90: Chapter 86 Who Do You Resemble?
(1st additional chapter for Alliance Hierarch Wu Lie123)_1 90: Chapter 86 Who Do You Resemble?
(1st additional chapter for Alliance Hierarch Wu Lie123)_1 After completing his morning exercises, Jiang Wang went out to buy breakfast as usual.
The fried dough cakes by Qingmu Avenue and the tofu pudding across from Du Dewang’s were Jiang Anan’s favorites these days.
As he pushed open the courtyard door, he saw soone he hadn’t expected.
This person looked naive and honest, with a stocky build, and a large bundle on his back; upon seeing Jiang Wang, he began to bow: “Mr.
Jiang!”
It was none other than Tang Dun, the constable he had t back in the town of Tangshe; his simple honesty had made a deep impression on Jiang Wang.
However, the bowing was awkward, and the address quite uncomfortable.
Jiang Wang rembered that during his childhood, Tang Dun had been taught by an itinerant disciple of the Confucianist Gate; for him, “Sir” must be the highest form of respectful address.
“Constable Tang, have you co to Fenglin City for the Daoist Academy’s external examination?” Jiang Wang asked, puzzled, “It’s quite early for that now, isn’t it?”
The third month of each year was when the Daoist Academy’s external examination was held, and it was currently the winter month; the new year had yet to pass.
“I’m no longer a constable, I’ve quit,” Tang Dun said with an honest grin, “It’s not early.
The Daoist Academy examination is so difficult, shouldn’t I start preparing in advance?
I’ve thought it through; I’m going to break the cauldrons and sink the boats, I have to succeed!”
“…Burn one’s boats?”
“Right, right, right!
That’s the one!
How could Mr.
Jiang have such a high understanding!” Tang Dun clapped happily, attempting to flatter before he awkwardly changed the subject: “Of all the people I know, only Mr.
Jiang has great skills.
I was hoping to ask Mr.
Jiang to guide for a while …”
“Not for nothing, not for nothing!” He said, pulling out a wrapped cloth from his chest, unwrapping layer after layer to reveal a gleaming silver ingot, weighing about ten taels.
He looked earnestly at Jiang Wang with wide eyes: “Sir …”
He might have intended to show sincerity, but instead, he seed more like a constable eyeing a major criminal.
“There are a few months until the Daoist Academy examination; have you found a place to stay?” asked Jiang Wang.
For matters like these, it’s best to either accept directly or refuse outright; hesitating can hurt a person’s dignity the most.
“Not yet, not yet.
As soon as I entered the city, I asked around for you.
You are quite famous here!” Tang Dun said, thumbs up and beaming for a few monts before continuing, “I’ll look for a place right away, right away!”
He moved the silver closer to Jiang Wang: “You take this first.”
Jiang Wang patiently helped him rewrap the cloth around the silver: “Keep it for yourself; renting a house in Fenglin City isn’t cheap.
It just so happens that starting today I’ll also be teaching my sister martial arts; you can co and listen too.
It won’t take much extra effort.”
With a casual gesture, he closed the courtyard door, “I’m off to buy breakfast now, shall we go together?
We can also inquire with the neighbors about any suitable living arrangents.”
“Sure thing!” Tang Dun shouldered his large bundle and eagerly followed.
Jiang Wang found him to be honest and straightforward, with so cunning native to the genuinely naive, yet not off-putting.
His impression of Tang Dun was not bad.
Of course, part of it might be due to the little girl he had only seen in skeletal remains and portraits.
In reality, there was an empty room in the courtyard that could accommodate Tang Dun.
But firstly, their relationship wasn’t close enough for that, and secondly, this ho didn’t belong solely to Jiang Wang; Anan’s feelings were also significant.
He couldn’t just let another person move in without asking Anan’s opinion.
This had nothing to do with the character or morality of the person, but rather with the feeling of “ho” that Jiang Wang was carefully nurturing and protecting.
