Chapter Thirteen: The Jiang-Xi And Me I then awake one morning, and look out the window, and see building like that of China. I the leap off my bed, and walk into the living room, and see Damon sitting on the couch looking at a piece of paper. "What are we doing in China?" I ask, as I sit next to him. We received a job offer from a chinese martial arts student while taking a short rest stop in Russia." Damon replied. "Right, why'd we go to Russia again?" I ask, as I look at the ceiling. "So George could visit his parents." Damon replies. "That's right, and he's currently staying there to tell them all about his travels in America." I sigh, as I lower my head. "So what did the martial arts student want?" I ask, as I look up at Damon. "Apparently, a Jiang-Xi has been wandering around China, and terrorizing everyone. The student was a member of a dojo, assigned to eliminate this threat, but they failed." Damon explained. "So since he figured we exterminate demons, we could kill it." I sigh. "Yeah, and you want to know what the sad thing is?" Damon asked, as he looked up. "What's that?" I ask, as I look at him. "These were xaoilin monks." Damon replies. "Wow that is sad." I sigh, as I lean against the back of the couch. Once we arrive at the dojo in ShangHai China, we are greeted by about sixty xaoilin monks. "Wow, don't tell me all of these monk went up against one Chinese Zombie, and lost?!" I exclaim in bewilderment. "Dey don't look dat injured." Jeezy mutters, as he scans the crowd. "Of course not, I only sent my best students do take care of the nuisance." An old man in a yellow robe replies, as he walks towards us. "So you're the teacher of this dojo?" I ask. "Yes, I taught these men everything I know about the ways of Xaoilin." The teacher replies. "So this Jiang-Xi, what does it look like?" Avin ask. "It is in the form of a beautiful young girl with pale white skin. She wears a purple sleeveless shirt, and silk pants, as well as black silk made shoes." The old man replies. "And the hat with a paper talisman as well, correct?" Avin ask. "Yes." The teacher replies. "Very well then. Leave this to me!" I suggest, as I slap my left fist against the palm of my right hand. "Leave it to you? A young girl?" One monk on my left ask in bewilderment. "Yeah, because believe it or not, I'm a demon too." I reply, as I clinch my left fist. "That explains that peculiar chi or yours." The teacher mutters, as I turn to him with a smile. "So in which direction is this zombie said to reside anyway?" I ask. "To the east in the suburbs of ShangHai." The old man replies, as he points to the east. "Good, I could probably draw the fight away from the city." I say, as I levitate from the ground, and the dart towards the east. As I speed towards the suburbs of ShangHai, I then sense Jeezy, and Avin approaching from behind. I then look back, as I see Avin, and his black wings along with a person who's body is engulfed by fire, and fiery wings sprouting from his back. "Jeezy, is that you?" I ask, as they catch up to me. "Yo." Jeezy replies, as he salutes. "So why are you two following me?" I ask, as I look ahead. "Because, we just wanna help out too." Jeezy replies. "Also, it would seem odd for a Jiang-Xi to be acting on its own." Avin replies. "What-chu mean by dat, dogg?" Jeezy ask, as he turns his attention to Avin. "A Jiang-Xi, as you know is a chinese zombie." Avin replies. "Yeah, because ' Jiang-Xi' literally translates into 'Hopping Corpse." I mention. Avin nods, then continues his explanation. "Yes, and the talismans on their hats signify that under the control of a chinese necromancer." Avin continues. " A sorcerer that revives the corpses of the dead to do his bidding?" Jeezy ask. "Yep." Avin replies. "And you think this Jiang-Xi is acting on its own?" Jeezy ask. "yes, unless you have any other ideas." Avin replies. "Well suppose dere's a necromancer dat only possesses on Jiang-Xi, and sent it out to destroy stuff." Jeezy says. "But the monks stated that it had been wandering throughout China reeking havoc." I mention. "Yeah, so?" Jeezy ask. "I don't think a necromancer would just order its puppet to walk about aimlessly, and just destroy any old thing." I suggest, as we reach the suburbs, and land. "That's what you think dis is about?" Jeezy ask, as he lands, and flames on his body disperse. "Pretty much." I reply, as I walk forward. As we walk through the suburbs, I look around, and have no sign of a ravaged home, nor a pale