Chapter 870: Chapter 870: When the Moon Is Full, It Wanes; When the Water Is Full, It Overflows
Noah Zimrman took the Jade Buddha, and the mont his palm touched it, he felt enveloped by a gentle warmth.
This feeling was different from the one when Samuel Chalrs touched him before, yet sohow slightly similar.
Noah Zimrman vaguely understood why he failed when he tried to steal George Goodman’s fans.
This Jade Buddha possessed a mana that could dispel disasters.
Such mana did not repel him even though he was a rfolk.
Noah Zimrman felt the power within the Jade Buddha, then glanced at Camilla Sullivan in front of him, hesitated for two seconds, and still asked her,
“Do you not know the function of this Jade Buddha?”
Camilla Sullivan: ???
Noah Zimrman saw her expression and knew that she indeed didn’t know, so he seriously explained to her the function of the Jade Buddha.
In simple terms, this Jade Buddha had the mana of Buddhism, making it a great thing that could ward off disasters and gather fortune.
“If you keep it for yourself, you’ll be able to pass any future dangers safely.”
Noah Zimrman asked her seriously,
“Are you sure you still want to give such a great item?”
Noah Zimrman indeed wanted the Jade Buddha, but knowing it was also a rare treasure for her, he couldn’t accept it pretending not to know.
That would be taking advantage.
He couldn’t take such a big advantage.
Noah Zimrman asked sincerely, which left Camilla Sullivan visibly stunned.
Scarlett Jennings and Samuel Chalrs, hearing this, looked at Noah Zimrman with a bit more appreciation.
People often say demons are inherently cunning, but that’s just a generalization based on a few evil demons.
Perhaps soone had suffered from the harm of an evil demon before, or it might be due to the mysterious and powerful nature of the Demon Clan.
People are always fearful of the unknown, afraid of getting hurt.
But in reality, a being that can grow spiritual wisdom in the world is not all about evil aspects.
At least among the demons Scarlett Jennings had encountered, most maintain a pure-hearted nature despite going through longer experiences.
Like Dashiell,
Like Lionel Strickland,
Like the students at the Academy of Mystique,
And like Noah Zimrman.
Neither of them comnted on Noah Zimrman’s actions; this was his opportunity, whether he chose to keep or return it, was his own decision.
Ian Whitley, on the other hand, looked conflicted; he knew Noah Zimrman was doing the right thing, but deep down there was a bit of reluctance for him.
After all, anyone who got a great item would secretly tuck it away happily.
Yet he was foolishly returning it.
Ugh, a silly fish.
But if he wasn’t this silly, Ian wouldn’t have been saved in the first place.
Camilla Sullivan was indeed surprised hearing Noah Zimrman’s words, because for families like hers, collecting various consecrated jade pieces from all over wasn’t uncommon at all.
They were either acquired by family mbers or gifted by relatives or others, and as for this Jade Buddha, she only knew it was sohow obtained by the grandfather’s generation.
To thank George Goodman for his “life-saving grace,” they sent it along as a token of gratitude.
She really didn’t know the Jade Buddha was this useful.
If she had known from the beginning, she might not have given it away.
But now…
Camilla Sullivan thought seriously for a mont, then told Noah Zimrman,
“I said it was yours, so it is yours. We Sullivans never go back on our word. Besides…”
She paused, then continued,
“My grandfather often says that a full moon diminishes, and water spills when full; one shouldn’t seek to possess all benefits the world offers.
We’ve already got wealth and power that ten lifetis of ordinary people couldn’t achieve. If we aren’t content with that, we’d never be satisfied and might end up losing what we have now.
Since you said the Jade Buddha is this powerful, it’s bound to be useful to you, so it hasn’t been a wrong gift.”
Camilla Sullivan spoke magnanimously, showing no signs of putting up a front, making Noah Zimrman not stand on ceremony with her any longer.
After all, he’d said all he could, it was her choice not to take it back.
He accepted it contentedly, not forgetting to carefully wipe it clean with a cloth before putting it on.
He didn’t forget that this was previously worn close by George Goodman, which he sowhat disliked.
Seeing him like this, Camilla Sullivan beca interested and suddenly said,
“Since you’re my savior, what the Sullivan Family provided for George will also be arranged for you. Plus, the opportunity to beco a son-in-law, which George wanted before, I can offer that to you too.”
Camilla Sullivan said this and didn’t forget to wink at Noah Zimrman.
Everyone, including Ian Whitley, froze upon hearing that, and George Goodman nearly lost his mind.
This woman, what’s her play here?!
She was indifferent to his pursuit before, and now she’s proactively offering Noah Zimrman a chance…
Why?!
That Noah Zimrman isn’t even human!
Is she crazy to fancy a demon?!
At first, Noah Zimrman didn’t react, but when he understood her aning, he imdiately took a step back seriously and said without thinking,
“I refuse, I don’t want it. Stop thinking about it.”
His refusal was so straightforward that Ian Whitley almost kneeled to him.
Brother, even if you’re going to decline, can’t you be a bit more tactful?
This is the heiress of the Sullivan family; doesn’t she deserve so face?!
Camilla Sullivan, rejected so directly, did feel a bit embarrassed. Logic aside, she was still a girl in her twenties.
Unable to help asking him,
“Why?”
Just to see Noah Zimrman say earnestly, “Because I don’t want to turn into sea foam!”
The story of the rmaid was very prevalent in his rfolk clan.
But that is usually used as a cautionary tale to educate the younger ones.
Noah Zimrman didn’t like the rmaid in the story either.
He thought she was crazy.
For a man not worth it, she lost her voice, endured the pain of walking on blades, and eventually turned into sea foam.
Noah Zimrman didn’t want to do sothing foolish like that.
Moreover…
“I already have a rfolk I like; she’s beautiful.”
He paused, then added,
“Of course, you’re beautiful, too, but you’re human and don’t have a pretty fish tail. We’re simply not ant to be.”
Noah Zimrman said, looking sincerely and apologetically at Camilla Sullivan before him, with a look as if telling her to give up on him.
She almost laughed at being frustrated.
It’s her fault she’s human?
Fortunately, she just wanted to tease him; otherwise, she’d be pissed.
If it was so pampered little princess in their circle, who knows, she might have hired a bunch of Taoists to lock him up in an aquarium on the spot.
Camilla Sullivan thought she might need to remind his agent to teach him the art of talking in the future.
Seeing no trace of anger on Camilla Sullivan’s face, Ian Whitley was relieved.
Scarlett Jennings had been silently listening, and suddenly she took out a Jade Talisman from her suitcase,
“Although Miss Sullivan has given away the Jade Buddha, if you need it, my Jade Talisman can also help ward off three disasters for you or your family.”
Just to form a good bond.
Though Camilla Sullivan had said the full moon diminishes before, she naturally wouldn’t refuse such a pleasant surprise delivered to her door. Her eyes imdiately lit up, and she asked,
“How much? I’ll buy it!”
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