Chapter 2: Life 4, Age 16, Martial Disciple 1
Sensation crashed into me.
This time, however, I was prepared. I did not scream out. I did not fall over. I did not move.
Having died three times now, my mind was… blank.
I was still uncomfortable in the kneeling posture, but I could at least hold it. When you start in the correct position, it is much easier to stay in the correct position.
“Rise!” the middle-aged man barked.
I, along with everyone else, stood up. This time, I was able to much more easily blend into the crowd.
“Follow!”
We again began to walk the same path back to our houses. Now that I could understand everyone, I was hoping to listen in on conversations around me to get a better feel for what was going on, but no one was talking. I hadn’t noticed this the last two times. However, the walk wasn’t too long, and we quickly came to the residential area where that guy gave his little speech.
“Your qi has awakened, and you have all received your blessing from the Heavenly Dao. Find a house and meditate on the nature of your blessing. In two hours, we will begin taking you to be tested. Do not cause any trouble during this time.”