Xiao Shan said regretfully, "It’s a pity I’ve just started my education. Now that Brother Fox fulfills his promise and cos to pick up, I haven’t finished learning yet. Shaful, truly shaful."
The little mud monkey from the past, who used to be the worst laggard and the most restless when practicing calligraphy, had miraculously beco a studious type. Truly astounding to behold.
While the siblings stood there dumbfounded, Monk Shan Ci, with his calm deanor, nodded sagely, "Worry not. There are schools here as well. As long as one has a thirst for knowledge, no place will let that spirit wither."
Xiao Shan had never seen Monk Shan Ci before, but looking at this kindly, bald uncle, he inexplicably felt a sense of closeness.
While the children reminisced familiarly, the adults began to socialize.
The County Magistrate and Old Uncle Qiu’s family knew nothing about the people Bai Junjun had t in the Capital City or Witch Ancestor Mountain. Naturally, this group also included strangers such as the couple, Yuwen Luan and Yuwen Luanfei. Nobody knew each other.
However, when everyone began to introduce themselves, a sense of mutual respect took root.
Take Mr. Dan He, for example. The mont he announced his na, the County Magistrate, Uncle Master, and Old Uncle Qiu’s family all took a step back, clasped their hands in a respectful gesture, and said in unison, "So it’s the renowned Mr. Dan He! We’ve heard so much about you!"
After the renowned physician finished his introduction, the Hermit Master, Mr. Shan Hai, introduced himself as well.
The crowd froze again. My goodness! Junjun and Fox are truly phenonal—they even managed to rope in a Mohist!
After Mr. Shan Hai’s introduction, it was Monk Shan Ci’s turn to step forward.
This ti, even the Yuwen Luanfei couple were left stunned. Huh? Isn’t Monk Shan Ci the abbot of the Imperial Capital’s Fahua Temple? Since when did he start following Junjun to this place?
Once these introductions were made, it was naturally Manager Qiao’s turn. However, Manager Qiao didn’t ntion his profession at the Dongsheng Tavern, rely stating that he and his niece ca from Witch Ancestor Mountain.
They didn’t elaborate, and naturally, no one pried.
But since so pretty big nas had already been announced, it was assud that Manager Qiao’s standing couldn’t be too low either.
As a result, everyone treated him with the sa respect as a child eting a grand elder, earnestly paying their respects to all.
Next, it was the turn of the newly arrived individuals to introduce themselves.
Compared to those who had co before, however, the new group appeared rather unremarkable.
The County Magistrate rely ntioned he was from An County and described himself as an ordinary minor steward. His "useless son," seeing his father so humble, didn’t dare to say much of anything and rely nodded, saying he was an inept son.
Uncle Master followed suit, bowing and saying, "I am the assistant to the minor steward, just a re pawn."
Given the humility of the County Magistrate, Old Uncle Qiu’s family could hardly act boastful. They simply explained they had t Bai Junjun while on the road fleeing famine. Later, they temporarily settled in An County, but amidst the chaos outside, they ended up in prison. Junjun had rescued them and brought them here.
As for the thirty strong n behind them, they said they had co along with the steward but emphasized that they would all take orders from Bai Junjun.
Once this large group of people had finished their introductions, everyone naturally turned their attention to Yuwen Luan and Yuwen Luanfei, who had yet to introduce themselves. While others might not recognize them, the Seven-Person Team certainly knew the couple. However, the Seven-Person Team was always tactful. Seeing that the couple described themselves as ordinary folk, they made no attempt to expose them.
Thus, the adults completed their formal introductions. Originally, Bai Junjun and Li Wenli, as the hosts, should have taken the initiative to show this group of guests around the area. However, the two had disappeared from sight, so the task of hosting naturally fell to the rest of the group.
Nevertheless, since they were responsible for teaching lessons to the Fire-Swallowing Tribe outside, they could not cancel those duties. So, the matter of giving a tour was entrusted to the Seven-Person Team, as well as the siblings Bai Sasa and Bai Lingyu.
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