white girl. "What a gip." I mutter, as I scan the area. I then walk over to one of the homes, and knock on the door, as a middle aged woman answers. "Yes, what do you want?" She ask in chinese. "I'm looking for a Jiang-Xi that has the appearance of a young girl. Have you seen it?" I reply in chinese. The woman then closes the door, and locks it. "Wow, I didn't know you could speak chinese." Jeezy says, as I return to him, and Avin. "Neither did I." I reply with a shrug. We then here police sirens, as six cars appears behind us. "Oh here we go." Jeezy grunts. "You there, what do you know about that monster?" One of the officers ask in chinese. "We're only here to kill it." I reply, as I turn my attention to the police. "Man, what I wouldn't give to learn chinese." Jeezy mutters, as he shakes his head. "Don't worry that know english too." I reply. "So how would you know dat?" Jeezy ask, as he looks at me. "I can read minds remember?" I mention, as I tap the side of my head. "Oh, dat's right." Jeezy sighs. "So who sent you to perform this act?" The same officer ask, as he and his men held up their pistols. "A xaoilin monk hired us to take care of it." I reply. "Very well, but since we're here. You can leave." The officer suggest. "And what makes him think they can handle it?" Jeezy ask. "People of these later centuries are blind into thinking that their glorious advancement in weaponry can stand up to magic, or spiritual abilities." Avin mutters. "But it can't." Jeezy sighs. Suddenly we look up, as a figure leaps over our heads, and lands in front of us. My eyes then widen, as the figure is in the form of a young girl that appears to be my age. "Ready? Fire!" The chief exclaims, as the police start shooting. The young girl then puts out her hands, and proceeds in catching every bullet that is fired. The police then look on in awe, as the girl then open her hands, and blows on the bullets, sending then back at the police, demolishing their cars. "See, I told ya so." Avin says, as we watch the cars explode. The young girl then dashes towards the police, and proceeds to beat them with her hands, and feet. One officer grabs the girl from behind, as another charges towards her wielding his club. The girl jumps up, and pushes the oncoming officer to the ground, as the officer holding her falls onto his back, and she backflips out of his arms. The girl then turns about, and kicks another in the face, before front flipping, and kicking another officer on the top of his head. The girl then lands on her feet, and walks towards Avin, Jeezy, and me. I then brace for an attack, as she walks past us. "Wait, where are you going?" Jeezy ask, as he turns his attention to her. "I'm not welcome in this town. I'm going somewhere else." The girl replies. "Sh-she spoke english?" Jeezy ask, as he watches the young girl walk away. "Does it surprise you?" I ask. "Yeah, kind of." Jeezy replies. "C'mon let's get out of here." I say, as I turn about, and start walking away. "Hey, where are you going?" Jeezy ask. "That so called 'monster' still has a soul. It would make no sense to attack her." I state, as I keep walking. Avin, and Jeezy then follow me, as we return to the temple. "so did you destroy the jiang-xi?" One of the monks ask. "No we didn't find her." I reply, as I sit down. "What? But she was there, and-." Another monk began to say. "Oh we found her but we-." Before Jeezy could finish his explanation, I elbow him in the arm. "We didn't find her." Jeezy says quickly, as he rubs his arm. "But what of the suburban residence?" A monk next to me asked. "It's still in one piece, and no one was harmed." I reply, as I stand up, and walk away. "Hey Luciami, wait up!" Jeezy exclaims, as he gets up, and follows me. "As much, as I appreciate your efforts, I want you, and Avin to not follow me next time." I mutter, as I keep walking. "Why are you now so content on handling this alone?" Avin ask, as he appears on my right side. "Because that Jiang-Xi isn't a normal hopping corpse. She seems to maintain her soul." I reply, as I glance at Avin. "She still has her soul?" Jeezy ask, as he looks at me with the expression of bewilderment on his face. "Yes, you noticed the aura that emitted from her body, didn't you?" I ask. "Well yeah." Jeezy replies. "In case you weren't aware that's why most 'walking dead' don't emit their own aura, unless they are part of a collective mass controlled by a necromancer. Because they have no souls." Avin explains. "So