Ive been expecting the question that cos up first.
Okay I can sowhat understand why Yalei and Jin Chin would co along, considering their personalities and strength, but why He Wen?
Ai asks the question.
You can probably guess based on so plans, but well need a qi treasure creator. He seems like a start toward that goal, as long as I can train him myself.
Thats especially important, since Ill need to create so many dedicated items that will be tough to replicate without instruction. Having soone learn that from directly as we go along will speed things up. I dont know about you guys, but I rather have access to an internal qi treasure creator, that isnt , within a year.
And if we dont do this way, it might take more than a decade.
Their faces twist a bit at this, both in thought and displeasure. Shi doesnt seem too bothered, but both Ai and Lin seem to be anxious about it. I have an idea why, but it might be best to let them vocalize it.
Lin steps up on behalf of her sister.
are you sure its okay, though? Im not sure having another guy in our personal group is the best choice.
And this is the other elent that I sowhat noticed, but hadnt paid attention to.
I hadnt been getting much resistance from Ai and Lin regarding adding Shi, i Lin, and even the others as potential romantic interests.
In a lot of ways, I feel like they are encouraging it, but with moderation and after getting to know themselves better before others.
But never guys. Even now, Ai seems to avoid guys, though she doesnt flinch and can talk sowhat normally to others within the group. My guess is that she hasn't fully accustod herself to it yet.
It is not beneficial for Ai to exclusively spend ti with won and , who is romantically attracted to her. She needs to get used to be friendly with other guys, as well.
Thats the other aspect of this inclusion that I wanted to bring in. Having soone she's not interested in romantically in her general sphere, to get comfortable with.
Surprisingly, Ai speaks up to mirror my thoughts.
Lin thank you. But I think I need to do this. I want to get to know so of the others a bit more, but its been a bit difficult. Maybe this He Wen will be a good choice to add?
She sounds very unsure and for the first ti, seems to be asking if my scan confirms this. Her eyes turned up and wavering, show that this is a precious question for this mont.
After a quick double check, I give her a smile and a nod, to which she seems to relax a bit. I spoke up a bit.
Thats not to say there wont be so stressful tis between all of us with him, but this will definitely help you with your goals and in approaching others.
Okay. I can handle that then.
With Ai saying that and placing a hand on Lins arm, this seems to assuage Lin from her current protective mode. Shi stays quiet during this entire exchange. Out of consideration for their personal circumstances.
The quietest one of them all is i Lin, who has just been watching all of us interacting. Staying close to Shis side. And during this ti, holding onto and reading the plans I handed over.
Even though she is just a kid, I can tell her mind is going through various possibilities and results from our discussions. A little genius in her own right, I could imagine that shes been already been seeing through the choices made in my writings.
I hear her voice subtly rise after a natural pause concluded from the last talk.
I see here that you are giving my family a superior spirit stones for personal investnt? On top of the two superior spirit stones of directed investnts.
Does this an they can use that as they want, with no restrictions?
Her nose is a little scrunched up in confusion. An adorable look on her tiny face.
I love my family enormously, but I dont think giving them that much without restrictions is a good idea. Unless you had sothing else in mind.
I give her a smile, as its clear that with how smart she is, she is looking past the obvious ssage, bundled within this investnt.
The ssage isnt what they do with it. Its that Im giving all of this in the first place. Especially with you as my declared sister.
I understand that there are other elents in your family, but giving out funds like that without restrictions sends the ssage that the relationship between us is strong. And specifically, that it is a great relationship. This will give you a bit more power in your family, as a whole.
Her eyes widen, letting see her fall back into thought.
As she goes silent, I wait for any additional comnts or thoughts before changing us over.
But after this discussion, it seems everyone has sothing to think about. So, I end up making so small talk before we each went our separate ways.
Thus, I began the final preparations for leaving.
After so work on this floor, I head down and see how late its gotten. aning, that Ill spend the rest of the day and night creating more spirit stones and jade slips for training purposes.
It feels like an eternity. One which Im caught in my own thoughts. But there are a few things I find myself grateful for.
Thank goodness Sister Nuan got all of these jade slips. I knew theyd co in handy after our first ti logging the information in it for the OCS cultivation thod.
What keeps getting , though, is how shes continually anticipating what I might need before I even ask for it. Sotis I cant tell if it is her vast genius or if its so type of divining technique. Either way, though, it is worth it.
I still have so many empty jade slips, ready to have information recorded in my bracelet. Each of which carries an enormous cost. One which couldnt have been easy to bear for her. Even if she has an increased budget and hadnt spent anything for disciple funds since shes joined as an elder, it probably wouldnt be enough to cover all of this.
She used her personal funds, without a doubt, as a supplent to pay.
I'm profoundly grateful.
And also, wary.
How will she react to the actions that I take with Ai, Lin, and Shi in the privacy tent? I know she is deeply intrigued by .
Or have Ai, Lin, and Shi already resolved it, like their previous interactions? To where I dont need to worry about it.
Sigh. I guess Ill figure it out as I go, as it seems this isnt the right ti to be thinking about that.
With that clearly in mind, I descend to the first floor.
Which is where I find the two people I ntioned would co with us to Monchon City. Both of whom seem to have a side-eyed glare at each other.
Yalei and Jin Chin.
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