! FIND OUT WHO WAS THE INFILTRATOR! MAKE SURE TO TORTURE ALL THOSE PEOPLE!" the Headmaster's face was contorted so much that he was not different from a Fierce Beast.

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"Mom, where is big sis?" Xia Longshi asked Lan Bingyue. Currently, they are riding a carriage to the border of the Fire Kingdom and Water Association. Their destination was called Streaming River City.

As soon as she heard about her daughter's disappearance, Lan Bingyue wanted to cry. But she had to hold it in. She had to be strong! She had to bring her son out of the Academy, and together they went out of the Fire Kingdom. Before they arrived in the Water Association, their life was in danger.

". . . Big sis currently is playing outside." Lan Bingyue didn't know what she had to answer. In the end, she told him a little lie, while hugging him.

Sensing the sad atmosphere around her mother, Xia Longshi stopped his question and hugged Lan Bingyue back.

And from now on, the Xia family was split.

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