??Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Thoughts
Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Thoughts
“Put it back. As for the gift, I can take you to buy it…” Wang Zijia hesitated, shook his head, and said, “Forget it, since you’re willing, take it with you!”
With those words, Wang Zijia turned and walked out. Bai Qian, holding a pile of things, imdiately followed him.
After taking a few steps, Wang Zijia turned around to see Bai Qian struggling. Wordlessly, he waved his hand. With his mana pulling, the boxes floated to his side.
“I can do it!” Seeing this, Bai Qian imdiately protested.
Wang Zijia ignored her. The boxes started to fly out of the courtyard, landing on a waiting horse carriage. The coachman, observing this, didn’t show any surprise but just waited respectfully.
With Bai Qian in tow, Wang Zijia got on the carriage and nonchalantly ordered the coachman, “Firstly, go to the Feiliu Street Gift Shop.”
“Alright!” The coachman expertly flicked the reins, and the carriage slowly started moving.
Wang Zijia, along with Bai Qian, bought a large assortnt of items on Feiliu Street before finally heading for the resettlent in West City.
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After a short delay, Wang Zijia and Bai Qian arrived at the resettlent. Wang An, with a familiar obsequious expression, hurriedly ca over to them.
Upon seeing Wang Zijia and Bai Qian alighting from the carriage, a look of astonishnt spread across his face.
“Is this… little Bai Qian?” Although he had heard so information from the city guards, he was unable to associate the Bai Qian in front of him with the sa girl who had been terrifyingly powerful just one month ago.
“It’s , Uncle An!” Bai Qian timidly replied.
“Good, very good!” Hearing the familiar voice, Wang An shuddered. His face was filled with gratitude and excitent, and he even forgot to keep up his sycophantic deanor.
“There are more things in the carriage. Call so people to carry them,” Wang Zijia said, pointing to the carriage behind him.
“Sir, your presence here is already an honor for the shelter. Why would you go to such an expense!” Wang An politely protested.
This was not false flattery. Regardless of his status in the Wanyu Sect, Wang Zijia was an influential figure in the city, especially in this outer ring. The connections to his na alone provided many conveniences.
Wang Zijia waved his hand dismissively and said, “These things aren’t for you, so why are you making a fuss?”
His words left Wang An speechless. He could only quickly call so obedient individuals from inside the shelter to start moving the items.
As the gifts started to appear, the children in the courtyard rushed forward.
“Don’t touch! Whoever tries to snatch sothing will lose their share, and won’t get any extra dinner!” Upon seeing this, Wang An imdiately chided them. He then quickly turned to Wang Zijia and said, “These children are quite unruly, sir. I hope you can forgive them!”
Wang Zijia waved his hand, indicating that he didn’t mind. He watched the lively scene and then turned to look at Bai Qian, who was constantly peering inside. He said, “Go ahead, go say goodbye.”
“Okay!” Bai Qian, given permission, nodded and ran inside the building.
“It hasn’t been this lively here for a while!” After a mont, when all the gifts had been distributed, Wang An served Wang Zijia while strolling through the courtyard. He couldn’t help but exclaim.
Wang Zijia just smiled and didn’t say anything.
During their leisurely stroll, Wang An purposefully led Wang Zijia to the area of the disabled children again.
“This kid is the most sensible one. Despite being here only for a few days, he already knows how to help with the work, which is much better than those unruly kids who are physically complete.”
“This one is very polite and understanding, and even knows quite a few words. I heard he cos from a literary family, with many of his ancestors having given private lessons to the descendants of the scattered cultivators in the city…”
The two n strolled aimlessly, causing them to unknowingly enter the area of the disabled children, their pace considerably slowing. Wang An incessantly pointed to so of the disabled children, introducing them.
“Don’t judge these kids simply because they recently arrived and haven’t suffered much hardship. The ordinary people living in the city understand quite well the basic qualities of gratitude and loyalty.”
Wang Zijia, with a half-smile on his face, looked at Wang An. After a mont, he said, “Your ambitions are quite extensive, and your courage is growing.”
Wang An, who had been respectful all this while, trembled slightly. He forced a smile and said, “I was ignorant. Please punish , sir!”
Wang Zijia shook his head and looked around. He finally said, “They can’t necessarily have a good life under . Do you think the dicine used on Bai Qian is easy to co by? Even if it is used to treat ordinary people!”
What Wang Zijia didn’t say was that even if the conditions could be easily t, with his current capabilities, he could only assist a few individuals. If it were a large-scale matter… he wouldn’t dare!
Moreover, people at this shelter wouldn’t necessarily lead miserable lives. The majority of them would be sent to Luofan Town where they would be well looked after.
After they grew up, if they went to other cities in the world, they would generally be treated with respect, even becoming honored guests. If they continued to live in the town, they would also have peaceful lives.
Therefore, barely surviving here might not be better than going to Luofan Town.
When Wang An heard this, his expression faltered montarily. He respectfully saluted Wang Zijia and said, “I understand.”
Afterward, he stopped deliberately guiding Wang Zijia to walk past so children and also ceased all introductions.
Half an hour later, they had strolled a whole round and finished distributing all the goods.
Suddenly, Wang Zijia said to Wang An, “Tomorrow, I am joining the Sect. Two people can accompany
to join the Sect and serve
as disciples doing miscellaneous duties, are you willing?”
Wang An abruptly looked up at Wang Zijia, dumbfounded. His face incredulous, he said, “?”
“Yes!” Wang Zijia responded affirmatively, nodding his head. “It’s you!”
“But I have no spiritual roots!” Wang An, puzzled, answered back.
“That’s not a problem. I am entering the outer sect directly, which allows for two additional disciples. Without claiming any welfare related to the Sect, there’s no check on qualifications. You will be a sort-of disciple with comndable status,” Wang Zijia replied calmly.
Wang An’s pupils contracted at the words ‘directly entering the outer sect’. As one of those lower-level workers associated with the Wanyu Sect, he was quite clear about what these four words signified.
He had assud it was an ordinary disciple, but he never expected…
A genuine bigwig had indeed co to the shelter this ti!
No wonder he could provide Bai Qian with such dicine!
While these thoughts flitted through Wang An’s mind, Wang Zijia asked again, “So? Will you accompany
to join the Sect?”
“Why ? I am not that familiar with you and even…” Wang An hesitated in his response. “…I may have harbored so ill intent towards you!”
“Hehe, perhaps it’s because of your ill intent, or maybe because of your na, which ans ‘peace in heart’,” Wang Zijia laughed, observing the lively crowd in the courtyard. “Additionally, other than Bai Qian, I don’t have many people that I can take with !”
His words carried a hint of loneliness and desolation, seeming out of place amidst the surrounding bustle.
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