your soul it what emits her body's aura, and without it... well you don't have one." Jeezy concluded. "That's right." I reply with a smile. We then head to the guest room, where I plop down on a bed. I really hope, I'm wrong about her. I think, as I stare at the ceiling. I then hear a knock on the door, and ask the visitor to enter only to see Anna standing in the entrance. "What's wrong Anna?" I ask, as I sit up on the bed. "I'd like to ask you something. What you told those monks, about not finding the jiang-xi. You lied to them, didn't you?" Anna ask, as she walks over to the bed, and sits next to me. "Yes, I did." I reply, as I lower my gaze. "Why?" Anna ask. "Because, she wasn't your typical zombie. She still had a soul, and she seemed to want to live somewhere in peace. Possibly like any normal girl." I reply. "Oh, I see." Anna sighs, as she lays on the bed. "So you're still content on taking care of this mission on your own?" Anna ask. "Yes, until I confirm my theories." I reply, as I lay next to her. Man, since she has an aura, I should've been able to sense, when she appeared, but I didn't. Why? I wonder, as I close my eyes. "Attention! The Jiang-Xi has been spotted! I repeat: The Jiang-Xi has been spotted!" A voice announces, as bells rings, and I open my eyes. I then leap off the bed, and dash to the main room of the dojo, and stand before the teacher. "So where is she?" I ask, as I look up at him. She's making her way here?" The dojo master replies. "Thanks. I'll take care of her, so all of you stay the hell out of my way!" I demand, as my aura appears around my body, and dart towards the east. As I zoom eastward, and wind up six blocks away from the dojo, I then spot the jiang-xi in front of me, walking in my direction. "Wait, stop!" I exclaim, as I land in front of her with my arms spread out. "You. You're that girl from earlier today." She states, as she looks at me. "Those monks at the dojo up ahead only wish to kill you, it's not save there!" I say, as I hold my position. "I'm aware of that. I used to go to that dojo before I died." The girl replied. "Before you died?" I ask, as I lower my arms. "I wasn't like everyone else. I was born with special abilities. My parents sent me to that dojo, hoping that through meditation, and the teachings of Buddha, I'd learn to control my powers. I had out done most of the students there so far, as combat goes, and I had become well versed in the teachings of Buddha. And that's when most of the students got jealous. In part because of my powers, and because I was a female." She explains. Talk about male supremacy. I think, as I shake my head. "So they plotted to kill me. So they lead me to a small wooded area, bond me, raped, and beat me to death." She continued. "Why would they rape you?" I ask, before she flicks my forehead. "Think about it. They're monks. They leave behind the mundane world to obtain enlightenment, and all of a sudden the only girl they've seen in months waltzes in, to be taught how to use abilities they don't have." The jiang-xi replies, as she places her hands on her hips. Mortals are such shameful beings... I keep meeting creatures like this jiang-xi, and I might want to change my mind about what I'm doing with my life. I think, as I rub my forehead. "So how'd you come back?" I ask. " A childless necromancer, who sought to resurrect me, and raise me, as his own." The girl replies. "Oh, and what became of him?" I ask. "He was killed by the villagers because they believed he was playing God." The girl replies. "As the villagers tried to kill me, I then slew them, and escaped. It's been forty years since those horrible days in my life." The girl sighs, as she sits on the ground. "Wait forty years?" I ask, as I sit in front of her, and she nods in response. "So most of those old bags, are some of your old classmates?!" I ask in bewilderment. "Yep." The girl replies. This would be a good time to worry about Anna, but what of Lisa, and Kisana? Well they can handle themselves. I think, as I rub my finger against my chin. Besides Bross, Jeezy, and Avin wouldn't stand to see monks making fools of themselves. And Dramond who's enamored with Anna certainly wouldn't stand for her being touched in an unnecessary way. Hell... he would probably... kill... them... I then pause, and look up, as I start to sweat? "What's wrong?" The girl ask, as she looks up at me. "Those monks are probably dying in droves by this point." I reply, as I turn my