Chapter 216: You Will Follow Me from Now On!
Old Yun’s attitude was very strong, and Yun Qianrou could not change her father’s will.
Mother Yun also echoed along, although she did not directly tell Yun Qianrou what to do in her words.
Instead, she kindly persuaded Yun Qianrou.
“Rou’er, you also know our family’s situation.”
“Our place cannot compare to the outside world.”
“I heard that Hua Man Lou is located in Tang’an City of the Vermilion Bird Divine Nation, which is the most prosperous place in the Mortal Realm.”
“It may not be a bad thing for you to go to Hua Man Lou. On the contrary, it may not be a good thing for you to stay in our village.”
“So… you have to look on the bright side…”
Mother Yun’s persuasion made Yun Qianrou waver.
In the end, she compromised and chose to learn dance with the teacher she chose.
Old Yun was extremely relieved to see that his daughter was finally willing to listen to him.
Day by day passed.
Finally, it was time for Hua Man Lou to pick up the person. Yun Qianrou did not disappoint the people from Hua Man Lou.
Her outstanding performance won the approval of Hua Man Lou.
Then they gave three high-grade spiritual crystals to Old Yun as a deposit.
And instructed Old Yun to let Yun Qianrou report to the headquarters of Hua Man Lou in Tang’an City of the Vermilion Bird Divine Nation within three months.
Old Yun nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Old Yun signed the deed of sale for Yun Qianrou in front of the people from Hua Man Lou, and two copies were given to both parties.
The people from Hua Man Lou left after getting the deed of sale, and Old Yun breathed a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
He clutched the three high-grade spiritual crystals in his hand, as if clutching his life-saving straw.
Yun Qianrou sat on the chair with lifeless eyes. Perhaps her fate had been like this from the beginning.
This was also good. Leaving this place, she could make a living in a big city.
What her mother said also made sense. That matter might not be a bad thing.
This was the only words that could comfort her.
The dust settled, and Old Yun sighed.
Having figured it out, he took out a high-grade spiritual crystal and stuffed it into Yun Qianrou’s hand.
“Rou’er, Father knows that doing this is very unfair to you.”
“But we have no other way.”
“You will have to marry sooner or later. Compared to staying here and going to the Vermilion Bird Divine Nation, the latter is undoubtedly better.”
“Doing this can also bring some income to the family.”
Yun Qianrou looked at the high-grade spiritual crystal in her hand in a daze, looking at her father in confusion.
She had never looked at her father’s face carefully in these years.
The wrinkles on his face were comparable to the fields in a severe drought. Old Yun’s brow was deeply furrowed, and his expression was full of loneliness and sadness.
No parent does not love their children, but they all have to live and have to make some painful choices.
“Since childhood, Father has not been able to give you a better life. This is Father’s incompetence.”
“Take this high-grade spiritual crystal. There will be a lot left after deducting the travel expenses. Live well over there.”
“I hope you meet someone you like and live a very, very good life.”
“Never suffer again…”
Yun Qianrou’s eyes were filled with tears, and she held back her crying.
She nodded heavily and packed her things.
Just like this, Yun Qianrou left her hometown, but she was unlucky and caught up with the Canglan Emperor’s blockade of the Canglan border.
In a moment of desperation, she found out that Old Li, a fellow villager working outside, was willing to take her out of the country.
Thus, she met the benefactor of her life.
Su Lingxi.
***
The story ended, and Yun Qianrou did not feel painful because of telling these things.
Instead, she looked at it more lightly and accepted it.
She was unwilling to tell others about her affairs because no one was willing to spend their time listening to how miserable others were.
Nor would they suddenly feel pity for you and help you.
Su Lingxi was like this at first.
When she first met Su Lingxi, she felt that she could rely on her, but this feeling had just emerged.
It was ruthlessly extinguished by Su Lingxi.
Su Lingxi had her own things to do. In Yun Qianrou’s opinion, although Su Lingxi had thought of many good ways for her.
But Yun Qianrou knew that Su Lingxi was more suitable to be alone.
Knowing that she was dragging Su Lingxi down, she decided to leave alone.
But she was still targeted by some people with ulterior motives on the way. If she hadn’t been met by Su Lingxi again this time, she probably wouldn’t have lasted until leaving the Heaven Wind Nation.
Counting it up, Su Lingxi had already saved her twice.
After hearing everything, Su Lingxi was a little angry at first. It was just ten high-grade spiritual crystals.
They actually sold such a beautiful girl.
But on second thought, it was still that sentence.
Not everyone had her strength and luck.
“So are you willing to go to Hua Man Lou?”
Su Lingxi still wanted to hear Yun Qianrou’s opinion.
Yun Qianrou looked blank. She walked to the window and looked at the bustling street scene. Her heart was like floating dust, unable to find a sense of belonging.
Her hometown was no longer her hometown.
“I don’t know.”
This might be Yun Qianrou’s most truthful answer.
Yes, did she still have a home?
For her now, whether going to Hua Man Lou or going home, wasn’t it all the same?
If one’s fate could not be controlled by oneself, then it was the same wherever one went.
Su Lingxi was not Yun Qianrou. No matter how strong her empathy was, she could not feel the same way.
“It’s okay. If you don’t want to go, I can help you.”
“As for how to help, I’ll think of a way then.”
Yun Qianrou was silent for a while, then nodded gently. “Mhm.”
Su Lingxi walked to her. “Then for this period of time, you might as well follow me.”
“My plan is halfway done. You wait for me at the inn tomorrow. Once I get what I need, we’ll leave here.”
Yun Qianrou met Su Lingxi’s eyes, and she felt a firm sense of identity.
For the first time, her heart was moved.
“Alright.”
***
The next day, Su Lingxi transformed into Gu Zhen Daoist again and came to Mu Linyu’s residence as agreed.
The gatekeepers Wang Meng and Li Si came up early to greet Su Lingxi.
Needless to say about Wang Meng, he had put in a lot of good words for her to save Yun Qianrou.
And this Li Si was talking to Su Lingxi for the first time.
He looked happy and respectful. “Thank you, old gentleman, for treating my brother. Your medical skills are unparalleled, and you will definitely achieve something in the future.”
“I believe that after going in and contacting the Young Sect Master this time, the Young Sect Master will definitely recognize you.”
Su Lingxi chuckled and stroked her fake beard.
“It’s just a lift of a finger. Then thank you both for your kind words.”
