Chapter 23: Exceptional Among Wastrels Part Three
Fang Jie cried in pain again and knelt toward the ground. The crippled old man grabbed him and sighed, “I wanted to warn you, but I was too late. If Lady Xi doesn’t know you, this rock wouldn’t have hit your leg… she hates the Buddhist Sect on the Great Snow Mountain the most. You said that she has the heart of a bodhisattva; aren’t you asking for a beating?”
Fang Jie rubbed his calf and staggered while saying, “I got it.”
The crippled old man smiled and shook his head, and he talked while walking, “There aren’t big rules in Beckon of the Red Sleeve, but you need to remember two things.”
“What are they?”
“First, don’t mention the Buddhist Sect before Ms. Xi and Lady Xi. Second, Ms. Xi is the boss, and you can’t go against her regardless of what she says. However, everyone knows that Ms. Xi cares the most about Lady Xi, so remember that as well.”
“Why do I feel like I was sold as a slave?” Fang Jie self-mocked.
“No, no, no…” The crippled old man explained seriously, “Slaves can’t regain freedom; you are different. After you repay the 10,000 taels of gold, even if you don’t want to leave, Ms. Xi will kick you out.”
“Why do I feel wronged?” Fang Jie frowned and said, “It feels like someone placed a silver certificate in my hand, tore it, and became my creditor. I didn’t ask for it, but I somehow owe all this money?”
The crippled old man walked in the front, and Fang Jie walked in the back.
One old one young; two staggering men.
…
“Since we decided to leave, let’s not waste time. Although we aren’t in a hurry, Fang Jie has to go to the entrance exam of the Martial Arts Academy, so he can’t miss it. Fangu hasn’t had a qualified candidate to take the exam in dozens of years. It sure is rare. The workers have been packing up in the last few days, and we can be on the way the day after tomorrow at the latest. After all, Beckon of the Red Sleeve comprises mostly of women, and Grandpa Luo shouldn’t be the only guard… Fang Jie, since you are staying with us, you need to bear some responsibilities.” Even though Aunt Xi was calmly sitting on a chair, she looked dignified.
“I might not get in… but I will do whatever I can on the way.” Fang Jie tried to be humble.
“Might not get in?” Hearing his words, Aunt Xi’s expression changed. She placed the teacup on the table and said in displeasure, “Since you are going to the entrance exam, how can you be this unconfident? If you don’t have the confidence to enter, why are you going? As a man, you need to be brave and ambitious. By saying this, you are already afraid before encountering any obstacles. It is maddening to witness.”
“Eh…” Fang Jie smiled awkwardly and said, “Ms. Xi, you are right. I will try my best.”
“You might not like hearing this, but I have to say it. Although the gate of the Martial Arts Academy is tight, since the First Emperor of Great Sui ordered people to build this academy, many people who were inferior compared to you became heroes after going in. When the First Emperor was still alive, there was a genius who was exceptional in all nine courses that were taught in the Martial Arts Academy. After graduating, he was promoted and became a rank 4 colonel, leading the soldiers who were stationed in the northwest. After he started to lead the soldiers, he battled more than 300 times and was undefeated. He was an orphan and had a poor background, but he created a powerful family!”
“You are talking about Li Xiao?”
“That is right. Long-West Li Family is different compared to other big families since it was created not long ago. The good thing is that several geniuses came out of this Li Family. Otherwise, other big families would have crushed it. The father of Great General Li Yuanshan of Right Valiant Guard turned Long-West Li Family to a first-tier family. The Li Family obtained such achievements in less than 100 years… it is due to the existence of the Martial Arts Academy of Great Sui.”
Aunt Xi continued seriously, “Without the Martial Arts Academy, Li Xiao would have become a corpse that froze to dead on the side of the road! I know you are smart, so you should know what I mean.”
The crippled old man who sat on the side and drank his liquor slightly frowned and looked at Aunt Xi. As if she felt it, Aunt Xi nodded back.
After Fang Jie left, the crippled old man asked, “You seem to see a lot in him.”
“He isn’t an ordinary person; it would be hard not to value him… That was why I said a few extra things. Perhaps it has been too boring lately. I haven’t given advice to young people in a long time. It is interesting to think about.”
“He indeed isn’t an ordinary person. He is a cultivation wastrel; even the small golden pill couldn’t change his physique. He is exceptional among wastrels.” The crippled old man smiled and left.