attention back to the temple. "It's not night fall yet." The girl says, as she looks up at me, as I stand on my feet. "What do you mean?" I ask, as I look down at her. "If you're worried about one of your friends being raped, they normally would do it at night fall, like they did me." The girl explains. "How old were you forty years ago when all of this happened to you?" I ask. " fifteen, or couldn't you tell?" The girl replies, as I clutch my chest, and fall onto my back. "Are you alright?" The girl ask, as she kneels next to me. "Yeah, just realization that those bastards were in their twenties really pisses me off." I grunt. "You forget they're monks." The girl mentions, as I sit up. "Yeah, and they're also mortal. And mortals are practically worthless." I sigh, as I look at the setting sun. "It's almost nightfall. I suppose, I should keep heading west." The jiang-xi sighs, as she stands up, and walks away." Wait!" I call out, as I run up to her. "What is it?" The girl ask, as she turns to face me. "We could go, and find your parents." I suggest, as I stand next to her. "You're joking, right?" The girl ask, as she looks at me with a slight frown. "Why not? What's wrong?" I ask. I then examine the girl's appearance, and then come to a conclusion. "Oh that's right, you're a walking corpse. If they were to see you now, especially after forty years... They'll freak out." I conclude, as she nods in response. "Well you can't be too sure about these things." I chuckle nervously. "You just don't get it, do you?" The girl ask, as she shakes her head. "Actually, I understand your situation." I sigh, as I lower my head. "You do?" She ask in surprise. "Yes, because I'm not human either. I'm a demon, and have always been one since I was born a hundred years ago." I reply. "You're a hundred years old?" The girl ask. "Well I'm a hundred, and fifteen, but I wouldn't have known that if it weren't for my big sister." I reply, as I look in the direction towards the dojo. "You have a sister?" The girl ask, as she stands behind me. "Yep, she's the queen of all demon kind, and I'm their princess." I reply, as I cringe a little. "What's wrong with being a princess. It happens to be a fantasy of most of the mortal girls on this world, including me." The jiang-xi says, as she stands on my left. "Yeah, well being The Princess Of Hell isn't as lovely, as being a fairy tale princess." I mutter, as I turn my attention to her. "Why not?" The girl ask. "Because people have shunned me ever since I was little, I'm being hunted by a Holy Organization, that wants to save humanity from Lucifer's tyranny by killing me. And to top it all off I got Satanists who wish to take to Jerusalem, so I could bring about Armageddon." I explain, as I throw my hands into the air. "I'm sure it's not that bad." The girl giggles, as she walks on. "Oh yeah, well stick with me for a little while, and then you'll see how bad it is!" I exclaim, as I follow her. "Alright, you have a deal." The girl replies, as she turns about, and holds out her left hand. I've been hanging around Jeezy too long. But enough about that. This poor girl might get sent back to the after life once this is over. I think, as I slowly shake her hand. "Are you sure about this?" I ask, as we return to the dojo. "We shook on it. So there's no way you're back out on this." The girl snaps, as she places her right index finger on my nose. "Yeah I know, but I'm afraid you might get killed again." I mutter, as she stops walking. "What's wrong?" I ask, as she flicks me again. "Why would I be scared to die again, if I already died once before?" The jiang-xi asked. "Well it's what would become of alot of people if they came back from death. If their given a second chance at life, they'd be afraid to lose it." I reply. "Only because mortals fear either Hell or oblivion. And since I haven't been to either place, when I was murdered, I have no fear of losing my life twice over." The girl replies, as she leans forward, and places her hands on her hips. She did have a point though. If a mortal soul was removed from Hell, and returned to earth, they would most likely try to maintain their second chance, and try not to die, only because they're afraid to return to the infernal realm. Assuming that the individual is selfish, and overcome by greed. "so you went to Heaven?" I ask. "No, limbo. It wasn't my time yet, so I had to wait." The jiang-xi sighs, as she lowers her head. "What about all that stuff those monks