Unfettered Chapter 28: Chapter 27: History

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The boy stared into the two black orbs that adorned the lifeless corpse. His chest shuddered as he slowed down his breathing. Loud thumping occupied Ye Fan's hearing and an expression of extreme discomfort overcame his disposition. Opposite the boy, Shi Qiongtian watched his disciple with an outwardly impassive expression, but his eyes closely monitored the child's meridians for any abnormalities. If things ever exceeded Ye Fan's control, he would immediately step in. Slowly in and slowly out. It took about half an incense stick's of time before the young boy returned to a safe and stable heart rate. Trying his best to ignore the pounding in his ears, Ye Fan began to stare into the distance. Thoughts raced through his mind as he began considering his response. Shi Qiongtian continued to wait patiently for a response, merely licking the tip of his finger before flipping the page. His eyes were watching Ye Fan, but Shi Qiongtian's divine sense had already enveloped the entire book. The young boy didn't dare to let his master wait for too long. Dirt smothered his pale, porcelain complexion but he tried his best to hold himself with dignity. Sitting himself up straight, he cupped his hands and gave a salute toward the inverted figure in the distance. The boy only gave his answer when his master nodded to him in affirmation. "Well, we're currently in the era of the Chi Dynasty, which was established nearly 10,000 years ago… Before that was the Period of Great Turmoil, where numerous wars were fought in the Eastern Landmass." Ye Fan's face scrunched up as he racked his brain for any further relevant history. Initially, he raised his finger to tap his lip but refrained when he caught the dirt in the corner of his vision. The boy's gaze began to wander and his hands played with the grass. Many moments passed. Although the red-robed man didn't seem bothered, the expressionless face only caused him to feel even more guilty. Not wanting to leave his master in silence for too long, he shot an aggrieved look at the inverted man. Shi Qiongtian jumped from his perch, hanging on the branch, and landed elegantly on the grass. He flipped through a few pages before breaking the silence. "Is that all?" Double checking his memory stores, Ye Fan still couldn't come up with anything. It was only a few moments of breath before he gave up. He hung his head in shame as he voiced his apology. "I'm sorry, Master." Shi Qiongtian still held an unbothered neutral expression as he consoled the young boy. "It is of no fault of your own. I know your education was focused on mortal matters. Even the history of the Chi Dynasty is rich and vast. Many mortal scholars could spend their whole lives studying it and still only touch a small corner of its majesty." Ye Fan nodded lightly as he considered his Master's words. His eyes became unfocused as he entered a semi-meditative state. Seeing this, Shi Qiongtian snapped his fingers. The crisp sound broke the boy from his focus. Before the little boy could question his master, the man gently tapped the book in front of him. The book was tossed into the air by a rush of wind and floated before Ye Fan emitting a soft golden glow. Unsurprised by his Master's flourish, he grabbed the book and began reading. As the boy's eyes began roaming the page, Shi Qiongtian started his lecture. "Beyond the Mortal Realm, there is also the Immortal Realm. Beyond the Immortal Realm, there is the Chaos. As for what's beyond the Chaos? That is something that many cultivators still desire to reach that no one has the answer to." Ye Fan was drawn to his master's lecture. His authoritative figure spoke with a calm, soothing cadence. The meditative circles that the red-robed man's walking path drew helped him focus. Although the book also encompassed the words in his lecture, his increased knowledge intention meant that it was better for him to focus on his master first. Shi Qiongtian inwardly took note of his disciple's with great pleasure an