Chapter 149

"An'er, you mean, the Wei family head is going to hold a grand ceremony for you to formally acknowledge your master?"Mago asked, stuttering a bit.

"Yes, Master," Wei Zian nodded vigorously. "My father said that the ceremony in the mountains was too simple, and there wasn't even a proper gift for you. It was too unfair to you, so he wants to make up for it with a formal ceremony."

"This... I, Mago, what virtue or ability do I have to deserve this!" Mago was completely stunned.

He hadn't expected the Wei family to do such a thing.

To be honest, since returning to the county, he had been thinking about how to handle his relationship with Wei Zian as master and disciple.

Mago knew his own limitations.

Frankly, with his abilities, he wasn't qualified to be Wei Zian's personal master.

The Wei family had many martial experts, any of whom were far superior to his mere Tendons and Bones Realm.

What qualifications did he have to be the master of the Wei family's young master?

It would be laughable if he told anyone.

Aside from fearing people would say he was seeking fame, Mago was more worried about delaying Wei Zian's martial future.

After all, he knew there wasn't much he could teach Wei Zian.

With Wei Zian's martial talent, it wouldn't be long before he surpassed Mago's cultivation.

By then, he would be even less qualified to be Wei Zian's master.

But since coming to the Wei residence, everyone had shown him great respect, treating him completely as Wei Zian's master.

This made Mago unable to find an opportunity to speak up.

Now, hearing that the Wei family wanted to hold a grand ceremony for him and Wei Zian, Mago felt even more uneasy.

"An'er, why don't you tell the Wei family head not to hold the ceremony?"

After hesitating for a long time, Mago finally said.

"Why, Master?" Wei Zian didn't understand.

"The main reason is that my cultivation is too low, I can't hold up the scene, and I'm afraid I'll embarrass you," Mago sighed. "I always felt I wasn't capable of being your master. Many in the Wei family are stronger and more suitable to be your master."

Given the Wei family's status in the county, if they held a grand ceremony, it would surely invite important figures from other families to witness.

Thinking of so many martial experts being present made Mago feel very anxious.

"But I only want you to be my master!" Wei Zian said earnestly. "Master, ever since you scolded me awake, I've understood many things."

"I know what you mean, the leaders of the Silver Moon Guards in the residence are very strong, but they all care too much about my status. Even if they teach me, they just humor me, no matter how I practice, they only praise and flatter me, rarely pointing out my shortcomings.

If it were before, I might have thought it was fine, as I found martial training hard and liked the leaders' leniency.

But after experiencing so much recently, I've realized that in this world, everything can be deceiving, except for one's own strength.

Without strength, one can be bullied and unable to protect those they want to protect.

I know I'm lazy and undisciplined, and if I want to achieve something in martial arts, I need someone to strictly supervise me.

The leaders in the residence can't do this, only you, Master, truly care about me and won't let me slack off.

So, Master, I beg you not to abandon me and continue to teach and supervise my cultivation."

Wei Zian was originally very clever.

But the Wei family's transcendent status in the county made him think he could live comfortably without effort.

This attack by the Tian Cang Sect made him realize that his once-proud family power was insignificant in the face of true strength.

These days of fleeing made him understand many truths he hadn't considered before.

Outside the city gates, witnessing the battle between Lu Qing and the burly man, the clash between the ancestor and Wang Cangyi, and the old doctor's powerful move, he was deeply shocked and fully realized that only his own strength was true power.

From that moment, a desire grew in his heart.

He hoped that one day he could also possess such strong power.

Even if he couldn't reach Lu Qing's level, getting close would be enough.

Seeing Wei Zian's serious expression, Mago felt a bit dazed.

He hadn't expected his disciple to say such things.

The once arrogant young master Wei, whom everyone avoided, seemed to have truly grown up.

"Master, please agree!"

Seeing Mago's silence, Wei Zian pleaded again.

Looking into his disciple's expectant eyes, Mago suddenly smiled.

"Alright, since you've said so, it would be too unkind for me to refuse."

"You agreed, Master? I'll go find my mother to prepare the ceremony gift!"

Wei Zian was overjoyed and ran out after hurriedly saluting Mago.

Mago wanted to call him back, but the words stuck in his throat.

His hand hovered in the air for a moment, then Mago smiled and shook his head.

Forget it, a man must be decisive. Since he agreed, there's no need to hesitate. Sёarch* The Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

It's just a ceremony, could it be more dangerous than being hunted in the mountains?

With this thought, Mago felt at ease.

So much so that when Wei Xinghe mentioned it during breakfast, he remained calm.

"I'll leave the matter to you, Wei family head, but the ceremony is important, so I need to inform my clan."

"Of course, I'll have someone deliver the invitation personally," Wei Xinghe said.

"That's unnecessary, Wei family head. Your presence would cause too much speculation in the city," Mago quickly said.

Wei Xinghe's special status would cause unnecessary attention if he visited in person.

Unlike the Wei family, they respected the mysterious county magistrate and had to consider his reaction.

Wei Xinghe thought for a moment and agreed. "I'll have Ahai deliver the invitation."

"That would be best."

Mago sighed in relief.

The chief steward was the face of the Wei family, the most suitable person for the task.

"Master Ma, you're going back? I also need to go out, let's go together."

Lu Qing, who was eating, suddenly said.

"Lu Xiaolangjun is going out?" Wei Xinghe asked.

"Yes, it's rare for me to visit the county, I want to show Xiaoyan around."

Lu Qing had long been curious about the cities in this world, and he hoped to gather some information.

"I'll arrange someone to guide you around the city," Wei Xinghe said.

"No need, Wei family head. I'll just wander around with Xiaoyan, having someone follow us would be uncomfortable," Lu Qing smiled and declined.

Wei Xinghe wanted to say more but realized that with Lu Qing's strength, no one in the city could threaten him. Even if he wanted to storm the county magistrate's office, no one could stop him. There was no need to worry about his safety.

So, he didn't insist on having someone accompany Lu Qing.

Wei Zian wanted to follow, but a glance from Mrs. Wei stopped him.

After breakfast, Lu Qing, holding Xiaoyan and Xiaoli, prepared to go out.

The old doctor, uninterested in wandering, was eager to read some rare medical classics in the Wei residence library.

"Lu Xiaolangjun, Madam prepared some money for your expenses in the city. If it's not enough, just mention the Wei residence, and someone will settle the bill."

Before leaving, the chief steward handed Lu Qing a money pouch.

Lu Qing opened it to find gold ingots, silver pieces, and banknotes, a considerable sum.

He smiled and accepted it. "Thank you, please convey my thanks to Madam."

"Master Ma, I'll be going first."

Holding Xiaoyan, with Xiaoli on his shoulder, Lu Qing waved and walked out.

He had planned to go out with Mago.

But seeing the many things prepared for Mago by the Wei family, he found it too troublesome to wait.

Outside the courtyard, Lu Qing didn't leave through the main gate.

He knew the Wei residence was being watched by many eyes.

This was one reason he didn't want to go out with Mago.

He wanted to explore the county, not be watched like a spectacle.

Holding Xiaoyan, Lu Qing found a secluded part of the wall, waved to a hidden Silver Moon Guard, and nimbly climbed over.

Leaving the guard speechless.

After a while, the guard went to report to the chief steward.

Table of content