taught you about reincarnation, and enlightenment?" I ask, as I start skipping sideways. "It's a lie. I have seen The gate to the afterlife, as well as the gates to Heaven, and Hell." The girl replies, as she lowers her head. "By the way what's your name?" I ask, as the girl stops, and looks at me. "It's Sui-fan." The girl replies. "Nice to meet you Sui-fan, I'm Luciami." I say, as I hug her tightly. Sui-fan then follows me back to the dojo, where I find the monks sitting, and awaiting my return. "So did you find the jiang-xi?" A monk ask, as he answers the door. "Yes." I reply with a nod. "And did you kill it?" He ask, as I he opens the door, and allows me to enter. "No, worse. I brought her with me." I reply, as Sui-fan appears behind me. "Do you have any idea what you have done by bringing her here!" One monk shrieks. "She's not going to take revenge for what happened. Are you Sui-fan?" I ask, as I turn my attention to her, and she nods in response. "Take revenge over what happened?' What does she mean by that?" The master ask, as he turns his attention to nine elderly looking individuals. "N-nothing." One of the monks replies, as they quiver in fear. "You nine are responsible for my demise, but as Luciami said, I'm not here for revenge." Sui-fan states, as she points at the nine months. "You... Forgive us?" Another monk ask, as Sui-fan nods in response, and walks away. The monk then sigh in relief, before Belime appears before them in a blaze of black fire. "Just because that girl has forgiven you, doesn't mean your time in the world after will be pleasant." Belime smirks, as she glares at the monks. "Once judgment is rendered, I will see to it that your souls suffer greatly for the crimes you've committed." Belime smirks, as she consumes her left fist in flames. "Got it?" Belime ask, as she lowers her fist and monks nod in response. "Good." Belime says, as she turns about, and walks away. "Was that really necessary?" I ask, as Belime walks by. "Ignorance is bliss my dear sister. And as a demon it is my duty to destroy that bliss by whatever means necessary." Belime replied with a smile. Glad to see you feel that way. I think, as she walks away. After dinner we then lay down to rest, as I sit up on my bed, and keep an eye out for any monk dumb enough to try, and molest me. I now think it kind of odd that I would dare to wear a silk gown in a building full of men who hadn't seen a woman in ages. But most of them are virtuous, it's the older ones I believe I must watch out for. " What are you doing?" Sui-fan ask, as she sits next to me. "I'm keeping guard over myself. If any one of those wretched fools tries anything, I'm burning him alive." I reply, as I sit with my legs crossed, with my hands placed on my ankles. "Oh, okay." Sui-fan mutters, as she lays on her back. As I continue to wait, my eye lids then begin to grow heavy, as I start to nod. I then channel my aura to where it flares around my body before falling on my back, and going to sleep. As I sleep peacefully with my arms spread out , I then feel my gown being rolled up. I don't think you want to do that. I say telepathically to the monk on top of me. I then appear in his mind, in my birthday suit, as some mortals fondly put it, and I stand before him with my left hand on my right arm. "What the hell are you?" The monk ask. And surprisingly enough, he was twenty-seven years old. I'm a demon, as I said when I arrived here." I reply, as black markings appear on my body, and bat like wings sprout from my back. "Y-you're a monster! St-stay away from me!" The monk exclaims, as he backs away. "I'm not a monster, just a beings in search of answers." I replies, as my skin turns black, and the monk is swallowed by a black substance. The next morning I awaken, and raise myself, only to see the very same monk cowering in the corner on the left side of the room. Serves him right. I think with an annoyed look on my face. I then walk over to the monk, and reach out to him, as he lets out a scream. "Get away from me!" He screams. I traumatized him. I think, as I pull my hand away. I then stand up, and look for Lisa, and once I find her, I then walk into the room of which she resides. "Oh good morning Luciami, did you sleep well?" Lisa, as she turns her attention to me with a smile. I then shake my head in response. "I had a nightmare." I reply, as I walk towards Lisa, and sit next to her. "What was it about?" Lisa ask, as she places her arm on my shoulder, I