Young Master
I hear Liu Wei, the nobleman with a complicated family life, whisper the title theyve given . His voice was quite heavy with emotion. Several of them are looking at with a asure of hope that we may change their lives beyond their cultivation status.
I need to make so things clear, though.
Let be clear. I do not tolerate evil, arrogant, and untrustworthy actions.
There are so nods at this, being from a righteous background, but they dont expect the next words.
As you work with , I expect you to be peaceful, humble, and kind to everyone. No matter their standing. And if soone tosses down our faces, as they call it here, do not imdiately retaliate.
This is where many peoples faces twist up and about. I see a glimr of blonde hair surge ahead of everyone as Shi Ji steps forward.
But Young Master! If soone disparages you, what are we supposed to do? Weve received far too much from you to let such things go.
Ugh, face is a tough concept to deal with here. If they dont defend , theyll be seen as not trustworthy or grateful. Not only that, but they could be mocked too.
My thoughts drift over to Ai and Lin, who lock eyes with . Their training from when I first was getting started here and Lins words to not letting people walk all over and apologize all the ti, co back to .
These things have to be done in moderation.
Ill change the culture slowly, but for now, I need to give them a way to act.
Be patient and kind. If things go too far, then take reasonable actions. Err, on the side of rcy, if possible.
I give a serious look to them all.
With that said if they harm or assault any of our people, then show them we are not to be trifled with, if its within your ability. While I want you all to beacons of actual righteousness, contrary to how so righteous cultivators act, you dont need to tolerate physical abuse to do so.
I can see many are still bothered by this, but seem a little relieved because they have the option to fight back if hit.
Yeah turn the other cheek will be a hard one to put in a practice, in a world where said hit can launch you into a wall or blow your head off.
Ill try to figure sothing out. But for now, this will work.
My attention falls back onto Liu Wei.
Liu Wei, whatever you choose about this, Ill support you. You dont have to answer now, but just let know what your decision is when the ti cos.
I believe in you and your potential.
Liu Wei gives an emotionally deep bow, not changing position until I turn to the others.
There are still others who need to be inford of their optimal cultivation changes, so I continue with that until everyone is inford.
Soon enough, everyone hops into the carriages, and we are off once again.
I cant help but use my scan to see whether my decisions are correct. But it just gives different choices and rits between. Not a decision to make and whether it is truly the best one.
Im the one that makes the choice at the end of the day.
Maybe this shouldnt all be on from now on. Even with the scan, I cant be everywhere at once.
Now that were heading to the library, what better place to find intellectual talent than the librarians?
Ive given them the initial guidance, so now I need to find people who will lead from there, like what I did with the tutors in the group.
As always, I run my scan on potential people that could assist with this. Since Im not fully sure of how sensitive the catches for the librarians and their staff would be, I have a cautionary filter on as I search.
I will have ti to enjoy the surrounding area, as it will take a while. Letting appreciate my current situation.
The sounds of the carriages rolling over the hardened ground of this plateau road bring a calming feeling to the trip. The sight of clouds hovering below the road and over the valleys, while another layer lies above us, is quite sothing to behold.
Many people have taken the chance to get so sleep before they go all out in their search for their personal cultivation thod. Others, being from the city, have been talking while looking out on this picturesque landscape. Enjoying their new life.
My thoughts co back to the scan after so ti has passed to check on the status of it.
Unsurprisingly, there arent a lot of librarians that would be a good fit.
Most people that go into that position to get access to knowledge they would normally never have the chance to look at.
Looking for ancient stories, records of obscure events that are found nowhere else, and secret knowledge buried deep within the tos of a book that even the sect wouldnt have suspected would be powerful.
And others are just there for the benefits. A cushy, prestigious job, carting books from one place to another, while answering generic questions of where to go.
Obviously, Ill be attempting to recruit from the forr, as they are likely to have learned varied and/or specialized knowledge.
However, there are a few people of exceptionally high skill and knowledge that are hiding themselves within the latter. So are purposefully hiding, while others are geniuses that just dont want to do much unless sothing interests them.
Either way, there are ways to pull both types.
But there are also a lot of normal people. Those of average skill/knowledge, but are open to help with the right motivations and/or support. And despite being average, they are specialized in those areas.
Exactly what I need.
There are several ways I can influence any of these people. What will be tough is bringing them more permanently on my side.
I can give the ones with ambition and looking for certain information that and material support. The ones without motivation will be harder to handle, but still possible. For them, building a relationship is more important than material or tangible rewards.
The general list of people who I can contact and where to reach them slowly appears.
Since Im using the scan at a low level and with little information, I cant pinpoint exactly what the people who match my requirents want or where they currently are. But once I get closer and to the library, I should be able to have an easier ti of it.
And so, the ti passes.
All until we reach a massive gate
Except no one else can actually see it. Because its completely invisible to the senses.
Even spiritual sense, at our level, wouldnt be able to catch it. Only my scan is giving the ability to sense its presence.
But thats not all. Theres an equally imperceptible barrier that wraps the horizon, starting from it. From what I can tell, it probably goes around the entire mountain.
Shivers erupt down my entire body from the re existence of it. Of the barest hints of the power that it holds.
And everyone is just laughing, sleeping, and talking together.
With the carriage moving ever forward to the border.
Adding to that, my awareness and hesitation near the gate have set off the attention of soone ahead.
On the mountain.
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