Looking at him, Aunt Xi smiled and knocked her fingers on her knees. She seemed a little proud as if she discovered something that others didn’t.
Fang Jie rubbed his calf and staggered while saying, “I got it.”
The crippled old man smiled and shook his head, and he talked while walking, “There aren’t big rules in Beckon of the Red Sleeve, but you need to remember two things.”
“What are they?”
“First, don’t mention the Buddhist Sect before Ms. Xi and Lady Xi. Second, Ms. Xi is the boss, and you can’t go against her regardless of what she says. However, everyone knows that Ms. Xi cares the most about Lady Xi, so remember that as well.”
“Why do I feel like I was sold as a slave?” Fang Jie self-mocked.
“No, no, no…” The crippled old man explained seriously, “Slaves can’t regain freedom; you are different. After you repay the 10,000 taels of gold, even if you don’t want to leave, Ms. Xi will kick you out.”
“Why do I feel wronged?” Fang Jie frowned and said, “It feels like someone placed a silver certificate in my hand, tore it, and became my creditor. I didn’t ask for it, but I somehow owe all this money?”
The crippled old man walked in the front, and Fang Jie walked in the back.
One old one young; two staggering men.
…
“Since we decided to leave, let’s not waste time. Although we aren’t in a hurry, Fang Jie has to go to the entrance exam of the Martial Arts Academy, so he can’t miss it. Fangu hasn’t had a qualified candidate to take the exam in dozens of years. It sure is rare. The workers have been packing up in the last few days, and we can be on the way the day after tomorrow at the latest. After all, Beckon of the Red Sleeve comprises mostly of women, and Grandpa Luo shouldn’t be the only guard… Fang Jie, since you are staying with us, you need to bear some responsibilities.” Even though Aunt Xi was calmly sitting on a chair, she looked dignified.
“I might not get in… but I will do whatever I can on the way.” Fang Jie tried to be humble.
“Might not get in?” Hearing his words, Aunt Xi’s expression changed. She placed the teacup on the table and said in displeasure, “Since you are going to the entrance exam, how can you be this unconfident? If you don’t have the confidence to enter, why are you going? As a man, you need to be brave and ambitious. By saying this, you are already afraid before encountering any obstacles. It is maddening to witness.”
“Eh…” Fang Jie smiled awkwardly and said, “Ms. Xi, you are right. I will try my best.”
“You might not like hearing this, but I have to say it. Although the gate of the Martial Arts Academy is tight, since the First Emperor of Great Sui ordered people to build this academy, many people who were inferior compared to you became heroes after going in. When the First Emperor was still alive, there was a genius who was exceptional in all nine courses that were taught in the Martial Arts Academy. After graduating, he was promoted and became a rank 4 colonel, leading the soldiers who were stationed in the northwest. After he started to lead the soldiers, he battled more than 300 times and was undefeated. He was an orphan and had a poor background, but he created a powerful family!”
“You are talking about Li Xiao?”
“That is right. Long-West Li Family is different compared to other big families since it was created not long ago. The good thing is that several geniuses came out of this Li Family. Otherwise, other big families would have crushed it. The father of Great General Li Yuanshan of Right Valiant Guard turned Long-West Li Family to a first-tier family. The Li Family obtained such achievements in less than 100 years… it is due to the existence of the Martial Arts Academy of Great Sui.”
Aunt Xi continued seriously, “Without the Martial Arts Academy, Li Xiao would have become a corpse that froze to dead on the side of the road! I know you are smart, so you should know what I mean.”
The crippled old man who sat on the side and drank his liquor slightly frowned and looked at Aunt Xi. As if she felt it, Aunt Xi nodded back.
After Fang Jie left, the crippled old man asked, “You seem to see a lot in him.”
“He isn’t an ordinary person; it would be hard not to value him… That was why I said a few extra things. Perhaps it has been too boring lately. I haven’t given advice to young people in a long time. It is interesting to think about.”
“He indeed isn’t an ordinary person. He is a cultivation wastrel; even the small golden pill couldn’t change his physique. He is exceptional among wastrels.” The crippled old man smiled and left.
Looking at him, Aunt Xi smiled and knocked her fingers on her knees. She seemed a little proud as if she discovered something that others didn’t.
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