traumatized a monk, as he tried to rape me." I reply, as my gaze lowers. "Oh. And this troubles you?" Lisa ask, as I nod in response. "Lisa, since you're part angel, are you able to heal a person's subconscious?" I ask, as I turn to face her. "Yes, but, I'll have to enter the individual's mind in order to do so." Lisa replies. "Great, please follow me." I insist, as I take hold of Lisa's left hand, and lead her to my resting quarters. I then direct Lisa to the monk quivering in the corner, as she walks over to him, kneels down, and places her hands on his face, as she looks into his eyes. Lisa then enters the monk's mind, and finds him surrounded by demons. The monk then looks up, and sees Lisa in a white gown, and huge white bird like wings, as a white aura surrounds her body. "You, you're a being from the heavens, aren't you?" The monk ask in his native tongue. "Yes, I am. I have come to liberate you from this darkness." Lisa replies, as she holds up her right hand. The demons then charge towards Lisa, as she creates a blade made of light, and slices them in half, one by one. As Lisa then walks towards the terrified monk, the black substance around him then start to take on a human form. Once the transformation is finished, Lisa, as eyes widen, as she stares at what appears to be me. "L-Luciami? What are you doing here." Lisa ask. "Who me? I am merely the darkness that lies within Luciami's soul. The personified power that was granted by Lucifer." My dark side replies, as she raises her arms, and an aura blazes around her. My dark side then conjures the Chaos Blade, and charges towards Lisa. Lisa clashes blades with my dark side four times before leaping into thew air. My dark side then appears behind Lisa, and kicks her to the ground. Lisa then summersaults, and lands on her knees, as she is knocked to the ground by a kick from behind. Lisa then rolls to her knees, as she then struck in the chest by a left jab. Lisa then spreads out her arms, as a white aura consumes them, and my dark side charges in for another attack. Lisa then puts her hands in front of her, as my dark side slams against a shield made of angelic energy. "In the name of the Heavenly Father, I now exorcise you from this mortal's soul! Begone!" Lisa exclaims, as her shield explodes, causing my dark side to disintegrate. I then scream in agony, as I raise my head to the ceiling. "Luciami what's wrong?" Sui-fan ask, as she sees me laying on my side, with my arms wrapped around my torso, and I'm curled up in pain. "It's alright, she's only feeling the pain I inflicted on the darkness within her." Lisa replies, as she removes her hands from the monk's face. "So she's okay?" Sui-fan ask, as Lisa walks over to me, and places her hand on my side. "Yes, she'll be fine now." Lisa replies, as a slight glow appears under her hand, and fades away. "Where are you going?" Sui-fan ask, as she watches Lisa leave the room. "To inform the head monk of Luciami's predicament." Lisa replies, before exiting the room. "I'm okay now, Sui-fan." I mutter, as I sit up on my knees. "You people are up to some weird, and freaky poop! Just wait, until I tell sensei. Then you're gonna get it, bitch!" The monk exclaimed, as he dashed out of the room "Snitch..." I mutter, as I look at the entrance of the room. "I thought your friend cured him of the trauma you hit him with." Sui-fan says, as she looks at the entrance. "She did that just him being a mortal." I sigh, as I stand up, and walk away. I then head towards the main room, as Sui-fan follows me. "By the way, why do you have that talisman on your hat?" I ask, as I keep walking. "Oh this, an evil sorcerer tried to make me his puppet, until a few taoist rebels came into his chamber, and defeated him." Sui-fan replies. "So you keep the talisman to remember when you first met the taoists who rescued you?" I ask, as Sui-fan nods in response. "Yes, especially my first love, Chong-Lu." Sui-fan replies, as she places her hands to her face, and begins to blush. "You had a boyfriend?" I ask in surprise. "Yes, Chong-Lu was indeed my first love. He was such a gentlemen, and didn't mind the fact that I was a jiang-xi. He loved me for who I was as a person. Has if I were still human." Sui-fan sighs, as she places her hands on her cheeks, and sways from side to side. "Where is he now?" I ask, as Sui-fan shrugs as a response. "I hope to find him someday. We haven't seen each other in ten years. "So why don't we go find him!?" I suggest, as