…
Moon Viewing Tower.
The finest wines and dishes were laid out, and even so highly-paid songstresses kept by Fang Zehou were dancing and singing up front.
Fang Helling was hosting Shen Nanqi today, and the setting was as lavish as possible.
Fang Helling’s smile was brilliant, and he offered toasts frequently, although Shen Nanqi seed to wear a perpetually sleepy expression.
“Co, Brother Shen!
This cup is to you—I toast to your continuous promotion, rapid advancent in cultivation, and to you becoming one of the top three in our city soon!”
“No more drinking.” Shen Nanqi stretched out his hand to hold down Fang Helling’s wine cup, smiling yet not smiling, “It’s getting late.”
Fang Helling was montarily stunned before realizing what Shen Nanqi ant, then smiled and said, “Of course!
With Brother Shen’s talent, how could it not be rapi?”
“Zhu Weiwo is about to go to the State Path Academy, and Wei Yan has been killing so many heretics recently, he should also be getting a promotion soon.” Shen Nanqi swirled his wine cup, squinting his eyes, “So, am I not fast approaching as well?”
This was not an easy statent to respond to.
“If you ask , even now, Brother, you have the strength of the top three in the Path Academy!”
Fang Helling’s expression sincere, “Others haven’t seen your prowess in killing the fierce beasts in the Three Hills District, but I have witnessed it with my own eyes.
If you ask , Brother Shen, you have simply been too modest.
Otherwise, in the Three City Path Discussion among the five-year disciples, aside from Brother Zhang Linchuan, it should have been you!”
“You didn’t participate, and what happened?
Without Brother Lin Zhengren lifting a finger, the brother who did participate was defeated by Fu Baosong.
Tell , what does that tell you?”
“Helling, if you have sothing to say, just tell .” Shen Nanqi, with a smile, looked at Fang Helling, “Continuing to flatter like this, Brother, I can’t take it.”
“I truly have nothing to ask of Brother.” Fang Helling moved a bit closer, sincerely saying, “My words co from the bottom of my heart.
Inviting Brother over today is purely out of admiration for you and gratitude for your care in the Three Hills District.”
“During that incident in Three Hills Town, I received benefits, there’s no need to thank .” Shen Nanqi slightly lifted his eyelids, “You’re suddenly so attentive, and yet you ask nothing of .
Could it be that you want to beco friends with ?”
“If Brother thinks highly of , that would be an honor for Helling!” Fang Helling looked very surprised, “Although Helling is of modest ability, the Fang Family is still one of Fenglin City’s three major surnas, I surely have the capability to support Brother Shen’s cultivation!”
Shen Nanqi laughed, “Helling, you speak frankly, so I will too.”
He leaned back in his chair, “The way you were before, I definitely wouldn’t deign to be friends with you.”
Fang Helling nodded, still smiling, “I truly was inexperienced before.”
“But now…” Shen Nanqi said, “I wouldn’t dare to be friends with you.”
Fang Helling’s smile suddenly stiffened,
Shen Nanqi asked, “Do you know who you remind of right now?”
“Who?”
“To be precise, you’re just desperately imitating certain outward things.” Shen Nanqi stood up, patted his shoulder, “Fang Pengju.”
Having said that, he left without further ado, “Let’s forget about being friends.
If it’s about a deal, you can still co to .”
Back when he was in the external sect, Shen Nanqi was one of the seniors who had high hopes for Fang Pengju.
This was also why the Fang Family could establish a connection with him.
“Brother Shen, take care!” Fang Helling still managed to smile toward his retreating figure.
Thud, thud, thud.
The sound of steps descending the stairs faded.
The singing and dancing had also stopped at so point.
Fang Helling’s expression slowly faded away, and he suddenly stood up, overturning the entire table!
The shadows that had been looming over his head, he thought he had already torn away.
He put forth endless effort, tearing layer after layer.
Only to finally realize that it was the entire night sky.
It was impossible to tear away.
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