I turn to face her. "What? Now?" Sui-fan ask, as she gazes at me in surprise. I smile and nod in response. "B-but I don't know where to look." Sui-fan states, and she turns around. "Very well we'll try to find him after this little mess is straightened out." I state, as I turn about and walk away. So once I reach the main hall, I see Lisa standing before the dojo master. "I see. So she only seeks to control the darkness within her soul." He mutters, as he strokes his beard. "Yes sir, and we would be indebted to you if you were to train her in your enlightened ways." Lisa replies. "But sensei, what about what she did to me?" The kneeling monk ask, as he looks up at his teacher. "Well I'm sure that would teach you to respect our guests, my dear apprentice." The teacher replies sternly. "Very well, Ms. Lisa, I shall train the young girl in the ways of Buddha." The teacher stated. "Thank you sir." Lisa replies with a bow before she walks away. "Thanks alot Lisa, and thankfully I won't wind up like Sui-fan." I mutter, as Lisa stands next to me. "What do you mean, you're immortal. Besides I'll make sure these monks keep their depraved hands away from you." Lisa replies. "There's that, and then there's the dark intent within my soul. What if it breaks out again?" I ask, as I look up at her. "Well that's when your willpower will come in handy. It you can control the dark power Lucifer granted you, then you won't have to worry about anything." Lisa replies, as she walks away. I then look back at Lisa then turn about, and follow her. Once I return to the hallway, I see Sui-fan sitting against the wall, with her legs crossed. "So how'd it go?" Sui-fan ask with her head lowered, and eyes closed. "Well the dojo master agreed to train me, in order to control the darkness in my soul." I reply, as I stand in front of Sui-fan. "That's good, just don't expect those perverts to respect you because of your abilities." Sui-fan mutters, as she stands up. "Now, let's start looking for Chong-Lu." Sui-fan suggest, as she turns to me with a smile. "so you're ready to start looking?" I ask, as she nods in response. So we leave the dojo, and head south to a small city. Once we arrive, Sui-fan, and I look around in order to locate Chong-Lu's whereabouts. I then walk over to a small house, and knock on the door, as an old man answers. "Hello sir, have you seen any taoists in this region?" i ask in chinese, as the points to a house on the right. "That mansion is where the family of taoists reside." The old man replies. Sui-fan didn't tell me that Chong-Lu was rich. I think, as I tilt my head, and look at the mansion. Sui-fan, and I walk over to the mansion, and knock, as an middle aged man answers. "Does a young taoist named Chong-Lu live here?" I ask, as I look up at him. "Yes, but how do you know the young master?" The man replied. "Well a friend of his is here to see him." I reply, as Sui-fan walks up, and stands at my side. "Ah, yes the young maiden we rescued. I'll see to it that the master is aware of your arrival." The man said, as welcomed us inside. "Young master, a friend is here to see you." The man states, as a teenage appears before him. "Thank you, Shong-Nu. You may retire from this post now." The boy replies, as the man bows, and walks away. "Chong-Lu!" Sui-fan squeals, as she embraces him. "Sui-fan, how'd you find me?" Chong-Lu ask, as she looks at her. "She had some help." I reply, as I approach them. "And you are?" The boy ask, as he turns his attention to me. "My name is Luciami, and I'm a new friend of Sui-fan." I reply. "I see, and by what I can discern from your aura. You're not human." The boy stated. "My aura? Of that's right. That's a spiritual Tao ability as well." I mutter with a smile. "You study taoism?" The boy ask. "No, Chong-Lu. I just researched it." I reply. "Researched it?" Chong-Lu ask. "Yes, when i was little I would read all sorts of religious texts. It was some weird fascination I had." I reply with a shrug. " I see, must be a desire to learn about humans, I suppose." Chong-Lu says, as he turns about, and walks away. I then follow him, and Sui-fan, as they lead me to a room on the second floor. "Luciami, are you staying with Master Heishin?" Chong-Lu ask. "Yeah, why do you?" I reply. "Be careful, he's not one to be trusted." Chong-Lu replies. "Neither are his decipables. But what do you mean?" I ask. "Heishin hates demons of course, and if he finds out that you are one, he'll surely try to kill you.